Our child goes to a regular public school. It gets so cold here that our family would like to spend three months in Florida this year. Could I homeschool our son for that time and then have him rejoin the public school system? -- Warmer Weather
Answer: First find out what the laws on homeschooling are in your state, as this is where your family resides. If homeschooling is supported by the state, the next step is to talk to your child's teacher. Ask what work will be covered while the child is away so you can match what you teach him to what he would have been learning in the classroom.
Homeschooling is not just something that parents can pick up on the fly. You will need to develop a curriculum. Time needs to be set aside for schooling, and homeschooling cannot be put off frequently because some interesting activity comes up. You can find help from other homeschoolers in the place where you are staying. An easier alternative might simply be to enroll your son in school in Florida.