Homeschool Made Easy

Kristen Pratt is the author of the Language Lessons for a Living Education series. She is also the brand and curriculum manager for Master Books. Prior to working for Master Books, Kristen owned and operated her own curriculum supply company where she helped homeschool moms pick the right curriculum for their families. This experience has proven invaluable as she helps thousands of families navigate curriculum choices offered by Master Books. 

What was really interesting was our discussion about a modern Charlotte Mason education, how Mason might have taught if she lived right now.

I don't know about you, but I think geography is kinda' hard to teach. Maybe it's because I don't naturally think of pictures; I cannot remember a map no matter how hard I study it. I think in words, so I could memorize some facts about a place but have no idea where that stuff is.

So I invited Maggie Hogan to the show to see if she could help. And she did. Maggie Hogan is an author, homeschooling veteran, world traveler, and founder of Bright Ideas Press. For decades, she has encouraged families with her practical approach to geography, history, science, literature, family, and other topics. 

In this episode, Maggie helps us out a lot with some great tips:

• how to teach geography when you're map-challenged
• how to enjoy fun and interesting topics related to geography
• how to study your local geography
• how to adapt your geography studies to different learning styles
• hands-on activities for learning geography
• why geography is so, so important
• what is the time and place for a geography curriculum
• and more!

In this episode:

• North Star Geography
• FREE book: Real Scripture in Real Places: Ephesus

Today I'm talking to literally the busiest mom I know. She's my example of juggling it all with balance and joy. Homeschool mom of ten and a USA Today bestselling author, Tricia Goyer has published eighty books to date, written more than five hundred articles, and is on the blogging team at TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian sites. She is a two-time Carol Award winner and a Christy and ECPA Award Finalist and regularly receives starred reviews in the Romantic Times and Publishers Weekly. 

In this episode, Tricia gives great insight into working life:

• the impact on our children
• what to do when children are demanding attention
• how to entertain children while working
• how to schedule work
• time-saving tips
• how to take care of yourself
• the role of enjoyment
• and more!

Show notes and product links on the website here.

Michelle Nietert has served as a professional counselor supervisor and director of Community Counseling Associates for over a decade. A previous school crisis counselor, she has been providing therapeutic interventions to children and their families in counseling offices for over 20 years. Along with the CCA staff, she offers parent consults across the country and in Texas Telehealth counseling. Michelle can be found often speaking in school, church and clinical settings.

Links to products and show notes on the blog here.

Dr. Kristin Moon is owner and instructor at Kristin Moon Science. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology followed by a PhD in Molecular Genetics, Dr. Moon worked briefly in research designing a viral  delivery system for therapies directing drug delivery for patients losing their sight due to macular degeneration.  It was during that time in the lab that she discovered her affinity for teaching. A full-time educator of over twenty years, Dr. Moon teaches and provides resources through her own website Science Simplified.

Get the free science course and show notes here.

A popular speaker and author, Dr. Lisle presents a rational defense of a literal Genesis, showing how science confirms the history recorded in the Bible. Dr. Lisle  obtained a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. There, he used the SOHO spacecraft to analyze the surface of the sun, and made a number of interesting discoveries, including the detection of giant cell boundaries. Since then, Lisle has worked in full-time apologetics ministry. He wrote a number of planetarium shows for the Creation Museum, including the popular “Created Cosmos.” Dr. Lisle has authored a number of best-selling books on the topic of creation, including: Taking Back Astronomy, Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky, the Ultimate Proof of Creation, Discerning Truth, and Understanding Genesis.

Show notes, links to products, and how to follow Dr. Lisle on the website here.

Former special education teacher Shawna Wingert is now a homeschool special needs expert, author, and consultant. As the mother of two boys with various special needs, she knows from both professional and parental experience how to meet the unique needs of these students. In this episode, Shawna answers important questions on special needs including attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, and other diagnosis needing accommodations.

Show notes on the blog here.

Hifalutin Homeschooler herself shares about ...

• why it’s important not to take homeschooling too seriously
• what humor teaches our students
• how to regain a lost sense of humor
• why we need to know potty words
• what is the roll of humor in our society and our homes
• why homeschool stereotypes are actually good
• how we might accidentally squash our child’s interests
• why we need lots of reasons to homeschool

Show notes on the blog here.

Homeschool graduate and author of You Don't Really Hate Homeschooling, Adana shares what it is really like to be a homeschooled teen. With humor and insight, she talks about why teens struggle with making friends, getting a job, and even liking homeschooling in the first place. She also talks about getting ready for college and how parents can help their teens successfully launch into adulthood.

Show notes -- including a free book -- on the blog here.