Napier Family Adjusts Homeschooling Routine After 9 Weeks
The Napiers streamlined their curriculum to balance teaching history and core subjects with their professional filming schedule.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Homeschooling
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Erin and Ben Napier recently completed the first nine weeks of their homeschooling curriculum for daughters Helen and Mae. The couple adjusted their teaching approach to improve family efficiency while balancing work on the HGTV show Home Town.
Why it matters
The Napiers chose to homeschool to prioritize family time despite their busy schedules. This update offers a look at managing academic subjects like geography and biology alongside professional demands.
The curriculum currently covers reading, poetry, multiplication, geography, and biology. The family is also tracking progress across all 50 states as part of their studies.
The players
Erin Napier
Designer and co-host of the HGTV home renovation series Home Town.
Ben Napier
Woodworker and co-host who specializes in custom furniture for the family's renovation projects.
The details
Ben Napier handles history instruction, while the couple has streamlined their daily routine to increase efficiency. The daughters, Helen in third grade and Mae in kindergarten, focus on core academic subjects integrated into their home life. These changes allow the family to maintain their education schedule even while filming season 11 of their television program.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Erin Napier provided an update on the first nine weeks of homeschooling.
August 2026: Production commenced for season 11 of Home Town.
The Home Front
The Napiers' approach reflects a broader trend of households balancing customized education with complex work-life schedules. This model highlights the logistical shifts families navigate as homeschooling becomes increasingly integrated with high-demand professional careers.
Families managing home education should consider reviewing their current routines every nine weeks to identify areas for improved efficiency. Evaluate whether your current subject load—such as geography or multiplication—aligns with your family goals as you plan the next quarter.
The takeaway
Maintaining family time while managing professional responsibilities requires regular reassessment of your daily academic structure. Consider scheduling a curriculum review after every nine-week block to refine teaching efficiency.
Further reading
Learn more about managing academic schedules at home in our Homeschooling section.
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