Joyfully Homeschooling

When I first began homeschooling I was so nervous. I had so many fears and concerns, that is why I love sharing FessUp Friday interviews with all of you. It is so fun talking to other homeschool moms about THEIR joys, struggles, and fears because so many of us have had similar concerns and during rough seasons lack joy. Today we are talking homeschool joys, struggles, and fears with Julie Trujiilo from Whisking Apples.

Show notes: https://www.findingjoyinthejourney.net/julie-trujiilo/

I first heard about Greg Landry from a homeschool network I am in. I started listening to his podcast and had to have him on. The reason being he spoke to me when he shared an episode about homeschooling the NON-science student. I immediately felt this weight lift off my shoulders because I have one kid who LOVES science and one that doesn't.

Greg and I chat about the following topics:

• What science credits are required for high school?
• Is there a reason to force upper-level science courses on a high schooler who is not science-minded?
• Let's talk labs if you have a child who is not planning on a science-related career do they need to DO labs? Or can they watch videos instead or even skip them altogether?
• What do colleges look for when it comes to science courses and admissions into a university?

This episode is sure to help you have a more joyful homeschool!

In today's episode, I'm sharing some of the benefits homeschooling will provide you and your kids, as well as tips to help you get through those hard moments in homeschooling. If you have every thought homeschooling was too hard, and been tempted to flag down that yellow school bus you won't want to miss this episode!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Indoctrination Movie
• I Can't Homeschool It's Too Hard

I remember the day I first decided I definitely wanted to give homeschooling a shot. I just KNEW we would have so much fun homeschooling. I had everything ready. I checked out every book I could on homeschooling, and what I couldn't find at the library I bought. Homeschool catalogs and magazines were being delivered to my home on a regular basis. I was going to do this homeschool thing! And, I was going to rock it! I felt like an expert going into my first day. Only to be met with tears. And frustrations. And hard days with NO support.

Yea, I didn't rock homeschooling my first year 🙂 But, that's okay. What I wish I would have done though is have SOMEONE who sat alongside me and asked me a few important questions. I think that would have made my first few years easier, and that is what I want to do with you today.

Show notes: https://www.findingjoyinthejourney.net/before-you-homeschool-2/ ‎

I am talking all things back to school with my good friend Davonne Parks. Are you ready for school? How is COVID impacting your back to school plans? Listen as Davonne and I answer these questions and more about back to school.

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Show notes: https://www.findingjoyinthejourney.net/back-to-homeschool/

Does anyone else feel like they are living in the book of Revelations? Our world is literally falling apart at the seams it feels like. And that is why today I am chatting with Dr. Kathy Koch. She and I will both be at the Southeast Homeschool Expo on July 24th and 25th in Atlanta, Georgia. One of her topics is on tackling tough topics with kids. And, I thought that it would be a great thing to talk about on the podcast. Because I don't know about you, but I have had a HARD time talking about some of these things with my kids. We are not living in easy times. We are facing things that generations past haven't had to deal with, and now is the time to point our kids back to the word.

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Full show notes with links mentioned in the episode.

Hey guys! Welcome to the podcast. I remember when I had 2 then 3 kids to homeschool, I worried a lot about teaching multiple ages. It still is a struggle sometimes. I know many of you struggle with that as well. That is why I am super excited to share with you all this interview with Tiffany Jefferson homeschool mom to 10, She will also be with me at the Southeast Homeschool Expo in Atlanta Georgia in just two weeks.

Here are a few of the things we cover in this episode:

• How do you manage to teach multiple children without feeling spread too thin?
• What are some easy ways to teach a wide range of ages?
• At what point do you encourage your older kids to be more independent in their studies?
• How do you find joy in your homeschool day?

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Show notes for this episode

Way back in episode two, Dachelle McVey and I discussed poetry and I confessed I did not like it. Since then, we have introduced some poetry into our homeschool. So, I wanted to bring her back on to discuss poetry, tea time, and more. Really, she is one of my online BFF's and we laugh. A lot. And she blows my mind with a realization that I actually HAVE been reading poetry all along. I read a poet, and I didn't even know it.

Show notes: Joyfullyhomeschooling.com

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This week's podcast episode is a traditional Fess UP Friday episode. I am chatting about homeschool joys, struggles, and fears with Kirsten McTernan.

Kirsten and I are chatting homeschooling boys, love languages, self-care, ADHD, the transition from public school to homeschooling and SO much more. You can overcome the doubt and fear of homeschooling. Kirsten talks about her life verse and how through the many struggles of homeschooling the Lord's grace and love have helped her have a successful homeschool.

Show notes: Joyfullyhomeschooling.com

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I shared on the blog a few years ago about my biggest homeschool regret. I recommend you all go check that out. I share this because when the guest I have today on the podcast emailed me and asked me to review her new literature-based curriculum, which at the time was just for preschoolers and kindergartners, I checked it out and was SO encouraged by it. When I first began homeschooling I wanted simple. I wanted to read books and cuddle my kids and have this environment that encouraged a love of learning.

But, instead, I pushed, and I bought a bunch of textbooks. I stressed myself out over test scores and public school standards. I didn't really LOVE homeschooling. And my kids didn't either. And they were young. SO young. My son has had a different learning environment because I know better now. And, Moms, if you are having regrets in your homeschool journey can I encourage you today? You can STOP the path yours on. You can turn around and restart. There is no time like the present. And guess what? The world will NOT end. It will keep going, and with it may come a more joyful homeschool journey.

And, today's guest has an amazing resource that I think will rock the homeschool world. I really do. I am chatting with Lisa Ann from the Wisdom Wonder Project and the classical school SLOCA.

In this episode, we are chatting about literature, preschool, and kindergarten, the Wisdom Wonder Project, and so much more. I also have a review of the curriculum on the blog. You can check that out here.

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Show notes: https://www.findingjoyinthejourney.net/wonder-of-homeschooling/