What I Wish I Knew About Homeschooling Before I Started

[@kyler40]

It's really made a difference not worrying about making a classroom environment in your home. You don't necessarily need a dedicated room just to homeschool. The classroom setup makes sense in public school, but is not necessary at home. 😁

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Love doing school snuggled on the couch 😘

[@cozy_notes]

Agreed! Not pushing our kids and letting them learn at their own pace is a game changer.

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

It definitely is! And so much less stress on Mama ❤️

[@blessedhomeschoolmess]

Agree about Covid making people think homeschool is a certain way when it’s not just replicating the school systems

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

I encouraged several people to withdraw their children in 2021 for that very reason. A couple did and sent their kids back, but one of them stuck with it and absolutely loves it! And she seemed the least likely 🤣

[@TheChan7]

This was great. Thanks! Freedom to go at own pace while customizing to the specific child. Thanks for sharing.

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@CalmintheChaosHomeschool]

It’s really hard to explains homeschooling to people who are not familiar with it. I’ll always also shocked when people are not as enthusiastic about homeschooling as I am too! Lol

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Right?! So glad we have our own little community for that at least ❤️

[@CalmintheChaosHomeschool]

@@TeachingTinyDisciples 💯

[@schultesweeties]

Yes! It was so hard to realize that there wasn’t a perfect curriculum that fits every need!

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

I still have to remember that 🙃

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

I remember we where discussing homeschooling when we newlyweds and I didn’t think we would but we sent our older kids to school and pulled them out!!! I went to school for early education and we learned to go at the kids pace and I couldn’t understand what would happen to the kids when they left preschool to go to school!!! I love that my kids learn at their own pace!!! I challenge them but want them at their level!!! My 2 gifted kids still struggle and are gifted in one or a few areas of learning!!! I’ve noticed that homeschool curriculum is advanced!!! I remember in the 90’s my friends asked me why school Started late and I was like homeschooling is awesome!!! I was a Teenager at the time!!! My kids see it as more normal!!! My surrogate mother don’t agree that we homeschool and my older daughter says well she’s not my gran!!! I love hearing it from her!!!

[@jenniehayward9534]

The picture with your four children is sooo cute!

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@HomegrownHomeschool]

I heard about flexibility early on and I was so so so thankful for that tip!

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

It’s still a lesson that needs reminding 🤣

[@schultesweeties]

I got opposition at first as well when we started homeschooling. It was hard but I think they have all seen the benefits

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

I’m so glad you’ve had that experience. I think most see that, but a select few do not 🙁

[@Homeschoolology]

Some really great tips! I can totally relate to people still questioning our choice even after 8 years. Come on people... look at how well they are doing! LOL. Thanks for sharing!

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Isn’t that the worst?! 🫠

[@worldofweeze]

Thanks for sharing!! 😀

[@MelissaWilhelminaOfficial]

I still struggle with that sometimes. I hold my kids to this unrealistic expectation’s sometimes and I have to check myself. We homeschool not school at home ❤

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Yes, glad I’m not alone 🫠

[@HomegrownHomeschool]

Yes! I hear so many people say “oh I hated homeschool during Covid” and I’m like noooooots not the same! You did remote learning 😂

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Yessss 🤣🤣

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I had to chill out and slow down for my son too. We had to fill in a lot of gaps in Math.

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

My son is doing pretty well and seems to be learning long term strategies vs memorization, so I’m pleased. Hopefully you see good progress in your son as well ❤️

[@Townsendhouse1]

Learning what your children should be learning, and at the pace they should be learning, is definitely something that takes a bit of time to understand. I always wanted my kids to be at or above "grade level," but what does that even mean? And who really gets to decide when a child should learn something. Great thoughts!

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing. I think as homeschooling parents, we can tend to be our own worst critics! Glad I'm not alone!