Feeling unsure about how to begin homeschooling? You’re not alone. Here’s what helps—and why you don’t need to have it all figured out right away.
When I first met a mom who was thinking about homeschooling, I asked her what her biggest fear was.
She looked at me and said, “I’m just afraid I’ll mess it up.”
It’s something I’ve heard over and over again—and if you’re reading this and feeling the same way, you’re not alone.
Starting homeschooling can feel overwhelming. There are so many choices. So many opinions. So many rabbit holes you can fall down.
But here’s what I’ve learned: homeschooling isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up. It’s about giving your child a learning environment that works for them. And it’s about giving yourself the time to figure it out.
You don’t have to know everything all at once.
You just need to start.
Here are a few things I always recommend to families getting started:
- Pick a few key subjects to focus on first. You don’t need to recreate a full school day. Most families start with just math and language arts—and that’s enough.
- Give yourself room to explore. Try a couple of different materials. You’ll start to see what works best for your child (and for you!).
- Find your community. Whether it’s local meetups or online groups, talking to other homeschoolers makes a huge difference.
- And don’t be afraid to ask for help. Just because you’re homeschooling doesn’t mean you have to do it all on your own.
That’s one reason we offer online tutoring and small-group math classes. If math isn’t your strong suit—or if you’d just rather have someone else guide that part—we’re here to help.
Our classes follow a Singapore Math approach and are designed to build confident, flexible thinkers. If you’re curious about what might be a good fit, just reach out—we’re happy to help you get started.
But no matter how you choose to do it—whether you use tutors, workbooks, unit studies, or a little bit of everything—you can homeschool your child.
And you might be surprised by how much joy and connection come with it.
You’ve got this. One step at a time.
Homeschooling isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, figuring it out as you go, and building something that works for your family.
Whether you’re diving in full-time or just exploring the idea, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out right away.
If you’re ready to start thinking about how to teach specific subjects, you might enjoy our post on Homeschool Math: A Simple Guide for Parents. It walks you through choosing a curriculum, finding free resources, and knowing when to ask for help.
And if you’re homeschooling a younger child, check out Homeschool Math for Kindergarten: What Really Matters. It’s full of simple ideas for building early math skills through play and everyday activities.
Wherever you are in the process, we’re here to support you.
