Sisters Who Homeschool Podcast

Another week and another episode of our homeschooling life. Catch up with us as we talk about a break of the bony variety, losing precious homeschool treasure. We share books on our want to read list and current reads and find out if Gemma has used those text books she bought this year..... We are exploring The Rainbow of Homeschooling and if you homeschool a particular way   - unschool, project based, Waldorf and so, so, so, so much more, reach out to us (see below) Happy homeschooling. Support the showThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Hello!This week we talk about deschooling from our point of view. We talk about 4 pillars of deschooling that can be followed. We also discuss why deschooling is so important?If you have deschooled and would like to share your experience on the podcast - reach out using the contacts below.Support the showThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

WE ARE BACK! With full mugs of tea we are trying to string together a week here in Queensland when there are so many public holidays smooshed together. Term 2 2025 is full of different adventures for our families but we find some common threads! Is Victoria calling us for a short visit? Come along for the first episode of the the term as we think out loud and catch up. If you want to talk to us about your homeschool style drop us an email Support the showThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this week's episode we answer questions from listeners. These answers come from our own lived experience and we hope they help! This is our last episode for 2 weeks and we return on April 21 2025. Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

What can you do when reluctance shows up in your homeschooling day? As homeschoolers we always aim to foster a positive learning experience for our kids, and sometimes we need to rethink how to approach things.Sometimes we can hold on to more than we realise when it comes to what learning is supposed to 'look like'. But, we are here to remind you that the sky is the limit in terms of approaching learning topics and it will look different for every family. Taking time to stop, reflect, and let go of what is not serving you in your learning journey is such an important part of shaping the best homeschool life for your family.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

This week we reflect on the visit we had from now ex tropical cyclone Alfred. We discussed the learnings that took place as homeschoolers and how thankful we felt to have this lifestyle that could quickly adapt. Gemma is inspired by a weekend of rainy weather and shares her thoughts about a project of learning she is thinking about for next term. Come and join us with a cuppa as we have a giggle at the lack of loo roll available and while everyone else did that Gemma panic bought something rather unusual?!Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

A big shoutout to our fellow SEQ home schoolers. This episode was loaded before Alfred hit (right now he's slow and changing his mind every few hours). We hope everyone is as safe as they can be in the post effects of TC Alfred. We are hunkered down with you waiting around This week's episode is all about the wobbly wobbles. When you have concerns that things aren't going as well as you hoped or you are feeling the hot end of burn out - just know it is going be ok. We said we would talk about all the aspects of home schooling when we created this podcast and this episode certainly talks about the harder moments of this educational journey we have chosen for our little loves. Big hugs xThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Learning never stops!  An average homeschool day brings with it the chance to slow down and explore learning through everyday life. These skills often look different to the 'traditional' approach to schooling, and sometimes are undervalued or overlooked. Well, homeschoolers are bringing them back!There are so many benefits to incorporating practical life skills into your homeschooling journey, from critical thinking to problem solving, helping shape life-long and independent learners. In this episode, we unpack a few favourite skills we've picked up as homeschoolers and explain just how much 'learning' is truly happening behind the scenes (Hint: It's a lot!)Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We are halfway through the term.... and our hearts are apparently still halfway across the world as we continue to SLOWLY move into our year. It is slow, like glacial, but previous experience reminds us that homeschooling is all about trust and flexibility. And, yes, there is still so much the kids are learning. Gemma even shares a beautiful 'sparkle' moment that came up this week!Back to our travel diaries, and we are here to share the good bits and the not-so-good bits, including what we would do differently if we had the chance to travel again! Reflecting is how we learn, right?Our kids gained an incredible amount from our adventuring and we shared in so many magical moments exploring together as one (very big) family.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

