Are you wondering how to start homeschooling?

There are some folks in this world who set out to homeschool. Homeschooling has always been a part of their life plan.

Then there are others who, for one reason or another, gradually make their way into the world of homeschooling.

And then there are the unexpected homeschoolers.

I am an unexpected homeschooler.

I know what it feels like to start homeschooling from scratch.

To fly by the seat of your pants and hope that it will all work out.

To worry about… everything.

How to Start Homeschooling {Hint: Start Small!}

If you are wondering how to start homeschooling, I want you to grab a cup of tea, sit down, and read this post and the links herein.

And I want you to remember two things:

1. Start small.
2. You’ve got this.

How to start homeschooling: Start small

In episode 5, Cait and Kara reflect on the early years of homeschooling. They share tips and tricks for those just starting down this path, and impart their favorite piece of advice- that you DO NOT have to do it all, especially your first year. Listen as they chat about deschooling, finding your tribe, and how your house will never be the same, but in a really awesome way. Do not worry if this is your first year. Your sisters have got you covered!

Afer you have finished listening to this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a comment sharing what advice you’d give to a new homeschooler. What do you wish someone had told you when you first started on this journey?

In honor of this fifth episode, Cait and Kara have started something new. At the end of each episode, the sisters will be sharing something that has been making them happy lately.

Listen to You Don’t Have to Do It All: Getting Started with Homeschooling {S1E5}

Listen to the episode by clicking the image below, and you can read the show notes with all resources mentioned here.

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• The Brave Writer Lifestyle Explained
• Gifted Homeschool Curriculum 2016
• Gifted Homeschooling Curriculum: Pre-K, K, and 2nd grade

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. You can read about all of these things and more at My Little Poppies.

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool and GeekMom. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, and Scary Mommy. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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