Homeschooling Photos That Will Break Every Misconception You Have

There are a lot of misconceptions around the homeschooling community. When people hear "homeschool" they sometimes think "poor education" or "kids who are isolated."

But the reality of learning outside the standard classroom might surprise some. We looked to Instagram to debunk some of those myths and we found plenty of photographic evidence of just how wonderful homeschools can be.

So here we go, debunking one commonly held thought after another...

1. A home-school education is sub-par.

Reviewing the adding and subtracting they learned last year! #homeschool #gradeone #kindergarten
A photo posted by BeadsBobblesButtons (@candicemay) on Sep 8, 2016 at 8:18am PDT

Geography work with chocolates 😍. I have my son quiz my daughter too to work on mastery. We are perfecting continents and oceans and moving to the seas. #classicalconversations #homeschool #wildflowerramblings #geography
A photo posted by Amy at Wildflower Ramblings (@amywildflowerramblings) on Sep 8, 2016 at 8:17am PDT

Investigating some of the items that survived home with us (weren't thrown in the pond). As we discussed what animals might eat them, textures and also big man suggested getting the drill and hammer on them. Which is a fab idea!
A photo posted by Jenny McIvor (@jenny_mcivor_) on Sep 8, 2016 at 8:10am PDT

#science is cool!! #homeschool #dna #ourhomeacademyofhigherlearning
A photo posted by Jill (@jm_subrn) on Sep 8, 2016 at 8:09am PDT

After working through the Periodic Table of Elements, their abbreviations and difference between metals and non-metals...we took some time to study molecules and how they work together. #homeschool #science
A photo posted by Kiki (@adventurekiki) on Sep 8, 2016 at 8:02am PDT

2. The environment isn't as stimulating.

Wednesday people. #homeschoolers
A photo posted by Tara Griffin (@taraohnemus) on Sep 7, 2016 at 3:17pm PDT

Do we have any homeschool moms out there!? This gorgeous classroom is in @thehomeschoolstyle's house! Isn't it gorgeous!? We love the reading tent. It's a perfect place to curl up with a good book! #targetteachers
A photo posted by Target Teachers Michelle&Hadar (@targetteachers) on Sep 7, 2016 at 7:29pm PDT

Learning Art Techniques #inquiryapproachtolearning #outsidetheclassroom #creativearts #museumday #worldschool #homeschoolers #experientiallearning
A photo posted by Mai C. Kaufman (@maikaufman) on Sep 8, 2016 at 11:45am PDT

#slinky #art at #weewarhols #actionart #processart
A photo posted by Amber Scardino- Wee Warhols (@weewarhols) on Sep 8, 2016 at 10:30am PDT

Science experiment "Invisible skin" today with daddy. #homeschoolers #Homeschool #homeschooling #school #science #scienceproject #sahm #sahmlife #StayAtHomeMom
A photo posted by Laura DiPesa (@ldips) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:00am PDT

3. The kids won't be socialized.

Skyscraper's challenge for #legoclub . #homeschoolers #homeschoolmoms #homeschoolersinbrevard #spacecoastfl #homeschoolrocks
A photo posted by Flo (@fairythimbles) on Sep 7, 2016 at 10:55pm PDT

Layla did a great job presenting about bearded dragons! #homeschoolmom #homeschoolday #homeschool #homeschoolers #natureclub #publicspeaking #normalizinghomeschool #poorunsocializedhomeschoolers #weirdhomeschoolers
A photo posted by Jessica Utley Dunn (@jessica_ddunn) on Sep 8, 2016 at 11:06am PDT

Budding scientists checking thermometers. #homeschool #classicalconversations #CC #science
A photo posted by bsho (@bshorey) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:57am PDT

#Bkcardioclass #Homeschoolmom #homeschool #Christianhomeschoolmom
A video posted by Monica Hill Trejo🌥🌧 🗣🎙♩🎶♩☉🌞 (@monicahilltrejo) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:29am PDT

First day back at homeschool co-op! We had a fabulous field day to kick off the 2016-2017 school year! #unschooling #unschool #unschooled #unschoolers #homeschooling #homeschool #homeschoolers #homeschooled
A photo posted by Crystal (@_the.unschool.life_) on Sep 6, 2016 at 5:08pm PDT

4. They can't go to post-secondary school.

A successful and happy launch of our favorite pianist! All moved in with a great roommate, a nice room, and a sunny window for her succulent garden. ❤️ Let the friendships, fun, and studying commence! #unh20 #homeschoolgrad #proudmomma #UNH
A photo posted by Melissa (@melis509) on Aug 26, 2016 at 2:37pm PDT

