Why a traditional brick-and-mortar teacher decided to homeschool her kids. Get tips on how to design an education that meets your kids’ needs. Sarah Smithers always knew that she wanted to be a teacher. That’s why she pursued a career in the public school system after college, eventually landing her
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We often hear from homeschooling parents looking for suggestions on how to help their homeschoolers become more independent. One of the best gifts we can give to our children is to make sure they are self-sufficient when they leave home. Fostering independence can start early-often starting
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Online preschool: how it works Before you begin online preschool for your child, you’ll need to plan out administrative and organizational elements. First, always check local homeschooling laws, as these vary from state to state. Most states will require you to apply to the local department of
Read MoreHomeschool 101 to get you started Note from Outschool: Laws about homeschooling vary from state to state. Before beginning any homeschool program, be sure to learn about and follow all state laws and guidelines, including public health orders. How to start homeschooling – the thought alone may
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Tips on managing lesson lengths, playing to your family’s strengths, and getting support when you need it. If you’re new to homeschooling, getting started and putting together a homeschooling curriculum for the first time can seem daunting. What are the best resources, and where do you begin to look? Should
Read MoreYour children have superpowers. No, not the imaginary ones of flying or becoming invisible. Their superpowers include unique ways of thinking, doing, moving, creating, and more. And these powers contribute to learning preferences or the preferred way(s) a child digests new information. We wrote a complete guide here, but
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