FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | PANDORA Join Jamie as she interviews Kimberly Langen, a highly educated and gifted educator who started Spirit of Math in 1994 to challenge learners to think differently! Kimberly has developed an alternative way to helping gifted and high performing learners stay motivated and learn mathematics in ways that align with their particular style of thinking. This podcast was very enlightening and if you have a gifted or high-performing learner you’ll want to listen in. Kim shares a great many practical tips on how to homeschool and keep your learners motivated. One of my key takeaways was that mathematics needs to be taught in 4 steps: 1 Drill to build automaticity 2 Core Content including topics and spiral learning for younger children 3 Problem Solving in real world application that allows students to use reasoning and logic 4 Collaborative Group Work that elevated thinking, let them talk about it out loud it will stretch them to new reasoning   And something else I learned, in case you were wondering what the difference was between a gifted learner and a high performing learner: 1 Gifted Learner is a student classified as gifted by demonstrating a high level of intellectual ability. 2 High Performing learner is a learner that is simply very motivated to learn! Don’t forget that it is also important for these learners to learn from failure. Learning from failure often brings about a new level of logical reasoning that wasn’t accessible before. If you have a gifted or high performing learner and are feeling challenged on how to homeschool them reach out to Spirit of Math. They have regional classes as well as online options for homeschool students. Listen to More Helping Your Students Pursue Their ExcellenceThe post Episode 81: Homeschooling the Gifted or High Performing Learner first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | PANDORA This episode is one of my favorites! In honor of School Choice Week, I was able to join several other homeschooling mamas who shared their ups and downs and encouragement for homeschoolers new and experienced! We had a great time talking about homeschooling and this episode is full of nuggets of wisdom from four very experienced homeschool parents! If you are interested in learning more about homeschooling please visit our Getting Started Guide to Homeschooling.    The post Episode 80: Panel Discussion on Homeschooling first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | PANDORA If you’re not sure if you can or even should homeschool, then this podcast is for you. Join Jamie and Stephanie Palazzolo as they chat about the rights you have as a parent and how to get started. Remember, you can start homeschooling at any time! Some of the best advice for homeschoolers is that you know your child better than anyone, including a teacher. Don’t sell yourself short, you have been your child’s first teacher since the day they were born, and now that you want to homeschool… you can still be that amazing first teacher. Take time to visit Stephanie at her site The Homeschool Expert to find help and get your questions answered! Find more information about Getting Started Homeschooling here. Understand the steps to getting started and watch advice videos from our host, Jamie Gaddy. You’ll soon see that homeschooling is a wise educational option for your children. Discover what your state requires for homeschoolers.The post Episode 79: You Can Homeschool, Tips for All! first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER What is pursuing “Their Excellence?” If you’re not sure, then you’ll want to listen in to this podcast with Jamie and Jessica where they dig deep into how you can encourage your kids and actually PLAN to help them pursue “their” unique excellence! Our guest today is a leading expert in the growing world of “learning without walls”–Jessica Parnell, CEO of Edovate Learning Corp. Jessica is a published author, professional speaker, and former homeschool mom alum whose passion for children and education drove her to create and provide personalized education for students at all levels. Jessica specializes in e-learning solutions, home education, advanced education, and help for learning disabilities and is always looking to innovate in the homeschool space. If you are interested in learning more about Bridgeway Academy, please take the time to learn more by reading our Bridgeway Academy Homeschool Curriculum Review. Also if you are an unschooler and are looking for homeschooling resources, be sure to check out our Elephango Homeschool Curriculum Review and visit the Elephango website for more information. Listen to apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 78: Helping Your Students Pursue Their Excellence first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER With the growing popularity of homeschooling and the wide selection of materials and resources that are now available, we know that it can be difficult for homeschoolers to find what they need and the basics of what they need to do to organize and keep records in their homeschool. In fact, over the years I’ve often had many questions about what records I needed to keep. Today Corrina and I are going to discuss homeschool record keeping – – I know this is often a worrisome topic for many homeschool parents. Sometimes we are just not sure what is needed to keep good homeschooling records. It’s our goal today to help clarify just what the homeschooled family needs to be doing to maintain good records. