For Canadian Homeschoolers, this podcast will feature interviews with home educators, resource suppliers, group organizers, all from a Canadian perspective.
We discuss the history of the one-room schoolhouse and how it was an extension of the family. Scott gives his tips for new homeschoolers and shares his child-directed approach as well as a new opportunity for post secondary home schooled students
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Check out the Brocksden School here: https://brocksden.ca/page/Home
Here's the Link for the other Episode, Conference Hacks for Newbies:https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/conference?rq=conference
Part 2 of the Planning Your Year miniseries. Learn how to fit your curriculum plans into your schedule.
There are other episodes that pair well with this one as you plan your year.Homeschooling for Beginners has a discussion of creating a vision for your homeschool https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/2019/4/9/homeschooling-for-beginners?rq=beginners and Homeschooling and the Holidays shares creative ways to plan to reduce stress https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/s2e5?rq=holidays
Get prepared for an emergency with this practical episode on emergency preparedness.Here's the link for the solar/crank radio/light:Emergency Radio/Light
Here is the Etsy shop with advent printable:https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OnceUponATreebyMK2?ref=l2-about-shopnameHere's the Amazon link to Anne's book:https://a.co/d/eIiXqXJHere's the link to the simple family advent study Anne mentioned:https://www.gatherandgrow.co/advent-family-bible-study/
An interview with author Laurie Vandenhurk, a Canadian who moved to Tanzania to serve the people there while homeschooling her children. Laurie has authored a series of books for children which tells the stories of her own children experiencing village life in Tanzania. Laurie has chosen to publish her stories with Admiration Books, a division of Canadian-A Educational Resources
To see Rowan and Kimberly in person at the OCEC conference click here: https://www.ochec.org/convention/For the Renewed Mama Podcast and Speak Life Badges, click here:Kimberly's websiteTo get Rowan's book, click here: https://www.canadian-a.com/books-for-parents
Rowan interviews the Executive Director of Alberta Home Education Association (AHEA) to learn about homeschooling in Alberta.https://www.aheaonline.com/Here's a link to the episode “Certified or Qualified?”https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/s2e20
Unschooling can also be called self-directed learning, a topic which we explore in depth in this interview.Stephanie is an alternative education consultant. Find out more here: https://www.stephaniesewell.ca/
Rowan and Christine talk about how Christine runs her Lego business while homeschooling a large family. Christine also gives tips for managing a large family-she and her husband have ten children.
Rowan explores the concepts of testing and assessment in the context of homeschooling. Should we test our children?
Stephanie, a coach and mentor, talks about her homeschooling journey and the importance of connection in education.
Rowan discusses 4 ways to gain admission to post-secondary programs as a homeschooled student.
Check out the ConferenceRowan will be speaking on the topic of Teaching History and there's a handout and a coupon code for a big discount on the Epic Bundle of Headphone History!Check out the series on parental rights here: https://www.aheaonline.com/events/live-and-learn-series
Here is the link to my dropbox where listeners can download either a .mobi (Kindle) or ebook (.epub) version of "Becoming Supergenius, Vol. 1: The outside world."https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ycavkupppmza8og/AABWy4tziVrn68jW81Tax26wa?dl=0The book also has a webpage. Hardcopy and audio versions are available:https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/becomingsupergenius_part1book/
Get the 99 cent holiday bundle here: https://sowl.co/bjVNZK You can get Anne's book on Amazon or at www.canadian-a.com
Why the humanities are important in education and practice in a STEM world. Job prospects for humanities students. Why the push for STEM?
Get the free printables here: Get the free history worksheetsksheetsGet Headphone History here: Headphone HistoryIndigenous history for Canadian kids.
Rowan shares podcast and Canadian-A updates, and welcomes fall with some field trip ideas, essential oil recipes and more.
Rowan and Chris discuss parenting, teaching values, financial literacy, the tween years, parenting styles and transitioning from responsible parent to mentor and coach.
Learn how books can be a great way to educate about history, social issues and character, and some things to look for when building your family library.
Rowan, a second-generation homeschooler, chats with her mom about homeschooling in the 80's and 90's and running a home daycare
Get Rowan's book here: https://www.canadahomeschools.com/resources
Find out what surprised homeschool mom and author Janet LoSole the most about their journey through Central America and we learn about World Schooling and 4 tips for if you're planning to do so.
To get Janet's book, click here: https://amzn.to/36Lo2Yc
Rowan discusses the pros and cons of a gap year and some experiences students have had with their gap year.
You can find Bonnie at https://thekoalamom.com/ Be sure to check out https://www.headphonehistory.com/
Home – The Canadian HomeschoolerRowan and Lisa Marie talk about the business of The Canadian Homeschooler, and how Lisa Marie runs it while homeschooling her 5 children.
10% of sales in June 2021 go to help indigenous Canadian families who have to travel for medical care. Shop at headphonehistory
Here's the link to CovidSense, Deanna's YouTube channel on Covid data: CovidSense
You can find Jen at Practical, By Default Here’s the link to the children’s picture book contest (open to Canadians not valid in Quebec):Nana's Knee Contest 2021 Canada Homeschools
Homeschooling and working is a more common combination than you’d think, and Rowan provides 3 tips for doing that juggle. Introducing a series for working homeschooling parents!
Get the free Learning Styles and strategies infographic at this link: https://sowl.co/exR6f . Teaching in a way that your student learns best will contribute to their success. Homeschooling allows you the flexibility to customize the education you give.
Applying the Charlotte Mason model of education to homeschooling. An interview with Cori Dean, Canadian expert on this method of education.
Learn about the almost 30 sessions for parents of exceptional learners which will include testimonials from parents of exceptional learners and practical ways to cope with learning difficulties.
Part of our professional development series for home educators, Hester teaches us the Classical model of home education.
We look at an ongoing five-phase model of educational professional development which includes mentoring and evaluating our practices. You are engaging in this development already.
How does the concept of professional development apply to homeschoolers and what are some ways we can hone our craft?
Do you need to be certified in order to be qualified to teach your children at home? How do we respond to those who question our qualifications to homeschool?Exceptional Grace Conference 2021
Rowan and Sara talk about Sara’s experience of having a stillborn baby and how that continues to impact the lives of their family. Sara offers support for others experiencing a child in heaven and children on earth.
The Canadian Schoolhouse is a treasure trove of resources specifically for Canadian Homeschoolers. In this interview with Stephanie Morrison, learn how this Canadian arm of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine came to be and how it can help you in your homeschool.
Most homeschoolers would not say patience is their strongest virtue; rather, it is something that can be learned as we eliminate stressors and ways of thinking that contribute to impatience.
Rowan gives practical tips and helps with mindset issues as well as you and your teen prepare for an appointment with the guidance counsellor.
Annette is a rabbit breeder and homeschooler, and we chat about how those go together in giving her son an education about life.