Welcome to Homeschool OT!
In today’s digital world, it’s easy to feel like every answer is just a search away. But when it comes to our kids, we quickly realize that a 30-second video or a social media post doesn’t capture our child, our homeschool, or our family.
Homeschool OT is here to bring the human connection back into homeschooling support. Instead of one-size-fits-all advice, you get a real person to listen, guide, and walk alongside you. Together, we look at your whole child—their strengths, challenges, and needs—along with the learning environment and family routines that make your homeschool unique.
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), I’m trained to understand how people grow, learn, and engage in the activities that fill their days. In OT, we look at three things: the person, the occupation (or what they need and want to do), and the environment where it all happens. When we consider all three, we can uncover the “why” behind your child’s struggles and find practical ways to help them succeed.
With over 18 years of experience as an OT and nine years as a homeschooling mom, I know how hard it can be to carry it all alone. You don’t need another online checklist—you need someone who truly sees your family.
Homeschooling isn’t meant to be alone-schooling. Let’s work together to bring understanding, connection, and confidence back into your days.
Hi, I’m Sarah Collins,
Maybe your child walks out of the room for the 15th time because focusing is hard, or tears fall over a seemingly endless page of math problems. Perhaps weeks of gentle pencil-grip practice still lead to daily tantrums. You may feel stretched thin, wondering if you can ever be enough for your kids.
Whether you are on this journey because you’ve felt a long time desire to homeschool or maybe homeschooling out of necessity because other educational options aren’t working.
I get it.
That’s why Homeschool OT exists: to support you, the parent. I know you are the expert in your child but that doesn’t mean you have to go at this alone.
Homeschooling is NOT alone-schooling
I’ll help you understand the “why” behind these challenges and show you how to incorporate effective strategies into your homeschool day. Together, we’ll create an environment where your child can thrive in pursuing what they need and want to do.
No matter where you are in your homeschooling journey, we’re here to help you and your family thrive. Explore our resources on your own, or let’s chat about specific recommendations.
I want you to feel the heartfelt support to make your homeschool extraordinary.
OT Informed Support for Your Homeschool
- Follow social media for practical OT-Informed strategies, real-life homeschool examples, and everyday ideas to support your unique child and situations.
- Listen to conversations with trusted voices from the OT and homeschooling communities on The OT is IN podcast. Rest easy knowing there is one place where you will grow in your knowledge without spending hours searching.
- Join OT Insiders for ongoing OT-informed support, practical strategies, and current recommendations connected to real-life homeschool challenges. Each month includes a short podcast-connected insight session followed by live parent Q&A.
- Receive individualized support to problem-solve real-life homeschool challenges related to regulation, independence, routines, and follow-through.Schedule a coaching session and let me use my knowledge as an OT and fellow homeschool parent to quiet the noise.
- Gain a deeper understanding of challenges you already know are impacting your child’s learning and daily function. Explore courses on sensory integration, handwriting or executive functioning , so you understand the "why" and apply practical strategies into your homeschool.
- Learn how occupational therapists think about regulation, motor skills, executive functioning, and participation within real-life learning environments. Invite me to speak at your event, co op, or convention.