Home School vs Public School: What Should I Do? 
Unsure mom is torn between home school vs public school for her seven year old daughter. Can you help?

My daughter is 7 in the second grade, and she ...

Switched On Schoolhouse Curriculum Question 
Do you use Switched on Schoolhouse curriculum? New-to-homeschooling mom needs some SOS help...

My name is Tammy and I had one more question. We have ...

Arizona Homeschool Support Question 
New-to-homeschooling mom is looking for Arizona homeschool support and social interaction for her family...

My name is Tammy and I am new to the ...

Homeschool Scheduling Help! 
New homeschooling mom needs some help with homeschool scheduling... please share what your typical day looks like.

How do I start my daughters schedule!...

Can I Hire a Homeschool Teacher or Do I Have to Do It? 
Hello,
I just moved to South Carolina. My daughter will be entering 7th grade. For the past several months we have discussed home schooling as an option....

Homeschool Kindergarten: Beginning Unit Study Curriculum 
New homeschooling mom is looking for easy-to-use homeschool kindergarten unit study curriculum. Can you help?

I am just starting our homeschool adventure....

Box Tops for Homeschool Group Questions 
We are considering joining the boxtops program, but don't know how to go about doing it. We were told we need to get a bank account for our organization,...

Homeschooling Teen Needs Housing Assistance in Marysville, OH 
Hello,

I'm currently 18 and living with my mother. She is moving in with her soon to be husband and he does not want me with them. I have found many ...

New to Homeschooling Questions 
Hi, My name is Tammy. I'm the mother of three great kids, (daughter-15, son-12, and youngest son-9). I want to start homeschooling them due to some rude ...

Questions About Abeka Homeschool Curriculum and My Father's World 
New homeschooling mom wants to know the difference between Abeka homeschool curriculum and My Father's World. Can you help?

I am brand new to homeschooling....

New to Homeschool Questions 
Hello my name is Michelle and I have some homeschool questions. I recently have decided to homeschool my fourteen year old son. We recently moved to North ...

Homeschooling Requirements: Do You Need to Have a Teaching Degree? 
I am a mother of four children, a nine year old, seven year old, five year old and a two year old. I would love to homeschool my children, but I'm afraid ...

Homeschool Unit Study vs. Traditional Curriculum 
Hi Heather!
As you know, I have been researching homeschool curriculum for my youngest son, who is in 8th grade (for which your website has been very ...

Michigan Home School Help Needed 
Concerned guardian needs some Michigan home school help for a special needs teenage girl. Can you provide some guidance?

I have recently found myself ...

Should I Home School My Child? Please Help! 
Single, working mother asks, "Should I home school my child?" Many of us have wrestled with the same question. Can you offer some help?

I am a single ...

What Homeschool High School Program Are You Using? 
I am taking my son out to home school him (9th gr) mid-year in Michigan. We travel for work and his dad is in Illinois and I will be sending him there....

Question About Homeschooling in Tennessee 
I want to hire a teacher to homeschool my daughter through Kindergarten, but I am having no lucky finding any websites or information for Tennessee. It ...

Homeschool Questions About Co-ops, Curriculum and Starting a Business 
Hi, I read your website and found it really helpful but, I do have some questions. What exactly is a homeschool co-op? How do I go about finding out if ...

Homeschooling Help and Questions 
I want to be home schooled but my mom is at work from 8 to 6, so who would home school me? We don't have much money and I know its expensive to hire someone....

Wanting to Homeschool Teenage Daughter - 10th Grade 
We are considering homeschooling our 16 year old daughter. She is currently a Sophomore in a public school system. I do not have much money to spend ...

Registration and Letter of Intent to Homeschool Questions 
I have three homeschooled kids. I handed my intend to homeschool letter in August. I just got a letter saying that they don't have a registration form ...

Need Homeschool Ideas for Teaching Multiple Students 
Do you teach multiple children? Please share your homeschool ideas for teaching multiple grades at once!

I've tried plenty of homeschool curriculum ...

Questions About Homeschooling in Missouri 
Hi! I have some questions about homeschooling in Missouri. I have just taken on, and moved my sister to Missouri from Tennessee. Missouri has very lax ...

Missing JoAnn Discount Card  
I signed up for a discount from Joann Fabrics using your PEAH access code in August and I never received a card. In the past when I have signed up, it ...

JoAnn Homeschool Discount? 
The JoAnn Fabric store website says homeschoolers need to have an HSLDA number or a PEAH number to get their educator discount card. Can you tell me what ...

Need Cheap or Free Homeschool Materials  
My husband and I are considering taking our seven year old out of school and homeschooling him. My huge problem right now is finding state required school ...

