The early years of homeschooling young kids are important not only for the academics, but for character development, building family teamwork, and learning responsibility and perseverance even when things get hard! Time spent in the early years working on good work habits, systems, obedience, and more may feel worthless, but they’re not! This foundation will make the middle and high school years so much more productive and positive.
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #55 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast!
As a former classroom teacher, now homeschooling mom of five, I love to equip and encourage other homeschooling families.
Stick around to learn how to homeschool with moxie. It’s about embracing your journey and finding your groove.
EPISODE #55: Why the Early Years Matter
In episode 55 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast, I dive into the crucial role that the early childhood years play in homeschooling. From my perspective as both a former classroom teacher and a homeschooling mom, these early years are foundational for setting your child up for a lifetime of learning and growth.
But at the same time – don’t overthink the early years! You do not need an official preschool curriculum or structured school time.
Because these formative years are more than just academics – they’re about nurturing curiosity, building strong relationships, and instilling a love for learning.
I’ll share practical tips on how to create a rich, engaging learning environment that is centered on play-based learning and establishing routines. The habits and attitudes developed during this time can have a lasting impact on a child’s educational journey.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to make the most of these early years, I’d love for you to listen to the full episode and explore the strategies I share to help you on your homeschooling journey.
- Can You Really Homeschool High School? workshop
- The Importance of Systems
- Seasons of Homeschool Life
- Chore Systems
- I Don’t Do Laundry (and you shouldn’t either)
- Why a Morning Basket Works
- How to Plan Your Homeschool Year on Trello
- Yearly Lesson Planning in Less Than an Hour workshop
