Homeschooling offers incredible freedom, but it also raises many questions: What can my tween or teen do? What does a balanced, enriching learning journey look like? Where can I find guidance and inspiration?
This page brings together curated resources for parents, tweens and teens, as well as anyone interested in supporting young people’s educational journeys. Whether you’re designing your family’s first homeschooling plan, exploring fresh ideas, or seeking expert insights to take things to another level, we hope you’ll find something here that sparks new possibilities.
→ Explore ideas and resources for tweens and teens
→ Browse resources for parents
→ Dive into insightful conversations with education/parenting experts
There are countless ways for tweens and teens to learn, create, and grow beyond The Hub's part-time, cohort-based program. This curated list, which features a wide range of in-person and online options, is neither exhaustive nor an endorsement list, but a starting point to help families discover what’s possible.
Some examples and general categories are below. A good way to learn about options in your area is to search local parenting forums or local homeschooling groups on Facebook.
Examples in Washington, D.C. and nearby parts of MD and VA:
Other types of opportunities that are widespread:
If you can't find something you wish existed, consider starting it (by yourself or with others), or mention it to people whenever an opening arises; someone may jump at the opportunity to apply their time and talents in that way!
There’s no single right way to homeschool. Every family and every child are different, and we trust parents to decide what works best for their own unique situations. Below, you’ll find a range of resources to support your family’s unique path, whether you're just getting started, or are well on your way but looking to adjust something.
There are many approaches to homeschooling, each offering a different type and degree of customization. You can see an overview of them here. The documentary "Class Dismissed" follows one family's real-life journey as they explore several different paths.
If you’re thinking about mixing and matching programs, classes, and activities to build a comprehensive, child-centered education, you might want to start with this practical overview (prepared by The Hub's founder). This primer breaks down how to match learning styles with the right mix of experiences.
Some families thrive with a consistent rhythm, while others prefer to let each day unfold more organically. You might create a weekly or monthly schedule and adapt it as needed (see examples here). A good starting point is to clarify your long-term goals, as well as any official requirements, and then work backward to figure out what needs to happen when. Keep in mind that learning also can happen naturally through everyday life, and that focused learning tends to move much faster without the need for classroom management.
Documenting your child’s learning doesn’t have to be complicated. You can use spreadsheets, word-processing tools, or hand-written notes, along with folders or binders for physical work (such as stories, projects, or artwork). There are also third-party portfolio services available if you prefer a more structured system.
This section includes insights and practical recommendations from The Hub’s founder and facilitators, especially for those homeschooling tweens and teens.
Hosted by The Hub’s founder, the Empowered Education series features insightful and actionable conversations with subject-matter experts such as Dr. Peter Gray, on how to help young people thrive—at home, in learning communities, and beyond. Topics include building resilience, cultivating foundational learning skills, how to do interest-led learning, and more.
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