What Kind of Homeschool Mom Are You?

Each mom has her own unique style when it comes to homeschooling. But which traits are most prominent within your planning process? Take our quiz to find out!

1. If I were a book, I would be:
a. Around the World in 80 Days
b. Great Expectations
c. A Brave New World
d. Sense and Sensibility

2. I like to run my homeschool like a(n):
a. Office
b. Restaurant
c. Co-op
d. Workshop

3. When it comes to exploring new topics to teach, I’m headed to:
a. Mt. Everest
b. A Coffee Shop
c. My Back Yard
d. The Library

4. My planner is my:
a. Map
b. Back-up
c. Idea Bank
d. Smart Phone

5. If I were a game, I would be:
a. Telephone
b. I Spy
c. Chess
d. Capture the Flag

You’re done! Add up your points.

1. a) 3 b) 4 c) 2 d) 1
2. a) 2 b) 1 c) 4 d) 3
3. a) 4 b) 3 c) 1 d) 2
4. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
5. a) 2 b) 4 c) 1 d) 3

The Social Butterfly (4-6 points)
You enjoy having a homeschool community for support and chatting with friends about what they’re covering. What you lack in experience, you make up for in open-mindedness. You’re intrigued by the growing popularity of homeschooling and value other’s opinions and advice. Monarch’s automatic updates appeal to your desire to stay current on the latest trends.

The Explorer (7-10 points)
You’re willing to teach subjects other homeschoolers won’t and aren’t afraid to take a step back to re-evaluate your methods. You like the ability to customize Monarch courses to fit what you want your child to learn. You’re interested in getting at the heart of homeschooling and finding a method that feels pure and allows for plenty of freedom to integrate new ideas and activities.

The Planner (11-13 points)
You are always prepared and informed. You schedule your children’s lessons well into the future to maximize efficiency. Monarch’s advanced school calendar appeals to your need to stay on top of daily details and the big picture. You like to research to see what else is out there, but you need facts to make a change or commitment to anything new. Staying organized is your priority.

The Pathfinder (14-16 points)
You pride yourself on reaching your goals, and you’re confident of where your child is on his or her learning path. Monarch’s parent mode allows you to keep abreast of your student’s progress. You’re a go-getter who knows what she wants. A seasoned homeschooler who values planning, you tend to stick to what’s been proven to work for your family.