Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Phyllis Lerro from HomeLife Academy and Trudy Abel from the Homeschool CARE Foundation. Phyllis and Trudy shared with us tips and ideas on "Homeschooling Out and About"Other topics in this episode include:Tips for Planning Learning Activities and Field TripsPlanned and Spontaneous Homeschool Field Trips Using Roadschooling to Spark Teen Learning Top Homeschooling Advice for Parents of Struggling LearnersWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bZ82i5J1WAcThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Phyllis Lerro and Trudy Abel visit these websites:HomeLife Academy: https://homelifeacademy.com/Homeschool CARE Foundation: https://homeschoolcare.org/To view the handout they created, use this link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ak2LrtMPXqNqiviLodROiPOJWTY2EAc0nGBHYl2iYO4/edit?usp=sharing To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #parentingonthego #homeschooling #handsonlearning

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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Beth McCarter, Mom, world-schooler, trained teacher, and homeschool graduate. Beth shared with us about "How to Homeschool on the Beach"Other topics covered in this episode include;Beach Activities for Homeschool FamiliesAdvice on Choosing Homeschool Activities Types of Beaches for Homeschool Learning How to Create Memorable Learning Experiences Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-TVukz5i9uIThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Beth and the resources she has for homeschooling families, visit https://thehomeschoolgraduate.com/And, to grab her free Homeschooling at the Beach: Ideas + Elementary Writing Assignment, use this link: https://homeschool.ck.page/fda4260939To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #learnonthego #educationalvacation #howtohomeschool

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Peggy Ployhar, Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool, speaks to one of the most frequently asked questions she has received over the past 17 years: "What curriculum would be best to teach the unique needs of my child?" Whether you have a child who has a specific diagnosis or one who just struggles in one area of school or another, Peggy addresses in this talk how to take the curriculum you already own, or plan to use, adjust it to meet the specific needs of your child, and consequently dissolve the struggles you are currently seeing in homeschooling your unique child.Other topics covered in this episode include:Homeschool Curriculum for Unique Learners Ideas for Bringing Learning to Life for Students Creating a Lifestyle of Learning in Your HomeMotivating Homeschool Students in Areas of Weaknesses and StrengthsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0FOcl6YzpT0This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ To learn more about our family retreat and/or apply to attend, visit http://spedhomeschool.com/2022-family-retreat/Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #homeschoolcurriculum #unschooling #childdirectedlearning

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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Travis Lish, CEO of The Startup Academy. Travis shared with us about "How to Homeschool Using Gamification"Other topics included in this episode:Educational Activities to Pique Student CuriosityAttributes that Make Learning Activities EngagingHow to Make Learning Activities EngagingUsing Student Autonomy to Engage LearnersWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Dt7Ff-LsEOIThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Travis and his new venture Factor, visit https://www.joinfactor.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #gamification #engagedlearning #handsonlearning

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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations, our guest was Susan Burritt, author of SOS God!. Susan shared with us about "The Power of Prayer to Improve Mental Health"Other topics covered in this episode:Bible Studies for Special Needs MomsEveryday Spiritual Tools for Busy ParentsTips for Raising Teens in a Difficult WorldParenting Advice for Accepting God's WillWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ielSnrknSwIThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Susan and her resources, visit https://susancburritt.wordpress.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Learn more about our upcoming family retreat at http://spedhomeschool.com/2022-family-retreat/Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #praywithoutceasing #parentinghelp #mentalhealth

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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Mary A. Travis, PhD, psychologist specializing in teen anxiety and depression. Mary shared with us about "When Your Student Struggles with Depression or Anxiety"Other topics covered in this episode:How Anxiety Indicators Change with Student AgeSymptomatic Variances in Adolescent DepressionTips for Changing Your Student's Level of AlertnessTools for Breaking Negative Thought PatternsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BsjFx5347yIThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Mary Travis, PhD, visit:https://travisps.com/Other websites Mary shared during her presentation are:https://gozen.com/allprograms/Danielamenmd.comhttps://www.bfrb.org/https://self-compassion.org/https://www.apa.org/pubs/maginationhttps://www.shambhala.com/sittingstilllikeafrog/https://www.cogmed.com/traininghttps://www.additudemag.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #studentanxiety #teendepression #mentalhealth

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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Jennifer Richman, Occupational Therapist and homeschool mom. Jennifer shared with us about "Using Creativity and Self-Expression to Improve a Student's Mental Health"Other topics covered in this episode:Addressing Mental Health Issues in Younger ChildrenIdentifying Mental Health Issues in Teens and Young AdultsUsing Creative Outlets to Connect with Special Needs ChildrenUsing Music to Make Meaningful Connections with Struggling StudentsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LaJ62L1UvTMThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Jennifer and her resources, visit https://www.dancingroserecords.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #mentalhealth #selfexpression #creativeexpression

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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Candice Dugger, anti-bullying expert, speaker, author, and homeschool mom. Candice shared with us about "Helping Children Find Healing and Wholeness After Trauma"Other topics covered in this episode:Establishing a Safety Net for Traumatized ChildrenHow Routines Help Children Heal from TraumaHow to Start Homeschooling a Bullied or Traumatized ChildThe Importance of Creating a Crisis Plan for Traumatized ChildrenWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/56c2XCuoLmEThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Candice and her resources, visit https://www.bulliedbrokenredeemed.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #childhoodtrauma #parentingtip #bulllying

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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dave Carl, author, bullying and disability advocate, and teaching assistant. Dave shared with us about "Boosting Self-Confidence in Students Who've Been Bullied"Other topics covered in this episode include:SIGNS OF BULLYING IN ELEMENTARY AGED STUDENTSSIGNS OF BULLYING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE OR OLDER STUDENTSHOMESCHOOLING DUE TO UNRESOLVED BULLYING ISSUESHOW UNRESOLVED BULLYING ISSUES AFFECT INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLSWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/N-GZ2Gwca7kThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Dave Carl and his resources visit:website: supercyclist.com blog: http://shareindependentliving.blogspot.comTo find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #bullying #selfconfidence #parentadvi

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Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Amanda Duncan MA RCA, Director/ Founder of Scribeasy. Amanda shared with us about "Improving Communication Through On-the-Go Storytelling "Other topics covered in this episode include:Critical 21st Century Job SkillsTools to Engage Students as StorytellersThe Difference Between Passive and Active TeachingBuilding Student Curiosity Through Special InterestsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0m2BTUlP274This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Amanda at Scribeasy, visit: https://www.scribeasy.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #storytelling #communicationskills #onthegolearning

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