homeschools

Educates at home

Homeschools functions as both noun and verb.

As a noun, homeschools are educational arrangements where children learn at home rather than attending traditional schools, typically with parents as primary instructors.

As a verb, to homeschool is to educate children this way: She homeschools her three kids.

The practice ranges from structured curricula to unschooling approaches that follow the child's interests.

pedagogy

curriculum

Educational program's content plan

tutoring · workbooks · assessments · learning objectives · educational materials · grading · assignments · textbooks · phonics · read-alouds

family

parent-teacher

Family-school liaison pair

mom · dad · flexible schedule · family values · one-on-one · individualized · nurturing · bonding · lifestyle · daily routine

socialization

co-op

Member-owned organization

scouts · 4-H · community classes · music lessons · dance · martial arts · theater · friendships · networking · group activities

methods

classical

Of ancient Greece/Rome

project-based · traditional · relaxed · structured · nature-based

legal

compulsory education

Law-required learning for minors

standardized testing · accreditation · transcript · diploma · graduation requirements · documentation · state regulations · charter · compliance · records

Opposites
educational setting/location

homeschoolspublic schools

Government-funded educational institutions

school buildings · private schools · institutionalizes · boarding schools · schoolhouses

institutional structure

homeschoolspublic schooling

Government-provided K-12 instruction

traditional schooling · compulsory schooling

social learning environment

homeschoolsclassroom learning

Instruction in a school setting

group instruction · lecture halls

Family

homeschool, homeschooling, homeschooled, homeschoolers, homeschooler

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G