We are not trying to create a school in our homes. Homes are not schools.

Teresa Wiedrick

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Where are you at in your new home learning journey? Ready to send the kids on the big yellow school bus? Oh WAIT, there is no yellow school bus.

I feel you. Whether you’ve chosen homeschooling, had a forced experiencing with your kids at home, or are choosing homeschooling, these last months in isolation have been a challenge for me too.

We’re accustomed to a whole lot of time in dance lessons, curling practice, part-time jobs, youth groups, hanging with friends, or you get the idea…

If you’re new to the home learning environment, you may have quickly discovered that your home is not a school. No classrooms here. No chalkboards or whiteboards. No recess or requirement to ask for the bathroom. You don’t even have to get out of your pjs. Your home is not a school.

I’ve got a little encouragement for you in this recent newspaper interview:

From classroom to the living room: Nelson homeschooler has advice for parents

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You have an opportunity right now to reshape your perspective of family, and really your purpose in life as well.

Teresa Wiedrick

Are you a new home learner and don’t know where to start? Are you considering officially bringing your kids home to homeschool?

I’m putting together a personalized online course. Let me know if you’re interested in the comment section.

To get you started, here are 19 Tips for the New Home Learner.