Hi Reader!

This week in a coaching call, a mom asked a question I hear often:

"Did I pick the wrong curriculum? My child is struggling and I'm wondering if I should switch to something else."

I loved the conversation that followed. Because it changed the perspective on how she was thinking about homeschooling.

You're not teaching a curriculum. You're teaching your child.

Curriculum is just a tool. Like a hammer. If one hammer isn't working for the job, you grab a different one. No big deal.

But somewhere along the way, we've made curriculum this huge, scary decision. Like there's one perfect choice and if we don't find it, we've ruined our child's education.

That's just not true.

What matters most? The foundation you're building with your child:

• They feel safe to make mistakes - This builds resilience and courage to try new things.
• They feel heard and understood - This creates the trust that makes all learning possible.
• They can see their own growth - This develops confidence and motivation to keep going.

When those foundations are shaky? Even expensive, highly-rated curriculum feels like a battle.

This mom realized something important. She wasn't failing. She was learning what worked for her child. And that's exactly what good teachers do.

You can change your curriculum anytime. Yes, even in the middle of the year. You can even modify it. There's no curriculum police.

What you can't easily change is a child who's lost confidence. Or a relationship that's been damaged by forcing the wrong fit.

Trust me, you're building those essential skills every day in the small moments you spend together. That's the real education happening.

Hit reply and tell me: What's one thing you've learned about your child through your curriculum choices?

Your friend,

P.S. Want help building those essential foundations so curriculum stress becomes a thing of the past? Join us here: Community - Homeschool Essentials​

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