The more I research and try to put pen to paper to plan out our tentative homeschool day, the more I change my mind. It’s like trying to pick just one dessert at a buffet—there’s just so much out there, and it all looks so good.

There are so many resources and curriculums available that it’s hard to stick to one plan, especially when you want to give your kids a meaningful education but also keep your sanity.

Here’s what I’ve been exploring:

American History
I’m torn between Notgrass History and American Republic (BJU Press) as our main curriculum for Social Studies. We already have a mountain of history books, activity guides, and documentaries, but I’m leaning toward choosing one of these as our backbone so we can have structure while still diving into rabbit trails when we want.

Math
We’re planning to use Saxon Math, which feels comforting because it’s systematic and clear.

Science & English
Well, these are still a work in progress, which is a nice way of saying I’m still spiraling down the curriculum comparison rabbit hole while drinking cold coffee.

If I’m being honest, I think my biggest fear is that our homeschool days will lack substance. I don’t want my kids to fall behind or miss out on learning things they need. It’s probably a normal fear for a new homeschool family, but it’s hard not to wonder if you’re making the right choices when you’re the one in charge.

Being in charge is a lot of pressure—and a lot of hard work (haha).

But I’m reminding myself that the reason we chose this path wasn’t to replicate a public school schedule or to stress ourselves out trying to keep up with everyone else. We chose homeschooling to slow down, to learn together, and to build a family culture around curiosity and growth. And that means it’s okay if the plan changes a few (or a hundred) times before we find what truly fits.

If you’re in the same place—constantly tweaking your plans while wondering if you’re doing enough—you’re not alone. We’re all just trying to figure it out one day at a time.