Homeschooling 101: What Kind of Homeschooler Are You?

Homeschooling 101

One of the most frequently asked questions I get from new or non-homeschoolers is “What is your typical day like?” That can be a difficult question to answer because our family doesn’t really have a “typical” day, though we do have a routine structured around the...

Homeschooling 101: Homeschooling on a Budget

Homeschooling 101

by Katie Julius Living in one of the most expensive states in the United States, a very real concern of new homeschooling parents is how they are going to afford to teach their kids at home. Sometimes, home educating one’s children can result in the loss of one...

Homeschooling 101: How to “Convention”

Convention, Homeschooling 101

by Anjuli Watanabe, CHEA Events Manager It’s convention time! CHEA’s 36th Annual Homeschool Convention is July 11-13, 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center. For some, attending Convention brings an overwhelming sense of dread, for others it feels like Christmas. I,...

Homeschooling 101: An Introduction to High School

High School, Homeschooling 101, Planning

by Penny Ross Homeschooling high school is different, even if you’ve already been homeschooling for multiple years. It’s all about the “D” word – diploma! Applications and interviews for the rest of your student’s life will likely ask if a high school diploma was...

Homeschooling 101: What About Socialization?

Homeschooling 101

by Michaela Roekle Socialization…new homeschoolers research it. Homeschool skeptics question it. Your relatives worry about it. As a second-generation homeschooler and leader of a homeschool organization, I have witnessed families struggle to find a balance of healthy...

Homeschooling 101: Recordkeeping

Homeschooling 101

by Katie Julius I love shopping the back-to-school sales for all the fun organizational items I can find. Ensuring my calendar is properly color coded according to person or activity is of great importance. I sometimes spend more time making my “to do” list than...