New to homeschooling?
You're in exactly the right place.
I'm Mrs. A — a homeschool coach helping brand-new families begin with confidence and a whole lot less overwhelm. Honest curriculum reviews, book lists by grade, simple activities, and real encouragement for the hard days.
no experience required — just show up as you are 💛
Real help for real beginnings
Six places to start — pick whatever feels most urgent today. You don't have to do it all at once.
Getting Started
The honest, step-by-step of how to actually begin homeschooling — no jargon, no pressure.
Curriculum Reviews
Real reviews of the popular programs so you can spend your money once and feel good about it.
Books by Grade
Reading lists sorted by grade level, so you always know what to hand your kids next.
Science Activities
Simple, low-prep experiments that make science feel like play (and use what's in your kitchen).
Art Projects
Hands-on art lessons with Mr. B — creativity that doesn't require being an artist yourself.
Encouragement
For the hard days. Real talk and reassurance from someone who's been exactly where you are.
Grab your free Starter Week
One full week of done-for-you lesson plans — so you can see how simple a homeschool day can actually be. No overwhelm, no cost. Just an easy first win.
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Fresh from Mrs. A
Each video comes with a companion guide you can read in five minutes.
Is Homeschooling Hard? A Former Teacher's Honest Answer
Is homeschooling hard? Yes and no. What's not as hard as you think, the six things that really are hard, and six things that make homeschooling easier.
Early Chapter Books Kids Love (Our Favorite First Chapter Books)
The early chapter books my kids loved most when they started reading on their own: Mercy Watson, Magic Bone, Dragon Masters, Geronimo Stilton and more.
Homeschooling Multiple Ages: How I Teach 3 Kids at Once
How I homeschool three kids at one kitchen table: together subjects vs. individual subjects, the round robin, open-and-go curriculum, and what helped when I had toddlers too.
