Homeschooling from Scratch: Essential First Steps and Wisdom for Your Family – Whitney Newby
Are you ready to start your homeschooling journey but feeling overwhelmed by all the choices and questions? Join Aby Rinella and Whitney Newby as they break down what you REALLY need to know to confidently begin homeschooling. Whether you’re a brand new homeschool mom or a seasoned pro helping others get started, this encouraging episode is packed with real-world advice, practical steps, and biblical wisdom for every stage of your journey.
What You'll Learn:
· How to understand and meet your state’s homeschool requirements
· Why knowing homeschool philosophies matters (and how to find your style)
· Simple steps to choosing curriculum without overwhelm
· The dangers of recreating traditional school at home—and what to do instead
· How to find crucial support from your spouse and community
Recommended Resources:
Feeling overwhelmed in your homeschool? You’re not alone—and peace is possible.
From Overwhelmed to Ordered: 10 Practical Ways to Find Peace in Your Homeschool Life is a beautifully designed, faith-filled printable created to encourage and steady Christian homeschool moms in busy or difficult seasons.
This handout walks you through ten gentle, actionable steps to help you identify the source of your overwhelm, release what isn’t yours to carry, and move forward one faithful step at a time.
Inside this printable, you’ll find:
Clear, compassionate guidance for navigating homeschool overwhelm
Encouraging reminders to focus on your calling—not comparison
Practical tools for ordering your days in small, manageable increments
Scripture thoughtfully paired with each point
Grace-filled encouragement for hard seasons, setbacks, and fresh starts
Perfect for printing and keeping in your homeschool planner, posting in your school room, or sharing with a friend who needs encouragement, this resource is designed to bring calm, clarity, and hope right where you are.
Whether you’re juggling multiple ages, walking through a hard season, or simply feeling stretched thin, this printable reminds you that God doesn’t call you to do it all—only to be faithful with what He’s given you today.
Lift Your Eyes: Daily Invitations to Behold Christ in Motherhood, by Whitney Newby
Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Edition: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling, by John Taylor Gatto
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