The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling in Florida

How to get started with Homeschooling in Florida

• Decide if you are going to register to Homeschool through your county or if you are going to be enrolling your children in free online public school, enrolling in a virtual school, or registering with/enrolling through an Umbrella school.
• If you decide to use an Umbrella school, contact that Umbrella school to get started.
• If you decide to go through your county, you must send a letter of intent to Homeschool to your county.
• If you decide to enroll your children in Free online public school or virtual school, go to their website and start the enrolling process.
• Law states that you child has to be registered through the county or an Umbrella school by age 6. (you do not have to register by age 5)
• You generally have 30 days to get your child registered for Homeschooling after you withdraw your child from a public or private school. This rule can vary from county to county though. So call your county and find out if they expect you to have your child enrolled in an umbrella school, or to file your letter of intent to Homeschool to your county within a week, two weeks, or if you get 30 days to do so.

• What is an umbrella school?https://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/umbrella-schools.shtml

• How to withdrawal your child from a public or private school so you can Homeschool
• https://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2014/08/legal-how-to-withdrawing-your-child-from-public-school.html

• List of Florida Umbrella Schools https://a2zhomeschooling.com/regional/us/florida/florida_umbrella_schools_homeschooling/?fbclid=IwAR07Q2We0FG97YUycrFsPrcPrFjsZFNeG2Q7cvIbih_ZH2EFc_noQD5OZCk

• Letter of intent to Homeschool (through your county)
• https://home-school.lovetoknow.com/Intent_to_Homeschool?fbclid=IwAR2aKnojaPOellAQS3qeB46wGAuG-KwWNdgOAfm8KPRSTdYDOi3azIak5j4
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• https://florida-homeschooling.org/how-to-homeschool/public-or-private/registering-with-the-school-district/notice-of-intent/

• Where to file letter of intent to Homeschool
  
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    http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/data-sys/school-dis-data/superintendents.stml

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• Homeschool sample forms
• https://florida-homeschooling.org/how-to-homeschool/public-or-private/registering-with-the-school-district/forms-and-samples/
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• Information on Homeschooling in Florida
• https://www.time4learning.com/homeschooling/florida/?fbclid=IwAR379G6GXOltlqhViv2ov3_Zk7DFwRGaK7O_nVwTQNrwom-nKsP1YSBjzmo
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• http://www.homeschoolingflorida.com/blog/how-to-homeschool-in-florida/

• HSLDA https://hslda.org/content/hs101/FL.aspx

• Free Homeschool ID card https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/homeschool-id/?source=facebook2019&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=HSBC-2019-07-ID&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwAR1Fr6YDPjxhNtiK3ivu2IGn08v1tPmbYmKljMeT6bBva55C4HgC_etT2fI
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Free Printable Report cards

https://www.123homeschool4me.com/free-homeschool-report-cards_90/

Free Online Public School / Virtual School Options

• K12 https://start.k12.com/
• Florida Virtual https://www.flvs.net/
• Connections Academy https://learn.connectionsacademy.com
• Easy Peasy https://allinonehomeschool.com/
• Discovery K12 http://discoveryk12.com

Homeschool app for record keeping, transcripts, portfolios, and attendance

https://modifyedu.com/

Secular Online Homeschool

• Time4Learning https://www.time4learning.com/
• Time4Writing https://www.time4writing.com/
• Acellus Academy https://www.acellusacademy.com
• Calvert Homeschool https://www.calverthomeschool.com/
• Enlightium Academy http://get.enlightiumacademy.com
• Outschool https://outschool.com
• Power Homeschool https://www.powerhomeschool.org/
• James Madison High School https://www.jmhs.com
• Keystone School https://www.keystoneschoolonline.com/
• Keystone Credit Recovery https://www.keystoneschoolonline.com/credit-recovery
• IXL https://www.ixl.com/
• AOP Monarch https://www.aop.com/
• Southeast Academy https://southeastacademyonline.com/southeast-academy/
• Abbington Hill http://www.school-your-way.com/
• Robinson https://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/rc/homeschool-curriculum-excellence/
• Study.com https://study.com
• Adventure Academy https://www.adventureacademy.com/
• ABC Mouse https://www.abcmouse.com/
• https://www.funcationacademy.com/
• https://layers-of-learning.com/

