# Homeschooling **URL:** https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/c/homeschooling/11.md [Latest](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Homeschooling category](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/about-the-homeschooling-category/30)
**Author:** [@erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/erica)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/about-the-homeschooling-category/30 "2015-02-19T17:49:05Z")
This is the place to talk about all things homeschooling related. Feel free to ask general homeschooling questions, post tips that have helped you, talk about struggles, ask for help, and encourage others who may be havi… --- ## [Best Homeschooling Resources](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/best-homeschooling-resources/7341)
**Author:** [@Tony](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Tony)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/best-homeschooling-resources/7341 "2026-09-10T12:03:06Z")
What are some of the resources you use for homeschooling, lets share here so we can all benefit. I will go first I use free textbooks from Openstax, they are just books without step byb step problem solutions I also us… --- ## [Possible dyslexia](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/possible-dyslexia/983)
**Author:** [@julidavis76](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/julidavis76)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/possible-dyslexia/983 "2026-07-21T02:57:09Z")
My son is currently in kindergarten and attends a private school. I'm concerned that he may be dyslexic but he's only six so can't be tested. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can help him? He is having a lot … --- ## [Is it worth taking Spanish classes online?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/is-it-worth-taking-spanish-classes-online/7086)
**Author:** [@TheKoalaMom](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/TheKoalaMom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/is-it-worth-taking-spanish-classes-online/7086 "2024-12-10T14:53:02Z")
I don’t speak any second languages fluently, so teaching my kids a second language as homeschoolers has been difficult. It’s hard to find local teachers so I’ve been looking at online teachers. Do you think it’s worth ta… --- ## [Struggling With Science](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/struggling-with-science/2400)
**Author:** [@Lindsay](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Lindsay)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/struggling-with-science/2400 "2016-02-20T16:24:50Z")
We can NOT find our groove with science. This is our first year homeschooling with a 5th, 3rd and kindergartener. I feel like everything has clicked but this. I chose Noeo science but as the year has moved on we just can… --- ## [Workboxes and independent work](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/workboxes-and-independent-work/5011)
**Author:** [@jdpipers](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jdpipers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/workboxes-and-independent-work/5011 "2018-05-09T12:53:27Z")
Hi all. I have a 4th grade boy who I think will enjoy workboxes (he tends to get overwhelmed with a list of work to be completed) but I’m also worried about him being able to tackle tasks and be able to prioritize from a… --- ## [Getting Going in the Morning, HELP!](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/getting-going-in-the-morning-help/3230)
**Author:** [@Lindsay](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Lindsay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 5:20am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/getting-going-in-the-morning-help/3230 "2016-09-17T05:20:13Z")
I am going to LOSE MY MIND on my kids! Every morning it's a constant battle to get my kids (6, 9, 11) up and going. They go to bed at 8:30 and wake up at 8:00. I know my girls stay up reading. But even in public school i… --- ## [Reading programs](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/reading-programs/6009)
**Author:** [@Afugitt](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Afugitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/reading-programs/6009 "2019-06-30T11:37:22Z")
I’m wondering what are the best hands on reading programs people use? Or the best curriculum that makes reading fun! My daughter is 6 and knows how to read but dreads it! I can’t fighter out how to make it more fun other… --- ## [Help Me! Kindergarten in Iowa!](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-me-kindergarten-in-iowa/7285)
**Author:** [@Ltuma2](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Ltuma2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-me-kindergarten-in-iowa/7285 "2024-10-03T19:41:10Z")
I am not sure where to begin, what category I would or should fall under… Here in Iowa there are three choices: Competent Private Instruction (CPI) Option 1 (provided or supervised by a licensed practitioner) Option … --- ## [I wish I would've known](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/i-wish-i-wouldve-known/973)
**Author:** [@HSintheCity](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/HSintheCity)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/i-wish-i-wouldve-known/973 "2023-11-08T13:29:29Z")
Alright homeschool mamas, here is your chance to list that ONE thing, that one book, that one item, that one tip that you wish you would've known before you started homeschooling!! That one thing that has helped you trem… --- ## [My son doesn't want to speak english](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/my-son-doesnt-want-to-speak-english/7128)
