Homeschool Methods & Styles

Homeschoolers cover an entire spectrum of different educational methods. On the one end, you have unschoolers, families that believe in self- or child-led learning. Relying on real world experiences, they learn by living. On the other end of the spectrum, you find parents who have “school at home.” They may set up a classroom environment, use structured curriculums, and rely on schedules to keep things moving smoothly. And of course, there is everything in between. There are as many different ways to homeschool as there are homeschoolers. Explore the different methods, ideas, and approaches that make the homeschooling experience so rich.

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Safeguarding Home Education Freedoms at the Local Level

While many parents may not have the opportunity to influence legislation regarding home education on the state level, there are ways to be involved on a local level.

Early Math Matters: A Guide for Parents of Preschoolers

As the parent of a preschooler, you probably enjoy experiencing the world through your child’s eyes (and hands and feet!) as he or she explores and learns with great enthusiasm. And as your child’s first teacher, you can start teaching the basics of reading, writing, and math. Giving preschoolers a solid foundation in early math literacy is critical to their future academic success, not to mention how important it is to their day-to-day functioning.

How (and Why) to Help Young Children Memorize Poetry

When your kids memorize poetry, you know they are learning vocabulary, spelling, reading skills, and grammar. All they know is that it’s fun. This article shares tips on ways to make memorizing poetry fun.

20+ Fun Math Activities for Kids

Wonderful collection of math games and activities that you can create at home.

The Learning Style Quiz

How do I know what my child's learning style is? This quick quiz can help you figure it out. There are lots of combinations of different learning styles and usually children are not just one single style. Everyone learns in a variety of ways. Understanding this can help you re-evaluate and adjust to your child's particular learning style. This quiz focuses on the three main learning styles: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic.

10 Advantages Of Homeschooling That You Really Can't Argue With

While most parents just expect and plan to send their kids to a public school, a growing number of American families are re-envisioning their education philosophy, deciding to teach their children at home. And indeed, there are several advantages to homeschooling, including more family time, using your preferred curriculum, safety, learning at their own pace, and more quality time.

Domestic Church

Catholic website with ideas and activities for celebrating the faith in the home, including writings of the saints, articles, stories, family activities, and more.

Montessori for the Earth

This site offers lots of Montessori curriculum ideas for those who wish to incorporate the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori into their homeschooling. Covers different age levels with strategies for each.

Heritage Valley Homeschoolers

Heritage Valley Homeschoolers is a support/social group for homeschoolers in the Upper Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, and Piru areas of Ventura County.

The Last Word on Homeschooled Children and Their Social Skills: Why and How Our Worry About These Children Needs to End

When talking about socialization, we are referring to children's ability to engage with and function effectively and productively in the world around them. Schooling can play a role, but not the powerful or always positive one so often assume. Homeschooled children are generally found to be well-adjusted and demonstrate fewer behavioral problems than their schooled peers.