| Homeschooling parents have a wealth of | | | | be able to find reading material for yourself, too. |
| information available to them today that many | | | | And finally, in the children's section, you can |
| homeschoolers did not have several years ago. | | | | sometimes discover they carry textbooks from |
| The blaze of added homeschoolers across | | | | public schools (who have usually replaced the |
| America within the last few years has opened up | | | | textbooks and donate the old ones to the library). |
| many doors. If you have Internet access, you | | | | These are great for creating additional |
| are only a few clicks away from many great | | | | worksheets and lessons in areas your child is |
| resources. In addition to the Internet, there are | | | | struggling. |
| lots of local resources as well, that should be | | | | Homeschool Resource #2: Your school or school |
| utilized when needed. Here are just a few of the | | | | board office. If your child has been in a public |
| most important and valuable resources. | | | | school and you are removing them to homeschool |
| Homeschool Resource #1: Your public library. If | | | | them now, you will often find the principle will be |
| you have access to a public library but don't have | | | | happy to help you make the transition. Many will |
| a library card, now is the time to go get one. This | | | | provide support and any resources you might |
| is probably one of the most valuable resources to | | | | need to get started with homeschooling (such as |
| any homeschooling family. You can supplement | | | | textbooks to borrow, curriculum guidelines, state |
| your reading materials with books from the library | | | | requirements, etc.). Your local school board office |
| that your child finds more interesting. You will | | | | should be willing to provide any helpful information |
| most likely also be able to hook up with a local | | | | as well. Don't be afraid to ask questions, or ask |
| homeschool group in your area, too, as many of | | | | for help. If these school officials aren't willing to |
| them choose to meet at public libraries for their | | | | help you, don't get discouraged. Just use some of |
| monthly meetings. As equally important, you will | | | | these other resources available to you. |