Build Your Best Homeschool Life
Thriving as a homeschooling family means building a life that puts family and learning at the center. Learning how to organize your family's life in a way that makes time for everything (academics, activities, meals, friends, space, planning, etc) is an art. It requires a clear set of goals, boundaries, creative thinking, and flexibility. Here you'll find resources that will give you a chance to reflect on what's working for you, hear what other people are doing, and figure out the next best steps for you on your journey to build your best homeschooling life.
Steps To Making It Work
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Know Your Why
You've selected your school option and have everything in place to start homeschooling. Before you go much further, take a moment to think about why you are choosing to do this work. Completely revolutionizing how education looks for your family is a big decision. Being deeply grounded in the beliefs you hold that are guiding this decision will serve as an anchor. Take time to really reflect on what it is about this path that you feel passionately about. Keep that front and center in your mind as you make decisions for your family's educational journey. Here are some tools to get you started.
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Connect with Others
It is important to find people who are also doing this work that you connect well with. Joyful homeschooling happens with the greatest ease when it's done with the encouragement, ideas, and friendships found in a supportive community. Homeschoolers are a diverse group of people who approach education from a variety of philosophies, guiding values, and educational goals. The Chico area has lots to offer in terms of community. They can be found at park days, classes, Thrive events, co-ops, and more. Not every group will be the right fit for your family, so don't be afraid to try a variety of options to find your community.
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Create Systems
Homeschooling is more than just curriculum and lessons. It will impact every part of your family's life. Homeschooling families are often masters of creating systems to make life run smoothly. Here you'll find some tools and ideas from experienced homeschoolers for systems you may find helpful to have in place. Remember, what these system look like will be uniquely yours. Allow others to inspire you, but you know your family best. You are the best qualified to make it work for you.
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