Over the years, homeschooling has become a lot more popular, especially considering the recent pandemic. In addition, schooling children at home is a great option for military families or for those who travel frequently with their family. In this post, we’ll discuss some homeschool resources and considerations and also talk about how our off-base fully furnished Barksdale AFB housing provides a great school and temporary home for your loved ones.
Considering homeschooling? Never fear, there’s lots of help out there
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What kind of records do I need to keep for my children? First of all, yes, you’ll need to keep records for all of the activities, books and homework your kids complete. It sounds overwhelming, but don’t let it stress you out. There are a number of apps available to meet all of your planning and organizational needs. Here’s a few links to get you started…
- https://www.forgetfulmomma.com/apps-for-homeschool-planning/
- https://homeschoolmanager.com
- https://techiehomeschoolmom.com/apps-for-homeschool-planning/
What are my legal rights connected to homeschooling? How do I work with these laws when I travel in the United States or even overseas? Military families can homeschool in the USA and have some special protection when outside the continental United States (OCONUS). Here are some articles regarding military homeschooling issues…
- https://veteran.com/homeschooling-military-child/
- https://www.militaryspouse.com/homeschooling/homeschool-laws-where-am-i/
- https://www.time4learning.com/military-homeschool/
How do I start collecting curriculum for the kids? Curriculum is a critical aspect of your child’s learning as it directly impacts their day-to-day classwork / homework. There are lots of options available to choose from, so it’s important to take time and really lean into the unique needs your child or children have. TheHomeschoolMom.com goes into some possibilities.
Will homeschooling harm my children? Schooling at home isn’t for every family…it really isn’t. You may have a big desire to homeschool, but your children simply don’t want to or need specialized training that you can’t offer. That’s okay! Be flexible and work with your family’s needs. Seek help and advice from seasoned homeschoolers. Utilize local area co-op programs to supplement your home education and allow your kids to meet and interact with other peers. Some resources in the greater Shreveport LA area include…
- https://www.home-school.com/groups/LA.php
- https://www.homeschool-life.com/792/index_public
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShreveportAreaSecularHomeschooling/
- https://www.illuminatehsg.com
- https://www.homeschoollouisiana.org
Please keep in mind that we are providing information about these homeschool resources as a convenience to our current and potential tenants! We don’t specifically endorse any business or organization listed. Be sure to seek any legal advice needed as regarding homeschooling and further questions you may have. We can’t guarantee the accuracy of the resources linked here.
Choose Barksdale AFB housing for an ideal home and schooling environment
Military spouses are tough! If you can conquer traveling with your significant other and the kids, you can succeed at homeschooling.
Let our Barksdale AFB housing serve as the command center for your home and school. Our fully furnished housing is equipped with the amenities you need to make meals in the condo, relax while watching TV and wash clothes in the washer / dryer when needed. In addition, each condo for rent features an HP or Epson printer for your convenience.
Reach out to our owner, Debi, via our Contact form or call us for current availability at 318-548-6156. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
