From Public School to Homeschooling | Episode 179
The Cavins were your typical public school family until their oldest daughter started to experience difficulty in her math classes. After homeschooling now for four years, they share a few of the things they’ve learned and experienced in making this switch for their family.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- what prompted the Cavins to start homeschooling
- how the Cavins chose this method
- what happens when dad and mom have a shared vision
- some of the changes the Cavins made in their family
- how the family completely eliminated video games and cut back their screen time
- the way their personal relationships have changed
- protecting time together at night
- how the parents have become readers themselves
- the spiritual growth they’ve seen in their children
Books mentioned in this episode:
In this episode, several books are mentioned and discussed by the Cavin family, Carole and Rachel. Here are the book titles referenced:
- Glow Kids (discussed as an influential book regarding technology and screen use)
- You Can’t Take It With You (referenced as a favorite family film, but it’s originally a play/book by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman)
- Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis
- Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter
- Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton-Porter
- A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter
- The Hawk and the Dove by Penelope Wilcock
- Child’s Story Bible by Catherine Vos (mentioned as “Katherine Voss’s child story Bible” in the episode)
Get more inspiration for your homeschooling journey:
- Is There A “Right” Way to Homeschool? | Episode 298
- Homeschooling Q&A: Dad Participation, Little Kid Distractions, and Navigating Screens | Episode 289
- Starting to Homeschool? Practical Steps to Planning Your Year and Your Daily Routine | Episode 274
- Flexible, Freedom-Loving Homeschool | Episode 243
- Embracing Individuality in Homeschooling | Episode 233
Want to Make the Change from Public School to Homeschooling?
If you find yourself wondering how you are going to start homeschooling after sending your kids to public school, you’re in the right place!
Like the Cavins shared, sometimes it takes a couple years to find your stride after moving away from the public school model. Even seasoned homeschool parents continually evaluate and revise the routines that work best for their family.
However, amidst all the changes that happen in a family over the years, your philosophy of education should stand firm.
One of the biggest mistakes people make as they begin homeschooling is not defining their method before they begin.
Our Homeschool Made Simple seminars provide the framework and tools you need to homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably.
Start with our basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education, which will help you develop your own philosophy of education as you embark on this journey. We will teach you the why of our approach to homeschooling but also the how.
Resources
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