Ep. 28 - Living is Learning: Why Life Beats School

90-Minute School Day

In this episode, we break down the common pressures and fears many homeschool parents face—like the belief that we need to teach everything or cover every topic from kindergarten to high school. I explain why that simply isn’t true and how embracing life as learning, rather than following a rigid scope and sequence, can be more effective for your child’s growth and development.

We explore:

• The School Mindset Trap: How to shift away from replicating traditional school methods.
• Natural Learners: How children naturally learn through play, observation, and real-world experiences.
• Learning is a Learned Behavior: the importance of teaching kids how to learn, rather than focusing solely on facts.
• Breaking Free from the Conventional School Framework: Why mastering a scope and sequence isn’t necessary for success.
• The "Village" Approach: How our Day In the Life (DITL) community creates a supportive, collaborative environment for homeschooling parents to grow and learn together.

Learning happens best when it's rooted in interests, meaning, real-life problem-solving, and connected relationships. So, take a breath, and know that living is learning, and it’s more than enough. If you want to explore this approach with a community of like-minded families, join our Day In the Life community today!

Resources and Links:

• Harvard Business Review article on learning skills
• Learn more about Day In the Life and join our virtual village

Referenced Experts:

• Ben Richards, award-winning playwright and educator, known for his TED Talk on human sympathy and how it transforms learning environments.
• Barbara Oakley, PhD, PE is an educator, author, and thought leader in the fields of learning, neuroplasticity, and skill acquisition.

90-Minute Schoo Day Resources:

• Learn about Guide Training™, a live group learning environment, to begin or deepen your deschooling, offered twice a year.
• Join Day In The Life Community! If you’re an eclectic homeschooler or unschooler looking for daily community and support, this is for you. Connect with fellow homeschooling parents weekly on Zoom and daily in small groups. Share your homeschooling journey, overcome fears, celebrate successes, and find the resources you need to build relationships, understanding, and connection.
• One-on-one coaching
• Self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method.
• Listen to or invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™.

If you’re ready to break free from traditional schooling and embrace homeschooling in a way that fits your family, this episode is for you! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed today’s episode.

See you next time!