Minimalist Homeschooling: A values-based approach to maximize learning and minimize stress

by Zara Fagen

For your self-reflection: What do you love teaching? How do you love teaching? What do you dislike teaching? How do you dislike teaching? How much time can you spend teaching without getting grumpy in a day? In a week? In a month? In a school year? What motivates or inspires you? What relaxes you? What stresses you out? What do you most want your child(ren) to gain from their education? What makes teaching more difficult? What are the best ways to refuel yourself? What support do you have? What do you need? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? For each of your children: What is their best learning style? What do they like learning? How do they like learning? What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? Is there a profession that they are motivated to pursue? Any other goals? What do they love? How much time can they spend focusing without getting distracted or grumpy in a day? In a week? In a month? In a year? What do they dislike learning? How do they dislike learning? What motivates or inspires them? What are they reluctant about? What makes learning more difficult? Distractions? Low blood sugar? Time of day?