Ep. 102 - Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources // How to Start Homeschooling (Part 2/3)

In Episode 2 of the New Homeschooler Series, homeschool expert Christy-Faith walks you through the three steps that must happen BEFORE you spend a dime on curriculum: deschooling, dreaming with your kids, and how to choose homeschool curriculum without wasting money or burning out.

🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler’s Roadmap
Your free step-by-step companion to this whole journey — all 8 steps, all the links, plus episode playlists organized by your biggest worries. Save it to your desktop — it’s your command center.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What deschooling is (and why it’s NOT the same as unschooling)
• Why skipping deschooling leads to burnout and curriculum regret
• How to dream with your kids before you buy anything
• The difference between all-in-one and subject-by-subject curriculum
• Key tips for buying curriculum without regrets
• Christy-Faith’s free Curriculum Recommendations (zero paid placements)

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Resources Mentioned:
New Homeschooler’s Roadmap — free step-by-step companion to this series
20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure
5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder Quiz
Free Curriculum Recommendations
Homeschool Rising — Chapter 12 on deschooling
Thrive Homeschool Community
The Christy-Faith List

Other episodes for you:
Episode 101: How to Start Homeschooling Part 1
What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool Curriculum
Do You Meet the Qualifications for Homeschooling?

Connect with Christy-Faith:
Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschool
TikTok — @christy_faith
Website
Homeschool Rising — my book

⭐ New to the series? Start with Episode 101 (Part 1/3) first — the steps build on each other.

• (00:00) - Welcome & Series Overview
• (08:55) - Step 4: Deschooling — What It Is and Why It Matters
• (16:07) - Step 5: Dreaming With Your Kids Before You Build Your Homeschool
• (20:06) - Step 6: How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum Without Wasting Money
• (26:35) - Recap & What's Coming in Episode 3