Psalm 37:23 "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delights in his way."

Getting Practical
Let's get a little more practical. If your children are very young and just beginning homeschooling, you will only need a few good resources. They must be taught to read, so you will need a good resource to learn phonics. For writing, they can begin writing simple words on lined paper or you can find a resource to help them shape their letters. You'll need a good math book which covers the basics and offers repetition for reinforcement. Math manipulatives can be beans or cheerios. Most likely you will not need anything extra that you don't already have around the house. And, of course, you should be reading the Bible to them daily and other really good history, science, and just plain fun reading books. If you decide to do add unit type studies, many of them help you prepare with lists of items you will need before you start the study. A note of encouragement: you will not ruin your children's education by starting with something and changing to something else if it doesn't work well for you.  
Getting Support
As this is the beginning of your adventure, don't go it alone. Get support. A few like-minded friends or a support group will work wonders in answering some of these questions and offering encouragement. Keep reading, keep asking questions, and you're sure to find many answers. You should also go to the Home School Legal Defense Association website for any questions relating to legal issues in your state at www.hslda.org and consider becoming members in order to protect your family legally.

Stay in tune to the homeschooling community by subscribing to a good homeschooling newsletter (such as those offered on www.Crosswalk.com) and/or a quality magazine (such as The Old Schoolhouse) You would definitely benefit from reading the articles and hearing about other families and how they homeschool.

What about you, the new teacher? What do you need? Soak in the Word and keep feeding yourself spiritually until you are overflowing with His joy and confidence. If He has called you to teach your children, His grace will be sufficient for any perceived weakness you think you have. You need His Word more than you need anything else. As you pray about your options, remember to seek the scriptures for confirmation. When you go to Him and His Word, He will supply all of your needs according to His riches in glory.

Proverbs 16:9 "A man's heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps."

Copyright, 2004. The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. Used with permission. www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com Devotions@TOSMag.com