Stage 1 - Why would anyone choose to homeschool? And by the way, is this even legal?

Stage 2 - Okay, home education is legal and is great for families, but should I home school my children?

Stage 3 - I’ve decided to homeschool and I've convinced my husband that I won’t ruin the kids. Now, how do I get started?

Stage 4 - I want to continue teaching my children, but something has to change around here!

Successful Homeschooling contains over 300 pages of FREE information for each stage of your homeschool journey. To find what you're looking for, use the menu to your left or the Google search box at the top of this page. This website is designed to meet your needs in the following areas:

Why Homeschool?

If you are new to the concept of home education, visit our facts & info pages, where I'll explain the benefits, statistics, and disadvantages of teaching your children at home.

I will also answer the question most frequently asked of homeschoolers, “What about socialization?”

How do I Start Homeschooling?

Once you’ve decided to home school, you’ll need to find out your state's laws. Because homeschoolers don’t have to use traditional classroom techniques, your next steps are to learn about various teaching methods and choose a curriculum that fits your family.

If your neighbors and relatives are anything like mine, you’ll also want to consider avenues for obtaining support.

Beyond the Basics

Both new and experienced homeschoolers can find homeschool freebies and money saving tips in my section on affordable home education.

If you have younger children, you'll find teaching tips, fun activities, and lyrics to popular nursery rhymes and songs in my section on teaching preschoolers.

Coming Soon!

I am currently compiling homeschool curriculum reviews to help you choose the best program for your family. In coming months, I’ll share information on organizing your home school, teaching special needs children, and ways to home school high school.

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If you want to take a look at my family's adventures, check out my blog. Feel free to contact me at any time with your comments or questions.

Enjoy the journey!