What unexpected joys can homeschooling bring into a family's life? Join us as we welcome Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Revival, who shares her inspiring journey from uncertainty to becoming a devoted homeschooling mother of six. Discover how her family found happiness and success, with three children now thriving in higher education. Reflecting on our own transitions during the COVID pandemic, we'll discuss how homeschooling has become a surprising source of joy and empowerment for many families, offering a fresh perspective on education and family dynamics.

Join us as we explore the art of balancing book choices, emphasizing the role of quality literature in fostering a lifelong love for reading. Sarah provides insightful tips on selecting meaningful books and shares heartwarming stories about family-friendly favorites. We also tackle the common concerns about socialization, highlighting how homeschooling offers unique opportunities for building lasting friendships and strong family relationships. With Sarah's expert guidance and resources from Read Aloud Revival, families can embark on a homeschooling journey that's both fulfilling and transformative.

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Unlock the secrets to a dynamic homeschooling experience with our latest episode, where we promise you'll discover how to transform your child's education by choosing the right science curriculum. This week, we welcome Katie Berry to share her experiences with "The Good and the Beautiful" science program, a curriculum designed to ignite curiosity and cater to diverse interests with units like meteorology and the human body. Katie highlights the program's flexibility, allowing families to tailor their science journey by mixing and matching units based on their children's interests and developmental stages. This approach not only makes learning more engaging but also ensures the material remains challenging and relevant for all ages.

The Good and The Beautiful- Science

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What if leaving a secure government job could lead to a more fulfilling life for you and your child? Join us as we sit down with Susan Gladstein, a former military professional who took the courageous leap into homeschooling her daughter in Arizona. Susan opens up about the immense personal growth she experienced as she navigated away from traditional school systems to honor her daughter's unique way of learning. From overcoming initial fears to finding invaluable support through homeschooling podcasts, Susan’s journey is a testament to the power of embracing change and prioritizing what truly matters in life.

Have you ever felt trapped by "golden handcuffs"? Listen as Susan and I unpack the emotional and practical implications of walking away from a stable government career. We explore the tension between financial security and personal fulfillment, and the unsettling influence of financial institutions like the Federal Reserve on our decisions. Through Susan’s poignant anecdotes, we highlight the psychological barriers that keep many from pursuing their passions and how breaking free can lead to unexpected rewards, including quality family time and a deeper sense of purpose.

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Ever wondered how to seamlessly blend nature study with a comprehensive homeschooling curriculum? In this episode, we promise you'll uncover the secrets to an enriching educational experience using the Treehouse Schoolhouse Nature Study for Autumn. I share my experience with this engaging 13-week unit study I've been using with my son. From weekly themes like apples, birds of prey, and fungi, to integrating subjects through folk songs, hand rhymes, and poems, I paint a vivid picture of how nature study can create a holistic learning environment. You'll also get practical advice on materials needed, daily activity structures, and the joy of creating a nature journal that doubles as a memorable keepsake.

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Ever wondered how to tailor an educational experience that aligns perfectly with your child's interests and career aspirations? This episode promises to unlock the secrets of homeschooling with Melissa Webb from Write on Webb. Melissa shares her remarkable journey from a traditional classroom teacher to a homeschool mom and online writing educator. Through her firsthand experiences, she reveals how homeschooling can transform skepticism into admiration and offers invaluable insights into creating a flexible and customized learning environment for your children.

Melissa dives deep into innovative approaches for teaching writing to multiple grade levels simultaneously. Learn about a unique, structured writing program that caters to various age groups, allowing students to work on the same assignments but at their own skill levels. We explore the importance of handwriting, the enriching experience homeschooling offers, and the courage it takes to make such a transformative decision. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of the adaptability and boundless potential homeschooling brings to today's educational landscape.

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Ever wondered how to make math less intimidating for both you and your child? In this episode of the Homeschool How-To Find my Curriculum series, Carmen Spotts joins us to share her journey with Math-U-See, a curriculum that transformed math from a subject of tears to one of triumph. Discover the unique advantages of Math-U-See, from its engaging manipulatives to its reassuring instructional videos, making math accessible even for parents who aren’t math enthusiasts. Carmen’s firsthand experience highlights both the strengths and the occasional hiccups, giving you a realistic perspective on long-term homeschooling success.

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Unlock the secrets to a successful homeschooling journey with our special guest, Jill Harrison, a trailblazer in innovative educational approaches. Last week, we released Part 1 with Jill. This episode of The Homeschool How To promises to enrich your homeschooling experience with essential resources, while we explore the unique benefits of understanding elite education systems and how they stand apart from the standard curriculum. Don't miss out on the valuable insights from "Homeschooling for College Credit" by Jennifer Cook DeRosa, and learn about support groups that can help your family earn college credits while homeschooling.

Explore alternative educational paths that might just be the game-changer your family needs. We even touch on the fascinating use of Meta AI as a tool for educational and personal development. Tune in for these transformative strategies and more!

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Ever felt lost in the whirlwind of homeschooling options and resources? Join us as Jill Harrison takes us through her transformative journey from using budget-friendly Dollar Tree workbooks to the highly adaptable Moby Max platform. Jill offers a wealth of insights, particularly on how Moby Max has revolutionized her daughter's education by accommodating a range of academic levels and addressing specific challenges like ADHD and reading difficulties. Discover the power of customized learning paths, built-in assessments, and the engaging, game-like features that keep her daughter motivated and thriving in her studies.

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Ever wondered how to create an effective and nurturing learning environment for a child with ADHD? This week on The Homeschool How To, we promise you'll gain invaluable insights from our conversation with Jill Harrison from Arizona. Jill opens up about her journey with undiagnosed ADHD and the pivotal role it played in shaping her early homeschooling attempts. From discussing the impact of diet and sleep to identifying environmental triggers, Jill offers practical advice on how to help children focus and thrive academically.

As a parent, advocating for your child's educational needs can often feel like navigating a complicated maze. Together with Jill, we tackle the bureaucratic challenges of obtaining proper assessments for children who are both gifted and have learning disabilities. This episode is packed with tips on persistence, building support networks, and understanding your legal rights to ensure your child gets the education they deserve.

Homeschooling: The Info I Didn't Know I Needed
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How can a structured yet flexible homeschooling curriculum change your life? Discover the benefits of "God's Little Explorers" as we sit down with homeschooling expert Susan Gladstein. She shares her personal journey of finding this affordable program, designed by a former teacher, that beautifully merges Bible stories with early childhood education themes. From letters and numbers to shapes and colors, Susan reveals how the curriculum's creative activities and field trip suggestions helped her establish a homeschooling routine and provided a treasure trove of ideas to engage her young child. If you feel out of touch with early childhood activities, this conversation will offer you newfound inspiration.

God's Little Explorers

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