Some contributors have shared their experience of home education in America.

As has been pointed out, fifty states have allowed homeschooling and have provided laws for its implementation; nevertheless, many   states require that the parent can show some kind of records to show that they are providing adequate homeschooling for their children.

These are some reccomedations from an American site devoted to home schooling resources.

1. Daily Lesson Plans

show what subjects you have taught to your children. They will also show the way your children's lessons are progressing (from basic to intermediate to advanced).

..... could be important for school officials to learn what could be lacking from your schooling and in what area they could help you with.

2. Time Spent For Each Subject

Time spent for each subject is an indication of what subjects you have focused on and what subject your children might be having some problem absorbing

3. Diaries and Journals Updated Regularly

This can prove helpful in two ways. The first is you can keep track of what areas your children have already studied.
The second way it can help is that it will help you in knowing where your children are having an easy time and where they need more time and attention

4. Grades

Grades are more concrete records of your children's progress and proof can be proof of your children's achievements.

5. Portfolios

a collection of your children's works, from their exercises to their tests and anything that they have done while schooling.
For your older children.... other things that could be included are science tests and experiments and, if possible, a picture of your children's science projects.

6. Standardized Tests

There are several reasons why you would want your children to take a standardized test; including to help you with regards to subjects your children are having difficulty with.


Some structure for a learning experience when 'Love' is not enough.