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Just stepping your toes into the world of homeschooling? Wondering what the different types of homeschooling methods are and which one is the best fit for your family? Choosing a homeschool style can seem daunting and overwhelming at first, but taking the time initially to learn all the different methods will help you to understand … The Different Types of Homeschooling Methods Explained Read More »
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If you're new to homeschooling, you might think you need to know all about everything. Here's what first time homeschool moms need to know.
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I was asking this question 4 years ago, so I'm writing the post I wish I'd had. 🥰A little background: Our family began officially homeschooling when our oldest son was entering kindergarten. I wasn't homeschooled and only knew a few homeschooling families, so I had a lot of questions (and trepidation) about choosing a curriculum.Here's what I've learned along the way:+ An open-and-go, boxed curriculum can be very helpful for your first year. We used Sonlight (with no regrets!) and I have many friends who love My Father's World. You go to their website, select your child's grade level, and order the materials. All you need for the year - the instructor's guide, books, and supplies - arrives at your doorstep. You're ready to homeschool! This helped me feel confident that yes, I was doing enough, and had advisors ready to help me if I needed it.+ A trusted homeschool mama in your community is an invaluable resource. If there's a homeschooling mom in your church whom you admire, ask her all your questions. How did she get started? What curriculum would she choose (or stay away from) if she could do it all again?+ Start simple, as it will take a while to find your rhythm. For example, all that a kindergartener *really needs* is a reading/phonics program, a math program, and (for Christian families) a morning Bible/devotional time. If that's all you do for your child's kindergarten year, great! You can add history, handwriting, science, and other electives as you grow more confident.+ Remember that you may not land on your favorite curriculum or educational philosophy your first year. And that's ok! If you're interested in finding your homeschool style, I've linked a helpful quiz in my profile.+ After you've narrowed it down to a handful of curriculums you're interested in, I love Cathy Duffy's review site (cathyduffyreviews.com). Her reviews are straightforward and very helpful.
If you are new to homeschooling & want to set yourself up for success, here are some dos & don'ts as you get started your first year homeschooling.
The picture you see above is not my desk. My desk is currently buried under a week's worth of clean clothes waiting to be folded and put away. That steamy cup of coffee is also not mine. My coffee is almost always slugged back ice-cold, and I'm sure many of you fellow mamas can relate. Cold coffee and a pile of laundry are far from pin-able, but they are my reality. So are the twenty cryptic sticky notes obscuring half the kitchen table, where I actually do my work. And my favorite spot on the bench at my daughters' gymnastics class--the one with the best wifi signal--that's my reality too. Oh, and the king-sized bags under my eyes from burning the candle at both ends most of the time--those, too. But I do so love this reality. I fought hard for it. I am in gratitude every single day that I get to work from home while homeschooling my girls. All the late nights and early mornings, the never-company-worthy apartment, the cold coffee, the sticky notes--they're all worth it. And I wouldn't trade them for anything. But homeschooling while working full time definitely comes with its own unique set of
Homeschool stereotypes seem silly, but (gasp!) some of them are actually true! Join me as I come clean about things homeschool moms don't want you to know!
Are you struggling with being an angry homeschool mom? Not living out the picture perfect homeschool life you were hoping for? You are far from alone! Check out this post to learn 6 actionable ways you can really change and start being the homeschool mom you want to be! #homeschoolmom #anger #frustration #homeschoollife #struggles #encouragement
Interested in Classical Homeschooling? Take a look at the resources and books I used to educated myself when we started classical education.
Developing a Godly Character As a Homeschool Mom • Being a homeschool mom means you have to juggle and multi-task many times throughout the day. We all have those days where we count down to nap time, and then once again for bedtime. It can be really hard being a mom, but it doesn't have to be.
Self-care for moms can be difficult. Add in homeschooling and now you’ve really got a challenge! But what if you are an introverted homeschool mom surrounded by extroverts. How can you not only homeschool well but also thrive in a world full of extroverts? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more […]
Minimalist homeschooling offers incredible benefits for the overwhelmed homeschool mom. Learn what minimalist homeschooling is, what it's not, and how to get started.
Want to schedule some new field trips for your kids? Check out this huge list of homeschool field trip ideas!
Quick tips for homeschool scheduling, including a sample homeschool schedule and resources for those diving into homeschool in the wake of COVID-19.
Paramount to maintaining sanity is having a guideline or idea of what to teach in each homeschool grade. You’ll love the tips shared by a veteran homeschool mom with 25+ years.
This post is all about the mother’s notebooks that I keep as part of our Charlotte Mason homeschool & my mother culture.
Preparing to homeschool but not sure where to start? This 5 step method has been my go-to for years and it totally works, you guys!
Here are six of the common reasons you may be frustrated as a homeschool mom. Once you know the cause, you can begin working on solutions!