With so many families jumping into homeschooling for the first time this year, I wanted to chat about my 14 top tips for new homeschool moms. This is a good refresher for veteran homeschool moms too!
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Welcome to the show notes for Episode #78 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.
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EPISODE #78: Top Tips Every New Homeschool Mom Needs to Know
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- Homeschooling doesn’t have to be like public school. That’s the point. Don’t stress it.
- You are not a slave to your curriculum. Your curriculum is there to help you.
- Declutter, organize, and set up systems before you start.
- You can homeschool on a tight budget.
- Let your kids be little.
- You really can homeschool multiple ages without losing your mind!
- You don’t need to lesson plan.
- You don’t need a homeschool room.
- Focus on the big picture.
- Sleep late. You’ll never regret it.
- You can learn as you go. You don’t have to know everything when you start homeschooling. Invest in some books or conferences and podcasts!
- You can’t do it all. Know your limitations.
- You can homeschool high school!
- You are the expert in your child’s life. No one knows them better than you do!
Additional Resources & Posts:
Check out these related posts for more tips for new homeschool moms.
- 6 Ways You’re Making Homeschooling Harder Than It Needs to Be
- Systems are the Secret
- Our Kids’ Chore System & Why We Pay Them
- I don’t do laundry (and you shouldn’t either)
- Declutter Cheatsheet for Teens
- Thrifty Girl’s Guide to Homeschooling on a Budget
- How to Piece Together an (almost) Free Homeschool Curriculum
- Let Your Young Kids Have Plenty of Playtime
- Six Tips for Homeschooling Multiple Ages + Babies & Toddlers
- I don’t lesson plan (and you shouldn’t either)
- How to Set Up Homeschool Workboxes (video)
- Easy Homeschool Scheduling with Trello
- How to Plan Your Homeschool Year on Trello
- 9 Things They Need in a Classroom That Homeschoolers Can Do Without
- Homeschool Room Tours (includes the Backpack Method I mentioned!)
- How to Homeschool Without a Homeschool Room
- Homeschool Organization with Lisa Woodruff of Organize365: HWM #72
- 5 Strategies to Conquer Homeschool Overwhelm (hint: this post covers your WHY)
- Professional Development for Homeschool Moms
- Embracing Planned Neglect
- Can You Really Homeschool High School? (Workshop)
- Insider Information on Homeschooling High School: HWM #59
