Ep. 103 - Creating Your Schedule & Finding Socialization // How to Start Homeschooling (Part 3/3)

If you've made it to Episode 3 of the New Homeschooler Series — you're already ahead. In this final episode, Christy-Faith walks you through the last two steps: building a homeschool schedule that works and getting confident about the socialization question.🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler's RoadmapYour step-by-step companion to this entire series — all 8 steps, every link, episode playlists.In this episode, you'll learn:The 3+1+Fun Rule — a daily anchor that ends the Friday failure spiralLoop scheduling and day-of-week scheduling — which fits your seasonWhy the socialization question is built on a lieHow to find community without burning your family outA closing word for every mom still asking "What if I mess this up?"Sponsors:BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool CurriculumCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Free Trial👉 PurchaseLovevery Reading Skill Set✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks✔ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning✔ Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off👉 Visit Lovevery Reading Skill SetAzure StandardHomeschool-family-owned company with affordable organic, natural, non-GMO groceries & home products.✔ Vetted free of: harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides✔ Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off first order👉 Browse Azure's Grocery, Health & Home ProductsSummit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 View Health Plans & SavingsResources Mentioned:The New Homeschooler's Roadmap — free companion guide to this seriesSample Homeschool Schedules — real schedules for every age and stage15 Questions Before Joining a Co-OpHomeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book (includes full socialization chapter)The Christy Faith List — homeschool-friendly directoryThrive Homeschool CommunityOther episodes for you:How to Start Homeschooling (Part 1/3) — The Legal Stuff & Choosing the Right ApproachFinding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources | How to Start Homeschooling Part 2/3Connect with Christy-Faith:Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok — @christy_faithWebsiteHomeschool Rising — my book⭐ New to the series? Start with Episode 101 (Part 1/3) first — the steps build on each other. (00:00) - Introduction & Series Recap (09:17) - Step 7: Building Your Homeschool Schedule (15:00) - Schedule Styles — Day-of-Week & Loop Scheduling (21:00) - The 3+1+Fun Rule (27:58) - Step 8: Socialization & Community (39:22) - Closing: You Were Made for This