Is Homeschooling Right For Us?

Why do so many parents continue to homeschool when it captures all their time?  And how did they know what to do when they first started? 

Most of us started homeschooling on a “trial” basis, but before long, the advantages won us over!  We began to see what it was like to educate without “school.” To learn. To know one another. And to thrive. 

We left the bullying and age-segregation behind in favor of better influences, values, and family traditions. Rather than limiting our choices, homeschooling expanded them!

Homeschoolers can enjoy the same types of social activities, school subjects, and even classroom learning that other students have – but only because we choose to, not because we have to. A whole new world of learning opens up - and it’s not confined by walls and desks. It easily extends to museums, concerts, historic sites, and so much more.

While the biggest strength of homeschooling might be the tailoring of education to each child’s needs, the ability to put all things – including education and worldview – under God’s Lordship is definitely the most important aspect that won most of us over.  For those of us who believe that He created everything, that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,” and that “eternity” extends beyond this world, homeschooling made us realize that those things should be recognized first and foremost when preparing our children for the “real world.”  We came to embrace the reality that the real world is the one where God is recognized.

Still, when we first started we had a lot of learning to do and choices to make.  While the WV law was the entry point, curriculum styles soon took precedence as we chose exactly how we would teach reading, language, math, science and social studies – the five subjects we pledge to teach our children in WV.  If you, too, are thinking about plunging into the waters of home education, we’d be privileged to offer resources and help. 

When you sign up for our free monthly homeschooling e-newsletter (at chewv.org), you’ll receive a free Planning Packet. You’ll also find invaluable resources on our website including a free downloadable booklet about curriculum. But we suggest you start by “meeting” several seasoned homeschooling families via our introductory videos - found on our YouTube channel.  

Homeschooling opens up a whole, new beautiful world.  Relax, learn, and enjoy!