Homeschooling Advice: Video Series

To choose a homeschooling program, find textbooks written specifically for homeschoolers that provide lesson plans and answer keys. Customize a curriculum for homeschooled children, making sure to cover a broad range of subjects, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Developing a homeschool preschool schedule involves teaching around nap times, using dry erase boards, letter magnets and counting games to teach them and utilizing everyday activities as a learning opportunity. Teach a preschooler at home, which usually does not require registering a set curriculum with the state, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Homeschool and preschool are both great options for a young child, where homeschooling utilizes everyday life experiences in the classroom and preschool offers more interaction with similarly-aged children. Weigh the options between homeschooling and attending preschool with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Distance learning programs are a great supplement to homeschooling because the assignments are graded and a record is kept of the student's work. Find a distance learning program online for a middle school, high school or college level student with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Homeschooling programs for kids with learning disabilities can be supplemented with local school resources, or they can be customized at home to fit the student's learning level. Develop a learning program at home for children with disabilities with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Homeschooling and public schooling both have their benefits, as a homeschooled child receives a customized curriculum and a child attending public school gets to interact more with peers. Weigh the differences between homeschooling and public school with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Signing up for homeschooling requires visiting the Homeschool Legal Defense Web site for the local laws, notifying the local school of the decision and submitting paperwork to be registered with the state. Research the state's laws and requirements for homeschooling with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Homeschooling can offer many socialization opportunities for both child and parent through homeschool support groups, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and organized field trips. Provide socializing opportunities for a homeschooled student with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

When getting materials for homeschooling, search on Ebay, borrow books from friends or check out homeschooling textbooks from the local library. Find homeschooling materials, which can be retired public school textbooks or resources specifically for homeschooling, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Books for homeschooling are available at local teacher supply stores, through homeschooling catalogs and through homeschool support groups that usually have end-of-year curriculum sales. Find homeschool teaching materials, which can be resold via Ebay or to other homeschool families, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Curriculums for homeschooling can be ordered from reputable companies such as Abeka, Sun Lite and Calvert School one grade level at a time. Choose a complete curriculum, or supplement different subjects to tailor a lesson plan, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Choosing supplies for homeschooling depends on the child's areas of interest, but basic supplies include writing utensils, different types of paper, textbooks and other crafts. Pick out simple homeschooling supplies for each student, which can be used for a variety of subjects, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Getting a driver's license while being homeschooled varies from state to state, but usually involves taking a driving test and getting a learners permit before attaining their driver's license. Look up state driving laws to make sure a homeschooled student is legal to drive a vehicle with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Teaching a homeschooled student to read involves getting a reading program to get them started, investing in "Little Reader" books and reading to the child on a regular basis. Take advantage of every reading opportunity to teach a child to read at home, even using books on tape, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Homeschooled students can volunteer at a variety of places to gain experience in a field of interest and to gain valuable community service hours. Keep track of a homeschooled student's volunteer hours, which can be included in a school transcript, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Teaching history in a homeschool environment can be a fun experience using a book series, such as "American Girls" or "Little House on the Prairie," which can incorporate history into crafts and other activities. Make history an interactive subject at home with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Field trips are an important aspect of homeschooling where students can visit local historical or educational sites, and then can venture outside the community to experience museums, national parks and landmarks. Incorporate education into family vacations as part of homeschooling with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

The term "unschooling" in regards to homeschooling is a process of using everyday life experiences as educational opportunities, like using baking to learn chemistry, learning history through field trips and building a solar system model in the back yard. Use alternative teaching methods to "unschool" a homeschool student with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Teaching art in a homeschool setting requires supplying lots of paper, markers, paint and other crafts, researching co-op art programs in the area for a more advanced art student and incorporating art history in the curriculum. Allow a creative homeschool student to experiment with art with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

To teach music in a homeschool setting, enroll a student in a community homeschool band, or find out if a local public school has dual enrollment opportunities for a homeschool student to play in the school band. Include music history in a homeschool music program, while allowing them to learn an instrument, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.

Physical fitness in a homeschool environment takes the form of daily play outdoors, participating in the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness or joining youth sports teams. Offer physical education opportunities for homeschooled children, like playing with other homeschoolers in the area, with advice from a homeschool specialist in this free video on homeschooling.