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The Unexpected Joy of Learning Alongside Your Kids

Homeschool Better Together

Homeschooling is never a straight line. Seasons change, families grow, circumstances shift, and the way we teach our children evolves along the way. In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I talk with Betsy Cypress, one of the curriculum writers behind Homeschool Better Together, about what it means to truly learn alongside your children. Betsy shares her homeschool journey—from raising five children and graduating her oldest, to unexpectedly welcoming four additional students into her homeschool after the loss of a close friend. Through that season, she discovered even more deeply that homeschooling together isn’t just about making lessons easier—it’s about building relationships, creating community, and learning through life’s challenges. We also dive into the process behind creating Wonder Studies, including: * why picture books can open the door to deeper learning * how curriculum can serve as a springboard rather than the finish line * why conversations and connections often become the most meaningful parts of homeschooling * how learning alongside your children changes the way you teach * why consistency and loving kindness matter more than perfection Whether your homeschool has one child or many, whether you are adding students or watching them leave the nest, this conversation is an encouragement to embrace your current season and discover the wonder waiting there.What You’ll Learn: * Betsy’s unique homeschool story and how her family adapted through major transitions * How multi-age homeschooling can create connection and community * Why learning alongside your children benefits both parents and kids * How Wonder Studies help families explore topics through beautiful books and meaningful discussion * Encouragement for homeschool moms who are trying to stay faithful in challenging seasons Resources Mentioned in This Episode: * Wonder Studies https://homeschoolbettertogether.com/wonder-studies-annual-access * Through Sand and Salt: A Tale of Discovery Across the Sahara by Elizabeth Zunon * Deserts Wonder Study * The William Hoy Story by Nancy Churnin * Baseball Wonder Study * Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang * Japan Wonder Study * Adventures with Waffles by Maria Parr