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Homeschool vs. home school? Spelling counts.

What comes to mind when you see the word homeschool? How about home school or home-school?

There has been some confusion over the years about the spelling of this word. Though homeschooling isn’t new, it has taken some time to receive mainstream acceptance. Even now, the name still lacks universal standardization, compounded by the fact that some homeschoolers still don’t get it right themselves.

Most homeschoolers spell it as one word. But others use two. Occasionally,...

Date: 2011-10-26 14:23:38

Your most basic homeschooling questions answered

If you’ve never homeschooled before, your questions are probably pretty basic. It can be impossible to move forward until you’ve located the answers to your fundamental questions first, right?

Here, you’ll find answers to some of your most common beginner questions. Stay tuned for more questions like this answered in the future, too.

How do I know what I’m supposed to teach?

Homeschoolers all do things a little differently. But, depending on the approach you choose, you can find...

Date: 2011-11-04 00:01:31

Legal vs. actual homeschool age

Homeschooling laws are generally quite clear. Every state explains, in no uncertain terms, at what age homeschooling may begin.

In some states, the legal homeschooling age might be 5. In other states, it could be 6 or 7.

Some states write the age of eligibility as it relates to some calendar date, like Florida, where children must be 6 years old by February 1 of a given year. In states like Kansas, the range is broader, stating only that children have reached the age of 7...

Date: 2011-08-17 18:36:24

Help and support for homeschool families

In general, homeschooling is a positive experience. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy. In between all of the fun and learning and all of the productivity and positive results, some days can be very challenging, too. Families that homeschool may have questions that only other homeschoolers can answer or frustrations that only other homeschoolers can understand.

Support needs differ from family to family and people have many different kinds of questions along the...

Date: 2011-09-19 16:05:21

Proof of homeschooling

Homeschoolers don’t need to carry I.D. cards. Meeting the requirements of state homeschooling laws is enough — no additional evidence is needed.

On the other hand, sometimes families desire proof of homeschooling for other reasons. It could be something simple, like qualifying for a bookstore discount or attending a teacher event at an office supply store. But proof may occasionally be needed for something more important – like meeting eligibility requirements to join a team...

Date: 2011-04-28 00:48:54

Discounts for homeschoolers

Who doesn’t love a bargain? Homeschooling or not, there isn’t a parent around who wouldn’t rather save a dollar than pay full price.

That’s why it’s important for homeschoolers to shop for discounts – teacher discounts, that is. Yes, you heard that right. Homeschoolers qualify as teachers. Think about it — you’re educating too, right? So why shouldn’t you reap the same benefits that school teachers do?

So, where do these discounts come from? And more importantly...

Date: 2011-07-20 13:10:30

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