Faith Based Homeschool

• Abeka https://www.abeka.com/Homeschool/
• BJU Press https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/
• Sonlight https://www.sonlight.com/
• Apologia https://www.apologia.com
• Switched on Schoolhouse https://www.aop.com/curriculum/switched-on-schoolhouse
• Classical Conversations https://www.classicalconversations.com/
• The Good and the Beautiful https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/
• My Father's World https://www.mfwbooks.com/
• Heart of Dakota https://www.heartofdakota.com/
• Liberty https://www.liberty.edu/
• https://www.yearroundhomeschooling.com/faith-based-homeschool-curriculum-choices/
• https://www.verywellfamily.com/best-online-christian-homeschool-programs-5073721
• https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/jewish-childrens-activities/

Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio options

• https://www.lotusandivy.com/
• https://www.sunbridge.edu/about/waldorf-education/
• https://earthschooling.info/
• https://www.oakmeadow.com/
• https://www.seasonsofseven.com/
• https://www.live-education.com/
• https://soraschools.com/
• https://www.waldorfcurriculum.com/
• https://www.waldorfessentials.com/waldorfhomeschool
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More Homeschool Options

• https://a2zhomeschooling.com/home_school_programs/
• https://study.com/

Supplemental Education Websites and Preschool options

• https://www.wonderopolis.org/
• https://www.abcya.com/
• https://www.starfall.com
• http://www.progressivephonics.com/
• https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
• https://www.brainpop.com/
• https://mysteryscience.com/
• https://www.education.com/
• https://www.education.com/games/?cid=11.2144
• https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
• https://www.cpalms.org/Public/

Curriculum Reviews

https://cathyduffyreviews.com/

Homeschool styles / methods

http://www.epic-childhood.com/2019/10/the-ultimate-guide-to-homeschool-styles.html

https://www.homeschool.com/homeschooling-methods/

https://thebestschools.org/magazine/homeschool-style-right/

Frequently asked questions about Homeschooling

https://www.familyeducation.com/school/concerns-about-homeschooling/ten-questions-about-homeschooling

https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschool-help/faqs/

List of Homeschool groups and co-ops by county

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DxxpBtEmdHLrH7m5VXtH4yxz_dm3FJQuVqjfdNQ5R2g/edit?fbclid=IwAR1DFmrzVufSvq8J6ll2RArOiD8eKevPJ1rzkUD3XwmtWi5Yp04HgyJJFxk#gid=0

Good information on how to get started with Homeschooling

http://www.homeschoolingflorida.com/blog/how-to-homeschool-in-florida/

https://www.responsiblehomeschooling.org/getting-started-homeschooling/

and

https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschool-help/getting-started-homeschooling/

and also

http://www.homeschoolinginflorida.com/gettingstarted/wheretobegin.aspx

Great You tube Channels

• Pepper and Pine https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN7Jb3UtsPmdSCmb0IPmT_Q
• Confessions of a Homeschooler https://www.youtube.com/user/EricasHomeschool
• Homeschool Pop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfPyVJEBD7Di1YYjTdS2v8g
• Art for Kids Hub https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ
• Peekaboo Kidz https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxlJ45KjG4XVcQ_hd8j227A
• National Geographic Kids https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVCgDuD_QCkI7gTKU7-tpg

Unit Study Resources

• https://nature-homeschool.myshopify.com/
• https://unitstudy.com/
• https://buildyourlibrary.com/purchase-unit-studies/
• https://www.rainbowresource.com/category/426/UNIT-STUDIES---CURRICULUM.html
• https://www.mfwbooks.com/homeschool-unit-study
• https://www.etsy.com/market/unit_studies
• https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/purchase/homeschool-unit-studies/language-arts/
• https://www.homeschoolcomplete.com/Complete-Unit-Studies-s/163.htm
• https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-styles/unit-studies/
• https://cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/unit-studies-all-in-one-programs
• https://www.yearroundhomeschooling.com/unit-studies/
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Portfolios

• https://my-little-poppies.com/free-homeschool-portfolio/
• https://www.notconsumed.com/how-to-create-a-homeschool-portfolio-101/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Pinterest
• https://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/organizing-a-homeschool-portfolio/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=649841694_25350928_344975
• http://blessmybudget.com/2018/04/19/cheap-easy-way-set-homeschool-portfolio-free-printable/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=338650916_10432248_348445
• https://homeschoolgiveaways.com/2019/06/free-printable-portfolios-for-homeschool/
• https://multisori.com/products/m3-unit-studies
• https://www.pepperandpine.com/About/unit-study/
• https://www.thewaldockway.com/category/homeschooling-with-unit-studies/
• https://store.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/
• https://mycuprunsover.ca/unit-study-ideas/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow-social-pro
• https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/unit-study-ideas/
• https://wanderhomeschooling.com/the-best-unit-studies-for-homeschooling/

