Congratulations! You’ve decided to homeschool. You’ve got snacks, a whiteboard, and a vague idea that children need “math.” Perfect. Now grab this guide before your Google tabs multiply again.
 
Built by a teacher turned homeschooler who teaches in real life, not Pinterest fantasyland, this guide is your no-fluff, all-function toolkit to help you teach with confidence—and maybe even joy.
What's inside?
Oh, just:
✔️ Get Started With Confidence Checklist — Know what matters before you buy a laminator
💡 Solutions to Common Challenges — “How do I do this?” Answered. “What curriculum doesn’t cost my left kidney?” Also answered.
🏡 Learning Environment Setup Ideas — Turn your living room into a learning zone without stepping on LEGOs
📚 Using State Standards (without tears) — Learn how to use them like a teacher, not a stressed-out Googler
🌈 ORBIT Framework for Whole-Child Learning — A station-based system built on Bloom’s Taxonomy that makes learning immersive and fun (for them and you)
✍️ Lesson Planning Tips That Won’t Ruin Your Weekend — Actually effective strategies, minus the guilt spiral
📊 Google Sheets & Excel Templates — GPA, attendance, semester grades… calculated automagically
🗓️ Editable Calendar & Planner — Monthly views, week-at-a-glance pages, password log, lesson plan templates, and yearly snapshot. Basically: all your sticky notes, but organized.
🖨️ Extra Templates & Printables — Because you will forget your passwords. We planned for that.