Why Multi-Age Classrooms Are the Secret to Thriving Microschools
All Things Are Possible Teacher Podcast
Release Date: 08/05/2025
The Marketing Phase: How to Find Your First Microschool Families (Without Feeling Salesy)
All Things Are Possible Teacher Podcast
Let's chat about something that every single teacher founder asks: How do I find my first families? How do I get the word out without feeling awkward or salesy? What if no one signs up? If those thoughts have ever swirled in your head, you are not alone. I remember that feeling so clearly sitting at my kitchen table, staring at my computer, wondering who would actually show up to my first open house. I had the classroom space ready. I had the vision crystal clear. But what I didn’t have were families yet. And that gap between your dream and your first enrollment? That’s what we’re...
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The Funding Plan: How to Afford Your Microschool Dream Without Fear or Burnout
All Things Are Possible Teacher Podcast
Today, we’re talking about money. Yep, the part that can make even the most passionate teacher pause. Because here’s what I know about you: You’ve got the vision. You’ve got the heart. You can see the classroom setup in your mind, the kids smiling, the families saying, “We’ve been waiting for a school like this.” But when it comes to funding that dream? That’s where fear creeps in. “How am I going to pay for this?” “What if I can’t afford it?” “What if it costs more than I think?” “How can I do this when I’m barely getting by now?” If you’ve...
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How to Start a Microschool Legally: What You Actually Need to Be Compliant
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Today we’re diving into the phase that most teachers want to skip... but absolutely can’t afford to. It’s what I call The Legal Plan. And if you’ve ever thought things like... “I just want to teach. I don’t want to mess something up.” “I don’t even know what’s required in my state.” “What if I do all this work and it’s not legal?” Then you are exactly where you’re supposed to be. Because I’ve been there too. I remember sitting at my kitchen table Googling phrases like “Do I need a license to teach small groups at home?” and “Is this even...
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From Overwhelm to Action: The First Step to Starting Your Microschool or Homeschooling Business
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If you’ve ever said the words “I don’t even know where to start” then this episode is for you. Because I get it. You’ve got a notebook (or five) full of ideas. You’ve got sticky notes on your desk, screenshots on your phone, and a heart bursting with vision but when you try to piece it all together… it feels like a tangled mess. You start wondering: What comes first — the vision, the location, or the legal stuff? Do I need funding before I can even start? How do I get families to trust me when I haven’t launched yet? And is this dream even realistic for me? If that’s...
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The Launch Your Website Bootcamp: Build a Professional Website That’s Ready to Enroll Families
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This is the grand finale of our website series and honestly, it might be the one that changes everything for your teacher business. Now, I want you to imagine something for a second. You’re at a family event or chatting with another parent in your community, and they say, “Oh wow, you started a microschool? That sounds amazing! Do you have a website I can check out?” And your stomach drops a little because… you don’t. Or maybe you do have one but it’s half-finished, outdated, or just doesn’t feel like you. You open it sometimes, stare at the blank sections, and think, “Where...
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The Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Building Their Website (and What to Do Instead)
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Let's talk about the biggest mistakes teachers make on their websites and, more importantly, what to do instead. Now, before we dive in, let me just say this: there’s no shame here. I’ve made every single one of these mistakes myself. I know what it’s like to spend hours tweaking colors and fonts or adding tabs until your site looks like a maze—only to realize that parents still aren’t signing up. You built your microschool or homeschooling business from a place of passion and purpose. But the tech side? The design side? The “how do I get families to actually take action on my...
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Writing Website Copy That Connects With Parents (Without Feeling Salesy)
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We are diving into one of the topics that I know so many teachers secretly dread about creating a website... writing the copy. Now I know, you’re a teacher—you write lesson plans, newsletters, and feedback every single day. But when it comes to writing about your business? That’s when things start to feel uncomfortable. You might be thinking things like: “I don’t want to sound pushy or salesy.” “I have no idea what to even say.” “What if it doesn’t sound professional enough?” And I get it. Most of us were never taught how to write marketing copy. We were taught...
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The 5 Non-Negotiables Every Teacher Website Must Include to Enroll Families Into Your Microschool or Homeschooling Business
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Let's continue our teacher website series on the show. Did you know that not every website actually works. I’ve seen so many teachers get brave, launch their website, and then feel frustrated when it doesn’t bring in new families. And usually, it’s not because they’re not talented enough or their program isn’t strong enough. It’s because their site is missing the essential ingredients that build trust and guide parents to enroll. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the five non-negotiables every teacher business website must include if you want it to actually bring...
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Teaching in a Multi-Age Classroom Coaching Week
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Multi-Age Teaching Doesn’t Have to Feel Overwhelming. You're invited to join us for my Teaching in a Multi-Age Classroom Coaching Week.Join us for 5 days of practical training, hands-on tools, and encouragement that will help you simplify your curriculum, personalize instruction, and empower independence. Does this sound like you? You’re trying to teach multiple ages at once… and it feels like chaos. You wonder if you’ll ever stop juggling so many different lesson plans a day for the multiple ages in your classroom. You want students to be independent, but you’re constantly...
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Why Every Microschool or Homeschool Business Needs a Website (Even if You’re Just Starting)
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Hey there, teacher friend. Let me ask you something—have you ever been in the middle of telling someone about your microschool or homeschooling program, and then you realize you don’t have an easy place to send them for more information? So you fumble for words, maybe pull up your Facebook page, or you tell them, “I’ll send you the flyer when I get home.” And later, you’re left thinking, Wow, that didn’t feel very professional. I wish I had something that showed the heart of my school, something I could be proud to share. I’ve been there. I know the frustration of having a big...
info_outlineI am so excited about this new series because it’s all about something that so many of you have been asking me about—how to create a successful multi-age classroom.
Now, if you’re listening to this, there’s a good chance you’re either planning to open your microschool or homeschool hybrid this fall, or maybe you’ve already started and you’re feeling that tension. You’re asking yourself questions like:
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How do I teach different ages at the same time?
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What curriculum do I choose so I’m not drowning in prep?
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How do I make sure my older students stay challenged while my younger ones don’t feel left behind?
You’re not alone. I’ve been there. I remember when I first started my microschool, the thought of teaching a 6-year-old and a 10-year-old in the same room at the same time felt almost impossible. I thought I had to plan two, three, sometimes four different lessons for every subject. I was exhausted before I even began.
But here’s what I want you to hear today: multi-age classrooms aren’t something to fear—they are something to embrace. In fact, once you learn how to structure them, they become one of the most life-giving, transformative environments you’ll ever teach in.
In this episode, we’re going to talk about the heart behind multi-age learning—why it works, why it’s so powerful for kids, and why it’s actually going to make your life as a teacher so much better when you lean into it.