Imagine creating a homeschool where you get to watch every "Ah-ha!" moment, witness your kids develop, and know you've given them every advantage available.
And if you're anything like my clients, you're imagining that while knuckle-deep in rocky road and Googling "What to teach tomorrow" at
midnight.
The roadmap I wish I'd had when I was drowning in curriculum catalogs at 2 AM, second guessing every choice I made for my kids.
After 15 years of homeschooling four children and mentoring families just like yours through their biggest fears and breakthroughs, I've distilled everything into one clear path—from that first terrifying "What have I done?" moment to the day you realize you've created something beautiful and uniquely yours.
Introducing Mastering Homeschool
Introducing
Mastering Homeschool
FEATURED ON
FEATURED ON
You didn't choose homeschool on a whim. You chose it because something deep in your gut told you that you could give your children something different, something better. But now you're wondering if your gut was wrong.
Here's what I know about you:
You'd love to make the world your kids' school. If you could just figure out how...
Your kitchen table is covered in half-finished lesson plans, and you're not even sure if you're teaching third grade or just running a chaotic daycare.
You've bookmarked 82 different homeschool blogs, bought three different planners, and still feel like you're flying blind.
You lie awake wondering if you're ruining your child's future because you chose the wrong math curriculum.
Mastering Homeschool is for you if...
I've watched it happen over and over.
And it's exactly why I created Mastering Homeschool.
All of that's possible.
you could stop comparing yourself to the Instagram homeschool mom with the perfectly organized craft closet and beautiful handwriting
when other parents asked about your homeschool, you could answer with pride and huge grins instead of that nervous laugh and change of subject.
your kids actually looked forward to learning time because you'd created something that fits them perfectly, not something that even you think is a snooze.
instead of panicking every Sunday night about the week ahead, you felt that quiet confidence that comes from knowing exactly what you're doing and why.
Just imagine if...
Mastering Homeschool
The step-by-step system for creating the perfect homeschool for your family—whether you want to study map making in a winter parking lot or the art masters in Paris.
Here's what you'll get when you invest in Mastering Homeschool:
This module lays the foundation for everything to come. The goal here is to create the vision for a successful homeschool.
We'll determine what is really motivating you to choose homeschooling and why you're here. We'll define your goals for your family homeschool and the values you want to honor and serve. And we'll nail down what the mission of your homeschool is so you can ensure that every homeschool decision you make helps meet that mission.
Develop Your Homeschool Mission
Every family has unique needs and circumstances, so every family's homeschool is going to feel a little bit different from any other family's. That's okay. That's great, in fact. That means that your homeschool is actually about the people involved, and not just about the learning the people are doing.
In these lessons, I'll walk you through the things you need to consider as you begin dreaming about what your homeschool environment can be.
Define Your Homeschool Culture
This is where you'll begin the really important and really exciting adventure of choosing your curriculum and enrichment activities.
This module will walk you through all the questions you need to ask as you begin your research, how to find the answers you need, and how to keep track of the information you discover.
Research Curriculum and Enrichment
I'm giving you the step-by-step strategy to making your very best curriculum and enrichment choices—the choices that will be academically effective for your child and the best fit for your family.
By the time we're finished here, you'll have a plan you're comfortable with, curriculum you're excited about, and the confidence you need for the first day of learning.
Select Your Curriculum and Enrichment
Outline Your School Calendar and Schedule
In this module, we'll cover exactly what you need to consider to schedule your school year, your semester, and your days.
I'll teach you how to assess your family schedule needs, limitations, and possibilities. I'll show you how to evaluate course creators’ pacing suggestions. And we'll work through ensuring there's plenty of room for your enrichment activities. Once you pull all of that together, you'll have an amazingly thoughtful and productive plan.
We will look at how to determine exactly what is required to complete your courses.
I'll walk you through everything you need to consider as you select your planning and tracking tools. Then I'll give you a little mindset pep talk. And we will finish out the module with something you'll be so proud of—a school year plan outlining every single school day.
Develop Your
Lesson Plan and Tracking
In the final module, I'll teach you how to tackle preparing your homeschool by setting up your learning space. I'll show you how to assess what materials are required and what physical space and storage are available. Then I will show you how to develop a design plan so you can complete the finishing touch of pulling it all together.
