As homeschooling mums, we’re constantly trying to find the right balance.We agonise over our homeschool plans and are always trying to learn how to homeschool better.
But some days homeschooling doesn’t follow the plan. On those days, when you’re tired, or you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, what should you prioritise? What is the ONE THING you MUST DO when you homeschool?
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As homeschooling parents, we have to overcome many obstacles and hurdles, to provide out children with the education and lifestyle we want for them. When you first begin, one of the biggest barriers to home education, is dealing with naysayers.
In those beginning months and years of home education, many of us are fragile. The slightest bump in the road can shatter our confidence and leave us questioning our decision to homeschool. And so, when people around us find fault in our homeschooling, it can send us into a negative spiral, of self-doubt and shame.
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So what do you do when someone tells you that you shouldn’t homeschool your children?
In episode 34 of the Raising Mums podcast, I discuss how to deal with naysayers, in a way that will leave you feeling empowered, rather than ashamed.
The key to dealing with naysayers is to identify if they are truly coming from a place of concern, or simply feeding their own ego.
In both situations, put yourself into their position and respond with love and compassion.
This doesn’t mean that you can’t stand up for yourself. If you are being mistreated, you must! But do it with compassion, and you will leave the situation feeling more empowered, and confident in your decision to home educate your kids.
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I show you the essential teaching techniques that you’ll need to now to get started. There’s even an entire module on how to manage your time so you can still cook, keep the house tidy and take care of yourself, all whilst homeschooling your children!
It’s hard to know where to begin when you first decide to start homeschooling.
There are so many options! It seems like a blessing to have plenty of information about homeschooling available online.
However, access to so much unfiltered information can also make homeschooling appear a lot more complicated than it actually is.
Read on to find out how I can help you feel confident to start homeschooling in a stress-free way!
How do you start homeschooling?
It’s not difficult to research the benefits of homeschooling for your family. It’s easy to find a multitude of options for curriculums, reading ideas and crafty activities to do with your child.
But how do you use all that information to teach your child in the most efficient way possible?
How do you know which curriculums are best for your unique family?
How do you maintain a beneficial schedule without homeschool lessons taking over your entire life?
Is it possible to still have time for yourself when the homeschool day is done?
How do you do it all?
All these questions build up in your mind and often lead to crippling self-doubt. Do you have what it takes to handle the full responsibility of your child’s education?
How do you finally take the plunge and start homeschooling?
Start homeschooling with ‘Launch Your Homeschool’
‘Launch Your Homeschool’ is an online course to help you find your own homeschooling path as a Muslim family. This course uses a combination of Charlotte Mason philosophy and crucial Islamic values to give you the confidence to develop your own homeschool curriculum that is suitable for your family.
Instead of feeling anxious about the magnitude of the task before you, feel excited! You will gain the skills needed to design your own path in home education, a path which reflects your children, your family and your values.
Launch Your Homeschoolis dedicated to Muslim families who are striving to design their own unique homeschool life and develop their own curriculum to suit their family dynamic.
This course is for you if:
⭐ The thought of homeschooling appeals to you but you’re not sure where to start.
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⭐ You have a busy, hectic life (like most mums!) and need a self-paced course to complete in your own time
⭐ You’re a Muslim family hoping to find the right balance between your child’s Islamic and secular education.
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The main skills you learn during the course are centred around homeschool planning and time management. Once you are confident in these areas, all the other homeschool obstacles will become easier and more manageable.
With the course, you learn how to maintain motivation and consistency in your homeschool and feel confident about your journey. You will learn how to avoid common homeschooling pitfalls so you are well-prepared for your homeschool life.
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What are your biggest concerns when deciding to start homeschooling? Do you struggle with deciding on the best options for your family? Or maybe the thought of adding even more to your to-do list is extremely stressful!
Have you decided to homeschool but you’re uncertain how to start?
When we start homeschooling, many often hit Google and Facebook groups desperately searching for answers to our many questions. Instead of answers, we often find an ocean of differing responses and come away with even more questions than when we first started!
How do you homeschool your kids when everything is so confusing?
Read on and find out what’s included in thisessential guide,how it can kick-start your homeschool and put all your worries at ease.
How to homeschool in your country
Legal issues are incredibly confusing for most new homeschoolers. When you first decide you want to homeschool, one of the biggest obstacles your way can be the confusion over how to legally and successfully start educating your child at home.
Home education can be simple and natural in many ways, but the legalities around it can be complicated and unclear!
When you start homeschooling your children, it often feels like you’re going against the ‘norm’. If you have come into contact with this kind of attitude from friends, acquaintances, even family members, preparing yourself with knowledge of the expectations and legal requirements in your country will give you confidence in your decision and help you to move forward and even reassure family members around you.
With a main focus on UK and US homeschool legal issues, this eBook answers many of the major questions you have when you first start to homeschool. And don’t worry if you live in other parts of the world, I have you covered as well with links and resources to help you find the legal homeschool information for your country!
The Home Education eBookwill give you much-needed answers to the main questions we ask ourselves before we start homeschooling:
? How involved will the government be in my homeschool?
? What is the best way to communicate with my local government?
? Do I need to deregister my child from school? And how do I do that?
? Do I need to contact my local education authority regularly?
? Can I get financial aid?
Start your homeschool by navigating the legalities with confidence!
Knowing your legal rights is only the start of your journey. Many new homeschoolers feel overwhelmed by the task at hand and even doubt their ability to deliver a decent education to their children.
But how do you do that? How do you know you’re making the right choices? What do you need to think about to ensure your children get the best education possible?
? Do I need teaching qualifications to homeschool my children?
? Does my country require me to track and report assessments for my kids?
? How do meet with other homeschool families?
Stop telling yourself you can’t do this.
With the right tools, you can provide your child with a fruitful home education.
Tackle home education challenges
As beautiful as homeschooling is, it isn’t always simple. In fact, many of us find multiple challenges and obstacles standing in our way before we even start. However, many families continue to homeschool successfully, despite facing some tricky situations.
The Homeschool eBook offers advice regarding some tricky homeschool challenges:
? How will my children find chances to socialise?
? Can I homeschool successfully with multiple children?
? Is it possible to homeschool an only child?
? How do I juggle working and homeschooling at the same time?
Challenges such as a job or multiple children don’t prevent you from bringing home education into your family.
If you really and truly long to provide your kids with a home education, don’t let these challenges stand in your way.
Every homeschool is different and that is the beauty of home education. With a variety of family dynamics and circumstances, home education is not only possible but preferred as it can fit around your unique family life.
Home education beyond primary
Most homeschool blogs and Instagram accounts seem geared towards the younger children, usually up to age 11. But what about our teenagers? What will happen to our happy home educated children as they begin to approach the age when they will need qualifications and to prepare themselves for going into the world of work or university?
TheHome Education eBookaddresses this concern. It helps you paint a picture of what the options may be for older children and those wishing to apply to colleges and university. Will home education be a crutch or a valued stepping-stone? Read the eBook to find out!
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