Table of Contents
Acknowledgements v
Homeschool is a Journey 1
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED 9
What is Your Why? 11
The Legal Stuff 15
Deschooling 23
Finding a Support System 27
Answering Common Questions 31
LEARNING AND TEACHING 39
Learning Styles 41
Homeschool Methods 47
ABOUT CURRICULUM 65
How Much Does Homeschooling Cost? 67
The Preschool Years 73
The High School Years 85
Choosing Curriculum 91
The Search For Curriculum 95
The Canadian Portion 101
SETTING UP YOUR HOMESCHOOL YEAR 115
Planning Your Homeschool Year 117
How To Schedule Your Homeschool Day 127
Homeschooling Multiple Children 135
THE MYTH OF BALANCE 145
Learning to Prioritize 147
Housework and Homeschooling 153
Working and Homeschooling 159
Choosing Extra-Curricular Activities 165
THE TOUGH STUFF 169
Good Days, Bad Days 171
Handling Opposition 177
Burnout and Self-Care 183
Welcome To Day One 191
Common Homeschool Terms 195
Need more help? 203