{"id":63960,"date":"2022-12-26T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T11:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/?p=63960"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:53:37","slug":"letting-go-in-our-homeschool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/letting-go-in-our-homeschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Letting Go In Our Homeschool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/letting-go-in-our-homeschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63963\" src=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.png\" alt=\"Letting Go in Homeschool\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.png 1280w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Letting Go In Our Homeschool ~<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Written by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewaldockway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jessica Waldock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As homeschooling parents, we\u2019re used to being in control. <strong>We put lots of time and effort into choosing the right curriculum, planning lessons and field trips, and hours teaching our homeschoolers<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what if we just let go of the reins?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if we adopted an interest-led learning approach and let our homeschoolers take the lead? Would it really be so bad? <strong>What if we had the courage to let go in our homeschool and something amazing happened?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been letting go in our homeschool and it\u2019s been amazing! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Keep reading to discover how we homeschooled during the early years, what I learned, and why I\u2019m letting go in our homeschool these days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63961\" src=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1.png 1280w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeschooling In The Early Years<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had so much fun homeschooling during the preschool years! <strong>I realized early on that Emily learned best through play and adopted a play-based approach that led to hours of learning fun and connection for both of us.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll never regret those early years when we focused on learning through playing together and real-world experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>As we began our kindergarten year, I changed my approach<\/strong>. I got serious about academics and was mesmerized by all the formal curriculum options. I regret all the bookwork, worksheets, and general \u201cseriousness\u201d of that year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>When I realized neither of us was enjoying the experience and Emily wasn\u2019t really learning as much as I thought she would, I decided to go back to some of the things that worked for us in the beginning.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If I could give you one bit of advice about homeschooling in the early years, it would be to just let them be little.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63962\" src=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.png 1280w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning About How My Child Learns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After figuring out what didn\u2019t work and discovering how well learning through play worked for us, I began to learn more about how Emily actually learned the best. Discovering how your child learns is a really important part of homeschooling. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Once you know what kind of learner your child is, you can tailor your homeschool lessons and resources to meet their needs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, we discovered that Emily is an auditory learner. <strong>Reading books aloud to her really helps her comprehend the information and retain lessons better than she might if I just gave her a paper to read.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also discovered that our daughter learns best when we can let go and let her lead. <strong>Encouraging her to follow her interests and passions always leads to more learning for the whole family.<\/strong> Plus, it\u2019s an important part of fostering the kind of connection we want to have as a family too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following her passion for art and science experiments has led to hours of fun lessons and activities for her and Kevin. They have learned so much by creating and exploring together! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following Emily\u2019s interest in sharks led us to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewaldockway.com\/mote-marine-lab-aquarium-field-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mote Marine Laboratory &amp; Aquarium<\/strong><\/a> where we saw manatees and dolphins up close on an amazing eco-boat tour we\u2019ll never forget!<strong>That trip led us to spend an entire summer diving deep into an amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewaldockway.com\/product\/ocean-unit-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ocean unit study<\/a> too!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63964\" src=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.png 1280w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letting Go In Your Homeschool<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Letting go of the reins in your homeschool can be really difficult.<\/strong> In fact, I still question myself a lot! Sometimes I go out and buy a curriculum even when I know it won\u2019t really work for us. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>However, as time goes on, I\u2019m learning that I really can let Emily guide our homeschool.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Emily grows and we get further along in our homeschooling journey, I\u2019m discovering that I can trust her more and more to lead the way. I can lean into her interests, passions, and curiosity. When I do let go, I\u2019m always pleased with how it turns out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>We learn so much together as a family about topics and concepts that I never would have thought to explore<\/strong>. Plus, she\u2019s discovering that learning is a lifelong endeavor and something she can have ownership of throughout her life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that\u2019s a valuable lesson!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>If I could encourage you to take one step in your homeschool, it would be to give yourself permission to let go.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your student have the reins and see what happens. I promise they\u2019ll surprise you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Do you have a story of something positive that happened when you began to let go in your homeschool? We&#8217;d love to hear it!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/letting-go-in-our-homeschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63965\" src=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SHS-Pin-1.png\" alt=\"Letting Go in Homeschool\" width=\"458\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SHS-Pin-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SHS-Pin-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SHS-Pin-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SHS-Pin-1-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What&#8217;s Your Homeschool Mom Personality? 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