Starting your first year of homeschooling can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help! In this episode, we cover everything a new homeschooler needs to know to begin with confidence. From choosing curriculum and setting a schedule to handling doubts and building a support system, we break it all down into manageable steps. Whether you're pulling your child out of school or starting fresh, this is the episode we wish we'd had in our first year!
Ten must read posts for new homeschoolers are a home educator training course that will help prepare you for your first year of homeschooling along with some episodes of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast, all from the comfort of your own home. Homeschooling doesn't have to break your budget as we show in our post, [...]
In this episode, we discuss The Joy of Slow by Leslie M. Martino, a book that encourages families to embrace a slower, more intentional pace of life. We explore how its themes apply to homeschooling, parenting, and everyday living. From resisting the pressure to overschedule, to finding meaning in the quiet moments. Whether you’ve read the book or are just curious about the slow living philosophy, this conversation offers inspiration and practical takeaways for creating a more peaceful homeschool rhythm.
Finding time to read for myself as a homeschool parent is challenging. My days are filled with school-related reading, especially as a Charlotte Mason homeschooler. We follow the Ambleside Online curriculum which schedules multiple literature books, science books, history books, a geography book, poetry selections, a biography, and the Bible for each of our [...]
Summer school for homeschoolers offers unique opportunities that public school families miss out on. Today, we're offering practical advice for making summer learning fun and effective. Whether you’re continuing your curriculum, catching up on a few subjects, or exploring new interests, we share ways to keep education alive without losing the joy of summer. Summer is a great time for homeschooling, with lots of enriching opportunities that only come around this time of year.
There are so many different styles of homeschooling that families can implement for their learning lifestyle. From classical to unschooling, Charlotte Mason to unit studies, we break down what each style looks like in practice—along with the unique benefits and challenges they bring. Whether you're new to homeschooling or considering a shift in your current approach, this episode offers clarity and inspiration to help you find the right fit for your family.