How to Choose Curriculum for Your Microschool: A Step-by-Step Guide for Public and Private School Teachers Transitioning to Multi-Age Teaching and Building Their Own Education Model

Are you a teacher thinking about starting your own microschool or homeschool hybrid—but stuck in a swirl of fear and curriculum overwhelm?

You're not alone. One of the biggest questions teachers ask when leaving public or private education is:

“How do I know what curriculum to use in a microschool?”
“What if I mess it up?”
“I’ve only taught one grade… how am I supposed to teach K–8?”

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through everything I wish I knew when I transitioned from public school teacher to microschool founder.

Whether you’re still in the classroom or already running a small school and drowning in decisions, this episode is your permission slip to stop striving for the perfect curriculum—and start creating a powerful, peace-filled plan.

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Why curriculum fear is one of the biggest barriers for teachers leaving the traditional system

  • How to shift your focus from “Which boxed set is best?” to “What kind of learning environment do I want to create?”

  • Why multi-age classrooms are not a burden—but a beautiful opportunity

  • What traditional schools don’t teach you about real curriculum planning

  • How to adapt your teaching style for K–8 students with confidence

  • The difference between choosing curriculum and building systems to support it

  • Practical systems you can use today to promote student independence

📓 PLUS: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our May Microschool Masterminds Session

This May, I’m guiding our Microschool Masterminds members through my full Curriculum Clarity & Planning Workbook—a tool that helps you:

✅ Define your learning promise
✅ Plan subject-by-subject for multi-age classrooms
✅ Set up independent stations and checklists
✅ Explore adaptive learning programs like Exact Path, Reading Eggs, and DreamBox
✅ Communicate clearly with families
✅ And choose a curriculum plan that fits your values and your life

www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds

 
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