Making and Using Homeschool ID Cards

Many stores that sell items useful to the education community offer discounts to teachers and other educators. Often, due to their sometimes individual nature, homeschool families feel that they will be unable to take advantage of these discounts. However, that is not usually the case.

In order to get educator discounts at popular stores such as Borders Books and Barnes and Noble, homeschool families simply need to make an official looking homeschool ID card. It can also help you in networking with other homeschool families. Individualized homeschool ID cards can get your child student discounts to shows and events.

How to Make Your Own Homeschool ID Card

A homeschool ID card can be made in various ways. It is always important, however, to make sure that it looks official. You do not want to make a homeschool ID card from a picture that your four-year-old drew on construction paper.

A homeschool ID card should be printed, either at home or professionally, on heavyweight card stock. It can be laminated for protection against wear or kept unlaminated. Making a homeschool ID card from a perforated business card or small-size postcard printer paper is a great idea. This way, you can make multiple cards to give out for identification purposes. These are also useful for social networking with other homeschool families.

What Information to Include on Your Homeschool ID Card

Every homeschool should have a name. When naming your homeschool, you should take into consideration your purpose and goals. Many families that homeschool for religious purposes might mention their religion in the homeschool name, such as "Christian Home Academy". Others may use their family last name, such as "Peterson Homeschool." Still others name them after qualities they want their children to learn.

You should also remember that this homeschool name will cover all the years of your children's homeschool experience. A high school student may not want to be affiliated with "Happy Teddy Home School."