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Ep. 101 - How to Start Homeschooling: Homeschool Laws & Choosing Your Style (Part 1/3)
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You've been Googling "how to start homeschooling" for hours. Every article says something different, and somehow you're more confused than when you started. In Episode 101, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — with over 20 years in education — gives you three clear steps so you know exactly where to begin.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
- How to find your state's homeschool laws in plain English
- What notification states and letters of intent actually mean
- How to make your exit plan — whether your child is preschool age or currently enrolled
- The 9 homeschool styles and why you must know yours before buying curriculum
- How to find your homeschool style in just 5 minutes
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- State Homeschool Laws Pages
- 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder Quiz
- New Homeschooler's Roadmap
- The Christy-Faith List
- Thrive Homeschool Community
- Homeschool Rising (Book)
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CONNECT WITH CHRISTY-FAITH:
- Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
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- Website: christy-faith.com
- Book: Homeschool Rising
- (00:00) - The 2AM Homeschool Spiral
- (12:53) - Step 1: Homeschool Laws by State
- (18:19) - Step 2: Making Your Exit Plan
- (22:27) - Step 3: Finding Your Homeschool Style
- (29:49) - Recap & Your Next Steps