Homeschooling is one of the most challenging journeys I have ever embarked upon. I have been tested and stretched and pulled and tried beyond what I thought I could handle. I have learned that many of my perceived limits only exist in my mind. I have grown as a person.
In the midst of the chaos, overwhelm and monotony of the every day it is easy to miss the moments. The treasures that are a glimmer of color and sparkle in the trenches: my 5 year olds giggle, the adorable little girl sound of my 6 year old’s voice, snuggling with my 9 year old while he finally sounds out a word and grins in triumph.
I am no different than any other homeschool mom out there, I have my hard days. But the good days make it all worth it. They remind me why I am doing this and keep me going. Today’s episode starts off with an interview with my 6 year old. She shares some of her thoughts on homeschooling, what it means, a typical day, even her thoughts on socialization. I finish off with my thoughts on why we are doing this and some of the homeschool benefits I have seen along the way.
Homeschooling is worth it
10 Amazing Homeschool Benefits
Skip guide (don’t have time to listen, skip to these time codes to listen!)
#1 7:30- The Moments (I’m selfish and don’t want to miss anything)
#2 8:40- I dreamed of this (My homeschool story, why I homeschool)
#3 14:00- Relationships with my kids
#4 14:30- Success/creativity (who I am today is because I was homeschooled)
#5 15:00- I don’t have to teach my child in a box (arbitrary line of “normal”)
#6 16:30- Values/morals
#7 17:00- Education is more than facts
#8 19:00- Experience of education (it’s not about grades)
#9 21:00- I hate learning outcomes/report cards
#10 24:00- Protect their innocence
Links mentioned in today’s episode
Brave Writer course (started today but you can still join)
The curriculum quiz
Join the Brave Writer group
What homeschool benefits do you find?
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