After a quick break, we are back and ready to dive into all the beautiful things we are discovering and exploring as we begin to slowly shape our 2025 homeschooling year.Following along with our travel diaries, we chat about how we planned for our adventures as a neurodivergent family. We share the areas we got creative, the areas we struggled and what things truly helped support our ND fam as we adventured and explored.We take a little bit of time to also mention the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard, after bringing them along as a last minute decision! Wow did we feel the support from so many along our journey thanks to the incredible work the Sunflower network are achieving globally.  Head to their website below for further information.Show Notes!Hidden Disability Sunflowerhttps://hdsunflower.com/au/ Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

It's week two and let's say a 'soft launch' into the homeschooling year for Holly's family. It's been a beautiful reminder that homeschooling is all about going at our own pace! Gemma shares how her homeschooling plans are taking shape and the resources she has added to her collection this year. The beginning of the homeschooling year is always our busiest as we take time to plan, reflect and dive into resources. But, it makes the biggest difference in setting ourselves up for a beautiful learning journey.We then dive into budgeting for our overseas holidays and the tips and tricks that helped us make it happen. Of course, our homeschoolers had their own savings goals and spent the year saving in so many different ways. We talk big expensive all the way down to the day-to-day, and how travelling as a group made it less expensive in many places we visited.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Sisters Who Homeschool is back for a second year.... I know we can't believe it either! Welcome to 2025. A big hello to families new and old. We are so excited to have you along for this beautiful journey. We hope this space helps connect and support you with fellow  Aussie homeschoolers, and of course, gives you a giggle or two along the way.We begin the year chatting about what our plans and hopes are for our 2025 homeschooling year. We both had to set aside some time to put our reports together and get an idea of what our rhythm might looks like heading into Term One. It's a big process, but sitting on the other side of it feels so good! The excitement for new topics, exploring interests and adventuring with friends has truly set in. We can't wait! We also chat about our HUGE break over the Chrissy holidays. Think all things cosy and magical as we explored the UK over Christmas. We must be made up of purely tea and biscuits by now and have zero regrets.We wanted to take the chance to chat travel and planning as a homeschooler, and the tips we found made the biggest difference in turning our travel dreams into a reality.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We are all wrapped up for 2024!Today we share what is happening in our homeschool lives and embracing the slowness as that end-of-year exhaustion creeps in. We have lowlights and highlights to share, as well as plans for a cup-filling adventure.We want to thank our beautiful listeners for your continued support in sharing, subscribing and writing into us each week. This podcast was a dream built between park plays and bedtimes, and we both have learnt so much in bringing Sisters Who Homeschool into reality. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! We will be back with more stories to share in 2025.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

As fellow book lovers, we are very excited to introduce this beautiful episode as we chat all things books and reading with Jane Sullivan!Jane Sullivan is the founder of Scholary, an online learning platform that supports QCE English students. She is also the co-founder of 'Books with Bec & Jane',  a beautiful book club collective for a variety of ages and reading levels. And yes, Jane has even created a club for adults (sign us up!). Jane is also an experienced English teacher, a registered celebrant, a public speaker and a mum to four boys.Show Notes!To connect with Jane and join her wonderful programs, follow the links below.Books with Bec & Jane https://rebelreaders.com.au/ Scholarlyhttps://www.scholarlyonline.com/Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Rebecca is an early educator, homeschool mum and a newly published author. Her first book, Creek School, aims to shine a spotlight on homeschooling and help make every homeschooler feel proud of their experiences.  Show Notes!You can find all the details on how to purchase Creek School below.Creek School available: www.intentionallyplayful.com.auQuick Brown Fox Bookshop: www.quickbrownfoxbookshop.com.au/Also available on AmazonFacebook: Intentionally Playful / Creek SchoolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentionallyplayful/Blog: https://www.intentionallyplayful.com.au/blog for local Brisbane creek reviewsEmail: info@intentionallyplayful.com.auThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In part two, we continue our deep dive into our homeschool positivity sandwich. Patience and flexibility are the hot topic of today's chat. Dropping a very specific 'school' structure can be so empowering, but at the same time... confusing. Learning how to plan your days, or knowing when to drop them to stay home instead takes time to learn (and unlearn!)The media sometimes make it into the not-so-nice part of this sandwich, as well as those people in our lives who just 'don't get it'.  Don't worry, it's not all bad! We finish off with how homeschooling encourages a life-long love of learning and the 'glimmers' that come along to reassure us that we are meant to be on this homeschooling path.Do you have a good, bad or ugly experience of homeschooling?Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

