Comments on: Ten Tips to Start Homeschooling

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 14:48:58 +0000

Thank you so much for this great information and plethora of resources. We have homeschooled 5 years and love it. I’m wondering if the graphic, Homeschooling Curriculum Guide, could also mention that My Father’s World is a Charlotte Mason style approach as well? We use them, and they have 3 main styles (if you go to their about page) Charlotte Mason, Classical and Unit . I have several people currently asking about curricula and when I’ve shared your graphic that has been a question they’ve actually asked me.

Blessings to you and your family as we approach this next school year!

By: Shelly Rawlings

Shelly Rawlings — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:49:25 +0000

I’m just starting to look into homeschooling and I found your blog on Pinterest. These tips are so helpful and made me feel more confident about being able to do it. Thanks!

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By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:59:40 +0000

In reply to Lizy. A one semester trial might be a little difficult, because I always tell new homeschooling moms that it's so important not to judge homeschooling by the first three months. A lot of that time is spent adjusting and figuring out schedules, routines, and practices that work best for you and your kids. I don't think jumping in part of the way through a school year would be that difficult, though!

By: Lizy

Lizy — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:21:57 +0000

Hi! I have a 5th grader and a 3rd grader who currently go to a Christian school. I’ve been interested in homeschooling since before they were born. One idea I’m considering is taking them out of school for the third trimester and do a one trimester “trial” of homeschooling. I would like to know if you have any thoughts or suggestions. Will it be difficult to jump in 2/3 of the way through a school year? Can I just complete the curriculum they do at their school? I volunteer and sub at their school, so I am familiar with the books they use.

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 06:24:21 +0000

Problem is, how can I know the answers to some of your points until I’ve started already and done it for a while? Curriculum for example.

This is my first year homeschooling, 6 and 9 year old. I have no idea how to start, how to know where to start them, etc. Exactly why I’m here reading 🙂 I’m so afraid of getting behind. Thankfully I read another blog post that eased my mind a bit.

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 06:17:43 +0000

In reply to Jen. I like all year because it's flexible. Feel like "playing hookey" today? No problem, as long as over the year you accomplish your goals. Family is sick? Can make up the time over the remainder of the year, etc.

By: Kwanda Zulu-Jones

Kwanda Zulu-Jones — Wed, 10 May 2017 03:14:28 +0000

You’re very welcome 🙂

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 09 May 2017 11:57:28 +0000

In reply to Kwanda J.

Thank you so much for your sweet words and encouragement! Homeschooling can always feel overwhelming – I think to everyone! – which is why prioritizing and taking one step at a time is so important. 🙂

Your comment was a blessing to me today, thank you!

By: Kwanda J

Kwanda J — Fri, 05 May 2017 23:11:30 +0000

Praise Our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you so much for being a blessing to me and an answer to our prayer. I have a 4 year old daughter and my husband and I decided even before she was born that we would homeschool her. Sometimes it gets a little overwhelming; the “What should I do first?” and “Where will I get this or that?”, so thank you for the awesome info. Your website is extremely helpful and well thought through. When you said… Set your goals and priorities – As a Christian homeschool mom, my number one goal is to teach my kids about Jesus. At the end of the day, if they learn to solve a math problem but learn nothing to help them in their walk with Jesus, I have not met my goal, or even prioritized my number one goal…you just spoke to our hearts. Excited to glean and grow from your wonderful work. May Our Heavenly Father continue to sow into you and your family, and may your harvest be plenteous. <3 🙂 Thank you