Pray – Continually seek the Lord in His guidance.  Ask God to help you discern if He is calling you and your family to homeschool.   When God answers,  move ahead with confidence, knowing that He will equip you with everything you need to educate your children at home.

Find a Local Support Group – Homeschooling support groups and cooperatives are a great way to meet other families of like mind.

Research Your State’s Laws –  Home School Legal Defense Association has information on all state laws regarding homeschooling.

Attend a Homeschool Conference – Attending a conference gives you a chance to actually preview materials before ordering.  Conferences usually bring entertaining speakers and offer great workshops for novice and veteran homeschoolers alike.  Conferences are generally held in the spring.  Check out our Facebook page  for a list of upcoming conferences as they become available.

Read about Educational Approaches – Begin learning about the different ways to homeschool and try to assess which style fits you and your family best. See above links.

Just Do It – If you are called to homeschool, then, by all means, do it well. Work at it with diligence.  Don’t be tempted to put off the decision because you are trying to pull everything together. Sometimes, families just need to do it and work on the details as they go along. Consider reading great literature, doing a nature study, and going on a few field trips to jump-start your commitment.  Take the first step today!