The short answer? YES!  In this lesson we dig into this question further, then discuss getting your family on the same page and excited about what is ahead.

- 6 Downloadable Resources: School Spirit Template, Family Homeschool Values Template,
  First Day Student Interests, End of Year Student Reflection, School Name Brainstorming, 

  Note Pages (for taking notes during the training video)

There are specific guidelines that you need to follow in order to comply with education laws. They aren't difficult, and your school district homeschool liaison will help you succeed! In this lesson, we dig into the rules surrounding homeschooling your children.

 - 5 Downloadable Resources: Required Subjects Template (color and black/white), Four 
   Year Credit Template (color and black/white), Note Pages (for taking notes during the
   training video)
 - Link to helpful website: State Specific Guidelines 

You get to choose the way that you want to teach your kids and can organize your school days with a flow that fits your family! With that said, homeschooling families tend to fall into one of seven different educational styles.

In this lesson we break down each of these styles and why they may or may not fit the dreams that you have for your family. 

 - 3 Downloadable Resources: Homeschool Styles Summary (color and black/white), Note
   Pages (for taking notes during the training video)

So you want to homeschool your kids... but what exactly are you going to teach them?

In this lesson, we talk about curriculum, co-ops, guest instructors, extracurricular activities and character development!

 
 - 3 Downloadable Resources: Popular Curriculum List (2023) (color and black/white), Note
   Pages (for taking notes during the training video)

 - Links to helpful websites: Comprehensive Curriculum Review Site, Academic Standards
   (MN Specific)

Each hour of the day provides the chance to learn. Join us for Lesson Five, where we talk about the non-traditional educational opportunities all around you!

 - 9 Downloadable Resources: Weekly Chore Chart (color and black/white), Service Project
   Ideas (color and black/white and blank), 12 Months of Bible Verses (color and
   black/white), Unconventional Core Subject Ideas, Note Pages (for taking notes during the
   training video)

Schedules. To you they might sound restrictive...or they might sound glorious.

We're firm believers that some sort of schedule actually brings MORE freedom to your family and empowers your kids to be self-starters! Whatever your stance, as a homeschool parent, you get to choose the schedule that best fits YOUR family!

 - 13 Downloadable Resources: Daily Schedule Templates (3 options with color and
    black/white choices), Weekly Schedule Templates (3 options with color and black/white
    choices), Monthly Schedule Templates (color and black/white), Note Pages (for taking
    notes during the training video)

There are specific guidelines that you will need to follow in order to ensure your student graduates with a high school diploma. That may sound daunting, but don't let it intimidate you! In this lesson, we give an overview of what it takes to homeschool for those high school years.

 - 6 Downloadable Resources: Four Year Credit Template (color and black/white), Example
   High School Transcript, High School Transcript Template, Generic GPA Calculator, Note
   Pages (for taking notes during the training video)
 - Links to helpful websites: Graduation Requirements by State, PSEO Resources, Purchase
   Diploma/Caps/Gowns

It's a tale as old as time... the assumption that being homeschooled automatically means a child won't have well-developed social skills. In this lesson, we discuss how to help your children build social skills within the freedom of homeschooling.

 - 3 Downloadable Resources: 12 Months of Manners (color and black/white), Note Pages
   (for taking notes during the training video)

In this lesson, we will discuss ways to keep homeschooling fun, but also some tips on how to avoid burnout for your kids and for yourself by creating space in your day.

 - 3 Downloadable Resources: Themed Activity Ideas - by Month, Tips for Avoiding
   Burnout, Note Pages (for taking notes during the training video)

Homeschooling can be the right decision for your family and still be hard some days, weeks, or even seasons. It's also not a failure for you or your children to decide that homeschooling isn't the best fit for your family after all.

Join us in this final lesson as we discuss what to do if things aren't working as you hoped, or if you find that your child needs extra assistance.

 - 1 Downloadable Resource: Note Pages (for taking notes during the
   training video)
 - Links to helpful websites: Homeschooling Special Education Resources