I’m sorry, did you say homeschool?

I think we can all agree, this has turned out to be a crazy, difficult year.

So far, 2020 has been a horrible successor to 2019.

Just as we settle into the new year routine, BOOM, coronavirus.

This antagonizer ushered in change, illness, conspiracy, fear, uncertainty, and grief.

It’s tested our faith, patience, control, friendships, employment, and government.

It’s basically tested every aspect of our life as we know it.

But, parents, you’ve made it to the middle of 2020.

And, you deserve a huge pat on the back. *me patting your back*

Now, we’re entering into the second half, which I will title, phase 2.

Phase 2 is bringing its own agenda, particularly surrounding the topic of child education.

As parents, we typically close the summer with school preparations for the fall, but unfortunately, this year will look quite different than the those prior.

Amid all the changes surrounding our education system, many are considering homeschool as an alternative.

For some, the idea of home education feels extra weighty, impossible, and frightening.

For others, the decision is easy, whether personally or financially, the choice is without complication.

If you’ve decided to, or are still on the fence about the possibility of homeschooling, soak in these words right now:

You can do this.

Say it out loud.

I CAN DO THIS.

You can make difficult and uncertain decisions.

You can do hard things.

So can your children.

Homeschool can work for your family.

There’s no formula.

There’s no script.

You can school after dinner, in the morning, or on your lunch break.

You can do school however, and whenever you’d like.

It doesn’t have to look like traditional school, or mimic your neighbors set up.

And, it doesn’t need matching haircuts or denim skirts. (I’m looking at you, Karen).

I’ve been homeschooling for 5 years now, and I am by no means an expert. I’m just a mom with some homeschooling experience and shareable resources.

If this is something you’re considering, whether short or long term, the following websites are great places to begin your information gathering.

Varying homeschool styles: https://www.time4learning.com/

Individual state’s homeschool laws and requirements: https://hslda.org/

Free or cheap schooling resources: https://www.eqforentrepreneurs.com/schoolathome

For those of you with online homeschool resources, I’d love for you to share them in the comments.