Before I can offer my children an education rich in atmosphere, discipline, and life, I have to begin with myself. As a homeschooling mom drawn to Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, I’ve come to see that the tone of our home, the habits we form, and the ideas we engage with start in my own heart and mind. In this post, I share how I’m preparing for the new school year—not by finalizing curriculum first, but by shaping the environment within me. From prayer and habit-building to reading widely and pursuing my own education, here’s how I’m learning that homeschooling begins with me.