Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states in the U.S., but the rules about how to do it legally can be very different depending on which state you live in. To illustrate what this looks like, let’s compare Minnesota, Georgia, California, and New York. Then I’ll share what you can do to stay on the […]
Is your homeschooler ready for the college admissions process?
One of the best parts of homeschooling is the freedom to choose what your children read. Instead of sticking to a rigid curriculum, parents can hand-pick books that inspire, challenge, and reflect the world around their students. But with so many options out there, how do you decide what belongs on your homeschool bookshelf? Why […]
One of the most unique gifts of homeschooling is flexibility. Learning doesn’t have to look like a traditional 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM school day. In fact, many families are discovering that homeschooling outside of those hours can actually bring out the best in their children. Here are five powerful benefits of breaking away from […]
If you’ve been following the news about education lately, you may have heard people talking about how grading standards in public schools are being lowered. In many districts, schools are changing how they grade. Some have stopped giving zeros for missing work, while others have replaced traditional grades with “pass/fail” systems or moved deadlines so […]
Homeschooler parents, did you know that you don’t have to follow a traditional schedule for your child to learn?
In an age where screens dominate, the simple act of putting pencil to paper is more powerful than ever. Physical writing helps children strengthen fine motor skills, boost memory, and express ideas with clarity and creativity.
When my homeschooled teen thrived at SCAD’s Summer Series, I knew she was ready for more—but not quite ready to live on campus at sixteen. This post shares our journey to early graduation, why we chose early enrollment, the difference between dual and joint enrollment, and how to prepare your homeschooler for college-level learning.
Discover why children first learn to read, then read to learn, and how this shift shapes lifelong literacy and academic success.
Some of the most powerful lessons happen outside ‘school hours’—in cooking, chores, and conversations. This hidden curriculum teaches math, reading, and life skills naturally, helping kids connect learning to real life and preparing them for independence and problem-solving.