Often homeschooled children have many teachers from different parent-run co-op groups, madrassah, sports/activities, tutors, older students etc. You are not alone. We have an active community and loads of resources Alhamdulillah.

What you don’t know, you can easily look up (hello Google!) or you can outsource the subject to a program, or tutor or you can use a scripted curriculum with all of the answers provided.

Kids are not learning for a full school day. In traditional schools. There is the time taken for breaks, lunch, and going to and from classes. The time spent homeschooling depends on a few factors like the child’s learning style, and age/grade but generally takes much less time to complete than in school and thus gives the child and you more time in your day to pursue other activities and interests such as nature walks, bike rides, cooking, hobbies, reading, etc.

Most “late” learners catch up to their peers by the time they graduate high school. Milestones are artificial. Every child is unique and learns differently. Babies don’t all walk or learn to talk at exactly the same time. Why do we expect our children to learn to read at the same time? Homeschooling children can learn at their own pace without being pressured or rushed.

Only if you choose the Teacher-Directed option for homeschooling. If not, you can follow the Schedule of Learning Outcomes for Students Receiving Home Education Programs. That Does Not Follow the Alberta Programs of Study. It has only 20 outcomes compared to the average of 1400 per grade in school. It allows for flexibility in topics, methods, and resources used, you have until Grade 12 to cover all 20 outcomes and there is no obligation to sit any tests or submit assignments. Progress is assessed by a facilitator assigned to you by your homeschool board in 2 visits at the start and at the end of the school year.

Children often can’t show their true abilities if they are stressed or anxious when taking a test. Tests are not the only way to assess a child’s progress. In homeschooling, you can assess your child in many ways by asking them questions and having them demonstrate their understanding with a drawing, model or piece of writing, or even a PowerPoint presentation.