Ask a NextGen Homeschooler: What about “co-op” schooling?

Ask a NextGen Homeschooler

Welcome to “Ask a NextGen Homeschooler…” It’s your turn to ask the authors of NextGen Homeschool — four formerly homeschooled moms who are now homeschooling our children — to weigh in on your homeschooling questions. From the practical to the personal, all questions are welcome — whether you’re a current homeschooler or just homeschooling curious! [...]

Ask a NextGen Homeschooler: What About Socialization?

Ask a NextGen Homeschooler

Welcome to the first installment of “Ask a NextGen Homeschooler.” It’s your turn to ask the authors of NextGen Homeschool — four formerly homeschooled moms who are now homeschooling our children — to weigh in on your homeschooling questions. From the practical to the personal, all questions are welcome — whether you’re a current homeschooler [...]

Our First Week: Getting Back Into the Swing of Things

Claire presents photos from her summer vacation to our homeschool group's elementary students.

By Renée Gotcher (with Audrey & Claire Gotcher contributing) The Sunday before our first “scheduled” day of the new school year, our family spent about eight hours driving back home from Telluride, Colorado — pulling into our driveway as the sun was setting at about 7:30 p.m. After being gone for almost 10 days on [...]