No matter how big or small our homes or caravans are, homeschooling life sometimes gets messy! Enter Eve, the founder and head organiser of Ducks In A Row Home Organisation, as she embraces the chaos to help families get back on track in their home spaces.Eve is here to share all of her incredible knowledge on how to support our home learning with organisational systems that actually work! We have asked her all of our burning questions and low-cost storage solutions to house all of our treasures and artworks. "Ducks In A Row Home Organisation help people create an organisation system to de-stress their lives using simple methods and functional results. As an expert, they will work closely with you to help you make the most of your space, craft clever storage solutions, and implement functional systems that work for everyone in the family."We hope you love this episode! Please find a copy of Eve's favourite homeschool products listed on our Instagram.Show Notes!Find all the details to Ducks In A Row Home Organisation belowWebsite: https://www.yourducksinarow.com.au/Email: hello@yourducksinarow.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourducksinarowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourducksinarow/Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

What on earth is a homeschooling positivity sandwich?It is an honest chat about all the good parts, bad parts and the 'ugly' parts of homeschooling all sandwiched together over two episodes. In part one, there is plenty of chats about finding all the positive things in homeschooling, including connection, community and curiosity. But, this discussion also looks at the tough bits, like how to start trusting your instincts, how to cope with the financial changes and our experience of making decisions around spending and saving. Plus, we explain why our houses are the 'ugly' part of this episode!Listen in next week for part two.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

