Okay, I’m not exactly an OLD homeschool mom. This will be my 7th year homeschooling. I can’t speak to you from the finish line, but I can speak to you from the trenches. I’m right there with you. My five “students” range from too-young-for-school-but-old-enough-to-cause-trouble up to fifth grade. I have a little experience and a whole lot of sympathy. The number one comment I hear from first-time homeschooling moms is, “I don’t know where to begin.” I want to give you ten tips that will help you find your footing and enjoy your first year of homeschooling.
Identify Your Goals. You don’t have to do “all the things.” Homeschooling boils down to a few simple goals you set for your kids. Sit down with a piece of paper and ask yourself, “What do I want to accomplish with my kids this year?” Write down three or four big-picture goals. Hang them on the fridge or print them for your lesson plan binder. For example: This year I want my kids to grow in self-control. I want my little ones to become stronger readers. I want my big kids to grow in a love for God’s creation through studying biology.
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