Are you a mom struggling in your homeschool journey? You’re in the right place. I homeschooled all 4 of my children from preschool through high school graduation. In those 22 years of homeschooling, I have been through many of the obstacles you may be facing right now. There is hope. You can finish the race. Through practical tips, scripture studies, and interviews you will find encouragement and help as you press on to the finish line.
Check the What About Homeschooling Website: www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Mentioned is this episode: Saxon Math at christianbook.com DIVE and Shorman Math Saxon placement tests Robinson Curriculum Homeschool classifieds for used homeschool books. In this episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool, we dive into Saxon Math, a secular curriculum known for its structured, incremental approach with plenty of review. While Saxon is not a Christian-based program, it is a solid, traditional math curriculum that has been used in public schools and by homeschoolers alike. If you're confident in math or willing to learn alongside your child, Saxon Math is a fantastic, proven curriculum. However, if you prefer more structured teaching support, DIVE or Shorman Math may be better options—especially for higher-level math. Or you can look into how Art Robinson taught his children, or rather how they taught themselves, using Saxon Math.
Make sure to visit my homeschool website www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Mentioned in this episode: Shurley English HSLDA Sonlight timeline Book In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges homeschool families face during tough times. Whether you're dealing with personal struggles or family stress, it's essential to know when to pause or slow down homeschooling to prioritize well-being. We also explore how to recognize when your current curriculum isn't working and how to adjust your approach, whether it's modifying teaching methods or switching to a new homeschooling curriculum altogether. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your homeschooling journey, this episode offers practical advice and solutions to help you find balance, adjust, and thrive.
https://www.whatabouthomeschooling.com https://www.teachingtextbooks.com In this episode, I dive into one of my all-time favorite homeschool math curricula—Teaching Textbooks. If you've been looking for a self-grading, online math program that simplifies the homeschooling, you're in the right place! I share how Teaching Textbooks has been a game changer for my family, providing flexibility, ease of use, and a stress-free grading system. From the ability to access lessons on-the-go to customizing grading for each child, Teaching Textbooks offers everything a busy homeschooling parent could need. I also discuss how the curriculum supports students from grades 3 through high school and provides lifetime access to grades—perfect for homeschoolers who need to track progress or meet state requirements. Plus, there's a gem that I wish I had known about when my kids were younger—free math tutoring over the phone! If your child struggles with a lesson, just call and get real-time help from the Teaching Textbooks team. Listen in for a detailed review, pros and cons, and a bonus—how to get your first 15 lessons free to see if Teaching Textbooks is the right fit for your homeschool.
In episode 30, I talk about how to choose the best homeschool math curriculum for your child. We cover three key points: the importance of including math fact memorization, deciding whether math manipulatives are necessary for your child, and choosing between detailed lesson plans versus simplified ones. Tune in for tips on finding the right fit for your homeschool needs! Visit my website: https://www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Alpha School
Make sure you grab your free downloads. Click the link, and grab them while they are still available! www.whatabouthomeschooling.com/podcast Homeschooling after the holiday season can be a little difficult. How do you help your homeschooled children keep motivated to finish the school year? How about yourself? Do you feel a little bored with the same day to day homeschool tasks? Listen in for some simple ideas to help you get through the end of the homeschool year.
Interested in any of the resources mentioned in this episode. Just go to my website and find links to all of them. Being able to homeschool my children was one of my life's greatest blessings! One thing I did with my children almost every school day was read aloud. In this episode, published right before Christmas, I share one of my favorite Christmas stories as I read it aloud to you. I hope you enjoy it!
www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Have you ever shed tears over homeschooling? I mean have you ever been so discouraged at teaching your children or about a learning challenge and not knowing how to help them? I have. There were many times that I just didn't know what to do. Do you lay awake at night worry about whether they will be prepared for college or be able to be successful in the workplace? This is the episode for you! Listen in and get some homeschool encouragement.
www.whatabouthomeschooling.com It's almost Christmas! It's time to make some memories with your children and pass on those cherished traditions! How do you homeschool during Christmas time? Should you even homeschool during the holiday season? How much time should you take off from homeschooling for the holidays? Listen in to find out how I homeschooled during the holidays for over 22 years.
