Let me start by saying this—I have nothing against public schools. I taught in one! My background is in Special Education and General Education, and I absolutely love students and teachers. The dedication, the hard work, and the passion that go into traditional schooling are incredible.
My husband? Homeschooled his entire life. And me? I spent my last three years of high school in independent study—which honestly shaped my love for flexible learning.
So why did we choose homeschooling for our kids?
It’s About Flexibility
For us, homeschooling isn’t about recreating school at home. It’s about the freedom to learn in ways that fit our family best. Some days, that means hitting the books at the kitchen table. Other days? It means heading out for a morning hike, biking through the trails, or spending the afternoon at the river, counting tadpoles.
We have the freedom to pause math for a spontaneous nature walk, to read stories in a hammock under the trees, or to turn a trip to the grocery store into a real-life budgeting lesson. The world is our classroom, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Learning Happens Everywhere
Kids are wired to explore, question, and experience. And while traditional classrooms do an amazing job, homeschooling allows us to dive deeper into hands-on, real-world learning.
When we read about frogs in science, we can go find them in our creek. When we study early pioneers, we can take a field trip to the historic site down the road. When we learn about weather patterns, we can spend the morning outside feeling the wind shift before a storm.
And most importantly? We get to learn together.
Being Outside Is a Priority
We picked our home for one major reason—access to trails, mountains, and nature. Our backyard? A state park. We ski in the winter, mountain bike in the summer, and camp whenever we get the chance. Being outside is part of who we are.
And homeschooling? It gives us the flexibility to live that life every day.
I know not everyone has this luxury—but even if you don’t have a state park in your backyard, learning outdoors can happen anywhere. A neighborhood walk, a trip to a local park, or even an afternoon of backyard exploration can be just as valuable.
Every Family’s Path is Different
Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. Some families thrive in a structured school setting, and others (like us) thrive in the freedom of flexible learning. Neither is wrong. Education should fit the child—not the other way around.
So, if you’ve ever thought about homeschooling, or if you’re just curious about how it works, I’d love to hear from you!
👉 Did you ever consider homeschooling? What would be your biggest reason for choosing it—or not? Drop a comment below!
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