Tried and True Homeschooling ✨Empowering Kids to OWN Their Education
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Oct 28, 2025 Discover how one family empowered their kids to take control of their education through intentional homeschooling. They share insights on blending classical methods with vocational learning, emphasizing sports as a vital character-building tool. Hear about their challenges, the importance of teaching independence, and the creative ways they managed multi-age learning. With a focus on nurturing a love of learning and flexibility in curriculum, this conversation offers practical advice for current and aspiring homeschooling families.
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Why They Pulled Their Oldest From School
- Their oldest left public school after second grade because of behavioral curriculum and lack of math support.
- They pulled him into homeschooling and learned as they went, leaning on Alison's education degree.
Classical Spine With Practical Flexibility
- They used the trivium as a spine while mixing literature and textbooks as needed.
- This flexible classical approach let them focus on ideas and shared family learning across ages.
Math Facts With A Tennis Ball
- William found their middle son doing math facts while throwing a tennis ball because he was kinesthetic.
- That kinesthetic learning later translated into practical mechanical aptitude on the job.
