6 Tips to Homeschool Multiple Children

Are you wondering how to homeschool multiple children? How can you keep up with housework and chores while homeschooling several kids? It can feel overwhelming. You might have to juggle a lot. Different activities, projects, or needs may call your name. Today, I’ve listed several steps to help you while homeschooling multiple children.

• Delegate and use organizational tricks.
• Be honest and communicate.
• Say no.
• Adapt to different learning styles.
• Take time-outs.
• Remember the mission.

Let’s Do This!

First of all, delegate as needed. Ask your spouse for help or your older kids. Assign specific chores to your kids’ giftings and talents. Make meal plans to stay organized. Use a planner or schedule to help you along the way.

Next, be honest and communicate with your family when you ask for help. Show them that you truly need their commitment and support. Speak with love and truth, not manipulation or anger. Just truly show them that you need to become a team to succeed along your homeschooling journey. 

Continuing, say no. Say no to events, curricula, or projects that fill up your plate far too full. If you feel too overwhelmed and anxious, take a step back and disregard the things that are too much. If someone asks you to a homeschooling event that will jam-pack your schedule, it’s okay to say no. You can say no because you’re protecting your homeschool family from unneeded stress. 

Also, learn to adapt to each of your children’s learning styles. One child might learn well through listening, and another might learn well through reading. Take time to discover their learning styles and support them as they learn. We have a full blog and a resource to help you in this area. Once you iron out how they learn, this will help you all learn better as a family unit. 

Take parental time-outs. Take a break away from the kids. Go on a solo walk or have a dinner date with your spouse. Since you have several children, you’ll naturally spend more time around children. You might need to break here and there to reset and recharge. That’s okay! Give yourself grace and try to release any guilt that you feel when you need a break. It’s okay to take a time out!

Finally, remember your mission as a homeschool parent. Remember why you started this journey! When you’re having a hard day, the house feels chaotic, or the kids won’t stop fighting, take a moment to pause. Take a deep breath and remember why you chose homeschooling. It’s okay to have bad homeschooling days (we’ve all had them…I know I gave my mom a run for her money when she homeschooled me). Try to dwell on your love for homeschooling and why you chose it in the first place. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, this journey requires strength and resilience. It also requires grace. Give yourself grace if you struggle to apply these steps. Give yourself grace if you’re just struggling to homeschool one kid or seven. It’s okay. You’re trying to do the best that you can for your homeschoolers. That’s what homeschooling is truly about…choosing the alternative path that supports and fits your child. That shows love and care! You’ve got this, homeschooling parent. 

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- NxtEra

Written by Bethany (@thebookwormgirl_bethany)