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand. For some families, the state in which they live will dictate what records are needed. Some states require details while other states require nothing at all. Modify has developed an app that makes homeschool record-keeping simple. It’s perfect for those families that are more hands-on learning and less formal learning. Students can record and track learning moments independently as well as typical parental tracking. In fact, unschooling families love the Modify app. Discover all the amazing things that Modify can help you with your homeschool. Click here to learn more about their app! Listen to apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 77: Tips for Homeschool Record Keeping with Corrina from Modify first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Jamie shares her heart about family life and difficulties along the journey but also points to the fact that failure isn’t the end. Even if we have to set aside homeschooling for a bit, there is always a fresh start tomorrow. A Quote from Anne of Green Gables books, “Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes.” Ways to plan your new homeschool year: Find New Homeschool Curriculum in our Awards Learn more about Homeschool Products with Our Homeschool Curriculum Reviews Find Free Planners for you and Your Students Listen to apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 76 When Failure Hovers How Do You Plan Your Homeschool? first appeared on Homeschool .com.

Let me introduce you to Phil. Phil Denniston is founder and CEO of InflationEducation.net, better bedtime stories revealing the secrets of the debt-based fiat money system using the pricnipals of liberty, sound money, Austrian Economics, and Natural Law. Phil holds a BA in Economics from the University of Colorado. With InflationEducation.net Phil was able to marry his two passions: Understanding the history and mechanics of our monetary system AND using story-time with his four children (ages 5-14) to reveal the wizard behind the curtain, preparing them for the debt-based fiat money system that awaits. It’s common knowledge that our country is in financial trouble. And most of us, as parents realize that we need to a step back and begin educating our children – and sometimes ourselves -about money and  for financial stability. But  I noticed when I was reading your bio, that you mentioned the “debt-based fiat money system”  These are terms that not all of our parents will be familiar with can you take a minute to help us better understand? (read more below) FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Listen to apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? Phil’s Response: One challenge for parents’ intent on preparing kids for the world that awaits is finding materials or curriculum revealing how the money system works. By that we mean not just the basics of finance – saving, spending, investing, compound interest, and borrowing – but the essence of money: What is money, what works in the role, what are its historical properties, and how is money created? Most parents (and school systems) cannot touch the subject because they don’t even know themselves. All of us were raised to believe today’s money is just what it should be, and the only way it could be. Instead, we’re living – right now – in a historical aberration, using unbacked, debt-based fiat money. Debt growth (both public and private) has exceeded economic growth (or our ability to repay) for decades, and the inflation that is now accelerating – $7 dollars for a dozen eggs? – is the signal that the money system itself is breaking down, unraveling in plain sight, as ‘fiat’ money always does. Taking a step back, fiat means ‘by decree’. Thus, fiat money like the US Dollar bill, means ‘money because the government says so’, not money that’s backed by anything real or has been chosen to be in the role by the free market. For 5,000 years, what’s worked best as money is gold or silver. Paper notes or digital representations are fine, if exchangeable at fixed rates. This is called a “gold standard”. Article 1, Section 10 of the US Constitution calls for just that- “No