This module is the home stretch and will pull everything together so you're ready for the first day of learning.
Set up Your
Learning Space
"Love the reminder that homeschools are fluid and that there is no such thing as a final draft. Grateful for the lifetime access. I will definitely go back many times. Great stuff!" Natalie—3 kids (elementary)
"Your course is clean, gentle, and inspiring, and the tone is encouraging and congratulatory. It is helpful that you offer so many examples of how people might structure their homeschools. If you've never done something before, examples can really help take something from purely theoretical to something concrete and real. It helped me to start to see what our school would look like in practice and not just theory." Kirsten—3 kids (elementary, preschool)
"Even though we have been doing this for a while already I really like the suggestions in here. Amazing hints and tips, Rachel. Thanks so much!" Heidi—2 kids (elementary, preschool)
Family Values Directory—to help you prioritize your family's values so you can guide your kids into becoming capable, confident adults
Enrichment Activities Idea Bank—a guide to make sure you know a ton of enrichment opportunities to keep school fun for everyone
Curriculum Categories Map—to help find the intersection between your child's learning style and your teaching style so you both enjoy school!
Learning Styles Guide—to help you accurately discover which learning style(s) to plan for so your homeschool is tailored to your children
Workbook Builder + Project Plan—to help you stay organized and on track as you progress through the course
Mastering Homeschool Workbook—designed to help you get the most out of every lesson in the least amount of time so you can finish your lesson and go to the park!
In addition to the core content, you'll also get all these bonuses:
You can get started today for just $125 per month for three months,
or $345 if you choose to pay in full.
The curriculum doesn't teach your kid. You do.
The schedule doesn't create peace in your home. Your intentional choices do.
The perfect homeschool room doesn't make learning happen. The relationship you build with your children does.
But here's what I learned after making every possible mistake: There's a sequence to building something that works. Skip steps, and you end up crying in the pantry while the kids tornado around the room. Follow the sequence, and you end up creating beautiful connections with your kids—and a homeschool that creates some of the most beautiful memories of your life.
Here's the thing nobody tells you about homeschooling:
Sound familiar? Then you're in the right place.
Sound familiar? Then you're in the right place.
You've been at this for years, but somewhere along the way it stopped being joyful and started being something you endure. You know it can be better, but you don't know how to stop the endless worksheets and fix what's broken.
You jumped in because you had to (school wasn't working, life happened, you just couldn't wait anymore), but now you're terrified you're doing it all wrong and your child will end up behind, an outcast, unprepared, or resentful.
You've read all the blogs. Joined all the Facebook groups. Attended the conferences. But you're more confused now than when you started, and your kids are getting older while you're still "researching."
Mastering Homeschool is perfect for:
Mastering Homeschool is perfect for:
You want to homeschool like you know what you're doing instead of constantly second-guessing yourself.
You're ready to stop collecting resources and start using them.
You want someone who's actually done this to walk you through the moment when your kid hates everything you've planned.
You're tired of advice that starts with "just follow your child's interests" but doesn't tell you how to make sure they can still get into college
This is for you if...
You want to wing it and hope for the best. (Sometimes that works. Usually you end up guilt-feeding an ant farm no one wants.)
You think there's a magic formula that works for every family. (There isn't, and anyone who tells you there is hasn't actually worked with real families.)
You're looking for someone to tell you exactly which curriculum to buy and which schedule to follow. (I'm going to teach you how to figure that out for yourself.)
This is NOT for you if...
"Even in my five years of homeschooling, I haven't done some of these things. I found value all around. Exactly the type of mentorship I needed to set my course a little more firmly as we continue on our homeschooling adventure." Jen—3 kids (elementary, preschool)
"LOVE LOVE LOVED it! It's clear and concise, and you made me feel like you're a good friend who really wants to see me succeed. It empowered me and filled me with hope. I'm excited to have this as a resource to go back through some of the modules again and again." Kandis—5 kids (high school, middle school, elementary)
"If you're new to homeschool (like we were), don't waste your time and money fumbling around in uncharted territory. Mastering Homeschool isn't a part of the solution; it is the comprehensive program that helped us discover what to do and how to succeed. Worth every penny and then some." Paul—3 kids (middle school, elementary, preschool)
I'm a 15-year homeschool veteran and guide who helps parents go from, "Can I do this?" to building a peaceful, effective, and joyful homeschool that truly fits their family.
