Over my years of homeschooling, I often meet moms who see homeschooling as this overwhelming venture that is only for “special” parents or ex-teachers.

Believe me, it’s not.

I believe that the major reason many think home educating is this impossible task is because of their own experiences of school.  Many believe home educating  is simply the “classroom”, moved into our homes.  Seriously, not many of us would want to move “school” into our homes.  Home educating  isn’t nor should it be public school at home.

I believe that if more parents knew how simple and fun it can be to educate their children from home, more would try it.  Yes, you can complicate it.  Yes, you can make it stressful.  Yes, you can suck all of the joy from learning.

It doesn’t have to be that way.  It can be inspiring. Simple. And enjoyable.

And you can start today.

Here are a few simple things that you can do  today to start educating your children.  Start today, even if your children are in school.  The most impactful learning happens outside of a classroom anyway!Continue Reading