Homeschooling, like anything else in life, has its ups and downs. Its positives and negatives. Its good days and bad days. If you’ve made the decision to homeschool, congratulations! Here are 30 bits of reality to chew on before you begin. Consider this the truth bomb that helps you take off your rose colored glasses. Because if you keep those glasses on, you will be disappointed. Homeschooling is awesome. But here’s what you need to know first.
30 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Homeschooling
- Don’t stress, it’s not as hard as you think
- Don’t chase perfectionism
- Enjoy your kids
- Learn from other homeschool moms – take their best advice, and ignore the rest
- Every child learns at a different pace
- Focus on relationship
- Don’t be a slave to what you “think” you have to do
- Ask for help
- You don’t need a homeschool room
- Feel the freedom to change curriculums if something isn’t working
- Stop comparing yourself to other moms
- Stop comparing your kids to other kids or their siblings
- Less is more
- Homeschooling is NOT school at home
- The most important thing is that your child develops a love for learning
- Give yourself grace
- Every curriculum doesn’t work for every child
- Progress takes time, but it will happen if you’re consistent
- Don’t buy expensive curriculum
- If you have a tough day, month, or year, it will pass
- Don’t interrupt children playing creatively to do a structured school lesson
- Relax with the younger grades
- Don’t worry so hard about “fitting it all in”
- You don’t have to finish the book
- Homeschooling isn’t for wimps
- Don’t be a slave to the curriculum
- Each child is different
- Combine ages and grade levels in certain subjects
- You can customize your child’s education
- You don’t have to have the year planned out before you start
What was your biggest takeaway? Leave a comment!
Have you checked out these resources yet?
Homeschooling 101: Basics for Parents Before You Start >> free online course
How to Plan Your Homeschool Year Like a Pro
