Okay my child is 5 years old she’s very shy and awkward she’s about to start school even tho she is very against leaving me. Does anyone have any idea how I can go about homeschooling her if she doesn’t adjust??
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I just enrolled my kids in k12 online I love it very easy
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Kids need to socialize…
Since she’s so shy she needs to be around other kids. Put her in regular school. She will adjust in no time.
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Hello! I have homeschooled my kids for the last 5 years! I also have experience with Public School at home options. First, don’t let anyone discourage you by saying kids need to socialize or “you’re not a teacher” blah blah. My kids are very well socialized, have good manners, can talk to anyone. They carry conversations with 70 year olds, 12 year olds and help me babysit small babies in my home. You just live life with your kids and take them out and about. They will be perfectly fine. Second, it depends on your state. I am in Ohio and all we have to do is turn in a notice of intent at the beginning of each school year. Some states require specific testing, some require portfolio reviews…each state is different. I would begin with contacting your local superintendents office and also going online to see what your state requires.
I am probably going to get jumped on because of my comment but here it is anyway.
First of all let me say that I have nothing against homeschooling.
However, we as parents ( myself included) want what is best and what is easier for our kids. It is so much simpler to do the easier things.
I cried a lot when I started school many years ago. I was sick a lot when I was little and was Momma’s baby and didn’t want to leave her to go to school.
I still got put on that bus every day, did I cry? Yes, but I survived. My twin 6 year old grandsons just started school this year, the first two weeks were not good in the mornings. Now they are just fine.
Life is hard sometimes guys, even for little ones. Things can be a challenge. That is the way life works. A challenge is good for us. This little one will be fine. It may be a little rough at first but she will blossom like a beautiful little flower when she gets in the hang of things. I am not being judgy or mean. I know Momma loves her baby girl and wants only the best for her. Just give it a chance.
We never had the option to homeschool when we were small. We had to tough it out and we survived just fine.
Will she grow up fine being homeschooled? Of course, but she will also miss out on a lot of fun adventures by going to public school also.
We didn’t think so at the time but school was some of the most fun times in our young lives.
We learn and grow from challenges in life.
In all that I will say this, Momma please don’t rush to pull her out of school. Give it a good long chance. I think you will be surprised how she blossoms when she gets used to it.
Just go ahead and add local homeschool groups for information. The people in this group are clearly ignorant to the subject lol happy homeschooling! 
It depends on your state. Join local Homeschool groups. They will happily get you set up. 
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Sounds like she needs to be around other k8ds / adults if she is that shy, I wouldn’t homeschool She needs to adjust
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I home school my kids for 4 years now and my kids socialize very well and they are very respectful we take them all over the United States and everyone we meet says how well mannered my kids are. People say they need socialization and they can only get that in public school I don’t believe that. My kids can talk to all ages and make friends also. Don’t let that discourage you from homeschooling because it was the best thing I did and we love the freedom of being able to go where and when we want and my kids can see the world other than 4 walls sitting at a desk
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She will adjust, just keep being consistent on it. If you can maybe come stay with her at school & slowly transition to leaving her. She will get it.