Frequently Asked Homeschooling Questions
at Lamp Post Homeschool Store
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Welcome to Frequently Asked Homeschooling Questions at Lamp
Post Homeschool Store. The following questions are linked to answers on
this page:
Is home schooling legal in my state?
How can I place an order?
What payment methods do you
accept?
Where do I start?
Which curriculum should I
choose?
These questions are linked to answers on the second page
of this article:
Frequently Asked Homeschooling Questions, Page 2
Is it expensive to purchase curriculum to teach your own children?
How do I teach several children who are all different ages?
What about teaching science and history in grades K-6?
What curriculum resources are available to homeschoolers?
You need to be familiar with your state law concerning the legalities of and the
requirements for teaching your child(ren) at home. We suggest that you do
a search to find a homeschool support group in your state. They will be familiar
with the law in your state.
You can place your order online with our shopping cart, by
phone, or by mail.
Online Shopping Cart Ordering Information
Phone Ordering Information
About Ordering By Mail
Most major credit cards and PayPal are accepted.
Checks (United States funds only) are also accepted by mail or through PayPal.
First of all, pray for wisdom. There is a wealth of information about home
schooling in the library, on the web, or in your local homeschool support group.
So much is available that it can be overwhelming. The Lord will direct your
steps if you ask Him.
Read books on homeschooling: In our
homeschooling section we have several books which cover this subject. I suggest reading a basic book on home schooling such as:
The Three R's by Dr. Ruth
Beechick. Presents the basics for parents of children from K to 3rd grade.
Dr. Ruth Beechick’s Homeschool
Answer Book
Things We Wish We'd Known
Compiled by Bill and Diana Waring Tips from veteran homeschooling parents!
Beyond Survival by Diana Waring
How homeschooling should be -- not textbook bound.
The Joyful Homeschooler
by Mary Hood is a delightful book with insight into "real" home education.
I laughed and cried with Mary as I read about her homeschool experiences and
what she learned. It is a most useful book if you need to get the joy into
your homeschool.
Teaching the Trivium: Christian Homeschooling in a Classical Style By Harvey
and Laurie Bluedorn, who are parents of the authors of the
Fallacy Detective and
Thinking Toolbox.
Find a Support Group or
Start a Homeschool Support
Group. Get connected with a local home school organization. Most of
these books list contacts on a state level or you can try the Internet (which is
probably how you found us!) Other home schooling parents are a great
source of encouragement and information.
Browse through our online catalog for more information on
various products!
Lamp Post Homeschool Catalog
Or read a book on selecting curriculum that includes product
reviews such as:
100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
By Cathy Duffy
Well Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer and Jesse Wise
Most of our first time homeschool customers prefer to go with
a "canned" curriculum -- where everything is included -- because it makes them
feel confident. However, after the first year most homeschoolers are more
experienced, relaxed and inspired. They are ready to pursue curriculum
that was specifically written and designed for homeschooling families by
homeschooling authors. This type of curriculum can be scary to a new
homeschooler because there is so much freedom in selecting topics and methods of
study. That's why we try to include information in our product
descriptions to help you make your curriculum selections. You can also
contact us if you have questions. We will try to help or direct you to
someone who can.
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