Tried and True Homeschooling ✨How to Balance Tough Academics with Kids’ Unique Interests
Sep 30, 2025
Michelle Brock, a seasoned homeschool mom, shares her journey of blending strong academics and child-led interests while raising her three kids. She discusses the art of being an 'educational broker,' finding tailored resources, and maintaining joyful learning experiences. Michelle emphasizes the importance of structured freedom, self-assessment, and independent learning, all while preparing teens for college and careers. She offers insights into overcoming common homeschooling challenges and celebrates moments that make the journey worthwhile.
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How She Began Homeschooling
- Michelle started homeschooling because she was homeschooled herself and her husband's military schedule made it the best fit.
- She began with kindergarten curriculum and a teacher friend’s advice, then adapted to kitchen-table schooling.
Freedom Within Structure
- Michelle blends unschooling freedom with selective structure, calling herself a libertarian homeschooler.
- She values hands-on learning early and increasing student-led independence as kids age.
Use A Curriculum As A Flexible Framework
- Use a boxed curriculum as a scaffold but trim or replace parts that don't serve your child.
- Let kids meet chapter outcomes their own way and stop when the work is done for the day.
