In order to understand a homeschool headspace, you first need to ask yourself a question: are you aware how much of your thinking is impacted by your own experience of education?
Check out some key differences that you might encounter, here:
Read that again. Slowly. Take the time to absorb each statement. Then ask yourself: even if you think you “know” this, do you live like you believe it?
Homeschooling is a paradigm shift.
It’s a lifestyle.
It’s recognising that all of life is about learning.
It’s an awareness that everything you encounter, can be considered a learning opportunity. I’m not referring to the chance to turn it into a lesson, I’m talking about the intrinsic learning that our children are absorbing and assimilating as they go about their days.
As they chase their curiosities.
As they watch us handle what life throws at us.
As they grow in responsibility and compassion.
As they create, play, interact and explore.
And we get to have a front row seat to this!
The thing is, whether you prefer a structured routine or endless flexibility, a homeschool headspace is where you need to start. Because how you think about what you’re doing here, is the key.
Your headspace will frame every choice you make. Your priorities; your approach; your curriculum; your starting point… and even your concept of success as you take each next step.
So, make sure that you’re always thinking about your reasons. Your purpose. Are you choosing something because you should? Or are you choosing something because you sincerely believe in its value?
Remember that it’s all about connection, relationship, embracing the ordinary and igniting a love of learning.
In you, as much as your kids.
Homeschooling isn’t an on-off switch. It’s a way of thinking, living and being. It’s a gift that we give our children, our families and ourselves. It’s a choice to make your home into your haven. It’s a chance to step away from comparison and step into a slower lane where we can embrace the ordinary, encourage the extraordinary, and grow children who can do the same.
There are so many different ways to approach home education. Your homeschool journey will be as unique as you are. And that’s the beauty of it!
It’s time to step into the freedom that a homeschool headspace can bring for you and your family.
And that time starts… now!
Kristy x
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