Home School Resources Are Everywhere!
Okay, you've decided to home school your children and you're wondering where to find the necessary resources. Don't worry - home school resources are everywhere. By the time you finish reading this, you will be wondering how you are going to narrow down your choices.
Best Places To Look
The best place to find out about home school resources is to ask someone who is already home schooling. Chances are this parent-teacher has catalogs of their favorite curriculum suppliers and a list of local stores to get the best deals. If you don't happen to know anyone who is home schooling, check on the Internet for local home school groups in your state or city. These groups are put together for the sole purpose of encouraging and directing home schooling families to the best home schooling resources.
Additionally, these groups can answer basic questions about home schooling, while also listing activities that are of interest. Most support groups offer spelling bees, casual get-togethers, lecture series for the parents or students or even team sports. It's advisable to join a local home school group for both the academic as well as the socialization aspect.
Another wonderful place for home school resources is the Home School Legal Defense Association. A quick search on the Internet will take you to their web site. This group is dedicated to preserving the freedom of parents to teach their children at home. They can help you understand the legal requirements of your home school, as well as invite you to join them. This is highly recommended, since members enjoy the protection of their legal counsel in case their home schools are questioned or threatened by local authorities.
Other Places Of Interest
Searching online will take you to the many web sites that offer resources, although don't be limited by searching for only "home school" curriculum. There is a huge choice of quality resources that a home school family may use. Did you ever think that lessons for horseback riding, ice-skating or art are legitimate subjects for your home school? They are!
Basically, a home school resource is any type of printed material (like books) or electronic media, (like a CD or DVD) or even an activity that teaches something to your child. The possibilities for learning are limitless and so are the resources around you. If you seek to make your home school an interesting and exciting place, your children will go through life with an appreciation of all the wonderful things around them.
