Who knew how simple Homeschooling could be? Tens of millions of parents like you have decided that the best way to prepare their children for life is by educating them at home instead of at a traditional private or public school. No matter the reason you are considering homeschooling for your children's education, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling outlines all of the legal, social, educational and logistical considerations that are part of the decision. With helpful and easy-to-read advice about everything from building curricula and setting up a home school classroom, to incorporating extracurricular activities like sports and field trips, this book will provide valuable help and ways to expand your children's homeschooling experience. Absolute Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling will help you decide if homeschooling is the best choice for your children's education and then guide you to the curriculum tools and community resources you need to make the most of at-home classes and activities. Here's a small sample of what you'll find inside: * Tthe benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling * The legal and educational requirements for the state you live in * Valuable lists of resources like homeschooling organizations, curriculum providers, and networking groups * Different ways you can test your child's true educational level, personality type and learning style * Sample plans to set up your homeschooling classroom including workstations, a library, audio-visual equipment, computer access and progress testing * Examples of field trips, sports, music, work or volunteer activities, online courses and tutor or mentor programs