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How we homeschool
  • July 4, 2014
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How we homeschool

We are a family of five with three girls aged 5 years, 3 years, and 6 months who we have decided to […]

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A little planning can go a long way.

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A little planning can go a long way. Not in a rigid, schoolish way, but just taking a few moments to check in, share ideas, and map out what everyone’s excited about. We spend about an hour on Sunday afternoons planning together. Each child does it slightly differently. Some like very loose plans, some like to plan out every day of the week. Some want some input and ideas from me, some come up with everything on their own. Our planning is flexible and the point of it is to be intentional about our time, and check in with everyone's needs and wants. Practically it also helps make sure everyone gets to do the things they're wanting to do! This little hour makes a big difference. Instead of drifting into the week, the kids wake up knowing exactly what they want to dive into. They’ve already made the plan, and that little bit of intention creates so much momentum. Highly recommend! The planning pages you see in these photos are from our Self-Directed Life Planner. They don’t just help with the week ahead, they support kids to explore their interests, dream big, and figure out how to make things happen. If this sounds helpful to your family, just comment ‘planner’ and I’ll send you the link to check it out.


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