Report cards (not necessary, optional)

https://www.123homeschool4me.com/free-homeschool-report-cards_90?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=471741350_16575104_27394

Portfolio Annual Evaluation

• https://florida-homeschooling.org/how-to-homeschool/public-or-private/registering-with-the-school-district/annual-evaluation/
• http://www.homeschoolingflorida.com/blog/homeschool-portfolio-evaluations-are-an-easy-way-to-fulfill-fl-state-requirements/
• https://sunshineindividualizedlearning.com/sunshine-homeschool-evaluations/
• http://www.homeschool-evaluations.com/
• http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/other-school-choice-options/home-edu/requirements.stml
• https://homeschoolevaluations.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwIPrBRCJARIsAFlVT8-AGYxgXM7AHVSmO0IoyGeUmoJu9JxTe4OHx-RjbYOPiTp8ZA73Fu4aAqMgEALw_wcB
• https://florida-homeschooling.org/evaluator/
• http://www.iamhomeschooling.com/homeschooling-in-florida/fl-evaluators

Homeschool ID cards

https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/homeschool-id/

Other resources

• http://fldoe.org/
• https://www.time4learning.com/homeschooling/florida/laws-requirements.html

Where to get Homeschool supplies and educational toys
http://www.epic-childhood.com/2019/11/where-to-buy-homeschool-supplies-and.html

Recommendations from the blog author

https://www.amazon.com/shop/epicchildhoodblog

Light Table and Light Play accessories

https://www.amazon.com/shop/epicchildhoodblog?listId=LBV5C53P9SM7

Open-ended, Educational, stress and headache free toys
https://www.amazon.com/shop/epicchildhoodblog?listId=1W7GSB3AMOFM4


Support Groups and Co-ops by County (Homeschool groups)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DxxpBtEmdHLrH7m5VXtH4yxz_dm3FJQuVqjfdNQ5R2g/edit?fbclid=IwAR3R7AFbDA5HYUUyUSXG6j6ufAm8jOl35UWM7kfoDPF9ZnJg9g01xzBDD8Q#gid=0

Ideas for Hands-on Learning and Play Based Learning.

• Strewing and Invitations https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/strewing-invitations/
• Loose Parts Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/loose-parts-play/
• Natural Learning https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/natural-learning-~~~-reggio-montessori-waldorf/
• Play Based Learning https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/play-based-learning/
• Playful Spelling https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/playful-spelling/

Tot school

• Tot School https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/tot-school/
• Busy Bags, Boxes, Bins https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/busy-bag-box-bin/
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Preschool

• Preschool Ideas https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-preschool-ideas/
• More Preschool Ideas https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/home-preschool-101/
• Sensory Bins and Sensory Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/sensory-bins-and-sensory-play/
• Nature Play and Learning https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-nature-play-learning/
• Alphabet https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/learning-the-alphabet/
• Dot Markers https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/dot-marker-printables/
• Calm Down Kit https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/calm-down-kit/
• Busy Bags, Boxes, Bins https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/busy-bag-box-bin/
• Quiet Time Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/quiet-time-play/
• Handprint and Footprint Art https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/handprint-and-footprint-crafts/

Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and more

• OT SLP PT Therapy https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/ot-pt-slp-therapy/
• Fine Motor 101 https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/fine-motor-101/
• Gross Motor 101 https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/gross-motor-101/
• Pencil Grip and Writing Correction https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/pencil-grip-writing-correction/
• Therapy at Home https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/therapy-at-home/
• Motor Skill Games https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/motor-skill-games/
• Autism and Special Needs https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/autism-special-needs/
• Dyslexia https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/dyslexia/