Can I Start Homeschooling Mid-school Year? 
Can I start homeschooling in the middle of the school year?

Hi Crystal!
Absolutely you can start homeschooling in the middle of the school year - there'...

Teen Has Oklahoma Homeschooling Questions 
Hello There,
Hi my name is Tobi I live in Skiatook Oklahoma... as a young adult I strive to do what God wants me to do, and he wants me to homeschool....

Connections Academy Homeschool Questions 
Inquisitive fifteen year-old teen wants to learn more about Connections Academy's free online homeschooling program? Got answers? Please help...

Hello ...

Homeschool for a Single Class? 
My daughter is having issues with getting picked on in gym class, not by the students but by the teacher. My question is can I home school her for just ...

Missouri Homeschooling Help Needed 
I am just having trouble figuring out how to take my kids out of public school. I am not sure who I should talk to about this.

Also the cost of being ...

Homeschool Preschool Curriculum Help 
I'm looking for a good curriculum to begin homeschooling my kinesthetic 4 1/2 year old. I myself happen to be a learner by doing. Do you have any suggestions?...

Single Subject Homeschool Questions 
Can I homeschool for math only? Do you have information on how that can work from a legal standpoint? I can work out the curriculum to match the schools ...

UK Home Education Question 
My stepson has had problems coping at Senior School since he started two years ago, which has led to him becoming very disruptive in his classes.

He ...

Can I Use Ace Homeschool Curriculum with A Public Homeschool Program? 
I am going through a state funded homeschool program. Are aces paces allowable?

Hi Jennie,
What state funded homeschool program are you enrolling in?...

Homeschooling a High School Student in Maryland 
I have some questions about homeschooling high school. I live in the state of Maryland and I have a daughter in 10th grade who attends a public school....

Homeschooling in South Carolina Question 
Mom would like to begin homeschooling in South Carolina, but needs a little help...

The school board wants me to show a letter or something saying ...

Questions About Homeschool Support, PEAH and JoAnn's 
Hi, I am homeschooling two of my five children this year (1st grade and 3rd grade). I have already picked my curriculum but am interested in any/all tips ...

Alpha Omega Homeschool Spanish Curriculum Help 
Have you ever used Alpha Omega homeschool Spanish curriculum? Did your family like it? Homeschooling mom of teen would like your feedback...

I was ...

Texas Homeschool Laws and PreK Help 
Help! My husband and I have decided to homeschool our son. He will be four and needs pre-kindergarten. We live in Texas and we have no idea where to ...

My Father's World Homeschool Curriculum Question 
I am considering changing our homeschool curriculum to My Father's World this year, with my four children. My question is how much time and prep on my ...

Michigan Homeschooling Help - I'm Confused! 
I'm from the state of Michigan and am planning to homeschool my daughter. I've read some stuff about homeschooling but I admit that I'm still in the process ...

Homeschooling in Panama, Central America 
Hello! I'm new to the whole concept of homeschooling and I would like to know what I would have to do to sign my child up for homeschooling, since we're ...

Certified Homeschool Transcript Question 
Hi Heather,
You have a great website! My question is... I need to have a "certified transcript" so my son can play football (it's a long story). My first ...

I Enjoyed Your Accredited Homeschooling Article 
I enjoyed your article on accreditation. I am interested in curriculum that is not accredited and I was nervous about it.

Is an alternative for my ...

Homeschooling Grandma Needs Help 
I have two grandaughters, ages 5 and 7 that came to live with me several months ago. The oldest being in first grade and has a learning disability, mildly ...

First Time Homeschool Mom of Two 
I have an 11 year old and an 8 year old, and I will be homeschooling them in the fall. I have never homeschooled, so I am very overwhelmed.

One of ...

South America Home School Help Needed 
We moved recently to South America due to work related reasons and we cannot find decent schools for our kids. I heard about home schooling and want to ...

Thank You for Your Homeschool Help!!!  Not rated yet
Thank you, Heather, for responding to me when I cried out in desperation and felt like a total failure as a homeschooler.

Your help gave me much hope ...

Arkansas Homeschool Help: Not Sure How To Get The Ball Rolling.  Not rated yet
Mom of high school teen has some Arkansas homeschool questions. Please help calm her fears...

I need to home school my son but I'm not sure how to ...

Kentucky Homeschool Question: Next Step  Not rated yet
I have checked the Kentucky homeschool laws and requirements. All I have to do is send a letter of intent to home school to the county school board.

I ...

Questions About Homeschooling in Mexico  Not rated yet
Can you help? Concerned mom of two children needs some guidance and direction to begin homeschooling in Mexico.

I'm currently thinking of moving to ...

Online Homeschooling Help for Teen Mom  Not rated yet
Hi! I am a single teen who is a new mom. I need some help with homeschooling online. It needs to be free because I have no income.

