EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 39 MIN
25. Why A Public School Teacher Chose Homeschool And What She Wants Every Parent To Know
from Well This Wasn't The Plan! · host Carson and Teran Sands
Send us Fan MailWe bring on Megan, a Texas elementary instructional specialist and former classroom teacher, who explains why she’s leaving the classroom to homeschool and what parents don’t see day to day. We compare school as it is with what kids actually need—sleep, protein, movement, and long blocks of unstructured play.• why a veteran teacher chose homeschool now• how tech in early grades shapes attention and behavior• full-day kindergarten, lost naps, and rushed lunches• sugar-heavy breakfasts and ADHD symptom spikes• hallway silence rules and school as compliance training• parent disconnection from teachers • message overload, dress-up days, and hidden mental load• ineffective consequences, eloping, and classroom safety• why homework fails tired kids and families• system pressures that burn out teachers and parentsPlease leave us a review!Support the showOur Curriculum we LOVEHomeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year)Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs!The reading app we LOVE!The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
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Send us Fan Mail We bring on Megan, a Texas elementary instructional specialist and former classroom teacher, who explains why she’s leaving the classroom to homeschool and what parents don’t see day to day. We compare school as it is with what kids actually need—sleep, protein, movement, and long blocks of unstructured play. • why a veteran teacher chose homeschool now • how tech in early grades shapes attention and behavior • full-day kindergarten, lost naps, and rushed lunches • sugar-hea...
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