Introduction: The article presents the results of research on the analysis of the home education development over the centuries. Particular emphasis has been placed on the development of this form of education in Poland in recent years. It also mentions the importance of teaching in the home environment as a method of natural and child-friendly acquisition of knowledge about the world and the transmission of moral values professed by parents. Conclusions: The research conclusions indicate the constant presence of homeschooling, despite the changing nomenclature over the centuries. Material and Methods: The collected scientific materials from various periods, concerning the issues of homeschooling in Poland and in the world, were subjected to a critical analysis. Results: As a result of the conducted research, a uniform historical outline was obtained, and the collected information was presented in a chronological order. Conclusions: The research conclusions indicate the constant presence of homeschooling, despite the changing nomenclature over the centuries.