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10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginning Homeschooler (Part 1)
December 19, 2024 · 10 min

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In today's episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we had the pleasure of hosting Trisha Pull, a dedicated mother who is currently homeschooling her 6 children across different grades. Trisha shared 10 valuable insights she wishes she knew as a beginning homeschooler.

Here are a few highlights from the episode:

1. The Realities of Homeschooling: Trisha highlighted the challenges and messiness of the homeschooling process, emphasizing the importance of embracing the imperfections and understanding that it's okay for things to be messy.

2. The Joys of Homeschooling: Despite the difficulties, Trisha expressed her love for being with her children, learning with them, and sharing special moments together.

3. Individualized Approach: Trisha emphasized the significance of tailoring the homeschooling environment to fit your family's lifestyle and needs, rather than imitating traditional school settings.

4. The Importance of Reading Aloud: She underscored the value of reading aloud as a means to build relationships, connect subjects to the real world, and enhance cognitive skills in children.

5. The Myth of Perfect Curriculum: Trisha debunked the idea of a perfect curriculum, emphasizing that flexibility and adaptability are key when it comes to choosing educational materials.

In the upcoming part 2 of this insightful conversation, Trisha will share five more tips for beginning homeschoolers. Stay tuned for further knowledge and motivation to elevate your homeschooling journey.

If you'd like to delve deeper into the topics discussed, be sure to visit Trisha's website. Additionally, keep an eye out for next week's episode to catch the second part of Trisha's valuable insights.

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