Without this one thing, your homeschooling will be fraught with difficulties.

Don't think in terms of "How long is the school day?" Rather, think about time on task.

The concept of "homework" might seem a little redundant if you are a home educator. After all, if you are doing school at home, then by definition all school work is "homework."

As we gain homeschool experience, we often divest ourselves of preconceived notions. We find that many accepted educational standards are unpractical or even detrimental in a homeschool setting.

If you are new to homeschooling, it is important to realize your options and not feel bound by the programmatic approach you are accustomed to from institutional schools.

Homeschooling is a long term game. We homeschool because, ultimately, we want our children to become motivated learners. This depends upon developing sound educational habits.