How to Start Homeschooling When you Have No Teaching Experience
How to Start Homeschooling When You Have No Teaching Experience
Many moms feel called to homeschool but worry that they don’t have the right skills. The truth? You don’t need a teaching degree to teach your child—you just need a plan and whole lot of Jesus.
“The Lord directs the steps of the Godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” – Psalm 37:23 (NLT)
So, you’re feeling called to homeschool—but you’re not a teacher.
Maybe you’ve been thinking…
❌ “I don’t have a teaching degree—how can I do this?”
❌ “What if I mess up my child’s education?”
❌ “I have no idea where to start.”
Let me stop you right there. You don’t need to be a certified teacher to educate your child at home. You don’t need to know everything—you just need to trust that God has already equipped you for this calling.
Homeschooling isn’t about knowing all the answers. It’s about being obedient to the calling God has placed on your heart and guiding your child in truth, wisdom, and love.
If you’re feeling unsure, here’s how to take the first steps into homeschooling with confidence and faith.
1. Know That God Has Already Qualified You
“Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.” – 2 Corinthians 3:5 (NIV)
If you’ve ever taught your child how to walk, talk, or count to ten—guess what? You’ve already been homeschooling.
God didn’t make a mistake when He chose you to raise and teach your children. You are the perfect person for this job—not because of your qualifications, but because He has called you to it.
💡 Remember: You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be willing.
2. Homeschooling Is a Lifestyle, Not Just School at Home
“Teach them to your children, talking about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” – Deuteronomy 11:19 (NLT)
One of the biggest mistakes new homeschool moms make is trying to recreate a public school classroom at home.
But homeschooling isn’t about rigid schedules and sitting at a desk all day. It’s about learning through life—through conversations, play, books, and hands-on activities.
✅ Instead of long lectures, use real-life experiences (grocery store math, nature walks, cooking together).
✅ Instead of memorizing facts, focus on skills and curiosity (reading together, problem-solving, asking questions).
✅ Instead of grading every assignment, celebrate progress and effort.
Your home isn’t a school—it’s a learning environment where your child thrives.
3. Choose a Curriculum That Aligns with Your Faith
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
You don’t need to plan an entire year of lessons before you start homeschooling. Start simple and focus on what matters most.
How to Pick a Curriculum That Honors God:
✔ Choose one that incorporates Scripture and biblical values.
✔ Look for materials that align with your child’s learning style (hands-on, visual, auditory).
✔ Keep it flexible—don’t feel pressured to do everything at once.
💡 Pro Tip: Many homeschool moms try different curriculums before finding the right fit—and that’s okay! You are allowed to adjust as you go. Also feel free to mix curriculums. Shop around before sticking with one curriculum. Check out some of our workbooks/resources here
4. Surround Yourself with Godly Support
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” – Proverbs 27:17 (NLT)
You don’t have to figure everything out alone! Find a community of like-minded moms who are on the same journey.
Ways to connect:
✔ Join a Christ-centered homeschool group for encouragement and fellowship.
✔ Follow homeschooling moms on Instagram or YouTube for inspiration.
✔ Ask questions in homeschooling Facebook groups—there’s always someone willing to help.
You are not alone in this journey—there’s a whole community ready to support you.
5. Give Yourself (and Your Child) Grace
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Homeschooling is a learning process—for both you and your child. There will be good days and hard days. That’s normal.
Some days, your child will breeze through their lessons. Other days, they may struggle to sit still. And that’s okay.
Homeschooling is about flexibility, patience, and trusting God with the process. You’ll find your rhythm over time.
💡 Remember: The goal isn’t perfection—it’s faithfulness.
Final Thoughts
If you feel called to homeschool, trust that God has already equipped you for this journey. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to take the first step. And when you do, you’ll realize something incredible—you were capable all along.
Next Steps
✨ Want more faith-based homeschool tips? → Follow me on Instagram (@kingdommomeducates) for daily encouragement!
✨ Looking for a simple way to plan your homeschool days? → Stay tuned—I have a homeschool planner / lesson guide coming soon!