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Welcome! Today’s guest is Micaela Darr, who has been a homeschooling mom for four years. Micaela’s five children range in age from 5 months through 9 years. Micaela was a teacher in both private and public schools, and NEVER thought she would homeschool her children. Soon, she felt the unmistakable call of God to educate her children this way when she couldn’t settle on a satisfying school choice. Micaela and her husband, Kevin, actually lived in South Korea for two years while Kevin taught at a military school. That is where her homeschooling journey began. Micaela writes a blog and loves her family, the beach, coffee, being Catholic, friendships, and Instagram.
Micaela wants you to know the following about her homeschooling experience:
Catholic Homeschool Mom, Micaela Dar.
- Her children are in partnership with a charter school, which CA state law requires. Hear Micaela explain how it works and how it benefits her family.
- Her teaching style is a combination of several styles and curricula but focuses on nature studies, projects, and LOTS of reading! (Reading aloud has become an important part of her day!)
- Her most challenging issue has been OVERCOMMITMENT to outside classes that took her and her children away from home too much. She found that “more is not always better.”
- The biggest motivation for what she does is knowing that educating her children is “her job—her vocation” for right now.
- One thing she wishes she could do differently is to be more responsive to her kids’ individual learning styles.
Micaela also discusses the other components of her homeschooling day: extra-curricular activities, devotion, prayer, and Bible/saint stories. She shares great tips on scheduling ideas that have worked (and haven’t worked) well for her family.
Are you thinking about homeschooling, but are afraid you “can’t do it”? Micaela’s encouragement is, “If God calls you to do it, then He will make it clear to you and fortify you to do it!”
Links and Resources:
CaliforniatoKorea.com (Micaela’s blog)
Micaela_Darr (find her on Instagram)
Readaloudrevival.com (a podcast Micaela recommends)
I loved her discussion on reading aloud. Will you have Sarah McKenzie on as a guest? Read aloud revival has changed our days.
I’d love to have Sara McKenzie on and share! She has a new edition on her book out, too. I can’t wait to read it.
Kerry