Enriched Play

• Kids crafts https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-kids-crafts/
• Silly putty, slime, and goo https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/silly-putty-slime-goo/
• Scented sensory https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/scented-sensory-101/
• Sensory Bins and Sensory Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/sensory-bins-and-sensory-play/
• Rain and Puddle play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/rain-and-puddle-play/
• Nature Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-nature-play-learning/
• Ice Sensory Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-ice-play-ideas/
• Sensory Play material recipes https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/sensory-play-material-recipes/
• Outdoor Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-outdoor-play/
• Water Beads and Orbees https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-water-beads-play/
• Water Sensory Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-water-play-ideas/
• Rock Art https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-rock-art/
• Tuff spot tray ideas https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/tuff-spot-trays/
• Magnetic Tiles - Magna Tiles https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/magnetic-tiles-magna-tiles/
• Fort Building https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/fort-building-ideas/
• Suncatchers https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-suncatcher-ideas/
• Chalk https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-chalk-ideas/
• Snow Sensory Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-snow-play-ideas/
• Crayons https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-crayon-ideas/
• Parachute Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-parachute-play/
• Balloons https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-balloon-ideas/
• Bottle Caps https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-bottle-cap-ideas/
• Pouch Caps https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/pouch-cap-crafts/
• Glow Sticks https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-glow-stick-ideas/
• Play Dough https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-play-dough-ideas/
• Playdate Ideas https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-playdate-ideas/
• Pool Noodles https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/pool-noodle-ideas/
• Playroom Ideas https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-playroom-ideas/
• Fine Motor 101 https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/fine-motor-101/
• Gross Motor 101 https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/gross-motor-101/
• Motor Skill Games https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/motor-skill-games/
• Q-ba maze https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/q-ba-maze/
• Overhead Projector Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/overhead-projector/
• Mirror Play Ideas https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-mirror-play/
• Reggio and Light Table Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/reggio-light-table-play/
• Montessori Inspired https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/montessori-inspired/
• Waldorf Playstands https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/waldorf-playstands/
• Earth Day and Recycling https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/earth-day-recycle/
• DIY Spielgaben https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/diy-spielgaben/

Academic Subject Ideas and Homeschool Learning Resources

• Science https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-science-ideas/
• Math https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-math-ideas/
• Reading https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/learn-to-read/
• Art https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-art-ideas/
• Virtual Field Trips https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/virtual-fieldtrips/
• Homeschool Workboxes https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/homeschool-workboxes/
• Homeschool Co-Ops and Groups https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/homeschool-co-op-or-group/
• Homeschool Rooms https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/homeschool-rooms/
• Unit Studies https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/unit-study-ideas/
• Orlando area Homeschoolers https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/orlando-homeschoolers/
• Print Rich / Literacy Rich Environment https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/print-rich-literacy-rich-environment/
• Cursive https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/cursive-handwriting/
• Learning Cubes https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/learning-cubes/
• Brain Gym / Brain Break https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/brain-gym-break/
• Coding https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/coding-for-kids/
• Lego Learning ideas https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/lego-learning-ideas/
• Music Education https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/music-education/
• Minecraft https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/minecraft-themed-learning/
• You Tube Resources https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/youtube-homeschool/
• Shark Week https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/shark-week-fun/
• Ideas for kids ages 7-9 https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/seven-eight-nine/
• Story Cubes https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/rorys-story-cubes-ideas/
• Educational Play https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/educational-play/
• Homeschool 101 https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/homeschool-101/
• Unschooling https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/unschooling/

Mom Resources

• Get kids to clean up https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/get-kids-to-clean-up/
• Super Mom https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/super-mom-101/
• Babies and Toddlers https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/baby-toddler-play/
• Positive Parenting https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/positive-parenting-101/
• Keeping Kids Healthy https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/keeping-kids-healthy/
• Keeping Kids Busy https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/keeping-kids-busy/
• Mommy Time Out https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/mommy-time-out/
• Tweens and Teens https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/tween-and-teen-activities/
• Parenting Hacks https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-parenting-hacks/
• Motor Skill Games https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/motor-skill-games/
• The Baby Guidebook https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/the-baby-guidebook/
• Colic Relief Kit https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/colic-relief-kit
• Twins https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/twin-moms/
• Multiples https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/multiples-101/
• Handprint and Footprint Art https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/handprint-and-footprint-crafts/
• Dollar Tree ideas https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/epic-dollar-tree-ideas/
• Frugal kids activities https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/frugal-kids-activities/
• Home Enrichment https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/home-enrichment/
• Braille https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/braille/
• Sight Impaired https://www.pinterest.com/LightTablePlay/visually-impaired-light-play/

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