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How to Start Homeschooling — A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting homeschool feels overwhelming, but it does not have to be. This guide walks you through the five essential steps: understanding your state's laws, filing required paperwork, choosing curriculum, building a daily schedule, and tracking progress. Koydo shows what your state asks for and keeps your records in one place.
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Step 1: Know Your State's Laws
Every state has different rules. Some require a notice of intent, others need annual testing, and a few have almost no requirements. Koydo's 50-state pages show what each state asks of families, with linked sources.
Step 2: File Required Paperwork
If your state requires a notice of intent, declaration, or registration, Koydo's state pages show what your state asks for, with linked official sources and forms where available. Check the official source for your situation.
Step 3: Choose Your Curriculum
You can build your own, use Koydo's Lessons across every core subject, or combine both. Koydo covers every core subject from pre-K through 12th grade.
Step 4: Build a Flexible Schedule
Homeschool does not need to mirror public school hours. Most families find 2-4 hours of focused learning per day is more than enough. Koydo helps you log instruction days toward your state's requirement.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I start homeschooling mid-year?
Yes. Most states allow you to begin homeschooling at any point during the school year. You may need to formally withdraw your child from their current school and file a notice of intent. Koydo's state pages show the steps your state asks for, with sources.
Do I need a teaching degree to homeschool?
In the vast majority of states, no. A few states require a high school diploma or GED. Koydo's state pages list any teacher qualification requirements, with sources.
How much does homeschooling cost?
Costs range widely, from free resources to paid curriculum and materials. Koydo Homeschool has a free weekly planner and the first week of every grade; Homeschool Premium is $20/mo for one learner and Homeschool Family is $30/mo for up to 6 learners.
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