How does it actually look to homeschool teens (or preteens)? This is a question I get sooo often when I am speaking, or hanging out with my Minimalist Homeschooling peeps in our facebook community, or the Simple is the New Smart Membership:
But, how does it actually LOOK?
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How to homeschool TEENS simply and minimally? (Because the bar seems so much higher at that point, right?)
Listen, homeschooling looks as different as the families who homeschool. There is no “right” way to do it, although there are countless great examples. So, in order to answer this question, I asked some people who have applied Minimalist Homeschooling (either from the book, or the Master Class, or both in Michelle’s case!) to give some insight into their days since they began simplifying, adding value, and focusing on what is most needed and loved.
If teen years sound like the bar is so high that it couldn’t possibly be simple, or include free time, without sacrificing excellence, think again!
Here, in this post, you will not find the way to homeschool teens minimally, but you will see how simple homeschooling teens can be. It’s my hope that you will take a look, be inspired, and seek out a minimalist mindset for your homeschool so that you, too, can design a homeschool filled with exactly what is most loved and needed – without the extra!
When you are wondering how to homeschool teens without the overwhelm and crazy-busy schedule, please take a page from Michelle’s book: mind your pace; include what is needed for the whole family – not just academically; and do the most important things really well!
I particularly love the end… make sure you read it!
>You might also like to read another Day In the Life of Minimalist Homeschooling example here, too.
Michelle is homeschooling 11 year old and 13 year old boys, and she shared with us how her typical day unfolds. She already graduated 3 kids, and has really embraced a simplified and valuable plan for the last two. A few months ago, she described herself as “drowning in excess curriculum.” Ha ha ha. how many of us can relate to that!?!
I personally love, love, love how she hits all the major marks with PLENTY of time to do them well, AND plenty of time for, well, taking their time. Her schedule doesn’t show any signs of being hurried or busy, which is always a personal goal of my own. Take a look and then let me know what you notice about her schedule down below!
Also, Michelle makes the KEY point: It sounds as if we do a lot for school, and we do. However, before implementing a Minimalist Homeschool we accomplished a lot less.
That’s money, right there. Cha-ching.
Our typical day…
How has your homeschool changed since Minimalist Homeschooling?
So, what do you think about Michelle’s day? Do you struggle with how to homeschool teens? How much do you love her simple approach? What questions do you have?
