Homeschool Families Welcome
We believe parents have a God-given responsibility for their children’s education (Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:6–7). The Yutzy School exists to support and strengthen families, not to replace the work they are already doing.
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To that end, we offer several options for enrichment, hands-on learning, and Christ-centered community—allowing families to remain fully committed to homeschooling while accessing additional resources, encouragement, and meaningful connection along the way.
Currently, we offer music classes (for ages 6-10) and choir (for 11-17 year-olds) to homeschoolers at no cost. We will be offering Badger Club (Hands-on STEM enrichment activities) again this spring. We also love inviting homeschoolers to some of our other activities—such as a kickball tournament (last fall) and our Field Day at the end of each year.
This fall, we plan to add sports and fine arts programs, along with other opportunities that allow students to learn and connect with others while families maintain their homeschool flexibility.
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Click on the links below to learn more.
Considering Homeschool?
Below are some links to help you decide.
Schoolhouse Rocked is a homeschool-focused ministry built around Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution — a feature-length documentary that explores the rapid growth of homeschooling and inspires families considering or already on the homeschool journey. (schoolhouserocked.com)
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At its core, Schoolhouse Rocked provides encouragement, practical resources, and community support for homeschool families, particularly from a Christian worldview. The site offers:
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The documentary film itself, which follows real homeschool families and education experts, helping dispel common fears and misconceptions about homeschooling.
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Podcasts with experienced homeschool parents and educators sharing advice, curriculum tips, and inspiration.
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Free resources like a Homeschool Survival Kit eBook and an online homeschool conference to help parents start strong and continue with confidence.
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A blog and community content with practical articles and encouragement for daily homeschool life.
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It’s especially helpful for families who are new to homeschooling or seeking support and encouragement — offering both inspiration and tangible tools to build a meaningful, family-centered education.
The National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing and sharing research, facts, and statistics about homeschooling and home education. It serves as one of the most trusted sources for evidence-based information on topics like academic achievement, social and emotional development, homeschool trends, and motivations behind families’ decisions to homeschool.
NHERI offers a large research database, articles, “fast facts,” and the Home School Researcher journal that parents, educators, scholars, and policymakers can use to understand homeschooling from a rigorous, scholarly perspective. Whether families are curious about homeschool outcomes, want credible data to share with others, or are preparing to speak with schools or officials, NHERI provides current research and insights to inform and support the homeschool community.
How to homeschool legally in Kansas
​Families in Kansas enjoy strong homeschool freedom and flexibility. Below is a clear overview of how homeschooling works under Kansas law, along with trusted links for families who want to explore further.
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A clear, downloadable summary of Kansas homeschool requirements.
https://www.ksde.gov/portals/0/ecsets/factsheets/factsheet-homeschool.pdf
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How Kansas Defines Homeschooling
Kansas does not use the term “homeschool” in statute. Instead, homeschools are legally recognized as Non-Accredited Private Schools (NAPS).
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This means:
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Parents may legally educate their children at home
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The homeschool functions as a private school, not a public program
Official source:
🔗 Kansas State Department of Education – Non-Accredited Private Schools
https://www.ksde.gov/agency/division-of-learning-services/special-education-and-title-services/title-services/non-accredited-private-schools
Registration Requirement (Simple & One-Time)
Kansas requires homeschools to:
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Register once with the Kansas State Board of Education
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Provide only a school name and address
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Pay no fee
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No approval process required
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Registration is not annual unless your information changes.
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Official KSDE Fact Sheet (PDF):
https://www.ksde.gov/portals/0/ecsets/factsheets/factsheet-homeschool.pdf
Compulsory Attendance
Kansas law requires school attendance for children ages:
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7 through 18
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Homeschooling fully satisfies this requirement when properly registered.
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Instruction Time Expectations
Kansas expects instruction to be “substantially equivalent” to public school, which is commonly understood as:
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Approximately 186 days
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About 1,116 instructional hours per year (grades 1–11)
Families retain flexibility in how those hours are scheduled and delivered.
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Teacher Qualifications
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Parents do not need teaching certification
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Instruction must be provided by a “competent instructor”
Kansas does not define this narrowly, giving families wide discretion.
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Curriculum, Subjects & Testing
Kansas does not require:
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State-approved curriculum
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Specific subjects
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Standardized testing
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Portfolio submission
Families are free to choose materials that align with their values, goals, and children’s needs.
Records & Best Practices
While Kansas does not mandate recordkeeping, families are encouraged to maintain:
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Attendance records
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Basic lesson plans or calendars
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Samples of student work
This is wise for personal documentation and future transitions.
Helpful Non-Government Resources
The following organizations offer clear explanations and practical guidance:
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HSLDA – Kansas Homeschool Law Overview
https://hslda.org/legal/kansas
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Kansas Home Educators
https://www.kshomeeducators.com/starthomeschooling
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Time4Learning – How to Homeschool in Kansas
https://www.time4learning.com/blogs/how-to/kansas
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Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (Facebook page)
​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560621816891
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Strong Recommendation
Many homeschool families choose to become members of Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) for added peace of mind. HSLDA provides legal guidance, up-to-date information on state homeschool laws, and support for families navigating questions related to compliance, records, or transitions.
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While Kansas offers strong homeschool freedoms, having a trusted legal resource can be reassuring—especially for new homeschool families or those navigating unique situations.
