Homeschooling Day in the Life: Liz, Homeschooling Mom to Three Girls in a Military Family

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 Liz, homeschooling mom to three girls in a military family.

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 Liz

I’m Liz ! A homeschool mom to three girls, wife to a military husband, and a big believer in intentional rhythms and meaningful learning. We homeschool on a four-day week and mostly year-round, giving our days both structure and breathing room. Our homeschool is eclectic by design, weaving together Charlotte Mason–inspired living books, unit studies, roadschooling, and real-life learning as seasons shift. We focus on building independence while still thriving on togetherness — growing side by side through books, experiences, and everyday life, learning little by little to be present and build a life we love.

Morning Time

Morning Time is our anchor and happens together. We rotate through Bible study or a short devotional, SQUILT (art and music study), and World Watch News to stay aware of what’s happening beyond our home. It’s a gentle start that builds shared culture, faith, curiosity, and meaningful conversation before everyone moves into their independent work.

Independent Work

Each child has her own daily work in math and language arts, along with individual instrument practice — two pianists and one violinist. We make space each day for about 30 minutes of reading to build stamina, confidence, and a genuine love of books. Their reading journeys looked very different in the early years, but today you wouldn’t be able to tell which is which — they are all confident, voracious readers. This has reinforced our belief that honoring each child’s timeline and staying consistent matters far more than comparison. To make this rhythm work, each girl has her own planner. I lesson plan weekly and keep both our group work and individual assignments in my planner, then transfer each child’s work into hers. That way, they can open their planners each morning and know what’s expected without having to ask. It’s created a sense of autonomy and ownership in our studies, while still knowing I’m always nearby to help, guide, or adjust as needed.

History + Literature

History is one of the places our family really comes alive. This year, we tried something new — because we love it so much, we decided to blend four different history spines into one cohesive flow. We’re using Mystery of History IV, America’s Story 2, American Girl Doll History, and Beautiful Feet Modern American & World History.  I used AI to help identify where the timelines overlapped and mapped out a way to move through all four over the course of two years. When we come across meaningful read-alouds, we often revisit that outline to see where they might fit naturally alongside what we’re studying. We also love to travel when we can — visiting places connected to our studies helps history move from the page into real life, making it stick in a deeper way.

Science + Literature

This year, science has been literature-based, using Beautiful Feet History of Science. We’ve loved the rich read-alouds and learning scientific concepts through the stories of scientists and their discoveries. Biographies form the backbone of our science studies, helping ideas feel personal, memorable, and connected.  This is our most Charlotte Mason–leaning subject, with lots of living book reading, notebooking, and timeline work, and just a few hands-on experiments sprinkled in — enough to support curiosity without forcing a format that doesn’t fit our rhythm.

Health + Home Rhythms

Homeschooling year-round on a four-day week gives us margin to prioritize health — movement, nourishing meals, rest, and rhythms that support our whole family. This year, I’ve been especially intentional about getting our bodies moving daily. My oldest enjoys a daily stretching routine, while my younger two love following along with kid-friendly workouts on YouTube before getting ready for the day. Alongside that, I’m working toward my own fitness goals, modeling consistency and care for our bodies as part of our everyday life — not something separate from homeschooling, but woven right into it.

Extracurriculars & Real Life Learning

With three girls playing instruments, Wednesdays are our full day — everyone has lessons, and later my older two head to youth group at church. As a military family that moves every few years, we’re intentional about fully experiencing the place we’re in while we’re there. That often looks like impromptu “field trips” to historic landmarks, choosing books that help cement what we’re learning, and letting those experiences settle into our hearts and minds. We also prioritize time outdoors. Living in the Mid-Atlantic right now means beach walks searching for sea glass, finding places to hike, and soaking up as much outside time as we can when the weather allows. Alongside this, the girls are in their second year of running their own cookie business. They help fulfill orders as they come in, think through simple marketing, and price ingredients to ensure they’re offering a clean cookie at a competitive price. It’s been a meaningful way to blend math, responsibility, creativity, and real-world problem solving into our everyday life.

The Day’s End

Our days usually end with chores finished and our front door open to the neighborhood. When public school lets out, our home has become the place kids naturally gather. As an introvert, I never imagined this would be something I could hold space for — but it’s become one of the most comforting parts of our day.

Knowing kids feel safe here matters deeply to me. Hearing their laughter, stories, and the everyday chatter about school gives my girls perspective and connection, while quietly reaffirming our commitment to the path we’ve chosen. It’s a reminder that homeschooling isn’t about isolation — it’s about building a life rooted in presence, openness, and community.