Some choices in life aren’t planned—they unfold with time and clarity.
Homeschooling our daughter was one of them.
In this piece, you’ll find glimpses of our homeschool journey and the stories that shaped it.
HOMESCHOOLING IS A NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO EDUCATION, WHERE PARENTS TAKE THE LEAD IN CREATING A MEANINGFUL AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILD.
EDUCATION, AFTER ALL, ISN’T JUST A SERIES OF COURSES—IT’S A CONTINUOUS JOURNEY THAT SHAPES LIFELONG GROWTH.
In this article, I share our experiences from our homeschooling journey, answering the questions of why, what, where, when, and how—along with a few commonly debated aspects.
I hope you find our journey both meaningful and inspiring.
(This article is divided into multiple sections.).
Part 2 is continued (link provided at the end of the article)
PATIENCE, ENDURANCE, FAITH, CONFIDENCE, FOCUS, AND CONSISTENCY
KEEP US GOING THROUGH EVERY STAGE OF LEARNING PROCESS.
I had never considered homeschooling until the COVID-19 lockdown made it a necessity. At that time, I had to take on the responsibility of educating my daughter, who was at a critical age for learning and preparing for the outside world. After two and a half years of being isolated from social interactions, I recognized the importance of creating a supportive environment at home during the lockdown.
I established a play zone, a study space, and a work area at home for both my husband and me; managing without any additional support became quite challenging. You can check out two vlogs detailing my journey into early preschool training at home through the link below.
Our experience: Understanding our daughter’s needs
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Our daughter was naturally cooperative in her learning, and I never felt the need to push her to understand things. She showed curiosity, attentiveness, spontaneity, and a sharp memory—qualities that felt more than enough for her early foundational years.
When the lockdown was announced, she was just 22 months old. At that time, I was preparing to enroll her in playschool so she could spend an hour interacting with other children. However, I always felt that I wouldn’t be comfortable leaving her for more than an hour or two. Being away from me for longer—especially in an unfamiliar environment with unfamiliar people—felt overwhelming for her at that age.
