It’s been quite the year of blogging for us, and we have the most popular homeschool blog posts to prove it! Here are the top posts ranked by our readers in 2024:
1. How to write a school withdrawal letter (templates included)
Although you can formally withdraw your children by phone, letter or in person, we recommend a letter as a hard-copy option that can be used if any legal problems arise.
Here’s an easy guide complete with templates tailored to residents in Kansas or Missouri.
2. Understanding homeschool laws in Missouri (Q&A)
This interview with Scott Woodruff, Senior Counsel at Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), took place after Scott experienced too many questions to answer during one of his sessions at our homeschool conference!
3. At what age should my child start homeschooling?
Thinking about homeschooling, but not sure where to start based on your children’s ages?
Check out this great post with points to consider whatever age your children are in order to help them begin homeschooling as smoothly as possible.
See all the details to understanding the procedures and legalities involved in Missouri homeschooling.
4. Tax breaks for homeschoolers in Kansas or Missouri?
We often hear this question from people interested in homeschooling, and it makes sense. After all, we are definitely providing a public good – the education and well-being of the next generation of citizens!
5. How teaching methods in Finland apply to homeschooling
Finland has students ranking highly for critical-thinking skills in science & math. See how homeschooling compares to their teaching methods!
6. Homeschooling & 504 Plans: 3 tips to consider
Interested in homeschooling your child with a current 504 plan? Check out these helpful steps before you withdraw your child.
7. The 12 best homeschool deals in KC
Come see the most popular homeschool deals and specials for Kansas City area families, compiled by real-life homeschooling veterans over the years.
8. Can I legally homeschool other people’s children in Kansas or Missouri?
As homeschooling becomes more mainstream, it is becoming more acceptable to compensate a parent to homeschool another family’s child(ren). Since you are the principal of your homeschool, the state considers you ultimately responsible for your student’s education. That responsibility continues even if you sub-contract that out to another teacher or community college, etc.
9. About to withdraw your child from school? 5 things to know
It’s important to know the steps for a school withdrawal so you don’t disclose more information than you need to. For example, some schools may want parents to sign a withdrawal letter that the school has already written.
These are not legally required, and we strongly recommend that you don’t sign any pre-formulated withdrawal letters.
Instead, we have free withdrawal letter templates on our website that anyone can download and customize for their specific situation.
10. 10 ideas to name your homeschool in Kansas
Every homeschool in Kansas is treated as a non-accredited private school, so you need to name it!
Just before you go overboard on names, remember that the school name can appear on official documents like high school transcripts.
See these great ideas for naming your homeschool in a way that won’t haunt your kids for life!
Interested in further homeschool blog posts?
Here are other top posts:
- Record keeping: Standardized ways to track homeschool progress & grades
- First year homeschooling? Avoid these 5 mistakes
- Homeschool resources ‘we can’t live without’
- Creating the best morning routine for your homeschool
- 9 homeschool conference tips for newbies
- 21 outdoor activities for KC-area homeschoolers
- 17 holiday events that homeschoolers enjoy around KC
- 11 early homeschool mistakes to avoid
- 6 “first day of school” homeschool traditions
- 5 tips from a retired homeschool mom
- How Box Tops can help homeschoolers
- Here’s your last-minute conference checklist!
Over the next few days, we’ll be celebrating the holiday season with family and friends and taking some well-earned time off from the office.
If you have any ideas or suggestions for homeschool blog posts in 2025, feel free to add them in a comment below!
