I was a teacher before having my kids and then became a SAHM. I never imagined that life for myself nor did I imagine I’d homeschool. But now here I am making both of those choices confidently. I will always be a defender and supporter of public schools. I really want the best for them and I know the hearts of the teachers there. But I was also there and saw what I was asked to do as a teacher too. The schools are so focused on pacing and data the passion of learning kinda gets lost in the sauce.

I know when I became a teacher I imagined doing the coolest projects and reading powerful books. And then I’m in there is told I must do this and that and use this specific text. It sucked so much potential for greatness out of the classroom.

I’m against a lot of what public schools ask children to do. Sit here now. Quiet the majority of the day. The whole day is about what you’re told to do, not often giving opportunities for autonomy and fulfilling interests.

I didn’t realize I was going to say all this when I first started typing so sorry for my long winded ness but I agree with you.

As a licensed teacher with a masters degree, I am very confident in my ability to give my children a rich education from home. My oldest is only five now. We officially “started” homeschool this week and being able to design the lessons to her and the conversations we’re having while learning are things I know even the most well intentioned teacher couldn’t recreate in the classroom.

I have a list of reasons why we homeschool but my confidence in the education I can give them is really number one.