"Socialization" is probably the most often asked question in regards to homeschooling.
Many believe that homeschooling hurts the social development and well being of our children. Nothing could be further from the truth! As parents we provide a stable, loving and beneficial social environment for our children. Funny to think about it, but what if when we heard a friend of ours was sending their kids to any school and we asked,
"What about Socialization with other children?" :-)
When we say our son is a "special needs" child. It seems more acceptable. It is almost like they need a viable reason to accept our calling to teach our children.
I for one will prayerfully ask for guidance when speaking to non-homeschooled families. No one is right here or wrong. We need to educate all non-homeschoolers about this issue, as we hear from people who will question our decision to homeschool. We all make the decisions for our family, with the help of our Lord, and I do not think Homeschooling is for everybody.
In our area a classroom of 20 or more students are in each class. Peer pressure causes children to make bad decisions for the sake of impressing their friends and to remain part of the in crowd.
If your child has any special needs, at home he/she will not wear any labels. Think about that. No special reading classes for "those" kids. No being pulled out of a class in front of all their peers for math or reading assistance. Just because your child does not attend public school does not mean that he has to be deprived of quality social interaction. There are several opportunities out there for your child to learn his/hers social graces!
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• Church activities: Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Children's Church, Youth Groups or other children's activities offered by your particular church.
• Community activities: YMCA activities, 4H, sports, dance classes, music lessons and activities at your local library and community center.
• Craft stores offer craft classes for children for a nominal fee.
• Summer day camps.
• Family activities: Interaction with the extended family.
• Activities with neighbors and friends.
• Activities with other homeschoolers: Our homeschooling group arranges activities for the children.
• Do not forget that even though you homeschool your children, they may be entitled to attend Physical Education, Special Services (Speech therapy, Occupational Therapy, asaptive Physical Education), Band, Choir and maybe more.....check with your local School district on their policies.� Some districts even have a "Homeschool Policy" whereby you get to use their facilities, such as the photo copier, supplies, books, etc....

If you are just getting started go to my Homeschool helps page. Here you will find many links to your own states guidelines and regulations.	House of Hugs Homeschool and Preschool� Themes and Bible Story Themes Several themes and activities for preschoolers through school aged children.
Letter-In our School District we have to send a Letter explaining our plans to Homeschool to the School superintendant.	Text Books. A list of the books we chose for Homeschooling. This list was included in our Letter to the Superintendant
Curriculum Scope. A complete explanation of the goals we set for our First year of teaching in each subject.� A requirement for our state.	Curriculum Web Sites and Catalogs� Here's� a list of curriculum web sites and catalogs and what each catalog includes, a good tool for Homeschooling and Child Care.
Homeschool Sites. I cannot possibly include everything that there is in the homeschool world. So check out the pages that I fequently use.	Mission Project Ideas� for Homeschoolers. Teach your children the importance of doing service projects right from the start!

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