Episode 68: Prayerful Homeschool Planning with Whitney Newby

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Whitney Newby is a homeschooling mom, author of Lift Your Eyes: Daily Invitations to Behold Christ in Motherhood, and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. Whitney holds a Bible degree from Moody Bible institute and is a registered nurse. She makes her home in Greenville, South Carolina with her husband and four children.

In this conversation, Whitney shares how she plans her homeschool year, chooses curriculum, and structures her daily routine. If you have ever felt overwhelmed in choosing your curriculum or worried that you are not doing enough, you will love the encouragement that Whitney shares in this conversation.

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Shop Homeschool Resources from Brighter Day Press

Homeschool Planners

Brighter Day Press Homeschool Planners are the perfect companion for families navigating the joys of homeschooling while balancing everyday life. Designed with durability and beauty in mind, this planner features a sturdy hardcover with elegant gold corners, ensuring it stands up to daily use.

Spanning from the last week of July 2026 through June 2027, this planner is more than just a homeschooling tool-it’s a comprehensive life planner. With thoughtfully designed sections, you’ll find dedicated spaces for meal planning, prayer requests, and shopping lists, helping you coordinate your family’s needs with ease.

Created for families with up to six students, this planner streamlines your homeschool schedule while keeping your personal life organized. Its simple yet intentional layout helps you focus on what truly matters.

The 2026 – 2027 Homeschool Planners come in 4 designs:

Morning Time Guides

Brighter Day Press Morning Time Guides weave together Scripture, hymns, literature, art, and music to nurture both hearts and minds. Over the course of 36 weeks, families will journey through the central
stories of the Bible, study six of history’s most influential artists and composers, and learn eight timeless hymns-all while growing in prayer, Scripture memory, and worship.

By year’s end, families will have not only absorbed rich theology and classic art, but will have shared meaningful moments of worship and connection-turning their homes into sanctuaries of truth and beauty. Optional print and cursive Copywork Books are also available to reinforce handwriting and Scripture memory.

Brighter Day Press Morning Time Guides are available in 3 different volumes:

Volume One features composers Bach, Beethoven, and Stravinsky; artists da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Monet; and missionaries David Livingstone, Jim Elliot, and Corrie ten Boom. Suggested read-alouds include The Secret Garden, The Trumpet of the Swan, The Green Ember, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Little Britches, and Little House in the Big Woods. Accompanying Student Copywork Notebooks are available in Print and Cursive.

Volume Two features composers Vivaldi, Handel, and Mozart; artists Renoir, Audubon, and Degas; and missionaries George Mueller, Wilfred Grenfell, and Gladys Alward. Suggested read-alouds include Charlotte’s Web, A Bear Called Paddington, All-of-a-Kind Family, Heidi, and Pippi Longstocking. Accompanying Student Copywork Notebooks are available in Print and Cursive.

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Aimee grew up in rural Michigan, where she was captivated by Jesus as a teenager and married her high school sweetheart. Together they moved to New England where they homeschool their two children together. Aimee has a Master's degree in Biblical Languages from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She enjoys exploring new places, reading great stories, and enjoying the outdoors with her family.