De-schooling helps kids fall in love with learning before formal homeschooling begins.
This video walks new homeschoolers through the essential but often overlooked first step: de-schooling. It explains why taking a break from formal academics helps kids (and parents) reset from a traditional school mindset and ease into homeschooling more effectively. You’ll learn how long to de-school, what activities help the process, and how it can prevent burnout, power struggles, and wasted curriculum choices. The tone is relaxed, supportive, and packed with practical ideas—like letting kids sleep more, explore freely, and reconnect with curiosity. It's a reassuring guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed at the start of their homeschooling journey.
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Mrs. Rebecca Devitt is a second-generation homeschool mom (meaning she was homeschooled herself and is now homeschooling her own children). She lives in Australia with her two children and lovely husband, Tristan. After spending three years in a traditional Christian school, Rebecca's parents, Bill and Antoinette Hesford, started home-educating her. She enjoyed homeschooling so much that she now spends her spare time blogging with parents about how great homeschooling can be. She runs How to Homeschool a YouTube Channel for beginners, and also a website called How Do I Homeschool, which is dedicated to homeschool curriculum.
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