A little about me: I've been known to make a spreadsheet to plan a vacation, and I may or may not declutter for fun. I'm a gelato aficionado, Keeper of the Family Traditions, and travel enthusiast. And I love scouting Trader Joe's for our family's next taste test.
More relevant to you: I have an MBA, I’m a former full-time homeschool mom of four, a homeschool mentor, and a course creator. I help parents design intentional learning environments that work for their unique families through Mastering Homeschool, the course I wish I'd had when I was starting out.
I'm Rachel Sanford,
Homeschool Strategist, Mentor, and Friend.
Because I got tired of watching smart, loving parents torture themselves with the "experts'" advice.
Because every child deserves an education that fits them, not one that has to be force-fit like last year's shoes.
Because I believe homeschooling can be the most beautiful gift you give your family, but only if you build the right foundation.
And because I remember exactly how it feels to lie awake at 2 AM wondering if you're destroying your child's future.
Why I created this...
"Fabulous! Mastering Homeschool made it so easy—it broke it all down and made what is overwhelming seem manageable with so many great hints and tips I'd never thought of. It's brilliant and organized." Laura—3 kids (middle school, elementary, preschool)
"I am pleasantly surprised at all the content. These modules are GOLD! I jumped into Mastering Homeschool thinking I would for sure just teach kindergarten, and now my husband and I are thinking about the many possibilities beyond!" Melissa—3 kids (preschool)
"I feel more confident than I imagined possible. I was really nervous going into homeschool, but now I'm feeling excited and prepared!" Jillian—3 kids (middle school, elementary, preschool
Mastering Homeschool is 7 learning modules in full-color video format. There are 34 lessons with downloadable transcripts, a printable student workbook, and a project plan to keep you on track.
A
How is the course formatted?
Q
Enroll today and get instant, lifetime access. Start building your personalized homeschool plan now—and return anytime for refreshers or a new start each year.
A
When can I start and how long do I have to finish the course?
Q
The course is designed for you to start when you’re ready and progress at your own pace, so you can take as much time as you need. If you want to dive in quickly, you can complete the lessons in a focused week of dedicated evenings.
A
How long does it take to complete Mastering Homeschool?
Q
No. Instead, you’ll learn how to identify exactly what you need, where to find it, and how to make it work for your family. This skill is one you’ll use every year, saving you time, money, and frustration for as long as you homeschool.
A
Does the course recommend curriculum or schedules?
Q
Yes. This system works for preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, or any combination, and for families of all sizes.
A
Can my kids be any age for this to apply?
Q
Definitely. The Mastering Homeschool framework works whether you’re new or experienced, and as your children grow, interests shift, and circumstances change, you can revisit these steps to regain clarity and confidence.
A
We've been homeschooling for a while. Will this work for us, too?
Q
Absolutely. In fact, that's the whole heart of the course. Every family is unique. Mastering Homeschool will guide you through clarifying your circumstances, discovering your options, and developing a plan for success.
A
Will this help despite our family's unique circumstances?
Q
Frequently Asked Questions
If, within 14 days, you complete the first three modules and do the work as outlined, you'll see a shift in your confidence and clarity. If you don't, I'll refund your investment. Just send me your completed worksheets and tell me why it didn't work for your family. That's how confident I am in this process.
Mastering Homeschool with zero risk
Keep researching, keep collecting resources, keep adding to your ever-growing bookmarks, and keep hoping it all comes together. Somehow.
Or follow a tested framework that families just like yours have used to create homeschools they actually love, that work for their kids, that fit into their lives, and that give their kids the best opportunity of their lives.
The choice is simple.
Right now, you might be overwhelmed by all the choices and worried about making the wrong ones. You might be lying awake wondering if you're qualified to teach your own children, if they'll be prepared for their future, if you're doing enough.
I understand that weight. I've carried it myself.
Ready?
What if this time next month, you woke up on a Monday morning and instead of that familiar knot in your stomach, you felt...ready? What if you knew exactly what you were doing and why you were doing it? What if your kids could sense your confidence and started to trust the process, too?
That's what's possible when you stop trying to figure it out alone and start following a path that actually works.
Your kids are counting on you to figure this out. But you don't have to figure it out alone.
