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[quote=Anonymous]NP, newly homeschooling mom here. I have a child in 5th and a child in 3rd. DL was a disaster for both, so we unenrolled from public school.

OP, don’t stress. I think taking your child out of public school can be a great choice. Not only are my children learning more than when they were in virtual public school, they are doing better than they were when school was in person!

Yes, public school children are in school for 6-7 hours per day. This does NOT mean that they spend 6-7 hours learning. Even in classrooms with the best teachers, so much time is wasted. Think back on your time in school. A good portion of the day is spent on greetings, separating into groups, standing in lines for whatever reason, allowing the teacher to get problem children back on task, etc. It’s actually a mess.

When you first start homeschooling, don’t try to do everything at once. Start with math, reading, and basic writing. These can be completed in 2-3 hours, depending on the child. Once you have a good routine there, you can introduce history (although this may be part of your reading already), science, foreign language, art, and music.

Let’s be real. If you only do math, reading, and writing, you’re probably still doing more in 2-3 hours what most public schools accomplish in a 6-7 hour day (even in person!).

If you need some suggestions for curricula, I’m happy to help.
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