Texas Home Educators

10/19/2026

Hey guys... physics field trip? 🎢

Honestly, that's a very thorough lesson on gravity, acceleration, and just how loud a whole row of kids can get.

One of the best parts of homeschooling in Texas is that a field trip can absolutely count as school. Museums, nature centers, science days, and yes, the occasional theme park.

Looking for homeschool days and family-friendly events around Texas? We keep a running list here:
https://texashomeeducators.org/events/

10/19/2026

October and November can feel like one long stretch, Mama. The lessons repeat, the laundry repeats, and Christmas still feels far away.

If that's where you are, hear this: you are not behind. You are in the middle. And the middle is where pacing helps most.

Our new post has simple ways to build breathing room into your week: a lighter day, a built-in break day, a field trip that counts as school, and a "minimum good day" list for the tired days.

No sprint needed. Just keep going, one paced week at a time. 💛

Read it here: https://texashomeeducators.org/mid-semester-homeschool-pacing-texas-moms/

What's one thing helping you keep a steady pace right now? Share it below if you'd like 💛

10/15/2026

For your field trip ideas.

Think museums are boring? These 10 unforgettable Texas spots might completely change your mind.

10/13/2026

In Texas, they are just called boys. Great reminder. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Dsh6i6Fex/

10/12/2026

Fresh week, fresh plans! If your lesson planning could use a little help, we've gathered free homeschool lesson plans and printables for every grade in one spot.

Whether you need a full unit, a quick worksheet for a busy afternoon, or something new to spark curiosity, you'll find free options for little learners all the way through high school.

Free lesson plans & printables:
https://texashomeeducators.org/free-lesson-plans/

Statewide hub → https://texashomeeducators.org

What's your go-to free resource this fall? Share it in the comments so other families can find it too 💛

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Homeschool Day is happening today in Austin!

Homeschool Day: Oktoberfest at the Bullock Texas State History Museum — free admission all day for homeschool families (no RSVP needed), with hands-on stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Event details:
https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/events/homeschool-day-oktoberfest-20261009/

Already looking ahead? Oct 16 — Home School Day at Space Center Houston (starts 8 a.m.; advance tickets recommended for the Home School Day rate).

More museum days and gatherings across Texas:
https://texashomeeducators.org/events/

Statewide hub → https://texashomeeducators.org

Tag a friend who might still make it today 💛

10/06/2026

A few weeks into the fall semester, and some days still feel wobbly? That's normal.

Whether you pulled your kids out this summer or you're a few years in and rethinking things, there's no single "right" way to homeschool in Texas. Lessons at the kitchen table, learning on the road, a slow week that turns into a great one — it all counts.

If you're just getting started (or starting over), our Start Here page walks through the basics in plain language, one step at a time.
https://texashomeeducators.org/start-here/

Statewide hub → https://texashomeeducators.org

What's one thing you'd tell a family in their first month of homeschooling? Share below 💛

10/05/2026

🦋 Texas becomes part of the monarch migration route twice each year—but fall is when the show usually gets easier to spot.

By late September, monarchs begin moving south through the state toward Mexico, and October often brings the strongest migration activity. Warm, sunny days with lighter winds can be especially good for seeing butterflies feeding on nectar-rich flowers or gathering before continuing south.

This guide explains when monarchs pass through Texas and where you can improve your chances of seeing them, including the National Butterfly Center and Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in South Texas, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas Discovery Gardens in Dallas, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, and other nature centers and gardens across the state.

👇 See when and where to look for monarchs across Texas in the first comment.

10/04/2026

Is homeschooling legal in Texas? Yes. A good-faith homeschool directed by a parent is treated as an unaccredited private school. The site lists no state testing and no reporting. Cover reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship. https://texashomeeducators.org/start-here/