Some families choose to form "home school co-ops" or groups of home schooling families that regularly meet to create a classroom-like environment. This gives the students access to more teachers and also lets them participate in group projects.
Home school co-ops might put on plays, conduct science experiments or hold spelling bees. Home schoolers also band together to form their own sports leagues or clubs to give kids a chance to participate in extracurricular activities that are normally associated with traditional schools.
Home schooled kids may also take classes--often at a community college--in addition to their time spent studying at home. In fact, one in five kids who are home schooled are enrolled part-time at a public or private institution.
