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We distill Missouri's homeschool rules into a friendly roadmap—and give you practical tools like our hour-tracking logbook so you can focus on learning, not paperwork.
What's inside the logbook
- ✔️ Quick-reference of Missouri's requirements
- ✔️ Daily/weekly log with subjects, hours, and location
- ✔️ Suggested hour equivalents (Full day = 5 hrs, Half day = 3 hrs)
- ✔️ Space for notes & wins (yes, the small victories count!)
Format: PDF • Printable • Reusable
Clear Guidance
Understand Missouri's 1,000-hour requirement and what counts as core subjects—without sorting through legalese.
Flexible Structure
Plan days your way. Combine projects, field trips, and reading time while staying aligned with the rules.
Time-Saving Tools
Logbook, templates, and checklists so tracking hours takes minutes—not hours.
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Missouri Requirements Snapshot
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Instructional Hours | 1,000 hours per year |
| Core Hours | 600 hours across Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies |
| At-Home Hours | At least 400 of the 600 core hours at your primary homeschool location |
| Records (≤ age 16) | Logbook/plan, portfolio, and evaluations kept by parent |
| Testing/Notice | No mandated standardized testing • No notice required |
This summary is for convenience and is not legal advice.
How hours are credited
Suggested Equivalents
- Full lesson day → 5 hours
- Half day (3 core subjects) → 3 hours
- Single core lesson → 1 hour
- Project / Field trip → 2–3 hours
- Reading / Library / Independent → 0.5–1 hour
- Electives (Art, Music, PE) → 0.5–1 hour
Consistency beats perfection—pick a standard and stick to it.
Pro Tips
- Batch totals weekly to keep your 1,000-hour runway in view.
- Color-code core vs. electives to track your 600 core / 400 at-home goals.
- Projects often cover multiple subjects—log the time once, tag the subjects in notes.