State shall… make anything but gold or silver coin a legal tender”. America’s founders understood the importance of money backed by a measured weight of gold or silver. This is unlike today’s money that can be conjured from thin air by banks and bureaucrats. At InflationEducation.net, we use ‘better bedtime stories’ to help prepare your family, revealing the secrets of debt-based money using the principles of America’s founding – liberty, sound money, Austrian Economics, and Natural Law. These delightful, full color hardcovers bring it all to light, creating indelible memories for your kids as you mix them in with all the classics during that nightly ritual. Our customers like to be prepared, thus lean heavily homeschooled. We back it with an unconditional Alliance Guarantee. Buy the bundle, save 40% now and forever, and if you don’t like them, we’ll refund 100% of

Over the years in speaking with homeschooling parents, I’ve heard the phrase, “Homeschooling is making me depressed,” more than once from a discouraged homeschool mom. And yet, the majority of those homeschooling parents felt a lack of energy and inspiration specifically during the winter months! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a harsh reality for many people during the long, dark winter, and adding the responsibility of homeschooling can make it more difficult. Even for people who don’t necessarily struggle with SAD, homeschooling in February is enough to make the most determined and inspired people feel like quitting. By the time this month rolls around, the fun holidays have passed, and spring break is still far away. You have devoted hours of effort into grading, teaching, planning, organizing, and driving your children to lessons and classes. Homeschool mom burnout is highest at this time of the year, and you’re likely tired enough to feel it in your bones. We’ve been there! I think it’s the most difficult month to stay strong, power through, and continue homeschooling. We want to help inject fun and encouragement once again in your family before the February blues become homeschool burnout depression. Join Jamie as she shares how she deals with burnout and keeps her perspective fresh. FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 74: Help for Homeschool Burnout first appeared on Homeschool .com.

With the holidays upon us, many of us feel more stressed than usual.  There are numerous holiday events, relatives to see, places to visit, and gift shopping and preparation to get done.  Most of us wonder about holiday homeschooling. How to homeschool amid everything? The holidays are a great time to take off from structured homeschooling. Don’t sweat the books.  They will be waiting for you when the holidays are over! This looks different for each family, but changing up your homeschool routine to be more flexible and fit your holiday preparation can be fun and exciting. I know with my half dozen kids, any kind of change always perked them up. All of a sudden they were interested in what was going on! Holiday Homeschooling Ideas So as we get started let’s talk about schedules. For many homeschooling moms and dads, planners are their lifeblood.  Whether you need to plan the week, month, or even your daily schedules, a sense of organization is key.  If you’re like me, my planner is especially vital during the holidays for any semblance of productivity, there are so many moving parts in our family if we didn’t have a schedule to let everyone know where/what/when we’d be lost! If you’re stressing over your schedule for this coming holiday season, try to step back, pause, and take a deep breath. First Steps to a Big Change One of the first things that I find particularly helpful when I’m in a stressful situation, or simply beginning each day (with potential to be stressful) is prayer. If you’re listening to this podcast then you’re looking for something. Maybe it’s wisdom or advice. One of the best places to find wisdom is in prayer. After all of these years of homeschooling during the holidays, I’ve realized that sometimes the most important thing we can do for our children is to take time with them. The holidays are all about creating wonderful memories and sweet traditions. Take some time to consider what is most important in your family this season. Once I’ve determined what my focus will be during the holidays, I turn to my schedule. Since there are so many people in our household, even when we aren’t formally doing a lot of homeschooling or any homeschooling at all – –  we still need a schedule so that everyone is on the same page. I find this especially important during the holidays. Each of us has a lot of “extra” during this time and a schedule of some sort helps everyone. Be creative, flexible, and fun. As I’ve already mentioned change always gets the kids interested… Here are a few of my creative suggestions for holiday homeschooling. Practical Ideas for Changing Things Up Focus on reading! Take time this holiday season to sit and read with your children.  