How to Homeschool

What are the benefits of homeschooling? Learn why more and more families are deciding to teach their children at home.

Is Homeschooling for You?
Take an in-depth look at this growing choice in education.
How Do I Homeschool?
Homeschooling Teens
Social Skills: Myths and Facts
Why Choose Homeschooling?
Getting to Know Homeschoolers
Grownup Homeschoolers: Are they succeeding?
Homeschooled and Proud: A Teen's Tale
Homeschooling Your Child with ADD or Special Needs
Making the Decision to Homeschool
Why Do People Homeschool?
Getting Started
Here's what homeschooling involves and how to make the transition.
Preparing for Homeschool
How Do I Homeschool? Books, State Laws, and Support
10 Tips to Becoming a Great Homeschool Parent
Pre-Homeschooling Checklist
Homeschooling with a Disability: One Mother's Story
Leaving School and Learning at Home
Making the Transition from Parent to Homeschool Teacher
Locating and Networking with Other Homeschoolers
Learn how to connect and relate with other homeschoolers.
Understanding Why a Homeschool Network Is So Important
Connecting with Other Homeschoolers (You Probably Know Some Already)
Finding Homeschooling Mentors
Getting Involved with Homeschool Associations
Participating in Homeschool Conventions, Conferences, and Seminars
Know Your Child
It is important to learn about your child before you start homeschooling.
Determining Each Child's Current Education Level
Find your child's learning style in our "Special Gifts" Survey
How Can I Teach You? Let Me Count the Ways
Homeschooling: Determining Each Child's Learning Style
Before You Begin
Read these articles before you begin homeschooling.
Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum
Homeschooling on a Budget
Determining the Legal Requirements in Your State for Homeschooling
Curricula and Lesson Plans
Learn how to build curricula and prepare for your school year.
Building the Curricula You Will Use to Homeschool
Using Unit Studies in Homeschooling
Developing a Curriculum for Homeschooling
Learning About Your Teaching Materials for Homeschooling
Organizing and Preparing Teaching Materials for Your Homeschool
What Are Lesson Plans for Homeschooling and Why Are They Important?
Defining Your Homeschool Year
Planning Your Homeschool Year
Creating and Maintaining a Homeschool Calendar and Schedule
Creating Lesson Plans for Homeschooling
Homeschooling: Choosing the Subjects You Will Teach in a School Year
Preparing a Classroom in Your Home
To homeschool effectively, you need the right environment.
Adding Audio-Visual Equipment to Your Homeschool Classroom
Creating Storage and Archive Areas for Your Homeschool
Developing a Home Classroom
Homeschooling: Adding a Computer and the Internet to Your Classroom
Understanding and Obtaining the Teaching Materials Available to Your Homeschool
Managing Problems and Making Transitions
Even the best of us hit bumps in the road. Learn how to deal with homeschooling problems.
Help! My Homeschooled Child Won't Cooperate!
Avoiding Homeschool Burnout
Motivating Your Homeschooled Child
Understanding the Reasons for Transitioning from "Regular" School to Homeschool
Helping a Homeschooled Child Keep in Touch with School Friends
Responding to Other People's Concerns About Your Decision to Homeschool
Helping a Student Make the Change from Public or Private School to Homeschool
Summer and Trips
Are there breaks in your future plans? Learn how to incorporate them in homeschooling.
Summer Homeschooling Tips
Should You Homeschool Through the Summer?
Documenting a Field Trip
Including Vacations in Your Homeschool
Adding Field Trips to Your Homeschool
Planning for a Field Trip
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