A Parent’s Guide to Homeschool Styles

In this day and age, “homeschool” can be a bit of a misnomer. Plenty of students who take part in nontraditional educational options aren’t actually learning from home. They are learning at parks, zoos, and museums. They’re taking trips with their families, exploring and experiencing cultures and lands that those in a more traditional setting typically only read about in textbooks. There are tons of different homeschool styles that families can follow!

If learning from the kitchen table is more your style, there are plenty of options for that, too! Choosing a homeschooling style boils down to sustainability. That is, what you as a family can sustain. If loads of field trips and outdoor activities aren’t feasible, you can certainly alter your approach to fit your family’s needs. There isn’t one “correct” way to homeschool, but some of the most popular styles include:

Trying to Choose Between Homeschool Styles?

One of the most important questions you must ask yourself before committing to a particular style of homeschooling is, “How do my kids prefer to learn?” Do they:

  • Thrive in fast-paced environments?
  • Find a thrill in real-world experiences?
  • Enjoy exploring the outside world?
  • Require a more serene environment with little distraction?

Another thought to consider is how you enjoy teaching. If your kids love field trips but they exhaust you, multiple field trips a week is likely not sustainable. It’s important that you find a good balance between your children’s needs and your own.

Some families thrive off structure, while others find a relaxed approach much more appropriate. The list can go on and on, but the beauty in all of this is that you get to choose. Having a choice makes all the difference. 

Miacademy and MiaPrep Can Fit Into All Homeschool Styles

Our curriculum is extremely flexible and completely customizable. This allows parents to use our programs with just about any homeschool style. Does your child work at different grade levels depending on the subject? Would you like to exclude certain subjects or lessons from your child’s schedule? You can do that and more from your parent account with ease! Does your child prefer a more relaxed approach to learning? Would they benefit from the freedom to move at their own pace? Our learning path is completely customizable, student-led and automatically adjusting. 

A common concern for parents who are looking into homeschooling is the quality of the education their children will be receiving. Our sites are accredited through the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges as a supplementary education program. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to our customer service team!

As mentioned above, our curriculum is extremely flexible. So flexible, in fact, that children can take their schoolwork just about anywhere! Our program is mobile-friendly, with many students using tablets and other devices to work in the places they feel most comfortable, whether that be outside, in a comfy spot in their home, or on the road!

If you decide that a particular homeschool style isn’t working for your family, you can easily adjust our program to fit your family’s needs. Parents can easily increase or decrease the amount of structure in their child’s school day right from their parent account.

Join Our Community!

In our parent Facebook group, we answer parent-posed questions and provide helpful information. You can get tips and advice from fellow homeschool parents as well. We hope to see you there!