Home Schooling with the IB PYP

Homeschooling does not have to mean endless worksheets, rigid schedules, or trying to recreate a classroom at your kitchen table. Homeschooling with the IB PYP is a practical, parent-friendly guide for families who want a more meaningful way to learn at home. Inspired by the inquiry-based approach of the IB Primary Years Programme, this guide helps you bring curiosity, reflection, global thinking, and real-world learning into your homeschool without overwhelm.
Written by an experienced IB educator, this book translates PYP language into simple, usable steps for everyday family life. You will learn how to guide your child's questions, build simple Units of Inquiry, create a flexible weekly rhythm, nurture Learner Profile traits, support ATL skills, and assess growth without relying on tests or report cards. Inside, you'll discover how to: Plan inquiry-based learning around your child's interests Turn books, chores, outings, conversations, and projects into meaningful learning Weave reading, writing, math, science, and social studies into real-life inquiry Build communication, thinking, research, social, and self-management skills naturally Use reflection, portfolios, and conversations to notice growth Raise a curious, confident, globally minded learner from home This guide is perfect for homeschool parents, hybrid learning families, PYP-curious parents, and educators supporting inquiry-based learning beyond the classroom.
You do not need a school building to raise an inquirer. You need curiosity, connection, and a simple framework that helps you begin. Includes a practical bonus toolkit with planners, reflection prompts, trackers, inquiry starters, family conversation cards, and quick-start resources to help you use the ideas right away.