Brave Writer 315. The 8 Stages of Homeschooling
Nov 26, 2025
Explore the 8 natural stages of homeschooling, from the initial enthusiasm and confusion to crafting a unique family identity in education. Discover the common struggles of swapping curricula and the pressure from social media. Learn how to trust your judgment while building routines that work for your family. The hosts share personal stories and practical tips, guiding listeners through their own homeschooling journeys and what each stage entails. Embrace the evolution from 'playing school' to 'us schooling' in a supportive community.
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Early Internet Discovery Sparked A Dive Into Homeschooling
- Melissa Wiley discovered homeschooling on AOL when her baby was two weeks old and dove in quickly.
- Her early enthusiasm led to experimenting with unschooling and Waldorf before settling into practices that fit her family.
Home Is Not The Classroom Model
- New homeschoolers often recreate school because it's the only model they know.
- Julie Bogart notes that being a learner differs from being a student and that distinction matters.
Method Hopping Looked Like Hobby Collecting
- Melissa tried multiple approaches: unschooling, Waldorf, classical, and literature-based boxes of books.
- She compared method phases to hobby phases, collecting many curricula before choosing what worked.
