5 Tips to Start Homeschooling: Homeschooling Has Surged

The face of education is changing. How do we know this? According to NHERI, around 3.4 million families homeschooled their children in 2024-2025. Microschools continue to rise in popularity, and more and more educational support organizations crop up. The National Microschool Learning Center explains that microschools’ enrollment often reaches 251% after launching. 

Something is brewing. And it’s not always the coffee pot in the public school break room. Education is shifting. People want alternatives. Countless parents have told me personally that they’re concerned or unhappy with the system. It doesn’t serve their children as it should. 

So, do you want to know how to homeschool your child? How do you start homeschooling? What do you need to do? 

Homeschooling isn’t easy. It takes work and grit. You have to dedicate yourself to it and to your child. 

• Research homeschooling. 
• Ask yourself, “Can I do this, and do I want to?”
• Deschool and figure out your child’s learning style.
• Start homeschooling and dive in.

Questions & Answers

First off, research homeschooling. Look up the different styles: traditional, Charlotte Mason, eclectic, unschooling, etc. Does one grab your attention and fit your child’s needs? Look up studies on homeschoolers and how they perform. According to NHERI, homeschoolers score higher on “standardized academic achievement tests” (see link below). Research studies on homeschoolers’ performance and academic ability. 

Ask yourself questions as you do the research. “Can I do this?” “Do I want to do this?” “Is this a good fit for our family?” “Will I remain steadfast on this journey?” Although homeschooling gives us more freedom and flexibility, our children’s education must be a top priority. However, if you’re reading this blog post, you likely already know that. Think about these reflective questions. 

If you want to homeschool, you must start by deschooling. This process impacts both you and your child. Deschooling means taking time to unlearn the public school system. Read books on how and why the public school system was designed. Evaluate the difference between home education and public education. Take time off from rigorous homework before you jump into homeschooling. Go to the library, visit the park, head to a museum. Learn through experiences during this time. 

Also, figure out your child’s learning style. Do they learn well through listening? Do they learn well through reading? See our resources on the different learning styles or find other resources online. This will help you help your child. Homeschooling emphasizes individualization. Your child can learn through unique lessons and experiences that are tailored to them. 

Lastly, look up your state’s homeschooling laws. Discover what you need to do to meet your state’s homeschooling requirements. Then, once you’ve completed those steps, you can start homeschooling. Dive in. Begin your story. Change your child’s life. Gallup’s recent study shows that 32% of Americans are satisfied with the education system. That says a lot. 

Conclusion

Homeschooling is changing the face of education. But it can change the face of your family. It can change you. We understand that not all families can homeschool. However, do you feel the tug to homeschool? Today, you can choose to change the face of your family. 

Something is brewing. It might just be your choice to homeschool.

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- NxtEra

Written by Bethany (@thebookwormgirl_bethany)

Sources: 

Fast Facts on Homeschooling | National Home Education Research Institute 

Ray-2010-Academic-Achievement-and-Demographic-Traits-of-Homeschool-Students.pdf 

Microschool Enrollment Growth: Strong Gains Across All Stages 

Satisfaction With K-12 Education Hits New Low