The Homeschool Curriculum Question I Stopped Asking After 10 Years

Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast · Jul 3, 2026 · 13m

After 10 years of homeschooling, I make homeschool decisions very differently than I did in the beginning.

When I first started, I was searching for the right curriculum. I wanted to know I was doing enough, choosing enough, and providing enough.

Over time, I realized that the better question wasn't:

"Is this the right curriculum?"

It was:

"What is my goal?"

In this episode, I share how that shift has changed the way I plan our homeschool, modify curriculum, prepare for high school, and decide what actually serves my children.

Homeschooling isn't about recreating school at home or collecting…