Getting Started
Are you brand new to homeschooling?
Follow the links below to learn more about homeschooling and how you CAN do it!
If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the idea of homeschooling, Homeschooling 101 is a great place to start! This website offers six basic steps to get your started, plus articles with advice for new homeschoolers, benefits of homeschooling, and more!
"Although the idea of homeschooling can be overwhelming, know that you can do it! Learning takes place all the time, and just as your child learned to walk and talk with you as their teacher, they can continue to learn at home in a relaxed, loving environment."
"Although the idea of homeschooling can be overwhelming, know that you can do it! Learning takes place all the time, and just as your child learned to walk and talk with you as their teacher, they can continue to learn at home in a relaxed, loving environment."
Design Your Homeschool
Looking for simple step-by-step guide to homeschooling? This website is one of the best around to get you started with confidence!
Design Your Homeschool is a homeschooling guide not only for those who are new to homeschooling and wondering how to begin, but also for those who just want to take some time to re-evaluate what they are doing.
Design Your Homeschool is a homeschooling guide not only for those who are new to homeschooling and wondering how to begin, but also for those who just want to take some time to re-evaluate what they are doing.
If you're considering homeschooling and need help getting started, Jamie Martin from SimpleHomeschool.net has put together a thorough overview of the process with links that will answer many of your "newbie" questions!
Pam Barnhill's website offers wonderful encouragement and simple, practical steps to help get you on your way as a new homeschooler, as well as all-in-one planning kits you can purchase.
This free e-book from Simply Charlotte Mason helps you determine which approach to homeschooling will fit you and your family best, plus lots of practical tips for fostering a love of learning in your home.
Homeschooling Facts and FAQs
Read statistics about homeschooling and discover some of the reasons why people choose to homeschool their children on this FAQ page from INCH.
Looking for more support?
Follow the links below to connect with state and national organizations for homeschoolers. These organizations are excellent resources for any questions you may have about homeschooling!
Follow the links below to connect with state and national organizations for homeschoolers. These organizations are excellent resources for any questions you may have about homeschooling!
INCH (Information Network for Christian Homes)
INCH is a statewide organization that offers help and support to Michigan homeschoolers by way of their website, their newsletter that keeps you up to date on homeschooling laws in Michigan, and their annual homeschool conference held in Lansing each May.
"INCH exists to come alongside families who want to see Christ glorified from one generation to the next. It is our sincere prayer that God will use every aspect of our ministry, including this website, for that purpose! We long to see Jesus Christ exalted as one generation proclaims His great mercies to the next. INCH believes that homeschooling is uniquely suited to this purpose, and we pray that the Lord would find us faithful in that task."
"INCH exists to come alongside families who want to see Christ glorified from one generation to the next. It is our sincere prayer that God will use every aspect of our ministry, including this website, for that purpose! We long to see Jesus Christ exalted as one generation proclaims His great mercies to the next. INCH believes that homeschooling is uniquely suited to this purpose, and we pray that the Lord would find us faithful in that task."
HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association)
The Home School Legal Defense Association is a United States-based nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms.
HSLDA offers legal counsel and advice for homeschoolers all across America. CHEBWA members receive a discount on HSLDA membership. Even if you are not a paying member of HSLDA, their website is a treasure trove of information for new homeschoolers. www.hslda.org
Take a peek at all that HSLDA has to offer your family by viewing their welcome video:
"Welcome to HSLDA"
HSLDA offers legal counsel and advice for homeschoolers all across America. CHEBWA members receive a discount on HSLDA membership. Even if you are not a paying member of HSLDA, their website is a treasure trove of information for new homeschoolers. www.hslda.org
Take a peek at all that HSLDA has to offer your family by viewing their welcome video:
"Welcome to HSLDA"
