Smoothing the Way exists to serve the new homeschooler. We offer you information that will make your first year less confusing. We also offer you the opportunity to meet other new homeschoolers who are sharing your experiences — both good and bad! You will meet veteran homeschoolers who can reassure you that these experiences are very normal and can help you to navigate through your first year.

Membership with Smoothing the Way includes the following benefits –

• Member workbook with outlines, articles, and resource lists
• Monthly webinars covering member workbook outlines
• Attendance at local meetings covering member workbook outlines
• E-mail list for members hosted by veteran homeschoolers
• Quarterly e-newsletter with articles of interest
• Special webinars featuring guest speakers on a variety of topics
• Teacher ID card

We offer groups in several states and members are encouraged to take advantage of those local meetings. Feel free to attend either the webinar or the local meeting – or both!

August — Getting Off to a Great Start!

We will discuss general homeschooling issues, the father's role in homeschooling, and just spend time getting to know each other. Your spouse is invited to this meeting.

September — Organizing Your Time

Yearly scheduling, daily scheduling, lesson plans, outside activities, cooking tips, etc.

October — Understanding Your Child

What is your child's learning style? What is your teaching style? Understanding these important concepts will help you with many of the choices you face in educating your child.

November — Avoiding Resistance in Your Student

Tips for dealing with frustration and avoiding tantrums and tears. Ways to avoid resistant behavior, and advice for dealing with it when it does occur.

December — Choosing Curriculum

Are you totally overwhelmed by the amount of curriculum available? Spend the evening looking at a variety of material and talking with the veterans who have used it.