Why May Planning is the Secret to a Peaceful First Month of School: How Early Planning Sets Microschool Leaders and Homeschool Founders Up for a Stress-Free August

May is more than a season of endings—it’s the foundation for your next beginning. If you're a microschool founder, homeschool hybrid leader, or education entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed about next year, this episode will change the way you approach your summer.

In today's conversation, Makenzie Oliver shares why May is the most strategic month to start planning for your school’s future, how early preparation saved her school from August chaos, and simple steps you can take now to build momentum without burning out.

Inside this episode:

• How May planning protects your peace (and sanity) in August

• The 5 critical systems you should start before summer break

• Why “done is better than perfect” when it comes to early planning

• Real-life examples from Lighthouse Learning’s early years—what worked and what didn’t

• Practical steps to organize your staffing, curriculum, family communications, and facility prep before summer hits

If you want a peaceful, confident school year start, it begins today—not in July. Your future students, staff, and self will thank you.

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