Are you a teacher thinking about starting your own microschool or homeschool hybrid—but stuck in a swirl of fear and curriculum overwhelm?
You're not alone. One of the biggest questions teachers ask when leaving public or private education is:
“How do I know what curriculum to use in a microschool?”
In today’s episode, I’m walking you through everything I wish I knew when I transitioned from public school teacher to microschool founder.
Whether you’re still in the classroom or already running a small school and drowning in decisions, this episode is your permission slip to stop striving for the perfect curriculum—and start creating a powerful, peace-filled plan.
Why curriculum fear is one of the biggest barriers for teachers leaving the traditional system
How to shift your focus from “Which boxed set is best?” to “What kind of learning environment do I want to create?”
Why multi-age classrooms are not a burden—but a beautiful opportunity
What traditional schools don’t teach you about real curriculum planning
How to adapt your teaching style for K–8 students with confidence
The difference between choosing curriculum and building systems to support it
Practical systems you can use today to promote student independence
This May, I’m guiding our Microschool Masterminds members through my full Curriculum Clarity & Planning Workbook—a tool that helps you:
✅ Define your learning promise
Stop spinning in curriculum confusion
Create a microschool that reflects your vision for education
And confidently support students across ages and stages...
Then this episode is for you. 💛
Microschool Masterminds.
We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance.
Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities.
VELA Organization:
Join our Mastermind Program!
Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at
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By Makenzie Oliver| Micro-School Mentor| Homeschooling Business Coach| Homeschool Teacher Consultant | Micro-school Mom #micro-school #homeschool #teacherletyourlightshine
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Are you a teacher thinking about starting your own microschool or homeschool hybrid—but stuck in a swirl of fear and curriculum overwhelm?
You're not alone. One of the biggest questions teachers ask when leaving public or private education is:
“How do I know what curriculum to use in a microschool?”
In today’s episode, I’m walking you through everything I wish I knew when I transitioned from public school teacher to microschool founder.
Whether you’re still in the classroom or already running a small school and drowning in decisions, this episode is your permission slip to stop striving for the perfect curriculum—and start creating a powerful, peace-filled plan.
Why curriculum fear is one of the biggest barriers for teachers leaving the traditional system
How to shift your focus from “Which boxed set is best?” to “What kind of learning environment do I want to create?”
Why multi-age classrooms are not a burden—but a beautiful opportunity
What traditional schools don’t teach you about real curriculum planning
How to adapt your teaching style for K–8 students with confidence
The difference between choosing curriculum and building systems to support it
Practical systems you can use today to promote student independence
This May, I’m guiding our Microschool Masterminds members through my full Curriculum Clarity & Planning Workbook—a tool that helps you:
✅ Define your learning promise
Stop spinning in curriculum confusion
Create a microschool that reflects your vision for education
And confidently support students across ages and stages...
Then this episode is for you. 💛
Microschool Masterminds.
We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance.
Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities.
VELA Organization:
Join our Mastermind Program!
Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success!
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at
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