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Where Do I Even Begin? How to Start Homeschooling Mid-Year with Confidence

If your child’s light is dimming at school and you know it’s time for a change, this episode is your lifeline.

In this compassionate and practical guide, Christy-Faith walks you step-by-step through how to start homeschooling in the middle of the school year without panic, perfectionism, or overwhelm. You’ll discover her 30-day framework for a smooth transition, why “de-schooling” is essential before academics, and how to find your child’s true starting point so learning becomes joyful again.

You’ll walk away knowing exactly where to begin and with full permission to start right now.

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Where Do I Even Begin? How to Start Homeschooling Mid-Year

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Host: Christy-Faith, author of Homeschool Rising and founder of Thrive Homeschool Community

Episode Summary

If you’ve ever laid awake wondering, “Where do I even start if I pull my child out mid-year?” this one’s for you.

In this clear and encouraging episode, Christy-Faith gives you a simple 30-day framework for starting homeschooling in the middle of the school year without stress or guilt. She explains why nearly 40% of homeschoolers begin mid-year, how to assess where your child truly is (not where the system says they should be), and how to build a strong foundation that leads to lasting confidence.

You’ll also learn why deschooling, taking time to decompress from traditional schooling, is the most important first step, and how to set up three simple “anchors” for your first month: math, reading, and joy.

Christy shows you that starting mid-year isn’t a setback, it’s a secret advantage. You’ll walk away with a practical plan and the peace of knowing you can start right where your child is.

Key Takeaways

• You can legally start homeschooling anytime during the year, all 50 states allow it.
• Nearly 40% of homeschool families begin mid-year, and thousands have done it successfully.
• Deschooling is essential for emotional recovery before diving into academics.
• Assess where your child actually is using simple tools before buying curriculum.
• Start small with three anchors: math, reading, and one subject your child loves.
• The goal isn’t catching up, it’s rebuilding confidence and joy in learning.
• By next fall, you’ll already be seasoned while new homeschoolers are still finding their rhythm.

Why This Matters

So many parents stay stuck in toxic or draining school situations because they think the timing isn’t right. But every day your child spends in an unhealthy environment chips away at their love of learning.

This episode is your reminder that homeschooling can start when your child needs it most, not when the school calendar says it should. You don’t need perfection or a full curriculum to begin. You just need permission to start, and Christy’s giving it to you.

Practical First Steps

• Take a short deschooling break, breathe, rest, reconnect.
• Use free online assessments (like CTC Math or Pioneer Valley Books) to identify gaps.
• Skip buying a full curriculum until you know what fits your child.
• Discover your homeschool style using Christy’s free quiz.
• Build your days around simple anchors: math, reading, and one joyful interest.
• Download Christy’s How to Homeschool Guide and Deschooling Adventure worksheet for extra support.

Resources Mentioned

Summit HealthShare – Affordable alternative to health insurance
👉 https://summithealthshare.com

BJU Press Homeschool – Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math – Self-paced K–12 online math curriculum
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

Azure Standard – Affordable, organic, natural groceries and household products
💰 Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order
👉 https://AzureStandard.com

Thrive Homeschool Community – Mentorship and support for homeschool moms
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Book: Homeschool Rising – Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

Notable Quotes

“Starting mid-year isn’t a crisis, it’s a rescue plan, and a beautiful one.” – Christy-Faith
“You don’t start where the system says you should. You start where your child actually is.” – Christy-Faith
“When you give your child time to heal, you don’t lose progress, you rebuild it stronger.” – Christy-Faith
“Homeschooling mid-year isn’t about catching up. It’s about coming home.” – Christy-Faith

📌 Share this episode with a mom who’s ready to pull her child out but doesn’t know where to start. This is the guide she’s been searching for.

💬 Have you ever started homeschooling mid-year? Tell us your story in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram. Your story might inspire the next episode.

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