Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace

by Sarah Mackenzie

Yes, there are oodles of blogs in which crafty moms showcase all the incredibly wonderful things they are doing with their kids. Good for them! I don’t mean that sarcastically at all—I really do mean, good for them. What beauty to watch a mom thrive alongside her children. But there is more than one way. If you aren’t a crafty mom—if the thought of letting your child loose with a can of glitter and a bottle of glue makes you break out in hives (join the club!), then shut your Internet browser and quit looking at Pinterest long enough to figure out what would help you thrive. I have spent a lot of time (too much, actually) thinking about my children’s learning styles. I’ve pondered how to meet their unique needs and provide them with learning opportunities based on their own interests. It never occurred to me, during all that reading and pondering, that I just might burn out if I didn’t consider my own personality and my own teaching style as well. If I’m not thriving as a homeschooling mother, my students are going to suffer for it.