Are there any home school programs that don't cost money?

Question

I just had my daughter three months ago, and live in the middle of no where with no car. So I have no way to get her to a babysitter or daycare. I need a program I can do at home so that I can still know my baby girl is safe.

Answer 1

Your daughter is a wee bit young for homeschooling at the moment!

The best thing you can do at the moment to help her learn is spend heaps of time talking to her, reading to her, playing with her (I have a 6 month old brother who absolutely adores it whenever we play "This little piggy...." with him!)

In the future (and assuming you're in the US!) there is K12 which is a free online programme (they'll lend you the computer and everything else you need) for Kindie - year 12. At the moment I don't think it's available in all parts of the US but they are expanding and, by the time your little one is old enough for kindie, they may be available wherever you live if they're not already.  

Alternatively, you could always put together your own programme to use with your daughter. That can take time but it is a cheaper way to homeschool as you can base your lessons on resources from your local library, websites, second hand books, the experiences and skills of people in your family/neighbours etc.

Oh and I wouldn't worry too much about your daughter suffering as a result of your living in the "middle of nowhere". I really do live in the middle of nowhere (LOL!): we live a 2 hour drive from the closest town (with a population of about 150); a 4 hour drive from the closest kindergarten and a 16 hour drive from anywhere else...and my parents still manage to complain that my social life is too full, lol! There are ways and means of getting around your 'isolation' if you're willing and able to make the effort to do so...you don't have to upsticks and move to the city before your daughter can have any friends or a social life!

Answer 2

It'll depend on where you live. K12 may be free where you live http://www.k12.com. You can also probably just do your own thing. In most places in the US, your parents should be able to provide you with a high school diploma. You might also see if the school district you would normally be attending has an at-home or distance learning program you could do.

P.S. To those who think she's talking about her daughter, check her profile--she's wanting a program for herself!

Answer 3

You could first tell the local school district that you are homeschooling your daughter or yourself (this is important). You can do this by calling or sending in a letter, but calling may be better.

Then, you can do what my mother is doing with me -- un-schooling, it is called. No textbooks required. I have found that it actually works, too. Look it up! :)

Answer 4

A baby is really quite young to be worrying about a structured homeschool program. Most programs are designed for kindergarten and up. For now you can educate your daughter quite naturally with little if any materials. You can teach her her ABCs by singing it with her once she's taling alittle, or even now just by reading Baby's First Alphabet books to her, or borrowing a book that will help you learn baby sign language to kick-start her communication skills. Teach her the things a little one would naturally be curious about... The names of all things, how things work, cause and affect (how she can manipulate the world around her), the colors (use things like food or objects in the house once she knows their name, and teach her what color they are) Teach her animal sounds, and the names of family members (Mom, Dad, Uncle, Brother, Cousin, Aunt, Sister, Grandma, etc) IF she doesn't have all these family members, use pictures, or picturebooks, etc. Teach her her numbers. Count with her or to her when you see fit, like counting to three before pushing her on a swing or putting her in the bath water, or giving her a bite of food, etc, or play games like hide and seek that require counting to ten. And let her play and discover on her own. This is often the best way for baby to learn.

Answer 5

dont you have a husband that can drive her? and if you live in the middle of nowhere, with no other kids or people around, that is not very good for your child. it may lead to problems. you should put your child first and consider moving to a city with a civilization and a school.