What To Do When You’re Feeling Behind

Episode 226

“Feeling behind” might be the most common worry among homeschooling parents.

But it’s based on a myth, a misunderstanding, about how learning works.

When learning is measured against arbitrary timelines and standardized expectations, we miss the beautiful truth that homeschooling allows us to follow our child’s natural development.

The Waldorf approach offers remarkable wisdom here through its spiral, rather than linear, curriculum ~ a thoughtful progression where subjects unfold with increasing complexity as children mature.

What to Do When You’re Feeling Behind

In this episode:

• Why “behind” is a myth [0:44]
• Understanding the concept of a spiral curriculum [3:46]
• Pacing ~ How to choose what to focus on when you can’t do it all [8:01]
• How to adapt your rhythm and flow [11:04]
• 3 steps to take when you feel like you’re falling behind [12:19]
• What does a gentle reset look like? [15:14]

Related Episodes & Resources

3: Relax Into Your Homeschooling Rhythm
167: Layering in the Learning
120: How to Make the Waldorf Curriculum More Homeschool Friendly

ARTICLE: The Spiral Curriculum: A Teacher’s Guide

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