Gift of Curiosity

One of the most common questions new homeschooling families are asked is, “What about socialization?” Often uttered by well-meaning friends and family members, these three words are received with disdain by veteran homeschool parents who know just how well their homeschooled children are socialized. But parents new to home education may worry that their child […]

You have decided on home education and are starting to move forward with this big responsibility. (Still undecided if homeschooling is right for you? Read this article first.) Now it’s time to determine your homeschool style. Not sure what a “homeschool style” is? While homeschoolers in most states are required to teach the basic subjects, […]

One of the most challenging times a homeschooling family faces is the period right after deciding to withdraw their child from traditional school. Regardless of whether the decision to homeschool was planned for a while or arose all of a sudden, there is always transition period that comes with switching from a traditional brick-and-mortar school […]

In 2019, there were approximately 2.5 million students in the United States who were homeschooled. Those numbers are expected to increase as more and more families discover the benefits of homeschooling. For many children, traditional schooling works well, but for countless others, the relaxed atmosphere of the home coupled with self-paced learning provides a far […]

If you’ve ever considered homeschooling your kids as a better option for your family, it was likely because you noticed something lacking in your child’s public or private school experience. The decision to homeschool – for those coming to it from a brick-and-mortar school perspective – often comes as the result of a challenge your […]