I don’t know your circumstance nor the age of your child, but if you are at a loss on how to home school, I’m going to suggest you don’t proceed alone in this regard. There are many unemployed teachers and tutors who will help you, on every subject imaginable, to ensure your daughter receives the education required to move forward in her life. Understanding the situation (that you will be home schooling) they should spend time with both of you to ensure that you have ample instruction to provide to your daughter as you’ll be working through the material together.

I personally suggest receiving directions and instruction from the school. They might also have a list of people interested in assisting you in this matter. They certainly will have government (state) regulations on home schooling that you’ll need to be aware of.

Some municipalities, provinces or states may require and demand an affidavit filed with the local education department. The area of law you will need to investigate for home schooling are private school, home education, and equivalency laws. If you can’t find a lawyer specializing in this field, attempt to find a homeschool group in your area that can provide answers.

You may also be required to maintain a record of your child’s educational progress. Some States also stipulate a minimum educational qualification for the parent teacher.

A support group consisting of like-minded people will protect and insulate you from well meaning criticism of family and friends as well as pressures and questions of public school supporting parents.

Belonging to a home school group has more benefits as well. They often organize fun group events like trips to the zoo, museums, tours of local factories and more. This is also valuable for controlled socialization.

Good luck with home schooling and by all means enjoy yourself! Although it may seem daunting at first, you’ll be all the wiser and closer to your daughter as a result of your time together.

Laura