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New Mexico Homeschooling

There are thousands of homeschoolers in New Mexico, and the number of homeschooling families in the United States is growing every year. If you have questions about homeschooling in New Mexico, need a homeschool support group near you, or simply want more information and learning ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled the best resources to give you a primary source of New Mexico homeschooling information.

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Homeschool Co-operatives and Support Groups

A discussion of the advantages and potential problems of participating and running a co-op. Written from the perspective of a UK homeschooling parent.

Jewish Unschooling

A discussion and support group for Jewish homeschoolers and parents considering homeschooling who are using a relaxed, gentle, unschooling parenting approach.

Single Parents Can Homeschool

At first glance, the words single parents and homeschool may not seem to fit together. But they do! A growing number of single parents are homeschooling or want to. Here are some practical tips for single parents considering homeschooling.

Homeschooling an Only Child: The Pros and Cons

Large families make up one of homeschooling’s stereotypes–a line of eight or more children, all following obediently behind Mom and Dad. Those of us who have been homeschooling long know both the truths and the realities of this picture. The truth is that plenty of families, large or small, find a way to make homeschooling work beautifully for them. But what about families who only have one child? Is homeschooling really an option for these parents and children? To find out, let’s take a brief look at the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling an only child.

Learn How a Homeschool Umbrella School Works: Is It Right For You?

A homeschool umbrella school is an independent school that offers enrolled families a way to comply with state laws. In most circumstances, these schools offer families a chance to homeschool under private school laws, where they may find much more freedom from intervention than following homeschooling regulations individually. These types of schools can be set up as a local organization, or as a distance or online school. In some states, legal homeschooling may only be done through an umbrella or cover school, while in other states, umbrella schools can offer benefits to homeschooling families, but are not required by state law.

Western Region Unschoolers

The Western Region Unschoolers is a group for unschoolers who live in the Western U.S. covering: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California. This is a forum to announce and organize conferences, travel, camping, and other places to get together.

Albuquerque Homeschool Science Club

Albuquerque Homeschool Science Club is a cooperative group meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico to share, present and discover the world of science. Monthly subjects range from Geology to Papermaking, from Chemistry to Rockets, and from Biology to Engineering and more. Activities include hands-on experiments, guest speakers, and field trips.

In the Hands of a Child

Provider of Lapbook® style project packs and research packs. Each of the completed projects fits neatly into a file folder; storage is simple and the projects become wonderful keepsakes with an educational value. Children retain more when what they learn belongs to them. Project Packs and Research Packs fulfill that need for ownership of knowledge.

The Why of Homeschool

Focusing on homeschooling and the media, Isabel Lyman's doctoral dissertation analysis of over 300 newspaper and magazine articles revealed that the top four reasons to bypass conventional schooling were dissatisfaction with the public schools, the desire to freely impart religious values, academic excellence, and the building of stronger family bonds.