Also, at home, education happens throughout the day and evenings and often by chance. Often, it takes an observant parent to keep notes and records of learning that happens throughout the course of the day, and over the course of the year. Older children often keep their own records and work many hours on their own. Many high school homeschoolers desire to study extra hours with specific texts for college preparation. Often kids are excited to try out homeschooling, even when the adults are nervous.
Children seem to thrive in a home environment.
However, the longer the child has been in school, the longer it takes to transition to a home learning style. Time to relax, adjust and think. Just spend time on field trips, talking, visiting the library, connecting, or just reading together. Some children need more structure and some need less. You need to remain flexible and try to find the right balance.