What Now? 

So...  You have made the great leap of faith and decided to educate your child(ren) at home?  But what now?  Where do you start? 

Okay, first things first....  Make sure you read, familiarize yourself, and understand Alabama State Law regarding church schooling.

Okay, you understand the law....  Now what?
 
Research all of the many church schools and make an educated choice depending both upon what is offered to you and what is required from you.

Again, now what?

Find or form a support group.   This is very important!!!  I cannot stress it enough.  You will find so much support, information, and friendship in the right support group.


Find or form a play group.  Again, this is super important!  Don't keep your kids in because they haven't finished a lesson or you are behind...  This part of homeschooling is just as important as the academics...  IF NOT MORE SO!!! 


Research different teaching and learning methods.  Pick and choose what is right for your family.  Don't listen to negative talk.  Do what you think is the best fit. 


Be flexible.  Be flexible. 
BE FLEXIBLE!!!


Play and learn with your children.
Try to avoid grade-level thinking.  Kids learn different things at different times.  Your child might be a brilliant scientist and really stink at spelling.  Does that mean they are not at grade level?  No!  It means they are really good at science and not so good at spelling.  It will come when the time is right.


  

Talk to your children about what and how they would like to learn.  Their idea of how and what they would like to learn might not be the same as your's.  Listen to them and then make a decision.




Visit your local library.  Make this a treat!
Read!  Read!  Read!


Have fun, play in the rain, go camping, laugh, sing, dance, and learn!!!