Home School | Home Schooling | School at Home

Amar Mahallati asked:
There are a lot of homeschooling programs out there, but very few attempt to approach to education similar to the way traditional colleges do. In some cases, state and even private colleges and universities have the same problems with education as public schools do. However, there are also many very fine ones.
Homeschooled [...]

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Unschooling is the most fluid style of homeschooling. There is no curriculum and no set boundaries. Many parents feel a bit apprehensive about such freedom. But, even unschooling has certain guidelines that make it a great method of homeschooling.
Firstly, allow your child to express interests. Let her select the topic. If she wants to learn [...]

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Now that you have begun your homeschooling schedule, there are various questions that trouble you. Should you study continuously, take a number of short breaks or a long vacation? What about public holidays? When should you take a break?
The answer to these questions and many more like these are actually quite simple: Do whatever suits [...]

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Social skills is an area of deep concern when it comes to homeschooling. Many critics point out that since man needs to hone his social skills, a homeschooling environment where social interaction is limited is detrimental to his growth and development. But studies have proved this wrong.
Children put into the fiercely competitive school environments lack [...]

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A topic that frequently comes up in meetings and forums that deal with homeschooling is record keeping. The importance of record keeping cannot be ignored. It is not only legally required in various States, but also provides important milestones in your child’s learning experience. An interest-initiated homeschooling approach means that the topic of studies is [...]

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Donald Saunders asked:
Despite the fact that Homeschooling is legal in every state, the choice to homeschool your children is not one which you should take lightly. Extensive research and discussion will be necessary if you are to make the right decision. But, how do you tell whether homeschooling will be the correct choice for [...]

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Mimi Rothschild asked:
As the home school movement gains momentum across the country, more home school students and their parents are turning to a new supplement for home school curriculum: e-learning. There are hundreds of schools and universities offering online classes on hundreds of subjects at dozens of grade levels. Home school families are discovering [...]

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When the child stays at home all day, and mommy is the teacher, there are certain issues of discipline at stake. It is easy for he child to misconstrue the freedom he has at home and feel that homeschooling is just a long summer holiday. This is a potential landmine and children need to be [...]

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Jane Saeman asked:
Homeschooling is legal in every state, but the choice to homeschool should not be made lightly. Research and discussion are required to make a wise decision. How do you tell if homeschooling is right for your family? Here are a few questions to ask yourself when considering homeschooling as [...]

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Without a doubt, homeschooling is legal in all the 50 States of the U.s. But, that is just about where the similarity ends. Laws and regulations regarding homeschooling vary from state to state. Interpretations of these laws can vary from scholl district to school district. Additionally, these laws may change every year.
The National Home Education [...]

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