**Author:** [@may](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/may)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/my-son-doesnt-want-to-speak-english/7128 "2023-10-16T13:10:47Z")
Hello everyone, I hope I can get some help. My son have been on virtual school (K-12) for 2 years, he is now on 3rd grade. I want to do homeschool, I have chosen the curriculum, etc but, my son don’t want to speak engl… --- ## [What is your favorite THING about homeschooling?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-thing-about-homeschooling/1055)
**Author:** [@mommylove2015](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/mommylove2015)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-thing-about-homeschooling/1055 "2023-10-06T12:55:37Z")
We've all talked about our favorite curriculum, our favorite school supplies and our favorite books, but what is your favorite THING about homeschooling?? I have so many of them...but my favorite is just being with my k… --- ## [Homeschooling different ages/grades on a skinny budget](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-different-ages-grades-on-a-skinny-budget/7146)
**Author:** [@MamaMoreland](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/MamaMoreland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-different-ages-grades-on-a-skinny-budget/7146 "2023-03-28T19:15:43Z")
We have been homeschooling without a curriculum for years and I would like to add some structure to our schooling. Is there a curriculum that I can buy once and adjust to my kid’s individual needs? --- ## [A helpful checklist?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/a-helpful-checklist/7027)
**Author:** [@Sammy](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Sammy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/a-helpful-checklist/7027 "2022-09-02T16:39:21Z")
If there’s a checklist that could REALLY help you with your homeschooling, what would it be? --- ## [CAT score interpretation](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/cat-score-interpretation/7058)
**Author:** [@Mdavis117](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Mdavis117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/cat-score-interpretation/7058 "2022-08-23T18:34:39Z")
My son just got his CAT scores back and I need help interpreting them. His reading composite scored at a grade equivalent of 7.4 but his language composite was at grade 13.6. Does this discrepancy sound correct or could … --- ## [Brigance skills assessment](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/brigance-skills-assessment/1845)
**Author:** [@KathiJohnson](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/KathiJohnson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/brigance-skills-assessment/1845 "2022-04-29T05:16:30Z")
Sharing this info in case it helps anyone.... I am doing this test with my daughter. The actual title is "Brigance Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills II" and it is the "green" (not environmental green, but the col… --- ## [My 4 years old and 9 months old cant read or write](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/my-4-years-old-and-9-months-old-cant-read-or-write/6891)
**Author:** [@jumilmika](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jumilmika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 9:44am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/my-4-years-old-and-9-months-old-cant-read-or-write/6891 "2022-03-10T09:44:11Z")
My kid knows his alphabets and its sounds, shapes, colors, numbers and anything. but im really concerned about his writing and reading, he cant trace letters and he cant color pictures and anything, even tracing a simpl… --- ## [Keeping Focused when nearing Summer](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/keeping-focused-when-nearing-summer/3813)
**Author:** [@J\_momof3](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/J_momof3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 10:25am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/keeping-focused-when-nearing-summer/3813 "2022-03-07T10:25:36Z")
Ladies I need tips!!! We're nearing the finish line of this year and my excuses are getting the better of me. Doctor, Dentist, grocery shopping, play dates now that spring is here, laundry, dishes, sleep, meals - preppi… --- ## [Homeschooling Jr. High and High School](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-jr-high-and-high-school/2434)
**Author:** [@ArizonaTurtle](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/ArizonaTurtle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 11:53am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-jr-high-and-high-school/2434 "2022-01-06T11:53:08Z")
Hi there! I am so excited to have found this community. We homeschooled once before for elementary school due to a profoundly negative experience that my daughter had from Kinder to 2nd grade. We sent the kids back … --- ## [Starting mid year](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/starting-mid-year/6788)
