Homeschool Day in the Life: Blanca, Homeschooling Mom of Two Children, Who Loves to Challenge the Idea of Modern Public Education

A homeschool day in the life looks different almost every day, right? Over on our Instagram page, we love to give you a peek into lots of homeschool days regardless of how they change day to day.

Today, we’re going to give you a peek into the homeschool day in the life of Blanca, homeschooling mom of two children who loves to challenge the idea of modern public education.

We can all learn and be inspired by one another, regardless of our homeschool approach. It’s not about looking good for social media, it’s about the connection going on inside our homeschool walls and sharing with others what works for us.

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We might all homeschool a little differently, but we can always look for ideas from each other that inspire, encourage and equip us in our own homeschool days. So each week we create blog posts for you to access later of each of those “days in the life”. We hope you keep coming back for more inspiration. Keep going, mama! These days at home are so worth it!

Meet Blanca

Hi, I’m Blanca. I am a wife and discipling mother first who happens to be coming up on my 8th year of homeschooling. I teach my 12 year old son and my 6 year old daughter the classical model after years of some eclectic styles (a method that suited us well in those years). I love challenging the modern thought that public school is what we’ve always done, making it the only way. I believe families are called and equipped to take on the discipleship of their children, therefore taking responsibility for the education of their children. My presence online encourages families to do just that!

Slow Mornings in Devotional

For the most part, our mornings begin without alarm clocks. I like the kids to wake up when their bodies are rested and ready to take on a full day of learning and playing. I start my day slightly earlier to get a walk or workout in and to prepare an environment of tidiness and peace. When the kids are washed up and ready, we begin instruction in the word.

Morning Work Block

After breakfast, depending on the day, we work on a spread of options from reading, writing, maps, or presentation work/skills. My 12 year old does really well at working independently, so I will spend most of the morning teaching my 6 year old at her pace. I check in my son and set him up to wrap up assignments. Morning chores follow and keep us occupied until lunch time.

Early Afternoon Work Block

On a full stomach and after some free play, we get through our math block, always incorporating how we can see God in math. My older son typically needs more time to complete his math, so my younger one will play through an art project or phonics games. Outside time is the reward either with friends or finding a way to exercise with a long walk, bikes or play at the park.

Community Days

Once a week, we meet with our homeschool community to go over what our week will look like as far as curriculum. This is an organized, full day of instruction. We all cover the same topics at home, but as families we have the freedom to explore the curriculum and go as deep as we like!

Extracurricular Activities

Throughout our week, the kids have field trips, play dates, and extracurricular activities. Their activities include piano and a military leadership program for my son and tumbling and gymnastics for my daughter.

Evening

Our evenings end quiet, just as the days start. Dinner together is a staple but casual as we talk about the day and brief what to expect the next day. I make sure to see their nights are calm and comfortable.

Encouragement

Our family started homeschooling with no community, no background, and no tangible reference. It has changed our lives and I daily get to see growth in our family relationship that I know would otherwise not exist. If we could do it, so can you and I would love to encourage you to seek the option that builds the family! If no one else tells you, know I am rooting for your family!