Take The Leap

Why you probably should just start homeschooling your children even though you are scared out of your mind.

So you were subjected to the post with those crazy homeschool moms raving about how magical homeschooling is?

Did it annoy you?

Or was that annoyance your rebelious soul trying to trick you into thinking "This couldn't be part of my motherhood journey!"

How about you stop for a while and disregard those over romantized post. The ones where the homeschool area must have been funded by a fortune 500 company. You know, where the mom is Mother Terrisa and she has got her cottage core on lock and her home is a the set of a Better Homes and Gardens photo shoot! Her children sit so cool, calm, and collected in those vintage one-room school house desk of wood that must weigh 30lbs each with their sturdy oak from Narnia frames.

P.S If this is your vision - GO GIRL! I just think that, for the average household, it's not going to like that on most days.

Stop thinking it has to be school -at-home - way to long, unnecessary busy work, & a big "WHAT THE HECK" if you have multiple children.

No you dont need a pinic blanket to sprawl on your acrage while Bambie is laying next to you as you read a classically acclaimed novel from your library that looks like Belle's (a fave & inspired though).

You also don't have to put your school struggles onto your children - maybe even use those to cultivate a better "school" experience for your precious learners.

Think of yourself as a Learning Coordinator.

You don't have to be an expert in all the things. You could just find the person, resource, curriculum, or program that is and execute whats already there - You totally can also already be or become that person if you feel lead to.

Yes, you can beef it up if you feel the need.

You can even go wild and skip aspects of it if its already known or doesnt fit what you're trying to execute.

Is the word execute to harsh? O-well... FOCUS DENA

So what could you find as your childs person Learning Coordinator?

Tell me your child wouldn't feel bougie having their very own Learning Coordinator.

SO FANCY! SO LOVED!

There are online classes/courses

This could be for your family if:

1. Your child is resposibile enough to be self-directed and stay on task

2. If there are multiple children and time is of thee essence

3. If you aren't opposed to screen time

*This could also be pricer - at least, from what I've found as a mama who's budget cant budge for this, in this season, but excited to try this

There are parent led curriculum.

This could be for your family if:

1. You enjoying being more involved

2. Your child could use you as a sound board

3. Your child needs you to keep them on task

4. Your child isnt an avid reader just yet

5. Your family liked doing things together - Family Style studies could be a hit

*This could take up more time than other choices but usually is still way less time spent than in a typical school setting & allots for a lot of quality time

There are self-paced/independent curriculum.

This may be the better choice if:

1. Your child is task orriented and resposible

2. Your child is an avid reader

3. Time isn't able to be spared that much

4. Your child is older and is interested in niche subjects

   *This is a goal for many homeschooling families and something that I'd reccomment you still check in on your child just to make sure things are being understood and being done to completion. This option gives parents more off an hands-off aproach.

These are just some of your options & an Intro to the homeschooling world without (hopefully) overwhelming you.

Obviously I am aware of the other side of the spectrum where parents are too hand-off, children are not being challenged, and homeschooling for a child or family is dreadful...

But thats also a choice and at the hands of that parent.

Homeschooling is what you make of it.

& though I won't lie and say its "always easy & fun"

It's always worth it!

So where are you left standing?

• Still on the fence
• A little more excited and less scared
• Happy for the homeschoolers but not for your family
• Already a fellow homeschooling family