Homeschoolers
Learning That Fits Your Family — and Their Future
At Inappropriate History, we specialize in custom-designed online courses and programs created specifically for homeschoolers. Our approach is rooted in project-based learning, where students don’t just absorb information — they use it. Through hands-on projects, learners build meaningful skills like critical thinking, collaboration, research, time management, and creativity — all while exploring subjects that align with their interests and values.
Whether you’re looking for a full academic path, a supplemental course, or a one-of-a-kind program tailored to your child’s goals, we can help. Families can request personalized programs designed around cultural topics, trades, history, science, the arts, or any learning need — and we’ll build it with you.
Explore skill-building classes, join guided projects, or tell us what you need — we’ll help you create it. Learning here isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s custom, connected, and built for the real world.
Flexible Payment Plans to Fit Your Budget
At Inappropriate History, we believe access to meaningful, inclusive education should never be limited by cost. That’s why we offer flexible payment options designed to work with your family’s budget—whether you're enrolling one student or multiple children across programs.
Payment plans include:
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Monthly Installments – Spread your tuition across manageable monthly payments.
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Pay-As-You-Go – Only pay for the classes or sessions you attend, great for short-term or workshop participation.
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Multi-Student Discounts – Families enrolling more than one child may receive reduced pricing for additional students.
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Sliding Scale Options – We understand that every family’s situation is different. If you need financial flexibility, please reach out—we’re happy to work with you confidentially.
Please note that payment options vary by course and may depend on class size, materials/resources involved, and whether outside partners (such as museums or institutions) are co-hosting the program.
To discuss payment options or request a custom plan, email us at support@inappropriatehistory.com. We're here to support your family’s learning journey with honesty, transparency, and compassion.
Custom Programs for Homeschool Groups
We’re proud to support homeschool families and co-ops with learning experiences that are customized, flexible, and affordable. If you're part of a homeschool group or network, you can request custom-designed courses, classes, or workshops tailored to your students' interests, age ranges, and academic goals.
Discounted group rates are available when you enroll multiple students together, and each family can pay individually through our secure online portal—no need to collect payments as a group.
Whether you're looking for:
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A short-term writing or research series
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A one-time enrichment class
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A semester-long course tied to a local history unit or museum project
We’ll work with you to build a meaningful educational experience for your group.
To request a custom homeschool program or learn more about available group options, please email support@inappropriatehistory.com or fill out the contact form below with your group size, grade levels, and interests. We'll get back to you with options and next steps.
Why We Use Project-Based Learning
At Inappropriate History, our courses are rooted in project-based learning (PBL)—an approach that engages students in real-world research, writing, and critical thinking. Instead of worksheets and memorization, students work on authentic projects that allow them to apply what they’re learning in ways that matter.
Whether students are writing historical articles, preparing research to be published, or contributing to community museum exhibitions, they’re doing meaningful work with real-world impact, and that’s what makes learning stick.
Benefits of Project-Based Learning (PBL)
1. Builds Long-Term Retention and Understanding
Students remember more when they learn by doing. Studies show that project-based learning improves both knowledge retention and comprehension compared to traditional test-based instruction.
In a study from the Buck Institute for Education, students in PBL environments outperformed traditional learners in content mastery by up to 63%.
2. Develops Transferable Skills
Project-based learning helps students build practical skills they can use beyond the classroom, including:
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Research and information literacy
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Writing and communication
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Time management and planning
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Public speaking and peer collaboration
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Self-evaluation and revision
3. Supports Motivation and Confidence
Students who engage in project-based learning report feeling more motivated, confident, and personally connected to their work. When they know their writing will be published, presented, or shared, they naturally take more pride in their effort.
4. Prepares Students for College and Careers
Colleges and employers value students who can think critically, collaborate, and complete complex tasks independently. PBL mirrors the kind of problem-solving and communication expected in higher education and the workforce.
5. Encourages Creativity and Personal Voice
In our writing programs, students don’t just repeat historical facts—they interpret them, make arguments, and express their own voice. This process helps them grow as thinkers and creators, not just test-takers.
6. Empowers All Learners—Including Neurodivergent and Gifted Students
Project-based learning creates space for different learning styles, processing speeds, and strengths. Students who feel boxed in by rigid formats often thrive in flexible, creative environments where they can approach the work in their own way.
Project-based learning is not about checking boxes—it’s about building minds, confidence, and purpose. At Inappropriate History, students aren’t just completing assignments. They’re contributing to a public archive, influencing how history is told, and preparing for a future where their ideas matter.
Sign Up With Your Homeschool Group!
Firekeepers - An Online Class
This year, our students are exploring the seasons through the lens of nature, Indigenous knowledge, and hands-on learning. Each season brings a new focus—in fall, we learn about native trees, changing leaves, and Powhatan harvest traditions. Winter invites storytelling, shelter building, and making tools like Eastern Woodland Native people did, waterways, animal behavior, and the balance of ecosystems. We will also discuss exciting subjects like foodways, plant dyes and plant communication. Through crafts, planting, nature walks, and cultural connections, kids gain a deeper understanding of the natural world and their place in it.
This class is online and some assignments will require outside activities or homework. Click the button to connect with us and receive a link for your group to reserve a timeslot!
Scholarships
Empowering our youth
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Full Tuition Scholarship
Covers 100% of course fees, including all live sessions, materials, and publishing support. -
Partial Tuition Scholarship
Awards up to 50% off course fees to qualifying applicants.
At Inappropriate History, we champion imagination—our scholarships are crafted to remove financial barriers so you can explore, create, and share untold local histories. Ready to let your curiosity guide you? Here’s how to apply:
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Send Your Application Email
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Address it to support@inappropriatehistory.com
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Use the subject line “Scholarship Application: [Program Name]”
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In the body, include your full name, preferred contact details, and the program you’re applying for.
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Attach Your Supporting Materials
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Personal Statement (150–400 words): Describe the history story you envision, why it matters, and how this scholarship will fuel your project.
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Financial Need Statement (optional but encouraged): Include a brief guardian letter.
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Meet Our Quarterly Review Cycle
Applications are collected and reviewed on a quarterly basis; submissions received after a deadline roll into the next review period.
