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Amber Adrian's avatar

Love this. I was a teacher and always was very focused on classroom culture over detailed lesson or unit plans. I’m diving into year one of homeschooling this fall (3 kids ages 3, 6, and 8) and everyone keeps asking me about CURRICULUM. I’m like, I pulled my kids from school so I can be with them. I missed them. I haven’t even ordered any materials yet, and I’ve actually been saying this exact phrase: “We’re just working on our family culture right now.” And honestly I feel led by intuition to do that all year: to work mostly on just living together, being together, tending to our yard and home together. And yes, of course, I’m sure we will do some sit-down work. But it’s far from my priority in year 1 and reading this felt so affirming!

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Caroline Merrill's avatar

Thank you for this! I’m only 3 years into homeschooling and found this to be so grounding. It’s so easy to get discouraged because the house is a wreck or conversely homeschooling isn’t happening or both things are happening but CHAOS. So affirming and encouraging to hear this reflection from you. Thank you!

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