Your homeschool roadmap
This is your homeschool journey.
Let me help you where you need it.
Every family's path looks a little different, and yours should fit your family. Start with the podcast, then answer a few quick questions. I'll point you to exactly what you need, and nothing you don't.
Hi, I'm Cheryl from The Homeschool How To podcast. I spent 16 years in government work, then left it all to homeschool my kids. Over the last 4 years, I've interviewed 200+ homeschool families, and I've turned the best of what they taught me into simple guides and courses, made to help you on your journey.
Want to know what 200+ homeschool families say matters most in the first 30 days?
30-Day Quick Start Guide
What 200+ homeschool families wish they'd known first.
Send me the free guide →Your First 30 Days
We'll do each week together, one short step at a time. No more guesswork.
$37The free guide gave you the steps. Still have questions? Let me walk you through each one.
Worried you can't homeschool because you have to work?
How to Work Homeschool
How real families work and homeschool, without burning out.
$670Add to cartWhat Do I Actually Teach?
What kids learn at each age, so you know you've got it covered.
$17Worried you won't know what to teach?
Would you rather skip curriculum and follow what your child loves?
Turn Any Outing Into a 3-Day Unit Study
Use your world as your curriculum. One outing, every subject.
$70Add to cartSo You Want to Homeschool
The best of it, in one ebook: everything you need to know before you start.
$12.990Add to cartWant to know what 200+ homeschool families taught me, without listening to 200 episodes?
Want to simplify your whole week, not just school?
Dinner Without Thinking
A little prep at the start of the week, and you never have to wonder what's for dinner at 5 o'clock.
$70Add to cartThe whole roadmap
Get It All
- Your First 30 Days guided walkthrough$57
- How to Work & Homeschool course$67
- What Do I Actually Teach? + 5 printables$27
- So You Want to Homeschool ebook$12.99
- Turn Any Outing Into a 3-Day Unit Study$7
- Dinner Without Thinking$7
$117 $177.99
One click adds all 6 to your cart, with lifetime access.
You save $60.99. That's 34% off.
30-day money-back guarantee. Not the right fit? Email info@thehomeschoolhowto.com within 30 days for a full refund.
From families like yours
Homeschool parents love the show
“I am so close to pulling my kids from public school and this podcast has been EVERYTHING I've needed.”
“Love this podcast! The conversations are great. I've been going back and forth for some time now about whether or not I want to homeschool. My husband is also listening with me and open minded now! You're giving such good insight! Keep going”
“I am at the beginning of my homeschooling journey and this was so helpful. I found myself jotting down all the resources that are discussed in every episode and had so much to look through to find what was best for me and my family.”
“This has been the most useful podcast! Questions you've asked are exactly what I had in my head. The noise of people around me who just don't get it yet, doesn't bother me as much, as I'm learning through you and your guests about all this!”
“Going against the grain is tough, and choosing to take a more active role in your child's education when our society is becoming more apathetic and reactive is no small task, but Cheryl consistently brings actionable insights and priceless encouragement.”
“I love this podcast so far. I've learned so much from listening as I get other stuff done. I am about to start homeschooling my oldest as he is turning 5, so this is perfect for me at this time.”
FAQ
Questions, answered honestly
Am I qualified to homeschool?
If you don't think you're qualified to teach your kids, why would you send them to the place that educated you? If you love your kid and you're willing to learn alongside them, you're more qualified than you think. No state requires a teaching degree to homeschool. A few ask for a high school diploma or GED, so check your own state's rules.
What about socialization?
Socialization isn't sitting at a desk next to kids your child's exact age for six hours a day. It's real interactions, in real life, with people of all ages, and choosing who you want to be friends with. You won't be alone, either. About 3.4 million kids are homeschooled in the U.S. In many areas, there are enough homeschool groups to meet up with other families every day of the week, if you choose to.
Can I homeschool if I work?
Yes. Many of the families I've interviewed work full or part time. It takes a different rhythm, not a perfect schedule. I put everything those working parents taught me into one place: How to Work & Homeschool.
Do I need to buy a curriculum first?
No. Your first 30 days aren't about curriculum. They're about getting to know your child: how they learn best, what they're interested in, and building a real connection. And if your family doesn't want to use a curriculum at all, that's okay too. Unschooling is a legitimate way to educate your child.
What's the difference between the free guide and Your First 30 Days?
The free guide is the checklist: what to do in your first 30 days. Your First 30 Days is me walking you through each step, with short videos, advice from veteran homeschool moms, fill-in planning pages, and the Curriculum Quiz. I've also packed in 160+ documentaries, podcasts, books and games homeschool families have recommended to me, so you don't have to listen to 200 episodes to find the little gems that make life easier.
