How to Simplify Your Homeschool
Dear Mother-Teacher,
Homeschooling can be very overwhelming. There is so much material and curriculum to choose from and so many shiny objects that it is easy to get lost with all of those options.
For this reason, I want to discuss how to create a simplified homeschool atmosphere that is cost-effective and takes up little space.
Choose a space: You don’t need a schoolroom to homeschool. In fact, I’ve read that recreating a schoolroom in your home is not even a good idea because mirroring school takes away from the magic homeschooling has to offer. You can spread out homeschool throughout your house. The easiest thing to do is to set up your homeschool in your dining room.
Have a cart: Place all of your children’s books and supplies on a cart with space for them to place them.
Chalkboard/whiteboard optional: A chalkboard or whiteboard is optional but can be handy if you want the students to memorize something throughout the week.
Minimize books: It is so easy to get carried away with books. Trust me, I’m a book lover and have published one book and plan to publish more. Nevertheless, books consume space and require a lot of time. You don’t need to read every book suggested for your child to have a rich experience. You only have to read the ones you love and make sense to your family.
These are my four simple steps for keeping homeschooling simple. I hope this reduces the stress of thinking that homeschooling is grander than it needs to be. Homeschooling is a place where families are able to get together and learn together at a simple and steady pace.
Yours faithfully,
Mirley
P.S.
Follow me on Instagram: Join me for more tips on notebooking, mother culture, and homeschooling.
Explore the Notebooking Catalog: Here, you can see the notebooks, exam books, teacher tools, and more I have created.
Amazon Go-Tos: Explore my Amazon Storefront for my favorite books and homeschool resources.
Thank you for reading, and may your homeschool bring you joy.