6 Things to Do Before Starting a New Homeschool Year

It doesn’t take much to start the year off right

Homeschooling never really stops; there's plenty of time for learning and growing throughout the summer months. iStock / Getty Images Plus

The beginning of a new homeschool year is an exciting time for families. If you’re a homeschooling parent, here are six things to put on your summer to-do list to ensure you start the year off feeling prepared, energized, and optimistic.

Clean Out

First things first. To make way for a bright, new, shiny year, cast away the clutter from the year you just completed. Take the time to go through your children’s finished work, your curriculum, your resources, your supplies, your tools—any and all homeschool-related items that you keep at home.

As you go, carefully store away sentimental items, bravely dispose of or donate things that are no longer needed, and deep clean the spaces in your home in which you tend to focus your homeschooling activities.