Getting Started with GSU Homeschool

Your Complete Guide to Free Home Education for Grades 4-8

Step 1: Understanding Your Legal Requirements

Before you begin, understand your state's homeschool laws. Requirements vary by state:

• Notice states, "Simply notify your school district (Texas, Idaho)."
• Low regulation: File basic paperwork (Florida, Georgia)
• Moderate regulation: Submit curriculum plans (Virginia, Ohio)
• High regulation: Testing required (New York, Pennsylvania)

Step 2: Setting Up Your Learning Space

Essential Equipment:

• Computer or tablet with internet access
• Printer (optional, for textbooks)
• Headphones (so GENO can speak)
• Quiet workspace (kitchen table works!)
• Basic supplies: Pencils, paper, calculator

Total startup cost: $0-$200 (vs. $10,000+ for traditional homeschool curriculum!)

Step 3: Assessment and Placement

For Mathematics:

1. Start with your child's current grade level (4, 5, 6, or 8)
2. Have them complete 5-10 practice problems
3. If they struggle (below 60%), drop down one grade
4. If they excel (above 90%), move up one grade

Step 4: Creating Your Daily Schedule

Traditional Homeschool Family:

• 8:00-9:00 AM: Mathematics (30-60 min with GENO)
• 9:00-10:00 AM: Reading/Phonics (30-60 min)
• 10:00-10:30 AM: Break/Snack
• Afternoons: Free reading, projects, field trips

Key Principle:

Consistency beats duration. 30 focused minutes daily is better than 3 hours sporadically.

Step 5: Your First Week

Day 1: Platform Introduction

• Visit GlobalSovereignUniversity.org
• Explore the Homeschool Hub
• Show your child the badge system
• Complete 5 practice problems in math

By the End of Week 1:

• Child has earned Bronze badges in 2+ subjects
• Daily routine is established
• Child can navigate platform independently

Common First-Week Challenges

Challenge: "My child won't focus."

Solution: Start with just 10-15 minutes. GENO's badge system creates natural engagement. The goal is consistency, not perfection.

Challenge: "I feel guilty not 'teaching.'"

Solution: Your role is facilitator, not lecturer. GENO is the teacher. You're the encourager and celebration leader. That's enough.

The Bottom Line

No curriculum to buy. No lesson plans to write. No credentials needed. Just you, your child, and the commitment to build real capability.

Your child's educational freedom starts today.

About the Author

Dr. Gene A. Constant has dedicated his life to building capability-building education systems. His "Teach a Man to Fish" philosophy helps families achieve educational sovereignty through free, high-quality curriculum.