It's here... Term Four... in all it's amazingness!!Our 'holiday hibernation' has been restful and slow. But, we promise we did leave the house to have a few spontaneous adventures in-between.We are very much preparing for the term ahead, wrapping up our year, and beginning the big task of report writing (head back to Episode 18 for our best tips and tricks if you are also report writing this term!). Holly shares how she is bringing back her family's favourite homeschool topic this term. And, it is so good, Gemma has decided to steal it too! We have some amazing guests lined up for this term that we cannot wait to share with you. So, sit back, relax and let's embrace the beautiful chaos of this wonderful homeschool life.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Term Three has somehow been and gone!! We are here to chat about how we are finishing up our term, what we have loved and what we have struggled with. Gemma shares a beautiful story about the writing journey her child has gone through and how she has now found a love of journaling.Join us for our last episode for Term Three. A reminder that we do follow Queensland school holiday dates and will be taking a two-week break!See you all in Term Four!!!Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Cerys is a mother and teacher who recently decided to swap the daily juggle of school and work life for travel and adventuring. Along with her family, a FIFO dad, three kids and their dog Reg, they are travelling fulltime across Australia and documenting their favourite spots along the way as they explore all that our beautiful country has to offer.This episode is a MUST listen for families who are wondering how to make the dream of adventuring around the country become a reality. Cerys is here to offer all of her experience in the practicalities, the sacrifices and the fun their travels have taken them on so far. Cerys also shares how switching the classroom for the open road has had a positive impact on her kids.Show Notes!Follow Toes Up Travelling for latest and greatest in Cerys' family adventures!!Instagramwww.youtube.com/@toesuptravellingThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Welcome back as we continue our conversations with Professor Gina Riley and Dr Rebecca English.Professor Riley is an educational psychologist, Clinical Professor, and Program Leader of the Adolescent Special Education Program at CUNY – Hunter College. Professor Riley is recognised internationally for her research in the fields of homeschooling, unschooling and intrinsic motivation.We are also joined by the wonderful Dr Rebecca English. As a researcher, teacher and mother, Dr English's work is concerned with parenting and education. She holds a particular interest in the choice of non-mainstream education, especially democratic schools and home education.In part two of this episode, both Gina and Rebecca dive into some commonly asked questions about unschooling. We explore how unschoolers can access higher education, what the research tells us about future career paths taken and how the unschooling approach can support neurodivergent families.A BIG THANKYOU to both Gina and Rebecca who kindly offered up their time to share all of their valuable research and experience with the Sisters Who Homeschool Podcast.Show Notes!Gina Riley To learn more about Gina and her incredible research please visit her websitehttps://ginarileyphd.com/ Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We are very excited to announce the incredible Professor Gina Riley joins us today. Our very first international guest!Professor Riley is an educational psychologist, Clinical Professor, and Program Leader of the Adolescent Special Education Program at CUNY – Hunter College. Professor Riley is recognised internationally for her research in the fields of homeschooling, unschooling and intrinsic motivation. But, wait - there's more! We are also joined by the wonderful Dr Rebecca English. As a researcher, teacher and mother, Dr English's work is concerned with parenting and education. She holds a particular interest in the choice of non-mainstream education, especially democratic schools and home education. In part one of this episode, both Gina and Rebecca begin to unpack unschooling stereotypes, myths and what the research actually tells us both here in Australia, as well as in the US. Gina also shares her personal experience of unschooling her son.A BIG THANKYOU to both Gina and Rebecca who kindly offered up their time to share all of their valuable research and experience with the Sisters Who Homeschool Podcast.Show Notes!Gina Riley To learn more about Gina and her incredible research please visit her websitehttps://ginarileyphd.com/ Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Welcome back to this week's episode where we where we chat to you about.... burnout!We are here to remind you that as a homeschooling parent there is a lot on your plate, and sometimes things come crashing down. But, it's okay to restIt's okay to drop thingsIt's okay to ask for helpSo, lets talk about it! We hope this conversation meets you wherever you are at in your homeschool journey to remind you that sometimes doing less, means doing your best.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this little episode we get chatting about how getting chooks became one of the best homeschooling experiences for our families. Listen along as we breakdown the journey from planning to shopping. We hope you enjoy our chook chat! Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We are back this week with another beautiful homeschooling story!Today we chat to Hannah, a previous teacher, about her unexpected journey into homeschooling (yay!).Hannah chats with us about her eclectic approach to learning, what her family get up to in the local community and shares some great advice for new families jumping into homeschooling for the first time. We hope you absolutely love listening to this one!Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this episode we are joined by the incredible Steph, as we breathe in all the feels of her wonderful homeschool life. Steph gives us a glimpse into her coastal, outdoor and homegrown lifestyle. She also shares how her family finds their love of learning through books, art, nature and music. Steph is the host and creator of Australian Homeschool Stories Podcast (yay for Aussie Homeschooling content!!) She also writes about the simple pleasures of her slow and seasonal home-centred life on Substack.Show Notes!Connect with Steph via her beautiful socials below:Australian Homeschool Stories InstagramAustralian Homeschool Stories SubstackSplendid To Be InstagramSplendid To Be SubstackThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

It's Term Three and neither of us are sure how we got here so fast!Our restful holiday sleepiness is over and we are ready to dive back into all the things. Today we chat about the topics, big and small, that have sparked an interest with our homeschoolers as we head into our next term of learning.Head over to our socials to share what your family are learning about. We would love to hear from you!Show Notes!Harbour and Sprout CurriculumTo help you with your homeschool budget, Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast listeners have access to an amazing  10% discount on Harbour + Sprout Curriculum via the affiliate link below:https://www.harborandsprout.com/?ref=sisterswhohomeschoolWe adore the extensive resource library Harbour + Sprout offer homeschoolers and hope your family enjoy exploring the beautiful curriculum units.Letters From Afarhttps://lettersafar.com/ Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We are back for our last episode of the term (don't worry we will be back soon!). We cannot believe it has been half a year of stories, tears and lots of laughter with this beautiful community. Thank you for listening in each week!Today, we discuss 'reluctant learners'. Is it a reluctance, or is there actually something else going on?  So, pop on a cuppa and settle in for this one.This episode will explore why the 'school at home' approach might not be right for some learners. Plus, why it might not always be possible to dive into the perfect homeschooling life you have dreamed up. Yep, we are here to chat about all the tricky stuff today!We hope to help in finding your way back to your love of learning again and remind you that it takes lots of 'unlearning' before true, authentic learning can happen. Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

