Are you new to homeschooling? We can help!
We believe that making the decision to home educate your children is a serious and life-altering one. Much research, consideration, discussion, and prayer should be part of the decision-making process.
As homeschoolers, we have each been the place you are right now. Just as each of us is unique so are our home education journeys. There are so many reasons why and so many ways we home educate our children! We would be happy to email or chat with you about it!
Drop us an email letting us know your name, town, ages/grades of your children, and any specific questions you have.
Email eciheninfo@gmail.com with any questions.
We understand that researching homeschooling online can be very overwhelming. Here are a few resources we found to be helpful.
Books
You may find many of these available through your library's interlibrary loan system for free.
The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise
Homeschooling with a Meek & Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell
The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart
The Unhurried Homeschooler by Durenda Wilson
The Call of the Wild and Free by Ainsley Arment
Websites
A - Z Home's Cool Homeschooling
The Well-Trained Mind Community
Illinois State Board of Education Homeschooling Guidelines
HSLDA - Illinois Homeschool Laws
Blog Posts
My (Unexpected) Journey to Homeschooling by Raised Good
Top 5 Blogs for New Homeschoolers by Stir the Wonder
Magazines
Organizations
Homeschool Legal Defense Association
Illinois Christian Home Educators
Conferences & Conventions
Great Homeschool Convention in St Louis or Cincinnati
ICHE Annual State Convention in Bourbonnais, IL
Teach Them Diligently Conference in Tennessee