The Homeschool Project Podcast

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! We are so excited to share today's conversation. We have Dr. William Jackson, AKA The Nomadic Professor, joining us.  William has a BA in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University, a MA in Humanities from Pennsylvania State University, and a PhD in History from Syracuse University. He has been teaching as a university professor for almost a decade.

William has chosen to forego the traditional labor-for-tenure career track. He believes the internet holds the key to new forms of education that will, over time, erode and ultimately destroy traditional students in a brick-and-mortar-box education; and to this he says: "Hooray!" He grew up overseas and loves history.  We speak about how he became a world nomad with his family in order to record history mini-lectures on-location that are available to students around the world. We talk about his family's worldschooling journey as well as the creation of his platform and what it has to offer students and adults. So take a seat by the fire as we travel to Idaho to discuss his story of re-imagining education.  

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Show Notes

Homepage | The Nomadic Professor (teachable.com)
*use coupon code HOME to receive 30% off any of the courses/Nomad Nation on The Nomadic Professor's website

The Nomadic Professor on: YouTube and Instagram

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we are playing a special episode.  Several months ago we had the honor of being interviewed by Emily from the Untaming Podcast.  We had thought about doing a solo episode this week, and felt that our conversation with Emily really summarized everything that we wanted to speak on.  So, we reached out and asked if we could use her audio.  She was kind enough to let us use it and share it with all of you. 
So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss our path, our thoughts on education, and what matters most in life!

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
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You can find Emily on her podcast, the Untaming Podcast, on most Podcast Apps or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @untaming_podcast

Check out Episode 52 of our Podcast if you haven't already for our interview of Emily.

To listen to the episodes on Homeschool Methods that I mention in the show, check out Episodes 29, 30, & 31

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.

If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at [email protected] or message us on Instagram.

Hope you enjoy!

You can find Heather on:
Instagram @ comparedtowho
Facebook @ comparedtowho
Website:Body Image and Comparison Help for Christian Women - Compared to Who? 

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


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Hello everyone and welcome back to the campfire! Today joining us are Keith and Renee, the creators of the platform, Sailing Zatara. 
Several years ago after a successful career, accumulating material possessions, and finding that happiness was not on the other side of money, Keith and Renee decided they needed a change. Their family of six left their Texas home with virtually no boating experience, and took off on a sailboat for a journey around the world and are still on that journey today.
So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Australia and listen as they tell a story about family, their passion for homeschooling, and how sometimes you just need to put fear aside and go on an adventure that will last a lifetime!

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
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Show Notes

You can follow along on their family sailing adventures at Sailing Zatara on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Website: Sailing Zatara

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


"We are a participant in an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites."

Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.

If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at [email protected] or message us on Instagram.

Hope you enjoy!

You can find Jenny on:
Instagram @ homeschoolsaywhat
Instagram @ crafted_jennypieratt
Website: https://craftedcurriculum.com/

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Tara and Jared from The Classroom Less Travelled joining us for a conversation.  Several months ago they decided to sell their home, get rid of many of their belongings, and take their three children on an adventure of a life time.  They purchased a van and have been touring the backroads of America to explore, experience, and teach their children about this amazing part of the world.  Although it all hasn’t been easy, they show us how being a little uncomfortable can be a life lesson all on its own.  So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to California to speak to them about what van life is all about!
If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
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Show Notes

You can find Tara and Jared on Instagram @theclassroomlesstraveled 

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


"We are a participant in an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites."

Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.

If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at [email protected] or message us on Instagram.

Hope you enjoy!

You can find Paulette on:
 The Homeschool Project Podcast – Light A Fire as the Teacher Momma Blogger on our blog page 

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the honor of Dr. Peter Gray joining us. Dr. Peter Gray is a research professor of Psychology at Boston College, TEDx Speaker, founding member of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education, and Author of 'Free to Learn: Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life'.   His TEDx speech, The Decline of Play, has reached over 500,000 downloads and his book, Free to Learn, has touched the lives of thousands of families around the world, including our own!  Dr. Gray’s concept of free play and his in depth research on a child’s ability to learn and grow have changed how families and academics alike view modern education.  So grab a seat by the fire as we speak with Peter about giving our children the freedom to learn. 

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
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As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!


Show Notes:

Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Peter Gray's book Free to Learn : https://amzn.to/3dMAUSr

Can be found on Facebook at: Peter Gray

Board Member of Let Grow: Let Grow | When Adults Step Back, Kids Step Up.

TEDx on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GEzM7iTk

His four new collections of essays can be purchased now at:  Tipping Points Press | Alliance for Self-Directed Education (self-directed.org)

His Psychology Today Blog: Freedom to Learn | Psychology Today

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


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Hello and welcome back! Today we have Vanessa, the creator of Vanessa's Holistic Living, joining us. She is a Waldorf inspired homeschool mom, US veteran, Military Spouse, and minimalist. She also has an educational background in health and wellness, and has a passion to lead her family and others in living a more holistic lifestyle.   
Vanessa and her family have moved and shuffled around the country due to her husband’s military career.  In each new location she has brought a positive growth mindset allowing her to develop groups and organizations that didn’t exist when she arrived.  Her positive attitude towards life and her entrepreneurial qualities have helped hundreds of families to find community in areas where it didn’t exist.  She has left each place better than when she arrived and shares how this outlook on life is all part of her child’s education. 
So grab a seat by the fire and join us as we discuss this homeschool mama's amazing journey!

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!

Show Notes

You can find Vanessa on Instagram: @vanessasholisticliving
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZH_Vge6QEC0Vg45iY_FmQ

Link to her A Year In Nature Co-Op guide:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/740856459/a-year-in-nature?ref=shop_home_active_3

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


"We are a participant in an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites."

Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.

If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at [email protected] or message us on Instagram.

Hope you enjoy!

You can find Stephanie on:
Instagram @ allbeautiful4

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf

Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf

The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109


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