Don't be afraid. You'll figure it out. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good enough. Your kid will engorge on whatever interests her. There are many free online schools available that are very good (e.g. Khan), they will make the boring interesting. Don't worry about "socialization," that's CIA counterintelligence. You will find things for her to do outside the home, many "for pay" groups offer "homeschool classes" during business hours like karate, balley, gymnastics, day-camps, etc. There are many museums that cater to homeschoolers, for example rural 18th century forts, nature centers, etc. Many offer activities like arts and crafts directed at kids. All I can say about what you think is easy but is not is libraries. Give up on libraries, they are worse than liberal arts colleges (there may be exceptions). Most churches have "home schooling groups". They tend to be directed at members, but you may learn about an email list or facebook group where a coordinator mom sends out info about activities, its like a chamber of commerce for raising children. Don't worry about finding out all this stuff first, your kid isn't going to die of starvation if you don't figure it out ahead of time. The best way is to do it organically, don't force it. Homeschooling is all about deciding what PARENTS want for their children and what THE CHILDREN want to learn.
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