Classical, unschooling, Charlotte Mason, deschooling, unit studies, read aloud, co-op, wild and free, dual enrollment—maybe you’ve been reading homeschool blogs or talking with a friend, and you’ve heard some of these terms. You nod along like you understand, but in reality, your brain is swimmy and trying to keep up. Homeschooling comes with its own language and terms. Join me as we define the terms commonly used in homeschool circles. Knowing the language of homeschooling can help with choosing (or not choosing) curriculum, classes, schedules and more!

Katie Dugdale is a child of God, lover of Christ, wife to an amazing man, and mom to 4 beautiful kids. Her family has been homeschooling from the beginning and have just finished their fourteenth year. It is a constant journey. Each of Katie’s kids was born in a different state. They have many chapters in their story, and Katie has several years of teaching experience through the public school system, homeschooling her own children, working with the church youth group, and teaching in local homeschool co-ops. Katie holds a degree in early childhood education from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. She served on the board of directors of the Henderson County Homeschool Association for six years as activities director, treasurer, and secretary. Katie now co-directs Classical Scholars Homeschool Co-op in Mills River, NC.

Homeschool Lingo Defined