homeschooling

American

[hohm-skoo-ling] / ˈhoʊmˌsku lɪŋ /

noun

the practice of teaching one's own children at home, instead of sending them to school.

Other Word Forms

home-schooling noun

Etymology

Origin of homeschooling

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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In the grip of her illness, Sarah began homeschooling her children.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

I support parents who choose private school or homeschooling for their kids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

While homeschooling is technically illegal, Zhao said families can generally "get away with it without causing too much attention".

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Elizabeth Newcamp is an attorney turned military spouse and homeschooling mom of three.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

We got a new sister, and we began homeschooling.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

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