Honestly, homeschooling can be really overwhelming. There are so many good curriculum to choose from, different educational philosophies to consider, and activities to participate in. It's almost like a firehose of information and opportunity! So HOW do you make decisions for your family, filter out all the noise and excess of opinions, and design a homeschool year (or day) that works for YOUR family's needs? Listen in as Erin shares practical tips for filtering and decision-making when it comes to everything related to home education!
00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling with Grace
00:17 The Challenge of Decision Fatigue
03:54 Creating a Vision for Your Homeschool
05:02 Defining Your Family's Unique Traits
08:16 Using Your Vision as a Framework
12:26 Avoiding the Comparison Trap
18:34 Final Tips and Encouragement
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The Gentle + Classical Press offers a suite of eclectic homeschool resources that blend the richness of classical education with the beauty and gentleness of Charlotte Mason’s methods. Our materials emphasize virtue formation, living books, recitation, narration, copywork, nature study, and meaningful cross-subject connections—all while honoring the developmental readiness of the child. With thoughtfully curated book lists, open-and-go lesson plans, and flexibility built into every guide, Gentle + Classical equips parents to cultivate Gospel-centered truth, goodness, and beauty at home without overwhelm—offering both structure and freedom for families seeking a grace-filled, academically robust education.
Theological Worldview: We affirm the Apostle’s Creed.
Educational Philosophy: We believe homeschooling offers generous freedom, allowing for unique application in every home and for every child. We affirm that all children are made in the image of God and deserve a robust, engaging, living, diligent, and formative education. We draw from Charlotte Mason and classical education philosophies—and we’re not afraid to incorporate unit studies too. Our educational worldview has been shaped by the writings of Charlotte Mason, Karen Glass, C.S. Lewis, David Hicks, Kevin Clark, and Ravi Scott Jain.
Our most popular videos:
The Gentle + Classical Preschool Bundle: https://youtu.be/A_3xYQddJco
Gentle Classical Memory Statement Board: https://youtu.be/RhnV97zhlN0
What is the Gentle + Classical Press? https://youtu.be/Ive0YM_rl8A
📚 Disclaimer: Always preview materials and recommended books to ensure they align with your family’s values and sensitivities. Book selections are suggestions and may not be appropriate for all ages or contexts without parent review.
We hope this video inspires confidence and joy as you tailor your homeschool journey!
