Are you a "newbie" and trying to figure out just where to start with this whole homeschooling thing? Well, we've all been there, and most of us survived, too!!! (as far as sanity staying intact, that's another story....)

I could give you lots of advice (some good, some maybe not so much), but I'm going to let others do that for me... here are some links to check out, as well as some "bugs in your ear"...

The Canadian Homeschooler's Board-- a forum dedicated to homeschooling moms in Canada. Topics aren't strictly homeschooling-related, but run the gamut of what we experience as homeschooling moms (and a couple of dads are there, too)... curriculum, learning styles, discipline issues, special needs, homemaking, pregnancy, fertility issues, you name it. If we go through it as a mom who teaches her kids at home, it's probably represented there.

Donna Young's Homeschool Printables and Resources-- Donna is a homeschool mom from Tennessee. She has this incredible website with great ideas, schedules, and loads of printables.

TOS Company Front Porch-- cool ideas, lots of encouragement, you're bound to find something relevant.

Now... go to Yahoo groups, and do a search for homeschool groups. There's one there for homeschoolers in NB, as well as ones that are curriculum-specific (ie: The Mystery of History, or Saxon math). There's also one for used curriculum-- Canadian Book Exchange-- which is great to get a good deal without paying customs/ duties from one of the many MANY used curriculum sites in the States.

Homeschooling can be a little daunting at first, but you know what? It's rewarding, and a great way to get to realllllly know your kids... warts and all!

Enjoy the ride!!!!