Dear Mom, Thank you for your question. You and your younger son have challenges ahead of you, but you know your priorities, which is a tremendous help. Since you indicate that your son went to school perhaps 30 days during first grade, begin with the first grade lessons. Beginning with the first grade will benefit both of you. CHC lesson plans are separated into core subjects and extras, which will help you learn to home school and will help your son learn at his own pace according to his unique needs. Perhaps now that the stress induced by school is out of his life, you can both relax. You are heading in a new and promising direction.
Don't feel rushed or believe that you have to do everything exactly as outlined. If you need to step back in a subject to the kinder level, then the CHC lesson plans allow you the flexibility to do so. You know best what your son needs, based upon your own personal experience and your experience gained with your older boy. I wonder if your older son might be able to give you some support and guidance as well from time to time. CHC does not provide lessons for special needs since that is an incredibly wide topic. However, I recommend that you network as time permits either online or with other local home schooling families in your area. They may be able to make suggestions and provide support for the academic and non-academic needs. Veteran home schoolers are usually happy to share information and are a wonderful resource. Keep in mind that your home schooling is going to be different from everyone else's. No two families seem to home school in exactly the same way. Focus on what will be helpful for your son, and don't worry about whether you are doing home schooling right. You will know if what you are doing is working for your son.
And place your needs and your trust in God. He will provide both you and your younger son the necessary grace and support as you move forward on this journey. Peace be with you, Sandra Garant
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