These are my babies minus one son who had to work. Miraciah 24 Jordan 22 Izaya 21 (absent) Dakai 18 Tomasi 15 Akuila 9 Lomani 4 Been homeschooling for 10 years!! So much growth and lessons! How many children do you have and what are their ages?? #family

I wanted to share my free guide which incorporates so many things learnt on my 10+ years homeschooling with 7 kids! Especially with asd children, this guide is essential. A gentle guide to homeschooling, unschooling & raising curious learners. I would love for you to share what has been the biggest thing to adjust to since leaving the school system. Download free here: https://stan.store/shereerarasea

🌿 Before You Dive In — Have You Heard of Deschooling? If you're new here, or you've just pulled your kids from traditional school, there's one thing I wish *someone* had told me right away. It's called **deschooling** — and skipping it is one of the biggest mistakes new homeschool families make. So what is deschooling? The term was coined by educator and author **John Holt** — one of the founding voices of the homeschool movement. He believed that traditional schooling actually 'conditions' children out of their natural curiosity and love of learning. Deschooling is the 'adjustment period' your child (and YOU) need after leaving that system behind. After years of bells, schedules, worksheets, and being told exactly what to learn and when, your child's brain needs time to decompress and rediscover their natural love of learning. They may seem like they're doing "nothing." They're not. They're healing. John Holt's golden rule? 👉 One month of deschooling for every year your child was in traditional school. So if your child was in school for 6 years — plan for at least 6 months before you worry about curriculum, structure, or whether they're "behind." Yes, really. 😊 What does deschooling look like? ✨ Lots of free play and unstructured time ✨ Following their interests without an agenda ✨ Rebuilding trust between you and your child around learning ✨ Letting go of the "school at home" mindset yourself And here's the secret most people miss — parents need to deschool too. We were all conditioned to believe learning only counts if it looks like school. Releasing that belief takes time, grace, and community. That's exactly why this space exists. 💛 Drop a 👇 and tell me — how long was your child in traditional school? Let's figure out your deschooling timeline together!

Hey everyone! ​I’ve been busy behind the scenes building out the Classroom section to make finding your footing (or your next adventure) in the alternative education world ten times easier. Whether you’re just testing the waters or you're a seasoned pro, we’ve got you covered with both free and premium deep-dive options. ​Here is a quick look at what’s waiting for you inside right now: ​🆓 The "Getting Started" Toolkit ​Perfect for anyone new to the journey or transitioning out of the traditional school mindset. ​Deschooling 101: A step-by-step guide on how to shift gears, decompress, and transition smoothly into home education. ​The Master Facebook Group Directory: Curated, active lists of Australia-specific Homeschooling, Unschooling, and Radical Unschooling FB communities broken down by state and territory. ​ Worldschooling Global Listings: Want to take the learning on the road? Tap into international networks and community hubs for travelling families. ​🗺️ How to access it: ​Head over to the Classroom tab at the top of the page. ​Select your tier (start with the free resources if you're just looking for community links!). ​ ​Drop a comment below and let us know what resource or state guide you want us to add to the classroom next! 👇

​If that thought has crossed your mind, take a deep breath. You are not alone. Stepping out of the traditional schooling box is incredibly brave, but looking at curriculum, schedules, and state requirements can make your brain short-circuit. ​The biggest mistake new homeschool parents make? Trying to turn their living room into a rigid, 6-hour public school classroom. 🛑 ​Homeschooling doesn't have to look like that. It gets to be flexible, joyful, and tailored exactly to your unique family and each child. ​To help you skip the tears and the endless Pinterest scrolling, I’ve put together the ultimate Beginner's Homeschool & Organisation Starter Pack. It gives you the a simple roadmap and low-prep tools you need to transition smoothly. Comment 'guide' and I will send the link #homeschool #unschool #guides #digitaldownloads #curriculum