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The homeschooling journey is filled with so many possibilities and having a strong support group in your community is an added bonus. Homeschool support groups can come in all shapes and sizes. Some groups include cooperative parent-led programs for a couple of kids or dozens of families. Regular parent support meetings, lending libraries and field trips are often a part of these groups. There are tremendous benefits to having additional support throughout your journey. The shared resources and the opportunity to connect with like-minded home educators can add immeasurable value to your fami ..read more

by Peter Stock, President, HSLDA Canada Thirty years ago there were no smart phones, no Facebook or Instagram, and not even a publicly available internet or e-mail! Curriculum choices were very limited and home educating itself was frowned upon or even suppressed by most governments. It is fair to say that those parents willing to pursue homeschooling back then really were pioneers venturing into the unknown. Would governments shut them down? Would their children be able to pursue post-secondary education and their career choices? HSLDA was founded in 1991 to provide a unified legal front to ..read more

A Haven for Book Lovers Maybe you’re trying to prevent summer brain drain or perhaps your family just loves a good read. The HSLDA digital library has something for everyone, from the ferocious reader to the struggling learner. You have access to endless hours of great literature at your fingertips! Homeschoolers have a reputation of loving literature and frequenting the library. However, it is becoming increasingly challenging to find great books. The limited supply of wholesome titles can be discouraging to both parents and children. The cost of purchasing books in addition to curriculum can ..read more

What is your next step after homeschooling is over? By Caitlyn Watson Do you have a gap year coming up after high school? Do you want to grow in your faith while exploring a different part of the world? That’s exactly what Hadiya Huijer had in mind when she signed up for Outtatown, a discipleship program offered through Canadian Mennonite University. Hadiya has a younger sister, Josina, and both girls were homeschooled by their parents, Laurisse and Gwenda Huijer. Laurisse is a civil engineer who was born in the Netherlands, while Gwenda also enjoys a Dutch background but was born in Canada. T ..read more

Keys to a successful homeschool family and a lasting legacy By Caitlyn Watson When you reach the end of your homeschooling journey, which moments will you look back on with joy? What will have been the most important thing that you accomplished? What legacy will you have left with your children? In the words of Dave and Pam Herbert, “We’ve come to realize that homeschooling isn’t only about teaching the required subjects; more importantly, it is about developing godly character in our children.” Meet Dave and Pam and their three grown children: James (21), Deanna (19), and Brent (17). From the ..read more