HSLDA Membership (Home School Legal Defense Association)
The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is a nonprofit organization that exists to protect and support homeschooling families and advance the freedom to homeschool. As an HSLDA member, your family gains access to state-specific legal information, forms, and personalized legal support — including the ability to call or email experienced homeschool attorneys with questions or if you ever face a challenge related to homeschooling compliance.
Members also receive exclusive educational resources such as webinars, guides, and downloads tailored for homeschool needs, discounts on curriculum, supplies, and services, and a subscription to The Home School Court Report magazine. With HSLDA, families enjoy greater peace of mind and confidence knowing they have expert advocacy and practical tools on their side throughout their homeschool journey.
FREE
Homeschool Curriculum Resources
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool Curriculum
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool is a completely free, web-based homeschool curriculum created by homeschool mom Lee Giles to make homeschooling accessible, simple, and structured for families everywhere. It offers daily, organized lesson plans across a wide range of subjects — including math, language arts (reading, writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary), science, history/social studies, Bible, art, music, PE/health, and more — with materials linked to free online resources.
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Designed for grades preschool through middle school, with a separate sister site for high school, Easy Peasy provides an “all-in-one” curriculum that can be used as your complete homeschool program or supplemented with other resources. Easy Peasy All-in-One High School Its day-by-day structure helps parents save time on planning while keeping students engaged and on track.
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Because it’s free and flexible, Easy Peasy is especially helpful for families new to homeschooling, on a tight budget, or looking for a ready-made path they can adapt to fit their child’s pace and interests.
Discovery K12 – A free online homeschool curriculum with daily lessons in core subjects and electives for K–12 students. Students can follow a 180-day schedule or adapt it to their family’s pace.
Ambleside Online – A well-established free curriculum based on Charlotte Mason’s classical approach, focusing on literature, nature study, and character development, with detailed schedules and supporting resources.
Freedom Homeschooling – A curated directory of lots of free curriculum options and subject-specific tools, organized by grade level and topic so parents can mix and match based on needs.
Core Knowledge Foundation – Offers free, downloadable curriculum materials spanning subjects like history, language arts, science, and the arts for Preschool through Grade 8.
💡 Tip: Many families combine several of these free options (e.g., using Khan Academy for math, Ambleside Onlinefor literature and history, and Discovery K12 for daily structure) to create a complete, customized homeschool program that fits their child’s learning style and family goals.
Subject Specific & Supplemental Resources
BibleProject – A free, high-quality resource that helps families understand the Bible as a unified story centered on Jesus Christ. Through short animated videos, study guides, and podcasts, BibleProject makes biblical themes, books of the Bible, and key concepts accessible for students of all ages.​
Walk Thru the Bible — Downloadable study guides and devotionals on themes like Proverbs, the Gospels, and Names of God to structure family Bible time.​
StudyAndObey.com — Free chapter-by-chapter study guides and verse commentary for many books of the Bible — good for self-study or group discussions.
Answers in Genesis Homeschool Bible Edition — Free online Bible curriculum resources including apologetics and worldview topics for older learners.
Ministry to Children Lessons — Over 700 free Bible lesson plans and activities for kids (ages preschool through pre-teen) — great for elementary-age Scripture study at home.
Khan Academy – For math, science, history, and more with interactive lessons and practice exercises across grade levels.
K12 Learning Hub – Free access to 15,000+ lessons, videos, and activities you can use as supplemental instruction or extra practice.
Homeschool.com Free Resources – Offers printables, unit studies, record-keeping tools, and curriculum finder toolsto help families explore free options.
ReadWorks.org – A completely free reading resource that offers a vast library of fiction and nonfiction passages for students from kindergarten through high school. Families can easily find high-quality reading comprehension materials on virtually any topic, making it simple to pair reading practice with current science, history, or social studies units. The powerful search tools allow parents to filter by grade level, topic, text type, and more. ReadWorks also offers ReadWorks Digital, which lets parents set up a class, assign readings online, provide audio support, and track comprehension questions—saving time and paper while keeping their child engaged.
Hubbard’s Cupboard– A long-standing free educational resource created by a former kindergarten teacher and homeschool mom to help families make learning joyful and hands-on. It offers printable activities, lesson ideas, and hands-on projects across subjects like math, science, social studies, literacy, and Bible, with many resources geared especially toward early childhood and elementary learners.
The site’s materials are designed to support parents in creating meaningful, themed learning experiences — from number journals and math tubs to family involvement activities — and everything is free to download for personal use. Hubbard’s Cupboard is a great go-to for supplemental printables and creative learning ideas that fit naturally into a homeschool rhythm.
Homeschoolmom.com– The Homeschool Mom, is a long-standing and trusted resource for homeschool families. It offers practical articles, curriculum reviews, planning tips, and encouragement for parents at every stage of the homeschool journey—from getting started to high school and beyond.
Kansas Homeschool Events (Facebook Group)
Kansas Homeschool Events is a community-led Facebook group that helps homeschool families across Kansas find, share, and stay informed about local in-person, educational, and family-friendly events — from field trips and homeschool meetups to classes, co-ops, and activities that support learning outside the home. It’s a great place to connect with other homeschooling parents, discover opportunities for socialization and enrichment, and get the latest updates on happenings throughout the state that are perfect for homeschoolers.
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Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (Facebook page)​​​​
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