Homeschooling Your Kids

When I was in school I wanted to homeschool so badly, but my parents wouldn’t allow me to and, I kept thinking to myself; “why not? What’s so difficult about it?” The actual answer to that is, it’s not difficult to be permitted to legally homeschool; the challenge lies in taking the curriculum home. While it takes much more patience and discipline to homeschool, it’s nice because children can learn at their own individual paces and, it’s super easy for them to get the credits; just as they would in a public school setting. Honestly, the easiest step is the first one: contacting your child’s school board.

Yes, it starts there and; it’s that simple! All you need to do to make sure your children are able to homeschool for credit, is to write a letter to your child’s school board expressing your intent to educate them at home. You should include your address and your child’s name and education number— all students have one, it’s usually on their report card. If your child doesn’t have one, a number will be issued. This is needed for future postsecondary applications and other things. After that you’re all set, and you can start bringing your curriculum home!


Often the best homeschooling resources are found online and at department stores, and you can also contact local schools in the area for other resources. In addition to materials you can purchase, there are also hundreds of thousands of amazing educational websites that are tailored specifically to child education. If you’re working full-time you could also hire a nanny who has Early Childhood Educator (ECE) qualifications to give your little students the extra added benefit. Many of the printable resources online are fantastic for students of all ages as well.

The awesome thing about homeschooling your kids besides the fact that they can learn at their own pace, is that in addition the the curriculum material that they need to learn, there are a wide range of other subjects that they can learn that aren’t normally taught in public schools. Also, when homeschooling your kids, it’s easier to customize individualized education plans tailored specifically to their own educational needs. When learning is focussed on each child’s individual needs, it becomes easier to see each child’s social and academic strengths and weaknesses. This can make learning new material a lot less stressful on kids; and on parents equally.

Homeschooling can also be beneficial to mental, emotional and physical health, and it allows your family to spend more time together. It’s a much more relaxing and much less stressful environment for kids because home is often the only place where our kids can be one hundred percent themselves. While I personally do plan to send my son to a public school, he will always have the option to complete his education at home. While it may be more costly in some ways, it ultimately allows for your children to have the most educational freedom possible.

If you’re considering homeschooling your kids, there are also many groups on social media, Facebook specifically; which have tons of resources and tools. The great part about social media groups is that you can communicate with other homeschooling parents, your children may be able to connect with their children and; you may be able to learn even more about homeschooling and resources. Homeschooling families sometimes organize field trips and other activities with other families in their social media groups, so it’s still possible for children to make friends and develop socially. Educating kids at home doesn’t mean they won’t have a social life or extracurriculars; it’s just a different way for some children to learn.