Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Edition – Popular Trends & Curriculum I’ve NEVER Tried
Before we get started, let me just say: this is a group project! I’m spilling my Never Have I Ever homeschool mom confessions, but I want to hear yours too! Drop your best Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Edition in the comments so we can all have a good laugh.
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My Homeschool Never Have I Evers
Never Have I Ever Printed and Bound a Curriculum
I have never taken the time to print, bind, and hole-punch an entire homeschool curriculum. I know some homeschool moms swear by it, and I respect that level of dedication, but it’s just not me. Laminator? Yes. Binding machine? Never.
Never Have I Ever Used a Good and the Beautiful Product
This one feels like a shocker because The Good and the Beautiful is practically a household name in homeschool curriculum circles. But as a secular homeschooler, it just never made sense for us.
Never Have I Ever Signed a Statement of Faith
Some homeschool groups and co-ops require families to sign a statement of faith to participate. That’s just not for me, so I’ve never done it. It has definitely limited our homeschool group options, but it also led us to finding a community that truly fits our needs.
Never Have I Ever Wanted a Traditional Learning Co-op
I love the idea of a social homeschool co-op—field trips, group discounts, daytime friends? Yes, please! But sending my kids somewhere to learn from someone else? Hard pass. I want to be the one in charge of their homeschool curriculum, and I finally found a group that aligns with that.
Never Have I Ever Finished Every Curriculum
At some point, we just reach a stopping point and move on. We get what we need out of our homeschool curriculum, and that’s enough for me.
Never Have I Ever Homeschooled Through Summer
Nope, not happening. We take a break. A real one. Our homeschool schedule is built around intentional breaks!
Never Have I Ever Used Everything I Bought
I try to be intentional with my homeschool curriculum purchases, but let’s be honest—something always ends up sitting on a shelf collecting dust. I have the best intentions, but homeschool reality always wins.
Never Have I Ever Followed Every Direction
If you’ve been here for a while, you already know—I tweak everything. Instructor guides? Suggestions at best. I customize our homeschool curriculum to fit our needs.
Never Have I Ever Skipped a Fun Opportunity
Homeschooling means we get to take advantage of cool experiences. If there’s a homeschool day at the zoo, a museum tour, or an impromptu park day? We’re there!
Never Have I Ever Stopped Looking for the Next Best Thing
I have my favorite homeschool resources, but that doesn’t mean I’m not constantly researching what else is out there. If you send me a homeschool curriculum recommendation, I will look it up.
Never Have I Ever Had a Dedicated Homeschool Room
Our homeschool happens right in the middle of our living space. We’ve always kept it that way, and it works for us.
Never Have I Ever Spent My Full Homeschool Budget
Our homeschool budget is $4,000 a year, but I’ve never actually spent it all. I try to keep things as affordable as possible while still giving my kids a solid homeschool education.
Never Have I Ever Kept Perfect Homeschool Records
I should be keeping better homeschool records now that we’re approaching high school, but let’s just say it’s a work in progress.
Never Have I Ever Taken School on Vacation
Because vacation is vacation! Our homeschool breaks are real breaks.
Never Have I Ever Used an All-in-One Curriculum
I piece together our homeschool curriculum, so I’ve never done a full all-in-one curriculum. The closest I’ve come is Timberdoodle kits, but even then, I swap things out.
Never Have I Ever Had a Homeschool Year Go Exactly as Planned
Life happens. Every homeschool year, something unexpected comes up—a move, an opportunity, or just the need for a change. That’s why I always build in homeschool buffer time!
Never Have I Ever Regretted Homeschooling
Doubted myself? Sure. Wondered if I’m doing enough? Of course. But regretted this homeschool journey? Not for a second.
What Are Your Never Have I Evers?
Now it’s your turn! What are the things you’ve never done as a homeschool mom? Drop them in the comments so we can all laugh, relate, and keep adding to this list!
