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Some people know they will homeschool. Others are here after exploring the other options. Either way, lets talk about the homeschooling life and how it can fit into your family.
Homeschooling adventures await!
Homeschooling is a VERY big step for your family, but you don't have to take it alone.
You know your own child best, and teach them every day.
Whether you are just starting out, struggling to find a curriculum that fits, or simply need a sounding board for your fears,we are here to listen without judgement. We help you find the fun, the success, and—most importantly—the confidence to lead your family's educational journey. One step at a time.
The Lessons I Learned: Raising Our Own Homeschoolers
The Lessons I Learned: Raising Our Own Homeschoolers
I stumbled into the homeschooling world. My son was 5 and had no interest in kindergarten. I didn't want to drop him off at a big building and just... leave him there. I believe strongly in the innocence of childhood and allowing play based learning so kids LOVE to learn. My sister and my husband talked me into homeschooling for 1 year. ONE year. That sweet boy is now a functional adult with a family of his own. We homeschooled our own 2 kids for 12 years. They both finished in public high school and went on to higher education. Now I can look back and see the journey from the big picture. The good and the bad. The lessons they remember, and the lessons I learned by doing it. There were nights I lost sleep because they didn't know their math facts... I am a licensed teacher! I come from a family of educators! Why don't they know the 9 facts!! Yes every parent beats themself up some, it doesn't matter if you have a teaching degree or not. My kids are very visual learners. They inspired me to learn about different learning styles, and kids who may not learn the traditional way.
Our kids grew up, but in the meantime, I ran a homeschooling enrichment and support program. I was the 'go between' between the homeschooling community, our homeschooling kids and parents, and the public school system. I was trained by the man who started the publiclly funded homeschooling programs. His name was Dr. Tom Synnott. I then was trained by some of the most amazing educational leaders who have ever worked in Colorado. People who know curriculum, homeschooling laws, and best practices for different homeschooling philosophies. I was also constantly interacting with homeschooling parents. New parents, scared parents, confident parents, frustrated parents... who just love their kids and want them to have the best childhood and education imaginable. Many of those parents became friends and teach me new things all the time. We collectivelly have a wonderful network of resources to connect with.
In May of 2025 I retired after 22 years in the same program. I am a mom, a teacher, a leader, a student and now a happy homeschooling consultant, living in the country east of Denver. My passion is to help kids and parents thrive through the fears and the bumps and the successes. I'd love to help you too. Lanae
Homeschooling Law Guide
Homeschooling Law Guide
Homeschooling Baby Steps - Official
Understanding the Legal Landscape
Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, but the "rules of the road" change depending on where you live. Follow these three steps to ensure you are starting off on the right foot:
Identify Your State's Requirements: Some states require a simple "Notice of Intent," Also known as a NOI.
Withdraw Your Child (If Necessary): If your child is currently enrolled in a public or private school, follow official withdrawal procedures. Remember this is YOUR child, and Homeschooling is valuable and legal in all 50 US states.
Keep Simple Records: Even if your state doesn't require it, keep a basic log of things you've done each month, and a few samples of your child's work from the beginning of the year. Even a simple photo album can be a great way to remember your learning adventures.
Start by getting a basic document box or tote and marking it with the year. Throw things in the box. This may be receipts from a field trip, or fliers from the symphony. It might be a story your child wrote, or a note about what math book you completed. Vacations count too!
A notebook journal is also a good idea. Keep it near your schooling things, and write what books you're child is reading, and what is working or not working day to day.
The Confidence Checklist
The Confidence Checklist
The 5-Step Confidence Checklist
Know Your 'Why': Write down the main reason you want to homeschool. On hard days, this is your anchor.
You are the expert on your child. No one knows their strengths or quirks better than you.
Support is just a step away. You aren't doing this alone—community is waiting for you. Enrichment programs are not the only choice!
Start Small: You don't need a full classroom. Start with a clear table, a few good books, and a curious mind.
Learning happens everywhere. It’s not just about desks and textbooks; it's about curiosity.
Observe Your Child: Before buying expensive curriculum, watch how your child learns. Do they like to move, listen, or look at pictures? Learning styles are one of my passions! I would love to help you find the way your child learns most naturally.
Flexibility is your superpower. If a lesson isn't working, you have the freedom to change it.
Give Yourself Grace: You are learning a new skill, too! Mistakes aren't failures; they are just "first attempts in learning."
You don’t need to know everything. You just need to know how to find the answer together.
Check Your Laws: You don't need a teaching degree, but you do need to know the basic requirements for your area. ( We are based in Colorado, but all of the state requirements are linked here).
Philosophy Quiz
Philosophy Quiz
Discover Your Homeschooling Style
Discover Your Homeschooling Style
When you imagine your "ideal" school day, what do you see?
A. The Living Book Approach: We spend our mornings reading high-quality literature together, nature journaling, and focusing on character and "living ideas."
Result: You might love the Charlotte Mason method.
B. The Classical Approach: We focus on the "Trivium" (Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric). We emphasize memorization in the early years and deep debate and Latin as they get older.
Result: You might be a Classical Educator.
C. The Life-as-Learning Approach: We don't have a set "school time." My children follow their interests, and we find learning opportunities in baking, hiking, and daily life.
Result: You might be an Unschooler.
D. The "School-at-Home" Approach: We like a clear schedule, textbooks, and a structured curriculum that tells us exactly what to do each day.
Result: You might prefer a Traditional/Structured style.
E. The Best-of-Both-Worlds: I like to pick a little bit of everything—a math workbook from one place and a history book from another—to fit my child's specific needs.
Result: You may be an Eclectic Homeschooler. Most of us fit here.
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