If you're thinking about homeschooling, you've come to the right spot.

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There are some folks in this world who set out to homeschool. Homeschooling has always been a part of their life plan.

Then there are others who, for one reason or another, gradually make their way into the world of homeschooling.

And then there are the unexpected homeschoolers.

I am an unexpected homeschooler.

I know what it feels like to start homeschooling from scratch.

To fly by the seat of your pants and hope that it will all work out.

To worry about… everything.

Today, I am sharing resources for new homeschoolers. It doesn't matter if you set out do homeschool or if you fell into this gig. I've got you covered!

Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, My Little Poppies

Before we dive in, I want you to remember two things:

If you are wondering how to start homeschooling, I want you to grab a cup of tea, sit down, and read this post and the links herein.

And I want you to remember two things:

Start small.
You’ve got this.

The first thing you need to do

The very first thing you need to do is to figure out the homeschooling regulations for your area. If you live in the United States, bookmark the following page:

HSLDA

Make sure you know the rules and regulations for your state and follow them. Keep the page bookmarked and check it out from time to time.

Hi, I'm Cait

I'm a school psychologist, mom to three amazing kids, and unexpected homeschooler.

One thing I've learned during 9+ (!!!) years of homeschooling outside-the-box kids is that learning doesn't need to look anything like the public school of your past.

If you're parenting wildly and wonderfully unique learners, I'd love to support you as you step outside of that ol' proverbial box.

(It's more fun out here, promise!)

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Resources we use to homeschool:

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Homeschool documentation and testing:

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Homeschooling littles? A large family? An only?

How to Homeschool Little Ones (Without the Overwhelm)
Learning with Little Ones, with Erin Loechner {Episode 72} | The Homeschool Sisters Podcast
Homeschooling an Only, with Jessica Waldock {Episode 96} | The Homeschool Sisters Podcast
Sibling Stuff (Because We're Together All the Time! ), with Lynna Sutherland {Episode 73} | The Homeschool Sisters Podcast

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If you've JUST landed in the world of homeschooling,

READ THIS:

Uh-oh. I know that face.

You’ve decided to homeschool… and now you are completely overwhelmed.

Breathe, mama. Come here and have a seat.

I’m going to tell you what I wish someone had told me when I first started down this path...

Click here to read the rest of the tips for getting started!

If you're thinking about homeschooling, you've come to the right spot.

Before we dive in, I want you to remember two things:

The first thing you need to do

Hi, I'm Cait

I'm a school psychologist, mom to three amazing kids, and unexpected homeschooler.

One thing I've learned during 9+ (!!!) years of homeschooling outside-the-box kids is that learning doesn't need to look *anything* like the public school of your past.

If you're parenting wildly and wonderfully unique learners, I'd love to support you as you step outside of that ol' proverbial box.

(It's more fun out here, promise!)

As Featured In:

Never Board Learning

Outside-the-box learning for outside-the-box kids.

More Resources:

Resources we use to homeschool:

Homeschool documentation and testing:

Homeschooling littles? A large family? An only?

More resources for you:

If you've JUST landed in the world of homeschooling,

READ THIS:

One thing I've learned during 9+ (!!!) years of homeschooling outside-the-box kids is that learning doesn't need to look anything like the public school of your past.