If you have been dreading report writing, we are here to help!Reporting time can often be confusing and overwhelming for homeschooling parents.... enter procrastination to make things feel a whole lot worse! Today we share some of our own tips of lessons learned to help you save time and energy when it comes to reporting.  Listen in as we explore how you can get your report done and dusted, and get back to living your best homeschool life sooner. Show Notes!Here is the subject explorer mentioned in this episode:https://learningcorner.co/subject-explorer Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Taking the leap into homeschooling might feel overwhelming - it certainly did for us. So, we are here to reassure families who are umming and ahhing that homeschooling is all about flexibility, there is nothing to loose in giving it a go!If transitioning from mainstreaming to homeschooling is feeling tricky, this little episode will hopefully help ease those concerns. We share our experiences of leaving the school system, explain what the requirements are to begin this process and why we have never looked back.Be kind to yourself! It will take time to connect, learn and unlearn with your child as you move into a homeschooling approach that aligns with your family.Show Notes!Check out the homeschooling requirements in your State below:QLD https://education.qld.gov.au/schools-educators/other-education/home-education/registration NSW https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/home-schooling/apply-to-registerVIC https://www2.vrqa.vic.gov.au/register-home-educateSA https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/schools/alternative-schooling/home-educationTAS https://oer.tas.gov.au/home-education/how-to-apply-for-home-education/WA https://www.education.wa.edu.au/home-schoolingNT https://nt.gov.au/learning/primary-and-secondary-students/home-educationACT https://www.education.act.gov.au/schooling/home-education Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Today we chat with Michelle, and what a beautiful and honest discussion it is! Words cannot express how truly empowering her story is. This one is a MUST LISTEN!Michelle opens up about the journey her family shared in deciding to homeschool. She reflects on those early days of vulnerability and finding her feet. Michelle speaks of how trust and healing led the way in her reconnecting with her son's learning journey. And, how they discovered their love of learning together. Michelle also shares her incredible business story,  which she began while homeschooling her son. If you would like to connect with Michelle, her business details can be found right here! Michelle Payne

We are back after our little rest week, yay!Today, we will catch you up on all the things we've been doing (and not been doing). If you didn't guess it by the episode title, yep, we've decided to lean in to all the feels this week as we discuss how to find time for yourself as a homeschooling parent. It's not always as simple as it sounds right, or is it just us? We share our biggest struggles with looking after ourselves and the ways we are working (slowly) to shift the guilt around taking some time out. Hopefully this little chat helps you shine a little bit brighter this week.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

