Homeschool ideas and encouragement for
future, new and veteran home educators.

Now that your are here, why should you stay and explore THIS homeschool site when there are so many out there? You will find the answers to common questions about home education as well as some out of the box ideas that are worth a try. You can't find the "gems" until you look around.

I add new content often, so I hope you will sign up for my RSS feed or my free newsletter by e-mail and visit often! If you like what you find, please share this site! Steadily increasing traffic is what sustains me in this endeavor, and your help is greatly appreciated.

Why do I call my site Homeschool-by-Design? I chose the name because our home (is a) school (where learning takes place) by (its) design. (This is where I wish I could be talking to you face to face, because I think it's easier to understand when you can hear it in conversation.)

Home and the community provide a wider variety of real life learning opportunites that can be tailored to the individual student than any traditional school could even hope to provide. A successful home educating parent takes all the good a home has to offer, all the good a traditional school has to offer, and combines them so that love and learning go hand in hand.

Designing a plan for YOUR family is a constant learning and adjustment process. Each stage of the journey presents new questions, challenges, joys and milestones. What a joy it is to walk beside our children as they learn!

Are you a parent exploring alternative education options? A new home educator wondering how to start a homeschool? A seasoned veteran looking for new ideas, resources, and encouragement? You are not alone.

Everything about home education - from curriculum choice to scheduling - is a personal choice and subject to change at any time. Many families' days may be similar, but no two are exactly alike. Keep your eyes open for new ideas and you might be surprised by the treasures you find.

Whether you are beginning your journey with a preschooler or a high school student Homeschool-By-Design has great tips to inspire you in ways that will work for your family.

Homeschooling is a lifestyle. It includes academic subjects like math and reading, personal development through life skills and character education and even some fun with games and field trips.

Alot of sites out there will tell you to get a cup of coffee or tea and spend a few minutes browsing. When I have a cup of tea, I usually end up leaving my computer for a refill or a snack to go with my tea. When I get to the kitchen, I get distracted, my kids get online and surf some other sites, then I can't find where I was when I finally get back! Please don't do that! Spend a few minutes exploring and if you like what you see, please bookmark it and then share the link with a friend!

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