,,We'd love to hear about all the amazing work you're doing. If you have an activity you loved, a curriculum you found useful, or system you've created that you're really proud of, we'd love to share your ideas. There is so much collective wisdom in our homeschooling worlds. We would love to be able to bring it all together in one place to share with others. Everyday Chico area homeschoolers are finding innovative ways to educate their children and create a family that runs smoothly while doing it. “There is so much collective wisdom in our homeschooling worlds.” You are welcome to submit you ..read more

,,There are many teaching philosophies used by homeschoolers. Here we discuss some of the leading ones and give you resources to find more information. ,, ,,Different Approaches to Homeschooling Homeschooling can take on a variety of forms and teaching methods. Different philosophies can be tailored to your family's beliefs and values, as well as your children's unique learning style and needs. Here are some of the most common homeschooling philosophies: Traditional or School-at-Home: This approach follows the same curricula and standards as a conventional school, with emphasis on rote learni ..read more

A co-op is a group of parents who share the responsibility of teaching their kids. They come in many different forms and can be as big or as small as you like. Learning pods are a type of co-op. They tend to be relatively small groups of families that share instruction of one or two primary subjects. Co-ops and learning pods are amazing ways to create friendships (for both kids and parents), make learning engaging, and lighten the teaching load. Parents often report that co-op days are their kids' favorite day of the week. After interviewing several people in town who have successfully create ..read more

By Carla Aoyagi - I am a veteran of this homeschooling thing. Four kids, all with different learning styles, scattered across the grade range...high school, middle school, and elementary. I have seen a lot, tried a lot, cried a lot, yelled way too much and struggled, albeit successfully, to finally find a life-school flex-plan thingy that works for our family. Through it all, I came to realize—through my own struggles and the inquiries of others—that there were definitely many questions (and answers) I wished I had when I began. Here are some considerations I would like to have given my younge ..read more

,,Choosing to homeschool, means shifting away from a traditional model of a parenting, to create a life that incorporates learning and family into everything you do. ,, This can feel daunting - as anyone who has ever tried to go grocery shopping with a baby and a toddler can attest - but it can also be so rewarding. "Have a growth mindset when it comes to homeschooling." Finding systems that work for you takes time and iterative growth. If you are clear on why you're homeschooling, find a supportive community, and create a process for living a learning lifestyle that fits your family, homescho ..read more