Check out my website: www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Are you a homeschool mom who wants to know more about alternative homeschool curricula? Have you heard of Charlotte Mason and want to find out more about her philosophy of education? You will want to listen in on this episode of the What About Homeschooling podcast. If you want to know more about Charlotte Mason and how to add some of her techniques to your homeschool, go check out these websites: Amblesideonline SimplyCharlotteMason CharlotteMasonHomeschooling
www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Need some help choosing the best homeschool curriculum for your children? Here is my 2nd homeschool curriculum review! In this episode I review a wonderful unit study homeschool curriculum called A World of Adventure by Learning Adventures. Learning Adventures
One of the challenges of homeschooling is choosing the best homeschool curriculum for your family. I want to help you get started homeschooling by providing some homeschool curriculum reviews. For my first review, I chose Sonlight, a literature-based homeschool curricula. Mentioned in this episode WhatAboutHomeschooling.com whatabouthomeschooling.com store Sonlight.com Sonlight podcast
www.whatabouthomeschooling.com How do you homeschool a kindergartener? What homeschool curriculum should you use? How long does it take to teach a kindergartener each day? Can you homeschool kindergarten for free? Where do you start? I'm glad you asked. Give me a few minutes, and I will help you with all these questions. Mentioned in this episode: Homeschool Legal Defense Association Abeka scope and sequence Bob Jones scope and sequence Simply Charlotte Mason AmblesideOnline
Is it possible to homeschool and work at the same time? Yes, it is! I homeschooled my children and worked part-time and full-time. Listen in and see how I made it through those years while working and homeschooling at the same time. Mentioned in this episode: for homeschool laws: HSLDA.org for online curriculum: Abeka.com Bjupress.com Monarch
Have you ever thought, "I'm not smart enough to homeschool my children"? , I want to help you see that you are more than qualified to teach your children at home if you feel that this is what God is calling you to do. I want to give you some knowledge of what is available to you, so you feel more comfortable, empowered, and confident that you can homeschool your children. Mentioned in this episode: www.whatabouthomeschooling.com www.teachingtextbooks.com www.abeka.com
Simple Homeschooling Tips for Beginners https://www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Click on either link above and go get my free download, Homeschooling Tips for Beginners! Do you have fears around homeschooling your children? Are you looking at circumstances beyond your control and letting them influence your decisions about homeschooling? Sometimes we need to move forward in faith despite the things going on around us, and trust God for the outcome.
Homeschooling preschool. You can go all in on a preschool homeschool curriculum that guides you with lesson plans etc. or you can just get some simple supplies and do it on your own. Or, if you choose, you don't have to do either of these. You can simply wait to start school until they are older. Mentioned in this episode: HSLDA www.whatabouthomeschooling.com/blog/homeschooling-preschool
One the best things about homeschooling is having flexibility. So what does it mean to have flexibility, and why is it so important when homeschooling your children? Listen to this episode of the What About Homeschooling podcast to find out. Mentioned in this episode: The Shurley Method English Made Easy. Be sure to visit https://www.whatabouthomeschooling.com to get your free download of my booklet Homeschool Tips for Beginners and Anyone Who Needs a Refresher.
Since the school year is coming to an end for a lot of homeschoolers, I thought I would talk about that transition time into the summer months and then getting back into a homeschool routine in the fall. Be sure to visit my new website to get a free digital download of my booklet Basic Homeschooling Tips! Just click on the link at the top of the page. https://www.whatabouthomeschooling.com
Are you starting to feel the drudgery in your homeschool doing the same thing day after day after day after day? Are you getting that antsy feeling like you need a change? Keep up the homeschool momentum by doing one or all of these things.
It takes more time to homeschool a child with dyslexia. Here are some tips to keep moving ahead in their school work. Mentioned in this episode: Librivox.org Amazon.com-search for "reading guides".
Have you ever wondered what the bible says about educating your child at home or if you should homeschool your child? Listen to this episode to find out what God says about teaching your children. To read about The Old Deluder, Satan law click here.
Want to hear what a homeschool graduate has to say about her homeschool experience? Did she miss out on anything by not going to school? Would she do anything different? What advice does she have for moms who are thinking about homeschooling their children?
Are you looking for more homeschool options? Need a little help with keeping records such as grades and attendance while homeschooling? An umbrella school may be a good option for your family. You can check HSLDA.org to see if they have any umbrella schools listed in your state. For TN and FL, you can check out homelifeacademy.org
Are you homeschooling and suspect your child has dyslexia? How can you homeschool a child with dyslexia? I did it, and here's what worked for my child. Go to christianbook.com to find all the curricula mentioned in this episode including: Why Johnny Can't Read, Alpha-Phonics, Spell to Write and Read, and Sequential Spelling. The Barton Reading and Spelling program can be found here: Bartonreading.com
Are you wondering how you can homeschool all your children at the same time? In this episode, I share a few simple tips on how to make this work. Mentioned in this episode: Mystery of History curriculum https://themysteryofhistory.com/
There are so many benefits to reading whole books in your homeschool. If you are not sure how to add this into your day with all the other things you are already doing, listen in for a few minutes. I have some helpful ideas. Mentioned in this episode: learning-adventures.org Librivox www.sonlight.com www.amblesideonline.org
There are many different ways to keep track of everything you have to do each day in your homeschool. Here are a few suggestions to get you started scheduling all of those things. Mentioned in this episode: Homeschool Tracker- www.Homeschooltracker.com
We can't see our children's future, but there is One who holds the future in His hands. Listen in for a few moments and be encouraged to put your faith into practice as you homeschool your children, and trust God for the outcome.
In this episode I interview a homeschool graduate. This graduate just happens to be my oldest daughter, Kassandra. She answers 5 questions about homeschooling from the perspective of the child or student. Did she miss out on anything, because she was homeschooled? Did she like being homeschooled? Listen in to find out the answers to these questions and more!
Are you worried about teaching everything to your child? Maybe you didn't do so well in school when you were a child, and you're not sure if you can teach your children all they need to know. Here are 4 Reminders to help you overcome those fears and doubts. Curricula mentioned in this episode: www.teachingtextbooks.com www.Abeka.com
There are so many great reasons to homeschool your children. To keep this episode short, I mention just 3 advantages of homeschooling, but they are good ones.
Have you started homeschooling, or are you still thinking about homeschooling? Here are 2 things I recommend for those of you new to homeschooling. Homeschool Legal Defense Association www.hslda.org
How did I start homeschooling my children when I had never even heard of homeschooling? Here's the beginning of the story.
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