Is a homeschool ID card official?
No. It is a card your home school makes for itself, like a business card for your school. It is not a government ID, and on its own it does not prove you are homeschooling under your state’s law.
PencilGoFree homeschool ID card maker
Make a teacher ID for yourself and a student ID for each child, then print them at home on one sheet. It takes about a minute. Design it free here, and your photo never leaves this device.
Where parents use it
- Educator discountsBookstores, craft stores and office supply stores often give teachers a discount, and many include homeschool parents.
- Museums and field tripsScience centers, zoos and history museums often have educator or homeschool pricing and group days.
- A student card for each childHandy on field trips and at library programs, and children love having a card of their own.
Bring it with your other papers. Each store and museum sets its own rules. Many ask for your driver’s license too, and some ask for your homeschool notice, affidavit or letter of intent, if your state has one. See what your state asks for.
How to use it
- Fill in your card.Your school name, your name and the school year. The card beside the form changes as you type.
- Add your students.A name and grade for each child, and a photo if you like. Tap a name above the card to see each one.
- Print at Actual size (100%).Not “Fit to page”. Printing needs a free account. Measure the 3-inch line at the top of the sheet to check the size.
- Cut, fold and laminate.Cut on the corner marks, one strip per person, and fold on the dashed line. Glue the halves together, or slip the card into a badge sleeve or laminating pouch.
While the printer is on
Print a free worksheet for each child too. PencilGo has printable sheets for kindergarten to grade 5. Your child works in pencil, you scan the finished sheet, and PencilGo marks it and picks the next one. About five minutes a day for you, and no screen time for your child.
Questions parents ask
Where can I use a homeschool teacher ID?
Many bookstores, craft stores, museums, zoos and science centers give educator pricing, and some include homeschool parents. Field trips and library programs are easier with a card too. Each place sets its own rules, so ask before you go.
What should I bring with the card?
Bring your driver’s license or other photo ID. If your state has a homeschool notice, affidavit or letter of intent, bring a copy of that too, or a homeschool group membership card. Many museums ask for it. Look up your state.
Can I make student ID cards for my children?
Yes. Turn on student cards and add each child’s name and grade. Up to four cards fit on one page, so a teacher card and three student cards print together. More students print on a second page.
Is it free?
Yes. Designing the cards is free and needs no account. Printing needs a free PencilGo account, with no card details. If you already have a PencilGo account, your name and your children are filled in for you.
Do you keep my photo or details?
Your photo never leaves your device: it is not uploaded or saved anywhere. The other details stay in this browser so the form is ready next time, and you can clear them with one tap.
How do I print the card at the right size?
Print at Actual size or 100%, not Fit to page. The sheet has a 3-inch line you can measure, and each card should match a bank card (3.375 by 2.125 inches), so it fits badge sleeves and laminating pouches. To keep a copy, choose Save as PDF in the print window.
More free homeschool records
- Attendance trackerOne page for the school year, one sheet per child. Free PDF.
- Weekly log sheetOne page a week for read-alouds, trips and lessons.
- Hours logHours by subject, plus the hours some states name.
- Report card templateFree K-5 report cards with a plain grading scale.
- Sample K-5 portfolioSee a year of dated work samples in one PDF.
- Records by stateWhat each state asks for, with sources.
- Free worksheets by gradePrintable sheets for kindergarten to grade 5.
A card you make for your own home school. Not a government ID or proof of homeschool status. Check what your state and each store ask for. Questions? Write to [email protected].