Homeschooling - or thinking about homeschooling - can be overwhelming.
The curriculum. The schedule. The feeling that your child’s ENTIRE education rests on your shoulders.
I get it. I’ve been there.
Let me encourage you - homeschooling will be the BEST decision you have ever made for your children.
There are several small things you can do that will have a BIG impact on your homeschool.
Let’s run through 10 simple tips that I promise will simplify your homeschool life.
(I first published these on Instagram. I knew immediately after publishing tip #1 that there was a need for simple, practical homeschool advice!)
After we’ve gone through the tips, you’ll have the chance to download the whole list in one easy printable (because I’m all about simple, remember?).
These tips come from my experience homeschooling my children at ALL ages and grade levels - and successfully graduating a child, too.
10 Simple Homeschool Tips
#1: Try not to replicate your child’s previous school experience at home. Learning is a lifestyle, not a formula.
#2: What will be your priority this year? Choose one thing and make it your focus. Do that one thing well. Remember, less is more!
#3: Develop a ROUTINE for school days (A strict schedule isn’t practical.). Children feel most secure when they know what to expect.
#4 Write your reasons for homeschooling and refer back to them when times get tough. This will help you remember your WHY.
#5: Everyone (especially mom!) needs QUIET TIME. This non-negotiable time in the afternoon should be a part of your daily routine.
#6: Give yourself permission to take a break. Sometimes you need to complete housework, help a family member, or just rest. Kids learn a lot during these times, too.
#7: Praise more than criticize! It’s so easy to fall into the trap of seeing only what our kids do wrong. Words matter. Choose them carefully.
#8: Keeps BOOKS in every room of your home. Children who love to read love to learn. Give them the opportunity to read wherever they may be!
#9: Your child’s heart is more important than the knowledge you impart to them.
#10: PERSPECTIVE: Think of what life would be like in traditional school. Your home is a beautiful place to learn - even when you have a bad day (see tip #4).
These tips will help simply your life, improve your relationship with your kids, and add to the success of your homeschool.
Nothing worth having is come by easily, right? Homeschool is WORK - but it is the most rewarding work I’ve done in my life and I wouldn’t trade it for a thing!
Download these 10 tips in a simple printable format.
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Print this sheet - put it on your refrigerator - or put it in your homeschool mom binder. Refer to the tips often, because we inevitably forget when times are hard.
You’ve got this homeschool thing! I know you can do it!