We’re diving into a topic every mama faces at the end of summer: back to school. Whether your kids are homeschooled, enrolled in traditional school, or somewhere in between, this season brings fresh routines, curriculum choices, and the inevitable chaos of early mornings. In this episode, Corey and Christine share their own family plans for the year, from hybrid co-ops to traditional classrooms, and offer encouragement for moms navigating the transition.
✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:
✔️ Homeschool planning: spreadsheets, curriculum choices, and record-keeping
✔️ Balancing hybrid co-ops with at-home learning
✔️ Why one child is returning to traditional school—and how the family is preparing
✔️ Curriculum recommendations moms actually use (math, reading, history, language arts)
✔️ Organization hacks: planners, whiteboards, and keeping schedules visible
✔️ How to handle standardized testing as a homeschooler
✔️ Early dinners, early bedtimes, and making mornings less chaotic
✔️ Packing school lunches—night before vs. morning of
✔️ Keeping family connection strong during the busy school year
✔️ Encouragement for moms in every stage—from toddlers to teens
🧠 More About This Episode:
In this conversation, Corey and Christine open up about their own schooling decisions, why flexibility matters, how each child’s needs are different, and what they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re brand new to homeschooling or sending your kids back to school with packed lunches, this episode will leave you with practical ideas and plenty of encouragement.
📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📍 Beast Academy – https://beastacademy.com/
📍 Story of the World – https://welltrainedmind.com/c/story-of-the-world/
📍 Logic of English – https://www.logicofenglish.com/
📍 Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) – https://iew.com/
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