<description>&lt;p&gt;Curious about how to start homeschooling but not sure where to begin? In this episode, I walk you through the &lt;em&gt;7 essential steps to start homeschooling&lt;/em&gt; — and spoiler: choosing curriculum doesn’t even crack the top 4!&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you're making the shift due to school system concerns, want a more relaxed lifestyle, or just need a fresh start, this episode will walk you through:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Checking your state’s legal requirements&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discovering your “why” for homeschooling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aligning your homeschool with your real life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Exploring different homeschool styles (Charlotte Mason, unschooling, eclectic + more)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choosing the right curriculum (only &lt;em&gt;after&lt;/em&gt; steps 1–4!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finding local community&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Deschooling: what it really means and why it’s essential&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you're exploring homeschool for working moms or just want beginner homeschooling tips that &lt;em&gt;actually make sense&lt;/em&gt;, you’re in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;I’m a single mom who homeschools while working from home — and if I can do it, I promise you can too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;em&gt;Resources mentioned:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://hslda.org/legal"&gt;HSLDA – State Laws&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;📢 Know someone who's just starting their homeschool journey? Share this episode with them!&lt;/p&gt;
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Chaos & Coffee: Working Homeschool Mom Show | Christian Work at Home Mom, Time Management, Routines

Elisa Giorgio – Christian Homeschool & Productivity Coach for Work at Home Moms

Start Homeschooling: 7 Steps to Take Before You Choose Curriculum | # 133

AUG 5, 202521 MIN
Chaos & Coffee: Working Homeschool Mom Show | Christian Work at Home Mom, Time Management, Routines

Start Homeschooling: 7 Steps to Take Before You Choose Curriculum | # 133

AUG 5, 202521 MIN

Description

<p>Curious about how to start homeschooling but not sure where to begin? In this episode, I walk you through the <em>7 essential steps to start homeschooling</em> — and spoiler: choosing curriculum doesn’t even crack the top 4!<br></p><p>Whether you're making the shift due to school system concerns, want a more relaxed lifestyle, or just need a fresh start, this episode will walk you through:</p><ul><li><p>Checking your state’s legal requirements</p></li><li><p>Discovering your “why” for homeschooling</p></li><li><p>Aligning your homeschool with your real life</p></li><li><p>Exploring different homeschool styles (Charlotte Mason, unschooling, eclectic + more)</p></li><li><p>Choosing the right curriculum (only <em>after</em> steps 1–4!)</p></li><li><p>Finding local community</p></li><li><p>Deschooling: what it really means and why it’s essential</p></li></ul><p>Whether you're exploring homeschool for working moms or just want beginner homeschooling tips that <em>actually make sense</em>, you’re in the right place.</p><p><br>I’m a single mom who homeschools while working from home — and if I can do it, I promise you can too.</p><p>🎧 <em>Resources mentioned:</em></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://hslda.org/legal">HSLDA – State Laws</a></p></li></ul><p>📢 Know someone who's just starting their homeschool journey? Share this episode with them!</p>