Hi, Tosha!

Hippocampus....

Homeschool High School Transcript Question  Not rated yet
Hi Heather, A very good friend and homeschooling mentor sent me here to your site. Wow! What a wonderful collection of tips and encouragement! However ...

Maryland Homeschooling and Interscholastic Sports  Not rated yet
Can Maryland homeschooled students participate on interscholastic sports teams of their local public or private schools in Maryland?

Hi Jack!
Some ...

Homeschool Encouragement from a Teacher / Musician  Not rated yet
Hi,
My name is Brian Asselin and I am a recent graduate from the teachers college program at the University of Ottawa. Towards the end of school we, the ...

First Time Home Schooling Dad  Not rated yet
Hi! My question is can a parent receive financial aid in homeschooling? Who pays for books and things?

My parents seem to think that a parent can get ...

Just Wondering...  Not rated yet
I am writing a paper on the benefits of homeschooling and I used and cited a quote from one of your articles. I, in no way claimed it as my own. I was ...

Homeschooling Families on the Mission Field  Not rated yet
Hi There,
I just read your post about sharing homeschool curriculum, and wanted to remind you (or your readers) that many missionary families homeschool,...

New Hampshire Homeschool Help: Wanting to be Homeschooled  Not rated yet
New Hampshire homeschool help needed - teen needs assistance locating a homeschool tutor near Pelham, NH...

Hello my name is Kacy and I'm 18 years ...

Diabetic Teen Asks New York Homeschool Question  Not rated yet
I have diabetes, so I keep getting sick and ending up in the hospital. I've missed a lot of school work. I keep getting left back and I'm sick of it. So,...

Just a Few Homeschooling Questions  Not rated yet
Hello,
Just a few questions. So if i sign my son up with this program, he will not have to go to any co-ops, and its still accredited? How does that work?...

Michigan Home School Middle of the Year Help  Not rated yet
Concerned mom of a struggling ninth grader, needs Michigan home school help and guidance...

After dealing with harassment with my son's special ed ...

Question About PEAH Code for JoAnn's  Not rated yet
I used the PEAH code for Joann's the last few years and can't find it this year. Is it still available from your site?
Thank you for this site, it has ...

Cost of Homeschooling Question  Not rated yet
Please provide me with the cost of homeschooling. My grandaughter has mental problems and behavior problems in school. Thank you!

Hi Georgeanna,

The ...

Texas Homeschool Highschool Questions  Not rated yet
Texas homeschool help needed. Are you currently homeschooling a high schooler in the great state of Texas, or have a Texas homeschool graduate? Please ...

Middle of the Year Homeschool Question  Not rated yet
My husband and I are leaving the state and school for five months. I'm considering using Paces (School of Tomorrow). Can I purchase just the second half ...

Homeschooling in Texas Help  Not rated yet
If you are homeschooling in Texas, can you provide some help for this concerned grandmother and her teenage grandson?

Hi!
I am trying to find out ...

Homeschooling in NC Help Needed!  Not rated yet
Mom of two young children would like to begin homeschooling in NC and needs some help...

I am seriously considering homeschooling my child. I have ...

South Africa Home Schooling Help  Not rated yet
Mom living in South Africa needs a little home schooling help with curriculum for her fourteen year-old daughter... Can you help?

I need to start ...

Homeschool Record Keeping Help  Not rated yet
I was wondering if anybody knows or has a sample of grading system or a sample/guide on how to use/do (evaluate) a class record. This is my very first ...

South Africa Homeschooling Question  Not rated yet
I want to start home schooling in the last term of Grade 3 and not sure if Horizons does the full curriculum or only Math. Please send me more detailed ...

Homeschool Organizing Busy Body Book  Not rated yet
I read all about your homeschool organizing planner, but have searched and searched your site and cannot see how to order it? Do you still have it? Please ...

Looking for Homeschool Ideas for Waldorf History Curriculum  Not rated yet
I will be teaching ancient civilizations to my daughter, this year. Will Roy Wilkinson's TEACHING HISTORY offer main lesson ideas, or does this book focus ...

Homeschooling in Tennessee Questions  Not rated yet
I would like to homeschool and have some questions about homeschooling in Tennessee. What do I do to start and how much will it cost?

Rebecca,

The ...

Homeschooling in Illinois Question  Not rated yet
Are you homeschooling in Illinois? Chicago mom wants to homeschool her daughter this year, but needs a little guidance...

I have twins that I tried ...

Homeschool Reading Help and Tips  Not rated yet
This may be the coolest idea since the invention of sliced bread! Homeschool reading technique to know when your kids are ready to read!

My mother ...