About Homeschooling

Deciding to Homeschool

Deciding whether to homeschool is ultimately up to you, but we want to provide you with information to help make that decision easier. Consider the pros and cons of homeschooling and your own motivation before you commit.

Beginning to Homeschool

You may have already decided that homeschooling is the best option for your family, but beginning to homeschool can seem overwhelming. “Important Steps to Begin Homeschooling” will help you in learning about home education and the law, choosing a homeschool curriculum, setting up your homeschool space, keeping records, and getting organized.

Finding Homeschool Help

You may feel like you’re in over your head. Perhaps your high school student needs to take chemistry this year, and you feel unqualified. Or maybe you’re nervous about teaching your kindergartner to read. Take a look at our distance learning options. With BJU Press Distance Learning, you get all the advantages of homeschooling without the pressure of teaching every subject.

Looking for information or homeschool resources? Check out our archive of articles about teaching specific subjects, planning activities, and dealing with common homeschooling issues. You may also sign up for Homeschool Solutions eNews, our monthly e-newsletter featuring homeschool news, tips, resources, and articles to meet the needs of your homeschooling family.

If you’d like to improve your teaching skills or learn more about current educational topics, you can view C.H.A.R.T. (Christian Homeschooling Advancement, Resources, and Training) free online seminars. Topics include developing critical-thinking skills, the importance of biblical worldview, and other issues increasingly relevant to today's homeschool families. You may view the archived seminars here.

Our homeschool consultants are experienced both in home education and classroom instruction. Their advice will help make your homeschooling experience a success. Call them today at 800.845.5731 or email them at hsconsult@bjupress.com for tips on getting started in homeschooling, teaching multiple children, helping your special needs child, interpreting test results, and any other questions you have about teaching your children.