Homeschooling in New Mexico

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College & More for Homeschoolers

More and more universities and colleges welcome and encourage applications from homeschoolers. We’ll help you understand the process of applying for college and the special needs of homeschoolers, including preparing transcripts, entering college early, and working with institutions that may not be used to unconventional learning models.

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Domestic Church
Catholic website with ideas and activities for celebrating the faith in the home, including writings of the saints, articles, stories, family activities, and more. 
Math Lessons and Worksheets
Math worksheets covering topics including: early math, arithmetic, simple patterns, sorting, number bingo, number and math dominoes, square root wheel, printable graph paper, logic puzzles, and measurements.
Montessori for the Earth

This site offers lots of Montessori curriculum ideas for those who wish to incorporate the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori into their homeschooling. Covers different age levels with strategies for each. 

The History of Labor Day
Learn how Labor Day came about and what it means. There is also a description of the first Labor Day in America, a history of Labor Day legislation, and a discussion of how the observance and celebration of Labor Day has changed through the years.
CLASS Homeschools
CLASS is a pioneer of the modern home school movement and has helped thousands of families to get started—and succeed—in home schooling. CLASS consists of thousands of home schools throughout the United States and around the world, with students ranging in age from four to adult. CLASS is accredited by the National Association of Private Schools. Graduates are being accepted by leading colleges, universities, and military academies.
Definition of Homeschooling in New Mexico
A summary of the laws regulating home education in New Mexico, provided by Homeschooling PACT, Parents and Children Together.
A Comparison of Traditional and Natural Learning
This is a chart that explores the differences between traditional and natural learning. It compares how the child and parent are viewed, how learning occurs, the role of textbooks and curriculum, how learning disabilities fit in, and how various school subjects are viewed.
Home-school moms take on challenges of teaching
Mothers fill many roles, and teacher is one of the most prominent--and intimidating--according to some area moms. For moms who take the extra step to homeschool, they know they are single handedly shaping the future of their children.
Multi-age Homeschool: Older Teaches Younger
In a large family, it is inevitable that the older children will help guide the younger ones. Here are ideas on how to capitalize on that system.
7 Tips for Homeschooling Different Learning Styles

This explanation guide details the seven different learning styles: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, linguistic, logical, solitary, and social. People usually are a combination of more than one learning style. Implementing teaching and learning methods to respond to these styles can benefit homeschooling. These tips will help you integrate an understanding of learning styles into your homeschooling. 

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