If you think homeschooling is all just schoolwork at the kitchen table, you and your children are missing out.

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Standards and curricula were designed for crowded classrooms. They are how teachers are able to keep all the children on the same page -- literally!!

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But when you homeschool, you have so much more flexibility and resources that you can use, both at home and outside the home.

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Homeschoolers learn from much more than one teacher and one textbook. Homeschoolers can learn from:

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• library books

• projects

• classes with friends

• frequent field trips 

• nature hikes

• theme parks

• Minecraft

• experiments

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These experiences are more personalized, fun, and powerful than learning through a set curriculum. 

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How to start homeschooling

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If you're new to homeschooling in California, you may be wondering how to get started. There are two main ways that families homeschool in California:

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1. Independent
   File a Private School Affidavit with the state to establish your own private school. Visit California Homeschool Network for more information.

2. Charter School
   There is a growing number of charter schools that provide classes and materials for students that learn outside a traditional classroom. Here are some of them.

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All students are welcome to participate in Celebration Education classes and events, regardless of the learning approach you choose.

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Let us know if you need help getting started!

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