What do I do first?

All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's peace.-Isaiah 54: 13

Pray!

Visit the Georgia Home Education Association at www.ghea.org for information about Georgia homeschool laws and how to get started. This website will help to answer legal information and has downloadable forms.

I know what is legally required. Now what?

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, and who have been called according to his purpose.-Romans 8:28

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Join a Support group. Go to www.ghea.org to locate a support group in your area. Network with likeminded families in your community that you can surround yourself with often. Can't find a group in your area or one that suits your family's needs? Start one! With the rapidly growing homeschooling community, there continues to be need for local support. There are many resources available to equip you with the tools you need to start a successful group! For info on how to start a group visit www.ghea.org or contact us info@lifehsg.org You can do it!

Join the Home School Legal Defense Association at www.hslda.org .

Read books, articles, and websites that have help for the new homeschooler. (See some of LIFE’s favorites under RESOURCES). By doing your homework you will be better equipped. Discover your children's learning styles and find resources to best teach them.

OK. I am feeling confident! Where do I begin?

Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. -Deuteronomy 6: 6-9

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Organize. Clean through clutter. Make a place in your home that you will meet to do school each day. Provide storage and supplies. Create an environment that will instill a love for learning. Provide plenty of games, educational videos, and manipulatives.

There are different homeschool styles: Textbook approach,Classical Approach, Living Books, Unit Studies as well as a mix of all of these. Choose curriculum that is best for YOUR family.

If you are bringing children home expect a period of adjustment and perhaps healing. Be patient and take your time.