354: 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

2025-04-25

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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 fo...

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

🔥 IF YOU’RE READY TO…

Stop spinning in curriculum confusion
Create a microschool that reflects your vision for education
And confidently support students across ages and stages...

Then this episode is for you. 💛

Microschool Masterminds.