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Homeschool the Easy Way

The most important things every homeschool mom should know to homeschool confidently, from a former classroom teacher (M.Ed.) and homeschool mom.

  • Leave public school legally and calmly, with a state-by-state snapshot
  • Set up a simple routine you’ll actually love (with breaks built in)
  • Teach reading, spelling, and writing with confidence, even if you’ve never taught before
  • Know where to spend your curriculum money, and where not to
  • Make room for life skills and character, the things school never has time for
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Instant PDF download · 42 pages · Includes real pages from my reading & writing courses
Sound familiar?

“Can I really do this?”

Maybe you’ve been thinking about homeschooling for a while and you can’t shake it. Maybe something happened this year that made the decision for you. Either way, you’re probably buried in curriculum catalogs, other people’s Instagram feeds, and a long list of questions.

Is it legal? What do I tell the school? What curriculum do I buy? How do I teach my child to read? What does a day even look like?

Here’s the truth: homeschooling doesn’t have to be hard. It has to be intentional. This little book is everything I wish someone had handed me on day one. It’s not every idea in the world, just the most important ones, the things that make the biggest difference with the least amount of stress.

You already love your children more than anyone else on the planet. That love is the most important qualification for the job.
What’s inside

Six short chapters. Everything you need to start.

1

Why You’re Called to Homeschool

You know your child best, and you’ve been teaching since day one. Plus how to learn the ways your child is smart.

2

How to Exit Public School Without Worrying About It

HSLDA, the letter of intent, a 16-state snapshot, and whether to deschool or start fresh.

3

Teaching Is Easier Than You Think

Teacher guides and answer keys, reading and math games, and a routine with room to breathe.

4

5 Basic Teaching Tips Every Homeschool Parent Must Know

Reading fluency goals, penmanship, all 87 phonograms, 10 spelling rules, sentence starters, and parts of speech.

5

Making Time for Life Skills

Cooking, budgeting, gardening, starting a small business, and the character that carries it all.

6

Final Thoughts

Five things to remember on the hard days, so you keep going with joy.

Take a peek

Real pages you can use tomorrow

Contents page
Contents
State requirements table
State snapshot
Reading fluency page
Reading fluency
87 phonogram cheat sheet
87-phonogram cheat sheet
Parts of speech page
Parts of speech
Raquel WerkM.Ed. · The Principled Teacher
Meet your guide

I’ve been on both sides of the desk.

I earned my Master’s in Education, taught in the classroom, and wrote curriculum. Then I brought my own kids home. The classroom taught me techniques, but homeschooling taught me what actually matters.

Through The Principled Teacher, I help moms teach their children with confidence, purpose, and joy, without the overwhelm.

Questions

Who is this for?

Moms who are thinking about homeschooling, just pulled their kids out of school, or are in their first year or two and want a clear, calm starting point. It focuses mostly on the elementary years.

What format is it?

A 42-page PDF you can download right after checkout and read on any phone, tablet, or computer, or print at home.

Is this legal advice?

No. Chapter 2 gives general information and a snapshot of 16 states to help you get started. Laws change, so the book shows you exactly where to confirm your state’s current rules before you withdraw.

What if I need more help after I read it?

That’s what the Homeschool the Easy Way Community is for: weekly guidance, live Q&A, and connection with other moms for $9.99/month.

You can do this. Let’s start the easy way.

Grab your copy for less than the cost of a coffee date.

$7.99Get the Ebook
Instant PDF download · 42 pages