BACK
TO HOMESCHOOL
by Leah Courtney
It seems to begin earlier and earlier every
year. In mid- July we begin to see “Back to
School” signs. Local stores begin devoting
aisles to school supplies. Sales are posted.
Tax free weekend sales are awaited with the
same anticipation with which parents await
Black Friday sales.
Even though we homeschool, we aren’t immune to being caught
up in the excitement. I must confess that I love the aisles of new
pencils, binders, and glue sticks as much as my kids do.
But what does “back to school” really mean for us as
homeschoolers? When do we go “back to school”? And what do we
need to do to prepare for that event each year?
About the Author:
Leah blogs at
As We Walk Along the
Road
In our family we homeschool year round. Our school year runs
from August to July. Through the “normal” school months we use
our regular curriculum. We study daily on a set schedule. I’m not
a very rigid homeschooler, but we do have a routine. During June
and July we are much more flexible. We do unit studies. We read
extra books. We don’t really have set days to do school. Our state
requires 180 days of school, and we complete those- and more-