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Homeschoolers come in all shapes and sizes and from different backgrounds. Here’s a homeschooler profile from Pearson Homeschool.

Number of Children Homeschooled

• 34% homeschool 1 child
• 39% homeschool 2 children
• 17% homeschool 3 children
• 7% homeschool 4 children
• 3.8% homeschool 5 or more children

Child’s Grade Level

• Elementary – 51%
• Middle/High School – 23%
• Both – 27%

Length of Time Homeschooling

• 17% less than a year
• 30% 1-3 years
• 26% 4-6 years
• 13% 7-9 years
• 14% 10 or more years

Parents Age

• 26% 25-34 years old
• 50% 35-44 years old
• 20% 25-54 years old
• 3% 55 years or older

Parents Education

• Highschool 10%
• Some College 33%
• Associate’s Degree 14%
• Bachelor’s Degree 29%
• Master’s or Higher 13%

Data based on December 2012 poll of 969 homeschoolers.

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Are you unsure how to get started? Here are some easy steps to homeschooling success:

• Explore your child’s interests.
• Join a homeschool co-op.
• Commit to homeschooling.
• Create a spce for homeschooling.
• Become your child’s favorite teacher.
• Learn your state’s or country’s homeschooling requirements.

Do you have any suggestions for someone who wants to start homeschooling?