Before you panic-buy curriculum or try to recreate public school at home - slow down. 1️⃣ Pick your homeschool style first. Traditional? Charlotte Mason? Classical? Eclectic? Unschooling? I personally love Abeka because they’re strong in phonics and cursive, and I prefer a traditional structure. But your family’s personality matters more than what’s trending. 2️⃣ Decide if you want community. Are you joining a homeschool co-op? Some are social. Some are academic. Know what you’re signing up for. 3️⃣ Know your state homeschool laws. Before you spiral - look up your state requirements. Here in Oklahoma there are no homeschool requirements, but that’s not true everywhere. Always check first. 4️⃣ Build routine before academics. Kids thrive on rhythm. Especially little ones. My daughter has ADHD, so we do subject → movement break → subject → brain break. That’s how she learns best. 5️⃣ You do NOT need 60–90 minutes per subject. For kindergarten, 20–30 minutes per subject is plenty. Short. Focused. Done. 6️⃣ Focus on core subjects first. At a young age the most important subjects are: • Phonics (number one) • Writing • Reading • Numbers Everything else? Extracurricular. 7️⃣ It’s okay to enjoy it. You don’t have to do school five days a week. We do school Monday–Thursday, and Friday is our activity day - gymnastics, horse riding, art, co-op. That counts too. You don’t need to overcomplicate homeschool. You need something that works for your family. If you’re just starting your homeschool journey, save this 🤍 Check my insta bio for links to: • Our favorite homeschool products • The curriculum we use • The exact schedule I use for my daughter with ADHD • Our weekly homeschool rhythm homeschoolmom homeschoolkindergarten howtohomeschool homeschoollife oklahomahomeschool LTKKids LTKdayinmylife LTKmomlife