I've started buying the off-to-college stuff for our oldest. I feel like just a couple years ago I was the one packing for college! Where did the time go? #rockingordinary #homeschoolgrad #homeschool #liberty2020 #libertyuniversity
A photo posted by ☕ 📚 Lea Ann Garfias 🎶📝 (@lagarfias) on Jul 22, 2016 at 2:28pm PDT

Last day of Summer vacation before the college kid heads back to school. #mykids #my_15yo_son #my_12yo #my_TroyUniversity_kid #my_17yo
A photo posted by Lori Seaborg (@loriseaborg) on Aug 9, 2015 at 12:26am PDT

5. The parents don't know what they're doing.

Want to know what a planner looks like when homeschooling to children? Here is a peek inside mine! #makesomething #createeveryday #creativityfound #homeschool #blog #blogger #livecolorfully #creativelifehappylife #livethelittlethings #morningslikethese #mommybloggers #linkinprofile #photography #picturesoftheday #lifeofahomeschoolmom #create #creativity #discover #discovery #education #Charlottemason #create #creativity
A photo posted by Life Of A Homeschool Mom (@lifeofahomeschoolmomblog) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:49am PDT

🌲#homeschool #preschool #kindergarten #gradeone
A photo posted by BeadsBobblesButtons (@candicemay) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:20am PDT

Working on spelling. Doing spelling different this year. I'm taking words that she misspells from her writing throughout the week, and those are the words she will work on. #homeeducate #homeschool #homeschoollife #parents #wahm #wahmlife #iteachtoo #homeschoolers #floridablogger
A photo posted by Joanna @Everyday Made Fresh (@joanna_everydaymadefresh) on Sep 8, 2016 at 8:37am PDT

Time to make the lesson plans. #homeschoolmom #stayingorganized #homeschool #lotsofwork
A photo posted by Erin Stewart Libby (@triplelacres) on Sep 8, 2016 at 11:16am PDT

6. There are no checks and balances for the quality of the kids' education.

State testing for the boys this morning! I need more coffee..who had the bright idea to homeschool all these hooligans? Oh, right. It was me. 😂 #idaho #nnu #homeschool #idva #momlife #kids #morning #morecoffee
A photo posted by Gabby Perez (@themotherunner) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:32am PDT

Last day of 2nd grade end of year testing. Thank.God. Bring on the summer fun! #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschooltesting
A photo posted by Kelly (@ourfaithfilledlife) on Jun 11, 2015 at 11:40am PDT

Day 3 of 2nd grade testing for my boy . He's focusing through it with a great attitude , which is shocking because it is Mathematics . He deserves a treat ! #homeschoolmom #homeschoolkids #livingfreeacademy #homeschooltesting #calebjoshua #focus #math #homeschoollife
A photo posted by Aletheia Elizabeth (@true_monarch) on Apr 29, 2015 at 12:48pm PDT

Need opinions on this. My son is just starting to really read and this test prep book wants him to write paragraphs. Do you think this fits the test? #spectrumtestpractice #testprep #grade1 #homeschool #homeschooltesting
A photo posted by Leah (@creations_by_leah_inspired) on Mar 6, 2016 at 10:24am PST

7. Homeschool families are weird.

(They look pretty adorable to us!)

I have no idea what Zeque is doing lol #homeschoolers
A photo posted by christineallison1024 (@christineallison1024) on Sep 8, 2016 at 8:53am PDT

When the experiment doesn't go according to plan, get messy anyway. . . . . #homeschoolers #sciencelovers #science #foodcoloring #hulkhands #experimenting #mayfieldhomeschool #whatwedo
A photo posted by Leiselle M (@fit_n_homeschool) on Sep 7, 2016 at 2:54pm PDT

Septembre c'est la rentrée des classes. Et nos loulous c'est avec maman qu'ils reprennent cette année. ❤ #IEF #homeschoollife #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolers #instructionenfamille #ilovehomeschool #montessori #montessoriathome #montessorikids #love #liberte #liberty #free
A photo posted by Les Titous Vagabonds (@lestitousvagabonds) on Sep 7, 2016 at 1:54pm PDT

Robi is so happy with his masterpiece! Panda using paper plate n construction paper. #homeschoolers #homeschoolingrocks #arts #prek #3yrold #homeschool #homeschooling
A photo posted by DyhomeschoolJourney (@dyhomeschool) on Sep 6, 2016 at 4:59pm PDT

Science Workshop Day - CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGE 👊🏼👊🏼 #kinestheticactivities #theworldisyouroyster #homeschoolers #funscience #handsonlearning
A photo posted by Mai C. Kaufman (@maikaufman) on Sep 2, 2016 at 11:51am PDT

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