The Happy Homeschooler

The Happy Homeschooler is here to help NJ Homeschool Families navigate the homeschooling scene. It’s here to help families connect, get answers, ask questions, and grow together.  We will do our best to provide NJ homeschooling families with information about local events, classes and coops.  As we grow, everyone, no matter from which state will find something useful here!

Homeschool Co-ops and Alternative Schools in and around NJ POST COVID EDITION!

How to Supplement Homeschool with Podcasts

Guest Post by Vanessa Ruiz. Vanessa is an educational writer. Her website, Families Embracing Diversity, is a safe space for ...

Are You A Homeschooler?

A discussion on Pods vs. Co-ops or Are You A Homeschooler? This has been swirling in my head for a ...

You know you are a homeschooler if…

What defines a homeschooler? How do you know if you are a homeschooler? A homeschooler is often a well rounded, ...

Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum

I wrote this post in a group of parents that are all worried, and frantically searching what to do for ...

Applying to College as a Homeschool Student

Applying to College as a homeschool student is a time consuming and daunting process. Believe me, I just did it ...

Combining Art and Information During the Pandemic

Written by Alison Mee. Artwork by Heather Livingston and Sarah M. By now you have probably realized, many times over, ...

Homeschooling – FAQ

With everything going on right now, I thought it would be a good idea to have a page dedicated to ...

ACTs, SATs and Other Tests

No matter how much we dislike standardized tests around here, eventually we were faced with the reality that we had ...

Earn College Credits While Homeschooling

There is a reason that many parents panic as their homeschooled children reach high school. Homeschooling through high school comes ...
Computer Science and Programming for Homeschoolers

Computer Science and Programming for Homeschoolers

One of my favorite things to talk about. It is something I know well, and enjoy doing: computer science and ...

Homeschooling: Where To Begin

How often do we hear the words: "I want to start homeschooling but I don't know where to start."? If ...
Free Classes and Activities The Happy Homeschooler

Music Resources For Homeschoolers

Being able to play an instrument is truly an amazing feeling. There are so many benefits to playing an instruments ...

Working From Home As A Homeschool Parent

One of the cons about homeschooling is the loss of second income for the parent that often stays home to ...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeschooling

I was asked by a reader to write about the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.  I made my best to ...
WHERE TO CREATE A HOMESCHOOL ID CARD

Where to Create a Homeschool ID Card

This question comes up very often! You need homeschool Ids for all sorts of things. From getting admitted to Six ...
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS IN NJ

Skiing and Snowboarding For Homeschoolers in NJ

Skiing and Snowboarding For Homeschoolers in NJ ...