Use holiday weeks to read as many books as you can!Consider a holiday unit study. Utilize the holidays as a chance to learn more about their origin and traditions!  On the other hand, you could learn more about the wintertime, change in seasons, and make a unit study out of it!Make the most out of your field trips. If you have one or two field trips scheduled this month, dig into them and learn everything you can.  Take a trip to the library for related books, dive into Google searches, and look for complimentary YouTube videos!Similarly, make holiday festivities into learning moments or field trips! You can make lots of holiday activities on educational field trips.  Of course, you want to keep them fun, though. For example, when you go Christmas tree shopping, learn about the different types of trees!  Christmas caroling: learn about the origins. Sledding: bring in science and figure out how to make your sled go even faster. There are numerous ways to incorporate learning into holiday activities!Add in craft days. Your kids will learn how to make adorable crafts w

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie as she interviews Holly Britton, author of the Squiggle Squad handwriting program. The interview was an amazing opportunity to get some practical pointers for homeschool parents teaching their littles how to write. Here were a few of the tips from the podcast: Don’t start too early – let it happen naturally.Rely on natural cause and effect. Crayon to paper – fun marks – movement creates somethingStart with building motor skills – shoulder and arm movement – core muscles and sittingShouldn’t focus on WHAT but THAT they are drawing/writingUse coloring as a first step – tracing a lineDon’t worry so much about “making” a letter but just learning letter recognition apart from writingLet the child be rewarded by the enjoyment of making a mark and making lines and build on thatLearning is intrinsically rewardingOlder children: you can rebuild good foundations by cross-training with other subjects/courses Other Articles on Homeschool Handwriting What if My Kid Hates Handwriting? Handwriting: An Indispensable Tool  Teaching and Improving Handwriting Skills  The post Episode 72: The Importance of Homeschool Handwriting first appeared on Homeschool .com.

We’re excited about our guest this week. The author of the Tuttle Twin’s Book Series, Connor Boyack is here to join us for a chat on why he wrote/is writing these books and about his new history book project. The Tuttle Twins has sold over 4 million copies and is widely discussed from CNN to Fox News. Connor attempts to reveal the truth about free market, government and civics in a fictional storyline that elementary kids and even teens can easily understand and apply to current events. Connor has a great newsletter that he sends out weekly. A quote you used in your newsletter back in May really stuck with me. “The educational foundations of our society are presently being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity that threatens our very future as a nation and as a people.”  Which was from the National Commission on Excellence in Education – – from 1983. 1983 – If education was mediocre then – – what do we have now? Anyway- this quote resonated with me – first because it is one of the reasons we chose to homeschool. But you pointed out that this mediocrity is at a critical point. I agree and feel that it is especially critical to how ignorant the bulk of our young adults are when it comes to knowledge about history, economics, and government. FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? Other Homeschool Podcasts You May Enjoy What is Normal Anyway? Take Your Homeschool From Ordinary to Extraordinary!  The post Episode 71: Interview with Connor Boyack: Civics and Government first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER We’ve all experienced the struggle. The fear of a blank page intimidates us from writing the thoughts and ideas rushing about in our minds. Join Jamie as she interviews guest and author Joshua Davidson about how to motivate those reluctant writers. Joshua Davidson is the author of the award-winning book series, Night Zookeeper. The series now has an online learning portal and a cartoon TV series in the U.K. Listen for great ideas on how to get your students to write creatively in no time! Night Zookeeper was voted in the top 10 homeschool websites in 2022 for grammar and composition! Find out more about Night Zookeeper here.   Don’t Miss Our Other Great Homeschool Resources Free Homeschool Printables Free Homeschool Unit Studies Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 70: Motivating Reluctant Writers first appeared on Homeschool .com.

