Since I am entering my 10^th year (oops- 11th) of homeschooling, I was wondering if I had any useful words of advice. I doubt if anything I have to share hasn’t already been said much better by others. Still, here are a few thoughts:

1. Homeschool as unto the Lord and not unto the state (no matter where you live).

2. Treat each child individually. Teach children first, not subjects.

3. No amount of preparation and good materials will suffice without plain ol’ hard work.

4. Enjoy your resources.

5. Just say “No” to outside interference and pressures.

6. It’s Ok to make time for yourself each day.

7. You get better at homeschooling as you go.

8. Choose the support that works best to encourage you.

9. When in fear or doubt, ignore it and move on. The answer is ahead.

There, one for each year I have completed homeschooling so far. I wonder what I will learn this year?