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) Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level 👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you! 👉 Free Trial 👉 Purchase LearningRx ✔ Backed by 35 years of research ✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia ✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math 👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50 Summit Healthshare ✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance ✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips ✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans 👉 View Health Plans & Savings 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