**Author:** [@Charli12](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Charli12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/starting-mid-year/6788 "2021-04-01T12:35:04Z")
Hi, My daughter is 5 now and we are beginning to home school. She was in a public pre-school but home school was always the goal after 1st grade so we just started a little earlier than planned. Being mid year I am ju… --- ## [Where to begin?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/where-to-begin/6472)
**Author:** [@Bectoo2](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Bectoo2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/where-to-begin/6472 "2020-08-07T19:49:36Z")
Hello Everyone, We are looking into homeschooling 2 5th-graders, a 7th-grader, 8th-grader, and sophomore. I am familiar with where to find our state standards (Nebraska). However, I’m unsure of where to find curriculum … --- ## [Help learning letters and numbers](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-learning-letters-and-numbers/6548)
**Author:** [@Ashley2](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Ashley2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-learning-letters-and-numbers/6548 "2020-08-07T20:04:12Z")
Any tips on how to get my 5 year old to recognize letters and numbers. It’s been tuff and I dont want him to get discouraged and I know when things are fun he tends to want to learn and asks to do school earlier than usu… --- ## [Honor 7th grade](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/honor-7th-grade/6553)
**Author:** [@Joe](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Joe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/honor-7th-grade/6553 "2020-08-07T19:50:00Z")
Hi first year of HS my 12 year old son For honors 7 grade --- ## [Discussing Religion](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/discussing-religion/6546)
**Author:** [@NewHomeschooler](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/NewHomeschooler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/discussing-religion/6546 "2020-08-07T19:43:39Z")
My question is about teaching religion in the homeschool format and what others recommend concerning materials and/or curriculum. I’m not trying to proselytize or speak about others faith in a negative way or promote one… --- ## [Help with 3rd grade math](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-with-3rd-grade-math/6540)
**Author:** [@Keen](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Keen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-with-3rd-grade-math/6540 "2020-08-07T19:41:32Z")
My daughter is in 3rd grade at age 10. She has always struggled with math and at the beginning she struggled with reading, so progress through the grades has been slow. I, for the life of me, can’t seem to get her to und… --- ## [Morning Baskets](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/morning-baskets/6484)
**Author:** [@dbarberena](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/dbarberena)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/morning-baskets/6484 "2020-07-19T00:23:05Z")
Hi All, First time homeschooler here, and I am hoping to incorporate a morning basket. I was wondering what you all put in yours, and how much time you spend on it? I have 3 kids that range in age from 11-7, so I am hop… --- ## [First time homeschooling](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/first-time-homeschooling/6481)
**Author:** [@Jasgray1396](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Jasgray1396)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/first-time-homeschooling/6481 "2020-07-11T15:11:20Z")
Hi my name’s Jasmine. I am currently 5 months pregnant with our first boy. Also this will be our first year of homeschooling out two daughters (LeeAnna age 6 1st grade and Rachel age 4 Pre-K). I’m really trying to figure… --- ## [1st Grader w/ Mild Cognitive Impairment. Where do I start!](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/1st-grader-w-mild-cognitive-impairment-where-do-i-start/6452)
**Author:** [@Chribroo](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Chribroo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/1st-grader-w-mild-cognitive-impairment-where-do-i-start/6452 "2020-07-09T23:22:44Z")
I really don’t know where to start. Or a Curriculum that will best suite her. She is going into 1 st and is behind. She get Special education 2 x a day when attending public school. Will I be doing a disservice to her se… --- ## [Homeschooling and state standards](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-and-state-standards/6435)
**Author:** [@dbarberena](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/dbarberena)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-and-state-standards/6435 "2020-07-09T23:17:46Z")
Hi Everyone, How closely do you homeschool to state standards required for that grade? I’m really nervous that I won’t meet each and every learning requirement because I’m having a hard time finding curriculum for my ki… --- ## [High school credit?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/high-school-credit/6463)
**Author:** [@melissaramponi](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/melissaramponi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/high-school-credit/6463 "2020-07-02T15:58:32Z")
Hello, at what grade can a student earn high school credit here in Colorado ? My daughter is entering 8th grade and is taking Math U See algebra 1 (typically a high school level course) I’ve scoured our Colorado educatio… [Next page](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/c/homeschooling/11.md?page=1)