What is the school mindset that so many homeschoolers want to deschool from?

This is the question that homeschool families have a hard time answering for themselves.

We know that we’re trying to leave a schooled mindset behind, but we don’t always know what it is we’re trying to leave.

What do homeschoolers want to deschool from?

1. We assume kids should always be busy, be kept busy.
2. We assume kids must have constant exposure to new things.
3. We assume kids need to identify in a particular grade.
4. We assume kids need teachers to learn stuff.
5. We assume learning comes best through lectures, textbooks, and testing.
6. We assume kids need to learn certain things at certain times.
7. We assume kids typically are at the same developmental level to receive knowledge bits at similar times.
8. We assume kids will be interested in things we’re interested in because we’re interested in them.
9. We assume we can organize learning and can create systems of learning.
10. We assume teachers need to be certified.
11. We assume we have to switch from the role of mother to teacher dependent on what we’re discussing.
12. We assume there are only certain times of the day that kids can learn.
13. We assume there are only certain subjects that are considered learning.
14. We assume that kids’ emotional connection & attachment can be put on hold for seven hours.
15. We assume that the most important persons in a child’s life are his/her peers.
16. We assume that someone else, a prescribed system, developed by the experts would know better than parents, how to advocate for an education for our children.
17. We assume that children wouldn’t know how they should be educated.
18. We assume that an education has to be pre-planned even for that child, that can’t just happen as they go.
19. We assume that there is a particular time to learn and a specific time in life to produce.
20. We assume everyone needs base knowledge.
21. Or we assume there is only one way to get a base knowledge.
22. We assume that base knowledge has to be learned in sequence.
23. We assume that the base knowledge learned in sequence will be remembered because we tested.
24. We assume that because we tested, kids know. Even if we know that they don’t care.
25. We assume that imparting anything is a good done for them.
    
    

Imagine if...

*You felt confident in your homeschool choice.

*You didn't default to feeling not-good-enough.

*Your family life (& your personal life) felt more purposeful.

*You felt more free.

*Your homeschool worked for you & your kids.

*Your schedule could be defined by your family's rhythm.

*Your activities could be guided by the people that are within your homeschool.

*You saw learning opportunities everywhere.

*You saw your homeschool intention beyond a philosophy or a curriculum.

*You could move at the flow of seasons in your family life.

*You could purchase and use curriculum or resources wisely.

*You were able to fuel and facilitate your child's natural interests.

*You could enable a learning process that was useful for the specific children in front of you, not an "ideal homeschool child".

*You were clear on the answer to "what an education is anyway".

*You could see the connection between curiosity, play, and a real education.

*You understood that all of life was a learning journey and we'll all be on it all the time and we only need to be clear on what our kids need today.

You can reimagine your homeschool life!

What actually happens in the 1.5 hour group intensive...

*an assessment of your present homeschool 

*an assessment of your children 

*an assessment of your belief on what an education is anyway 

*exploratory questions & discussions to help shift your perspective 

*a plan to practically shift your homeschool toward your real children & your satisfaction in your homeschool 

How we'll do it:

• Get clear on our thoughts on what an education is anyway.
• Uncover practical tools to deschool ourselves & our children.
• Enable accountability to practice these tools.
• Receive personal feedback and journal questions for you to continue the work afterward.
  

Bring your journals and a pen, without the kids. We'll dig deep!

Here's what others have to say...

"Let’s face it. Homeschooling is hard. And amazing. There is elation and devastation – all in an average day. Teresa comes alongside to help you navigate your relationship with your homeschooling. Not to fix you, but to sufficiently assist you in detaching your identity from the activity so that the activity is elevated to new heights. 

Why homeschool coaching? Teresa helps you poke through your assumptions and inner narrative to help you parent and educate gently – not only for your children but for yourself. She matches your pace to co-create sustaining practices for life and the long haul." 

--Diane, Graduated Homeschool Mom of 3 & Coach

"Speaking with Teresa in the first minute revealed to me how much I can accomplish when I take a deep breath and speak my desires as a mother aloud. She showed me the clarity I needed was within me all along and aided me in a practical, actionable way that is something I can start applying that day. Which, I did. The peace that comes with sharing space with her provides a presence that can be extended to yourself long after the call. I highly recommend working with her!"

--Mina, Homeschool Mom of 3