Hello All! Some big changes are coming down the pipeline for our group, and one of the more noticeable ones is the removal of the Homeschool Coffee Chats. These chats have been such an awesome opportunity to connect with many of you, and I'm so thankful for everyone who has participated. This doesn't mean we will never have live calls, but they will be more specific and value-packed for all of our members. There will be some BIG OPPORTUNITIES you'll want to keep your eyes open for in the coming days and weeks. // While I love guiding families as a professional educator, some of the best value in Start Homeschooling comes from each of you. Here's my challenge to becoming a better Home Educator today: - Commit to completing the Classroom Courses then IMPLEMENT - Post a Question, Struggle, Resource, Win, or Encouragement to the Community - Respond to someone else to add value and help lift each other up - Share Start Homeschooling with a friend who needs it Here's a major life hack for homeschooling and parenting: GIVE THE KIND OF HELP YOU HOPE TO RECEIVE, AND YOU'LL GET THE KIND OF HELP YOU NEED.

Meeting notes: Great discussion @Hayley Love-Malchak & @Shannon B 1. Interconnectedness: • Parenting and homeschooling are interconnected and cannot be separated. • Importance of integrating learning into daily life. 2. Mindset: • Emphasis on continuous learning, both for children and adults. • Encouragement to maintain a growth mindset to avoid stagnation. Structuring the Day 3. Morning Routine: • Importance of a consistent morning routine. • Challenges with variable family schedules. • Reference to “The Morning Miracle” book for productivity tips. 4. Evening Routine: • Successful implementation of evening routines. • Disruptions caused by family member schedules. 5. Flexibility and Routine Blocks: • Flexibility in routines due to changing schedules. • Use of morning, afternoon, and evening blocks to ensure tasks are completed. 6. Establishing Personal Routines: • Individual routines for personal productivity. • Family worship and personal worship routines. Practical Advice for Routine Establishment 7. Setting Up for Success: • Importance of preparing the night before. • Implementing a routine even in unschooling environments. • Benefits of a structured start to the day, mirroring successful camp routines. 8. Building New Habits: • Gradual implementation of new routines. • Use of visual aids (e.g., cards) for children to understand and organize tasks. 9. Challenges and Adaptations: • Adapting to changes in schedules (e.g., new car, varying wake-up times). • Allowing children to create their own routines within a given framework. 10. Accountability and Consistency: • Importance of committing to new routines and involving the family. • Practicing schedules before the school year starts to ensure a smooth transition. Dealing with Setbacks and Flexibility 11. Handling Disruptions: • Strategies for dealing with bad days or interruptions. • Maintaining a positive mindset and not letting one disruption ruin the entire day.

I hope to see you at our Homeschool Coffee Chat, 8 am PST tomorrow. We'll open the discussion by discussing the importance of setting up the right routines to help automate so much of your homeschool day and set your kids up for success. Here's the Link to Join As always, we will have time for questions and see where this exciting topic takes us. Feel free to listen in, or be an active participant. Either way, we hope to see you there!

Welcome to Start Homeschooling! 1️⃣ This community is the first step to gaining confidence with quick action steps to get you started on your homeschooling journey. 2️⃣ The next step is the comprehensive, customized approach through the Homeschool Mastery Group. There you will learn how to build a unique homeschool program around your family's values. It's a compass for achieving your end goals with your children's education and life! Use the community to share resources, add value 💰, encourage 🙌, ask questions ❓, and build your homeschooling support network 🙍🙍‍♂️🙍‍♀️🌟. 👋 Introduce yourself here. Tell us about your family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, where you are from 🗺️, and why you are starting homeschooling (or considering starting). By joining the group you agree to abide by our community rules: 1. Be kind, be respectful. 2. No self-promotion of your groups or products or services (this will get you permanently banned). 3. Seek to add high-value comments to the Community tab. This could include sharing resources, sharing wins, sharing feedback, asking thought-provoking questions, sharing encouragement, and sharing about your family's journey through homeschooling. Low-value posts will be removed, please DM any moderator about concerns. 4. No soliciting through DM's (this will be you permanently banned). Please report to a moderator. 5. Do not be prescriptive unless someone asks. Share what works for you without condemning others' approaches. 6. **Any member who does not honor these rules and the members of this group may have their membership permanently revoked**

🎉 Our community is growing rapidly, and we're beyond grateful for each and every one of you! 🌟 Our mission? To create the ultimate homeschooling community online! But here's the secret: it's not just about what we offer – it's about the incredible value and support YOU bring to each other. Together, we're unstoppable! 💪 To celebrate your amazingness, we're hosting THREE giveaways to fuel your personal growth: 1️⃣ Homeschool Readiness Assessment ($1500 value) 🌟 Awarded to the member with the most referrals! If someone referred you, drop their name in the comments below and give them a shoutout! 🙌 2️⃣ #1 on Leaderboards for May 🚀 Win a 1-Hour Consultation ($300 value) by getting the most likes with your top-notch posts and comments throughout May! 3️⃣ Free Discovery Call 🔍 Earn a personalized walk-through of your family's homeschooling goals with our Homeschool Mastery Group experts. Simply complete all the free coursework in the classroom and share a screenshot of your progress in the comments! Let the Games Begin! 🎉 #HomeschoolCommunity #Giveaways #PersonalGrowth #SupportiveCommunity #TogetherWeGrow #HomeschoolJourney #EngagementGoals