Homeschooling wasn’t something I always planned for, but it has become one of the most important choices for our family. It isn’t just about education, it’s about creating an environment where learning, faith, and wellbeing are woven together.
For us, homeschooling is about more than textbooks or timetables. It’s about building a rhythm that respects who we are as a family. Life has its challenges, sometimes unexpected ones, but homeschooling gives us the gift of flexibility. It allows us to slow down when needed, to nurture strengths, and to create a safe, supportive space where growth can unfold naturally.
Our Values in Action
At Lovimco, everything I do comes back to a few simple values: connection, wholeness, and faith. Homeschooling lets me live those values with my child every day.
- Connection: We’re not just working through worksheets; we’re learning together. Whether it’s cooking in the kitchen, planting something in the garden, or exploring a new idea, we’re building memories as much as skills.
- Wholeness: Education is about the whole person, not just the academic side. Homeschooling gives us the freedom to focus on creativity, emotional wellbeing, and resilience alongside maths and reading.
- Faith: Our days naturally include prayer, reflection, and conversations about God. It’s not forced—it’s part of life, the way sunlight is part of the morning.
The Hard but Beautiful Road
I won’t pretend it’s always easy. Homeschooling requires sacrifice, energy, and a willingness to adapt. But it also offers freedom: the freedom to honour who my child is, to step away from systems that don’t always fit, and to design an education that nurtures, rather than diminishes, curiosity and confidence.
In many ways, homeschooling is about planting seeds, small acts of teaching, guiding, and loving, that will grow into something far bigger than what we can see right now.
Why We Do It
Ultimately, we homeschool because it’s the path that allows us to protect, encourage, and empower. It gives us room to breathe, to grow at our own pace, and to create a foundation that reflects our values as a family.
Homeschooling isn’t the right choice for everyone, but it’s the right one for us. And in a world that often feels rushed and fragmented, it’s a quiet way of saying: we choose to live differently, with intention, with love, and with faith at the centre.
A Glimpse Into Our Days
People often ask what homeschooling “looks like” for us. Because we follow an unschooling approach, our days don’t run on a strict timetable—they flow more like a rhythm.
Our mornings often begin with a quiet start—time to read, pray, or simply share breakfast together. From there, the day might include a nature walk, time in the garden, working on a creative project, or diving into a topic that has captured curiosity. We build in practical learning too—cooking, helping around the home, or exploring new ideas through hands-on activities. Afternoons are usually more relaxed: sometimes visiting the library, other times focusing on movement, art, or music.
There’s no rush, no bell ringing us forward. Instead, we learn as we live allowing space for rest, exploration, and discovery. It’s a flexible plan, one that adjusts to the seasons of life, but at its heart is the same simple truth: learning happens everywhere, when we give it room to grow