The question of college is becoming increasingly more difficult for homeschool families. With rising costs, disappointing curriculum, and more students are faced with a decision to find alternatives. Bruce Goodmansen joins us today with his solution. His book is filled with tons of options for students who just don’t want to go the college route. Visit Bruce at Anything But College. You can check out his book here 100% Success Without College FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? We all know that helping our teens find direction for their future, and helping them find the right training to accomplish their dreams without breaking the bank is tricky. Bruce’s book really opens your eyes to how overpriced and underfulfilled college education can be. There are many paths to helping your student accomplish their future dreams without attending college. I suggest you buy this book – you won’t regret it! Supporting Articles About College Alternatives Alternative Paths to College Credit Surprising Alternatives for High School StudentsThe post Episode 69: Success Without College with Bruce Goodmansen first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie as she interviews long-time homeschool advocate, John Edelson. John is the founder of Time4Learning.com and has been at the forefront of online homeschooling for the past two decades. John shares his thoughts about how homeschooling has changed over the years, how first-time homeschoolers can get started easily and simple advice for homeschooling without stress. Interested in finding out more about Time4Learning.com? Visit their free demo page to see how online learning works. Don’t Miss Our Other Great Homeschool Resources Free Homeschool Printables Free Homeschool Unit Studies Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 68: Interview with John Edelson on Homeschooling Increase first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER We all know that homeschooling has changed over the past several years. A change that has been relatively positive across the board. But what does that mean for you, the normal parent wondering if homeschooling might be a good fit? Join Jamie as she interviews Kirk Cameron about why homeschooling is so important to him, and about his new movie The Homeschool Awakening. Kirk’s new movie is a wonderful glimpse of homeschooling through the eyes of more than a dozen homeschool families. This movie also helps answer those frequently asked questions and lets viewers see just how fun homeschooling can be. The Homeschool Awakening will be in theaters on June 13th and 14th and you can find tickets by visiting The Homeschool Awakening website. Enter your zip code to find which theaters in your area are offering the film. Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review?   Wondering how to start homeschooling? Our team has put together a comprehensive guide that will get you started and homeschool your best in no time. Visit the How to Start Homeschooling article on Homeschool.com today.The post Episode 67: Kirk Cameron Interview on Homeschooling first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie and Emily as they discuss American Sign Language (ASL) how it’s a great fit for homeschoolers and the importance of introducing the language as well as deaf culture to our children. Want to know more about ASL Virtual Academy? Visit our ASL Virtual Academy curriculum finder listing to see a detailed description and video about their product. Take time to visit ASL Virtual Academy. Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 66: American Sign Language in Your Homeschool first appeared on Homeschool .com.

Faith-Based Podcast FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Training our children to be wise, use critical thinking, comparative arguments, and more to establish their worldview is a vital part of child-rearing. Elizabeth shares how she has taught children a simplistic way to recognize truth, falsehood, and opinion and how we as parents can begin with practical simplistic critical thinking activities with even the youngest children. Visit Foundation Worldview for courses, free webinars, and book clubs.   Related Podcasts What is Normal Anyway? Tips to Avoid Burnout  The post Episode 65: Critical Thinking and Worldview Foundations first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie as she interviews Linda Hobar author of the well-known series “The Mystery of History.”  Find out why teaching history from a Biblical viewpoint can be exciting and enlightening and discover practical ways you can teach multiple children at once. The post Episode 64: The Mystery of History with Linda Hobar first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Join Jamie and Rachael as they chat about the foundational principles that make such a difference in homeschooling and raising children. Find out more about a new curriculum that’s just released and be inspired to embrace the daily investment of pouring into your children as you homeschool. Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 63: Importance of Teaching About The Bible – Rachael Carman first appeared on Homeschool .com.

FOLLOW US ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Preparing your teens for their future is a task that no parents find small or insignificant. As you homeschool you’ve grown to realize that it’s a joy, an investment, and so much more. However, many of us feel a bit intimidated when it comes to homeschooling our teens. There seems to be a lot of expectations, and the courses are so much more difficult than the elementary level. But wait – – what if we told you there was nothing to worry about. That homeschooling high school and preparing your teens is much easier than you ever imagined? Join Jamie and Janine as they chat about this and so much more on this week’s episode of the Homeschooling and Loving It podcast. High School Homeschool Authoritative Guide High School Homeschool Planning Tools Special thanks to Study.com for sponsoring this podcast. Visit Study.com for more information on homeschooling high school, easy-to-use courses, and other great help! Listen on apple podcasts? Could you give us a review? The post Episode 62: Preparing Your Teens for Their Future! first appeared on Homeschool .com.