The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

By The Smiling Homeschooler

This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!... more

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Number 1: Episode 420 - How Fun Should a Homeschooling Day Be?
Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! One of the great things about homeschooling is that we have the freedom to make learning fun. But sometimes there is pressure to make every day feel fun. But is that realistic, and do our kids need to love every subject? And is it okay if some days are just about sitting down, doing the work, and getting it done? Today we’re talking about how fun a normal homeschool day should actually be, and how we can find a healthy balance between making homeschooling enjoyable and getting stuff done. We want Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. Today’s show was also underwritten by Samaritan Ministries and Redeem HealthShare. Where Members are committed to honoring Christ and serving one another through health care needs. As Todd likes to say, "We use, love, and recommend Samaritan Ministries. You can learn more about REDEEM HealthShare at samaritanministries.org/familyman Have a great week and don't forget to smile!
September 02, 202632min
Number 2: Episode 419 - Teaching Writing: What Do Our Kids Really Need to Know?
Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Writing is one of those things that we spend a lot of time teaching our kids, but sometimes we think we can lose sight of why we're actually doing it. Not every child is going to grow up to be an author. So what does good writing really look like, and how much do our kids actually need in this day and age? The reality is that writing is something we use all throughout normal life. Whether it's sending an email, filling out an application, communicating at work, explaining an idea, or simply being able to clearly put your thoughts into words, being able to write well is a really useful skill. But it can also be one of the most difficult subjects to teach and to get your children to enjoy. So Our goal is to give some tips, encouragement, and ideas to help make writing a more enjoyable subject. We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. Today’s show was also underwritten by Samaritan Ministries and Redeem HealthShare. Where Members are committed to honoring Christ and serving one another through health care needs. As Todd likes to say, "We use, love, and recommend Samaritan Ministries. You can learn more about REDEEM HealthShare at www.SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman Have a great week and don't forget to smile!
August 26, 202634min
Number 3: Episode 421 - Starting the School Year Well: Tips, Advice, and Encouragement - With Debbie Wilson
Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week, we have a great episode from the archives where Ben was joined by his mom, Debbie Wilson, to talk about getting off to a good start this school year. Since we’re officially past Labor Day, wee thought this would be a really helpful episode to revisit. Debbie shares her recommendations, practical advice, and even some of her curriculum choices. And as always, her wisdom and encouragement make this a great conversation! We hope you have a great start of the school year! We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are the math curriculum that our family uses, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile during math. So go check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. Today’s show was also underwritten by Samaritan Ministries and Redeem HealthShare. Where Members are committed to honoring Christ and serving one another through health care needs. As Todd likes to say, "We use, love, and recommend Samaritan Ministries. You can learn more about REDEEM HealthShare by Samaritan Ministries at samaritanministries.org/familyman Have a great week, and don't forget to smile!
September 09, 202630min
Number 4: Episode 418 - How to Choose the Right Homeschool Curriculum for Your Family - With Debbie Wilson
Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! One of the questions we get asked all the time is, “What homeschool curriculum should I use?” And with all of the options out there, it can feel like you have to find that one perfect curriculum that’s going to make homeschooling work. So today we’re joined by Debbie Wilson to talk about some of the things you should actually consider when choosing curriculum. Things like how much time and effort it takes, how your kids learn, and what fits your family well. Hopefully, this will take some of the pressure off and help you feel a little more confident about finding what works for you. We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year! So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. Today’s show was also underwritten by Samaritan Ministries and Redeem HealthShare. Members are committed to honoring Christ and serving one another through health care needs. As Todd likes to say, "We use, love, and recommend Samaritan Ministries. You can learn more about REDEEM HealthShare at www.samaritanministries.org/familyman Have a great week and don't forget to smile!
August 19, 202634min
Number 5: Episode 75 - Who Should Control Your Homeschooling?
Thank you for being part of another awesome episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast. As we mentioned earlier, if you would leave us a good review on whichever podcast platform you listen on, we would really appreciate it. Also if you would like to check out the NPR spot we talk about or read more from Brian Ray, then click the links below. https://www.nheri.org/ https://www.npr.org/2020/01/02/793135323/how-should-we-regulate-homeschooling We Also thank our Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at Teachingtextbooks.com. have a great week, as always keep smiling!
January 22, 202035min