🎙️ This week we chat with Krystel Watts from Engaging Minds NZ! I had so much fun catching up with my lovely mate from across the Tasman 🌊, hearing more about how her homeschool journey has evolved—and continues to evolve—as she and her husband Chris homeschool 7 of their 8 awesome kids 👨👩👧👦.
In this chat, we dive into:
📚 How Krystel's homeschool journey has grown as she educates her 8 children
🌱 The early influence of Charlotte Mason and Montessori, and transitioning to a classical approach in later years
🧠 The importance of truly understanding each child and being flexible with curriculum choices
🛌 Recognizing when rest and developmental growth are needed before moving forward with formal learning
🚫 Letting go of the "school mindset" despite never sending her kids to traditional school
💡 How her experience with her eldest has brought confidence and calm with her younger children
🌈 Trusting that an eclectic learning style is more than enough for a well-rounded education
You can connect with Krystel and Chris through Engaging Minds NZ on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or their website 🌐. They're an incredible resource for matching the right curriculum or learning tools to your family's needs—and yes, they ship to Australia! 🇦🇺📦
Krystel is also a fabulous support for the summits we run at Fearless Homeschool ❤️ She'll be presenting and hosting a few sessions in our upcoming Teen and DIY Summits!
🎤 Don't miss her powerful workshops inside the Fearless Membership:
✨ 'Surviving and Thriving: Home Educating with a Large Family'
✨ 'Structured Literacy: Understanding the Importance of Building a Solid Foundation of Learning'
👇 Tune in, be inspired, and know you're not alone on this journey!
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Here's where you can connect with Krystel:
Website: https://tinyurl.com/engagingminds-website
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/engagingminds-facebook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engagingmindsnz/?hl=en
Fearless Homeschool podcast page:
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