When you first start homeschooling, there’s a whole new language to learn, isn’t there? What are all of these homeschool styles you keep hearing about? Hint: it’s not about your wardrobe! And if you Google “homeschool curriculum,” you’re likely to find pages and pages of vendors selling their wares, but how do you know where to […]
Getting Started
Welcome, homeschoolers! Let’s start with a giveaway!
Welcome, Friends! Are you new to homeschooling? Or are you a veteran? I bet that however you classify yourself, you’ve asked other homeschoolers, or good ol’ Google, for curriculum recommendations, haven’t you? It’s funny how that thing that can cause us so much stress is also the thing that connects and identifies us. Well, grab […]
Keeping Your Homeschool Records
Your homeschool records might include a treasure-trove of artwork, heartfelt stories, and pages of math practice, but legally, none of that meets requirements according to the State of North Carolina. In this article (part 4 of a 4-part series on keeping your homeschool legal in NC), I’ll show you exactly what you DO need and […]
Standardized Testing for Homeschoolers in North Carolina
You made the decision to homeschool, and you filed your Notice of Intent. You may have even sailed through your first year of homeschooling! But before you take that summer break, make sure you get in your annual standardized testing! In this article (part 3 of a 4-part series on keeping your homeschool legal in […]
Filing Your Notice of Intent to Homeschool in North Carolina
You may be considering homeschooling before you ever enroll your firstborn in Kindergarten, or you may be looking for an alternative to a middle school that just isn’t working out. Either way, your biggest question is probably “What do I do first?!” The first thing you do to make your homeschooling legal is to file […]
