Homeschooling Basics

Parents who choose to homeschool their children are sometimes faced with the financial strain of purchasing educational materials, computers, supplies and other materials on their own. Although...

Homeschooling families have reputations for resourcefulness and rugged individualism. But, independence aside, many homeschoolers could benefit from financial assistance. Paying for daily supplies...

Students who have decided not to attend a traditional high school often must choose between homeschooling and obtaining a GED. What are the pros and cons of each approach?

An estimated 1.5 million students receive homeschooling in the United States, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, and the number continues to grow annually. One major...

Home schooling your child may seem overwhelming. No two home school families home school the same. Each family must choose a method and routine that is right for their child. These steps help...

Many colleges accept homeschooled students, despite the fact that these students may have non-traditional educational backgrounds and no standardized test scores or transcripts to submit. The...

According to estimates, over a million families home educate or "homeschool" their children. Legal in all 50 states, homeschooling offers parents the joy of teaching life skills, personal values...

Homeschoolers are commonly associated with the false pretense of not being socially active. This couldn't be further from the truth. Homeschool offers the flexibility for children to take on an...

Parents who are considering homeschooling should know what qualifications, if any, they will need to get started.

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Families choose to homeschool their children for all kinds of reasons. Some start because they live in an area where the best affordable school options are sub-standard and they want to provide a...

Raising children can be the most exciting and rewarding adventure of your life! If you are thinking about homeschooling, for whatever reason, you are embarking on a grand adventure full of...

Everyone knows a homeschooler these days, but do you really know about homeschooling. What you may not realize is that the perfect family next door does not represent all homeschoolers, neither...

According to statistics gathered by the National Center For Education Statistics, as of 2003, 2.2 percent of American school children were being homeschooled. The number had increased...

There is growing concern among parents today that the public school system may not be the best learning atmosphere for their children, due to low literacy rates, substandard test scores, school...

Almost everyone these days knows at least one family involved in homeschooling their children, but many wonder what, exactly, this process involves. The standard definition of homeschooling refers...

Physical fitness in a homeschool environment takes the form of daily play outdoors, participating in the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness or joining youth sports teams. Offer physical...

To choose a homeschooling program, find textbooks written specifically for homeschoolers that provide lesson plans and answer keys. Customize a curriculum for homeschooled children, making sure to...

Teach math in homeschool by purchasing user-friendly textbooks, hiring a tutor or by signing up for classes online. Learn several methods for teaching math to homeschoolers with tips from a...

Games like Yahtzee, Boggle and Scrabble are great for teaching homeschool kids more about spelling, while improving their vocabulary. Play educational games to help teach important skills to...

Find homeschool support groups by researching organizations online and by passing out contact information to other homeschoolers. Create or join an existing homeschool support group with tips from...

Plan a field trip for homeschoolers by joining a homeschool support group or by signing up for an e-mail support group to get notices on all kinds of scholastic opportunities. Explore museums,...

Homeschooling parents often want to provide social opportunities for their children to interact with and learn from other homeschooled children. A homeschooling co-op is an effective way to get...

Once you have made the decision to homeschool in Florida, you will want to be sure that you are following the law and providing your child with ample opportunities to socialize. Follow these tips...

It is important to know the subject requirements your state has for you to teach your homeschoolers. There is a simple way to find this out. I will share that with you shortly. The subject...

Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular as an education method for grade-school and high-school aged children, with a slew of educational materials to choose from. Whether you're using a...

Literacy development is the key to educational success. Educational studies have confirmed that children with good reading skills have a higher rate of success in school than children with poor...

With the rising cost of private schools and the troubles that public schools are having, more and more parents are turning to homeschooling as an education option. Unfortunately, there are still...

When families decide to homeschool, their first step is to learn their state laws. Requirements vary from state to state. Some states require an educational plan, logging hours, quarterly reports...

Homeschooling is the process of parents taking on the responsibility and work of educating children outside of the classroom. The phrase "home school" suggests that students do most of...

In a traditional school, a child's schedule is set: math at 10, reading at 12:45 and so on. Homeschoolers are not confined to such a regimen, but a little organization will ensure they meet...

There are many places to find materials for homeschooling. You can cruise the Internet, check out other homeschoolers, go to local book fairs and talk to local schools. Here are a few suggestions...

As our public schools become more and more crowded, and our teachers become overworked and underpaid, homeschooling has become a popular option for many parents. Homeschooling, however, can be...

Your family made the decision to homeschool, but your lack of art skills prevents your child from getting a strong background in that area. Another family in town homeschools and you overheard the...

Homeschoolers collect a lot of things over the years, and not just books and school supplies. In fact, homeschoolers use many different materials to teach their kids... things that...

Homeschooling is a liberating experience. Freed from such restrictions as dividing learning into subjects, learning during specific hours or keeping school on particular days, it can be startling,...

Black History Month is a small memorial to centuries of history that should already be an important part of each high school homeschoolers education. Homeschooling high schoolers on the...

Computer-based homeschooling health tips can help children to grow up leading a healthy lifestyle. Read on to learn how to add a computer-based homeschooling health course to a child's curriculum.

Computer-based homeschooling prepares your children for an advanced society, and with dedication and the right resources they'll be prepared, even if their parents still can't program a VCR. The...

Homeschool opponents like to point out that homeschoolers have limited access to extracurricular activities and elective classes. The truth, however, is that with a bit of work and creativity a...

Starting a homeschool blog is a great way to share your homeschooling journey with other people. It allows other homeschoolers to know they are not alone and homeschoolers to share information...

Homeschoolers are lonely and need socialization. Homeschoolers need classmates. These are the statements made by every homeschool opponent. In most cases, there is no reason to purposefully...

Choosing to homeschool can be a difficult decision--especially with all the pressure to conform. Adding the additional pressure of finances into the mix often sends most folks back to the...

If you want to homeschool in Virginia, there are a few regulations that you need to be aware of. It is not difficult to adhere to the laws, but you can save yourself time and trouble, if you know...

As a homeschool liaison in my region, I often meet people who are considering homeschooling, but are worried about the costs. While "public" schooling is far from free when you think...

Just like kids who go to traditional school, some homeschoolers go into college, and other homeschoolers go directly into the workforce. For children that go directly into the workforce, there...

Homeschoolers enjoy the freedom homeschooling brings when it comes to curriculum, scheduling and hands-on educational guidance for their kids. However, most homeschoolers know the importance of...

Education doesn't have to be expensive to be good. Homeschooling can be one of the best bargains around when you know where to find all the great resources that are available for free or next to...

Homeschool co-op is a group of parents that come together to teach their kids in a group setting. The parents teach the classes once a week and the kids get to meet other homeschoolers. The co-op...

Homeschooling is all about giving a child a unique experience. That unique experience involves hands-on learning and real life application. A hands-on application is taught through field trips and...