Q&A for How to Homeschool Your Children

You can set up different workstations in a room. If you like, you can have a flexible seating arrangement. For example, there can be bean bag chairs in one corner with regular desks, high chairs in one section of the classroom, and low tables in another area. The kids can sit in each section of the room by rotation.

You can talk to your kids and find out their interests. Then tailor the teaching and learning process according to their needs.

Learning activities that involve cutting and pasting things, coloring things, using manipulatives and flow charts are suitable for young students. Besides this, technology is also helpful in learning. For example, they can use an iPad or tablet to work out their math problems.

You can bring your child's workbooks/textbooks with you on your trip, or plan a visit to a museum or another similar place.

It varies from state to state. However, even in states that don't require anything, you may want to submit a letter of intent to the school district you live in just so it's on file if anything comes into question.

It would depend on why your child is depressed. If their depression is tied to something going on in school, like a bully, then homeschooling might be an excellent choice. If you think isolating them from their peers might contribute to their depression, then homeschooling might not be the best option. I would also recommend getting your child some professional help for their depression.

Yes, that is possible. There are virtual academies that provide tutors who can teach around two to three times a week.

You can homeschool your child for as long as they are energetic and enthusiastic, but you should generally begin at about 9AM and end before it gets dark -- usually 3 or 4PM.

They can take community college classes or CLEP exams, which some colleges will give credit for.

No. All you need is time and textbooks, and, depending on your approach, maybe not even textbooks.

Yes, you can. Some parents choose to hire private teachers or tutors to help homeschool their child and/or to help make sure they are learning at the right pace. Most of these teachers come with a payment, but it is definitely feasible. You can also do remote tutoring if this suits your needs better.

It depends. There are websites and resources that provide you lessons and materials for free, and you can use any opportunity you get at library events or co-ops or family trips to teach as well. Some parents prefer purchasing textbooks for their kids and teaching them out of those as well. It all depends on the family and their needs.