EPISODE 153| Why do you homeschool? There are any number of answers to that question and sometimes homeschooling comes before or after a bout with public school and at times homeschooling co-exists with public schooling. Does the idea of homeschooling feel daunting? Listen as Janna and her guest Katie Wolfe discuss Katie’s journey of homeschooling her son from pre-k to 12th grade and how she learned that just because you homeschool does not mean you do it all yourself! 

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ABOUT OUR GUEST| Katie Wolfe is a former classroom teacher who will graduate her one and only kiddo from their Lone WOLFe Academy in 2024. She's a firm believer that homeschool moms don't need to actually "do it all"...they just need to find the right resources and then manage the process. This belief has allowed her to create and share hundreds of quality printable resources, travel the country with a renowned math teacher, and serve as chairperson on her local library board (in addition to homeschooling and doing her best to cook and clean too.) She lives with her little family, mini Aussie, bearded dragon, massively fluffy cat, and mixed terrier in the middle of Kansas.

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QUOTABLES| 

Homeschooling through high school with a blend of in-person and online classes. (0:04)

Katie Wolf homeschooled her son from pre-K to 12th grade without ever enrolling him in school.

Homeschooling an only child with a focus on travel and socialization. (4:30)

Katie shares how they've been able to enhance their son David's education through traveling together and attending homeschool conventions, with David helping out at Nicola Math Lady's booth.

Homeschooling, parenting, and self-doubt. (9:08)

Katie highlights the importance of making mistakes and learning from them in both homeschooling and life in general.

Empowering students with autonomy and interest-led learning. (15:37)

Janna advocates for empowering children with autonomy and interest-led learning from a young age.

Katie believes that catering to children's interests can lead to a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.

Homeschooling, literature, and flexibility. (20:09)

Janna shares her experience with classic literature, revealing that she didn't appreciate it until later in life and now encourages parents to be more relaxed about their children's reading habits.

Homeschooling approaches and accommodating individual learning styles. (28:10) Katie shares personalized teaching strategies for homeschooling, including accommodating unique learning styles and preferences.

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