I suggest first you take a nice vacation from all schoolwork. Rest, get to know one another again, do some fun things, enjoy the holidays. This is called deschooling and a very necessary part of homeschooling for those that have spent time in the public school system.

For more info about deschooling, check these links:

John Taylor Gatto's essay on Deschooling

The Homeschool Zone's webpage on Deschooling

Sandra Dodd's article on Deschooling

This site is for gifted children, but the information is just as valid for all children

Books and supplies can come along at any time, but they simply will not be effective if your child is not receptive.

To find local support, here's a link to some e-mail lists, which will likely assist you in hooking up with someone near you and check's Ann's pages for your state.  The new kid on the block with links to groups with mentoring programs is Homeschooling Family to Family. so you know you will get help in this new adventure called homeschooling.


"The mighty oak was once a little nut that stood its ground." ~Unknown