Back to Homeschool: What to Prep Before Your First Day
For many families, “back to school” means new backpacks, school buses, and early morning drop-offs. But for homeschoolers, this season looks a little different, and that’s one of the perks!
Whether you're brand-new to homeschooling or getting ready for another year, the transition into fall can still bring stress if you’re not prepared. Here's your guide to starting the homeschool year feeling organized, confident, and ready for success.
Homeschool Back-to-School Checklist
✔️ Set Learning Goals
Decide what you want your child to focus on this year, academically, personally, and socially.
✔️ Choose or Review Curriculum
Start with core subjects like reading and math. Not sure where to begin? We offer personalized lesson plans that you can learn more about here: Customized Lesson Plans with Sunny Shores Academy
✔️ Apply for Step Up for Students (Florida Families)
Many homeschoolers qualify for this scholarship to help cover curriculum, tutoring, or services.
Read our blog post to learn how to apply.
✔️ Organize Your Learning Space
Designate a clean, clutter-free space with basic supplies and storage your child can manage.
✔️ Stock Up on Essentials
Include notebooks, pencils, art supplies, and any curriculum materials or tech tools you plan to use.
✔️ Create a Flexible Daily Routine
Start with a rhythm, not a rigid schedule. Need help building one? We can help.
Learn more about our educational consulting services.
✔️ Plan Social Activities
Homeschooling doesn’t mean isolation. Check out our Sunny Shores Academy learning pods and workshops, where homeschoolers learn and connect together.
✔️ Prep for Evaluations or Progress Checks
Track work samples, reading lists, and projects from Day 1. We offer personalized mid-year and year-end evaluations. Contact us to learn more.
✔️ Schedule a Few Fun Extras
Plan a field trip, theme week, or outdoor day to make the year feel exciting from the start.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to replicate school at home. Homeschooling is flexible for a reason, lean into that. And if you need support with routines, curriculum, or assessments, we’re just a message away.
