Why We Choose to Homeschool (And Why We Still Do)

When I first started homeschooling, I wasn’t sure I was “qualified.” I didn’t have a teaching degree. I didn’t grow up homeschooled. But what I did have was a deep conviction:

My children deserve to learn in an environment where they’re loved, known, and safe.
Homeschooling started as a leap of faith — now it’s a way of life.
🏡 More Than Just School at Home

Homeschooling in our house looks like:

• Morning devotionals around the kitchen table
• Math with a baby on my hip and a toddler building forts
• Science in the garden
• Reading under blankets in the living room
• History through storytelling and heart-to-heart talks

It’s messy, beautiful, and completely rooted in real life.

🌱 Why We Chose This Path

Here’s what led us to homeschool:

• I wanted my kids to grow up without the pressure to perform — to learn at their pace, not the system’s.
• We wanted faith to be central in their education.
• After facing trauma in my own childhood, I craved a space where my kids felt secure and connected every single day.
• Flexibility — especially with my health journey and Moyamoya — allows us to make space for grace on hard days.

📅 What Our Days Look Like

Every season looks different, but here’s our current rhythm:

Morning time: Slow wakeups. Long conversational breakfasts.

Core subjects: Math, reading, and writing — often at the kitchen table or outside

Afternoons: Nature walks, baking, board games, or life skills

Fridays: Fun Fridays — crafts, field trips, or family projects

We follow more of a Charlotte Mason / eclectic approach — with lots of freedom to follow their interests.

✝️ Centered on Family. Sustained by Faith.

Homeschooling isn’t always easy. There are days I question everything, cry in the laundry room, and wonder if I’m doing enough. But through it all, God keeps showing up.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

My children are learning academics, yes — But more importantly, they’re learning to love God, love people, and live fully.

💬 If You’re Considering Homeschooling…

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to show up, love big, and keep learning alongside your kids. Homeschooling isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection. And that’s something every mama can give.