The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance

The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance

By Sabrina BjornstromKids & FamilyEducation for Kids
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The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance episodes

  • 21. Dyslexia: Part 3 - High School

    Today I continue a series about the biggest curveball in my 28 years of homeschooling: educating my dyslexic child.

    I'll teach you to spot the warning signs that I wish I'd known earlier and also to appreciate the amazing gifts of creativity and problem solving associated with dyslexia.

    Books referenced: "Overcoming Dyslexia" by Sally Shaywitz; "The Gift of Dyslexia" by Ronald David

    Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast Or email me at [email protected]

    12 min
  • 20. Dyslexia: Part 2 - Elementary School

    Today I continue a series about the biggest curveball in my 28 years of homeschooling: educating my dyslexic child.

    I'll teach you to spot the warning signs that I wish I'd known earlier and also to appreciate the amazing gifts of creativity and problem solving associated with dyslexia.

    Books referenced: "Overcoming Dyslexia" by Sally Shaywitz; "The Gift of Dyslexia" by Ronald David

    Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast Or email me at [email protected]

    11 min
  • 19. Dyslexia: Part 1: The Warning Signs (Preschoolers)
    Today I start a series about the biggest curveball in my 28 years of homeschooling: educating my dyslexic child. 
     I'll teach you to spot the warning signs that I wish I'd known earlier and also to appreciate the amazing gifts of creativity and problem solving associated with dyslexia. 
    Books referenced: "Overcoming Dyslexia" by Sally Shaywitz; "The Gift of Dyslexia" by Ronald David
    Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast Or email me at [email protected]
    11 min
  • 18. It's Been A Great First Year of Homeschooling! (Interview with Regina)

    Today I interview my friend Regina who explains what led her to withdraw her children from the public school and why this year has been such a blessing to her family! If you're new to homeschooling or just thinking about it, this is for you!

    Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast Or email me at [email protected]

    23 min
  • 17. Lesson Plans: Keeping It Simple

    Does making lesson plans overwhelm you? Today's episode gives you some tried and true tips for keeping it simple.

    Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast Or email me at [email protected]

    10 min
  • 16. Summertime and the Living is Easy!
    It's almost time for that much-needed homeschooling summer break. Why you and your kids benefit so much from the more relaxed pace!
    Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions?
    Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast
    Or email me at [email protected]
    10 min
  • 15. Kids (Almost) Teach Themselves to Read! (Interview)

    It’s so much easier than you could imagine! Today's episode is especially for those of you who may be anxious about teaching your child to read. My sweet daughter-in-law Molly talks about her simple and fun approach to one of the best parts of homeschooling. Resources for today's episode: ABeka Letters and Sounds; Bob Books; Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons; Montessori Method  I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions?  Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast Or email me at [email protected]

    19 min
  • 14. My Favorite Language Arts Curriculum Choices
    Overwhelmed by teaching Language Arts? Today I break it down for you and talk about some fabulous curriculum choices I've used over the years.
    Source Links: 
    https://www.christianbook.com/abeka-language-writing-grammar-third-edition/pd/298752?event=CPOF 
    https://www.christianbook.com/great-editing-adventure-student-volume-1/9781880892763/pd/277003?event=ESRCP
    https://www.christianbook.com/wordly-wise-3000-book-student-edition/9780838877029/pd/877030?event=Homeschool|1003990
    https://www.christianbook.com/reading-detective-beginning-grades-3-4/9780894557699/pd/471506?event=ESRCG
    11 min

About The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance

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Ready to be encouraged on your homeschooling journey? I'm Sabrina, passionate Christian, wife to Dave, mom of 6, and grandma to 20. Having recently completed 28-years of homeschooling, my goal now is to share encouragement and ideas with other moms, both those new to homeschooling and those already in the thick of it. I hope to help you stay motivated and convinced that homeschooling really is "the best job in the world"!