Missouri Guides
United States-Wide Guides
These apply to all homeschoolers in United States:
For All Families
These guides work no matter where you live:
Articles for Missouri Homeschoolers
How to Count 1,000 Homeschool Hours in Missouri (Without Losing Your Mind)
Missouri requires 1,000 instruction hours with a specific 600/400 split. Here's exactly what counts, how to track it without desk-time paranoia, and w…
How to Start a Learning Pod in Missouri: What the Law Actually Says
Missouri learning pod setup guide — the 4-child rule, childcare licensing exemptions, MOScholars funding, facility options, and parent agreements.
How to Start a Microschool in Missouri: A Complete Legal Guide
Step-by-step guide to starting a microschool in Missouri — §167.031, the 4-child rule, MOScholars funding, childcare licensing, and structure options.
How to Start a Legally Compliant Missouri Learning Pod Without Hiring an Attorney
Missouri families can launch a legal microschool without paying $200-$400/hour for a family attorney. Here's the DIY compliance framework for RSMo 210…
Alternatives to Cathy Duffy Reviews for Homeschool Curriculum Comparison
Cathy Duffy is the standard reference for homeschool curriculum—but it's a library, not a comparison table. Here are the alternatives and when each ma…
Best Homeschool Curriculum Selection Tool for Parents of ADHD and Dyslexic Learners
How to find homeschool curriculum that actually works for ADHD, dyslexia, and 2e kids—and why generic reviews don't give you the data you need to filt…
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool Curriculum: What It Is and Who It's For
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool is a free, faith-based online curriculum. Here's an honest look at what it covers, who it works for, and where it fal…
Homeschool Curriculum Guide vs. DIY Research: What Actually Saves You Time and Money
Comparing a structured curriculum guide against DIY research (Cathy Duffy, YouTube, Facebook groups). Which actually leads to a better curriculum deci…
Is My Homeschooler 'Polite to Adults' or Actually Socially Ready? How to Tell the Difference
Many homeschoolers excel in adult settings but struggle in peer dynamics. Here's a framework for assessing whether your child has real peer social ski…
How to Find Secular Homeschool Curriculum Without Accidentally Buying Religious Materials
Why 'secular' and 'faith-neutral' labels on homeschool curriculum are unreliable—and how to use a 4-point worldview spectrum to avoid mid-year surpris…