This week we begin to answer questions sent to us by homeschooling families across Australia. And, guess what? Curriculum chat was top of the list! We decided to dedicate an entire episode to breaking down exactly what learning looks like for our families, as well as plenty of helpful tips we've learnt along the way. We share with you some of our favourite learning topics, and shed some light on the pros and cons of the way we approach learning. Our favourite curriculum website is nestled into this sweet little episode, so keep listening to find out why our kids (and us) love this ever-growing library of learning units.Disclosure: Sisters Who Homeschool only recommend products that we love and work for our families. This post may contain affiliate links and Sisters Who Homeschool may earn a small commission (which goes to offsetting the cost of the podcast). This doesn't cost you any extra when you shop through our affiliate link, it throws a few $$ our way to help keep costs down. Thank you for your support.Harbour and Sprout CurriculumTo help you with your homeschool budget, Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast listeners have access to an amazing  10% discount on Harbour + Sprout Curriculum via the affiliate link below:https://www.harborandsprout.com/?ref=sisterswhohomeschoolWe adore the extensive resource library Harbour + Sprout offer homeschoolers and hope your family enjoy exploring the beautiful curriculum units.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We are back for another episode (and somehow already in week three?)Today, Gemma and Holly cosy up in this beautiful, cool weather to discuss the benefits of homeschooling for neurodivergent families. Our experiences both in and out of the mainstream system open up a conversation surrounding the positive changes our families have felt in letting go of old routines that didn't support our families. Plus, how we embrace our children's unique interests, stay flexible and finding those friends who lift them up!We feel these conversations are important to share with all families and all neurotypes. We hope this helps you, in some small way, with your homeschooling journey.Pop the kettle on, settle in and give it a listen. Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this episode we speak with Ashlee, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT), business owner, wife and mother.Ashlee shares with us an honest look at family life during the early stages of homeschooling and how she balances her beautiful business, Engage OT, with all that is on offer in the homeschooling world. Ashlee discusses how she found her area of love in Paediatrics after becoming a parent and explains how this field of work has helped her better understand her own children. We love this so much as it shows that a love of learning never stops!During this episode, Ashlee also guides us through the additional sensory processing areas, to better understand how these senses work within the body. This is such an interesting discussion and we have both taken so much away from our chat with Ashlee. Details to Ashlee's Business Engage OT are listed in the show notes. Happy Listening.Show Notes!Find all the details on how to contact Ashlee at Engage OT below:Open Mon 6:30-6pm, Tues & 6:30-11am. WebsiteFacebookInstagramashlee@engageot.comFind Megan from Flourished Education via her website, or contact her via email:Flourished Education Websitemegan@flourishededucation.com.auThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

It's Term Two!We are so excited to be back. Today we catch you up on what we have been up to during the holidays, our homeschool plans for Term 2 (hint: they couldn't be more different) and how we begin to breakdown big topics into bitesize pieces for reporting.April is Autism Awareness month and over the next few episodes we would love to share our favourite books written by neurodivergent voices discussing their lived experiences.This week we are starting off with our all time favourite, 'Different Not Less' by Chloé Hayden. Chloé Hayden is an award winning motivational speaker, actor, performer, author, influencer, content creator and disability rights activist and advocate. And we spill the tea (literally) on why we love her so much.Disclosure: Sisters Who Homeschool only recommend products that we love and work for our families. This post may contain affiliate links and Sisters Who Homeschool may earn a small commission (which goes to offsetting the cost of the podcast). This doesn't cost you any extra when you shop through our affiliate link, it throws a few $$ our way to help keep costs down. Thank you for your support.Chloe's book can be found at all major books stores or follow our Amazon affiliate link below:https://amzn.to/3TZDfgvThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Today we speak with Laura, who is homeschooling her beautiful family as they travel across Australia in their caravan (living the homeschool dream!). Laura is a multifaceted mumma, a doula, an avid book reader and shares all of her parenting, unschooling and homeschooling thoughts on Substack. She has put together an amazing list of resources for other homeschool families (thanks Laura!), book reviews and also runs a Facebook Group connecting and supporting Australian Homeschoolers.Show Notes!Laura's Substack - https://open.substack.com/pub/thiswildmamaFacebook group for homeschoolers in Australia -  Wild Homeschoolers Australia https://www.facebook.com/groups/370907722336466/?ref=share_group_link&exp=93faLaura's Instagram -@this.wild.mamaThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this light-hearted episode we chat about all the things we do (and sometimes forget to do) to make our homeschool budget go a little further each week. Groceries, books, curriculum and chocolate... it's all here in this episode. It's a pick and mix of laughter, chaos, and hopefully some helpful tips too. Head over to our socials to share your best budgeting tips with us. We would LOVE to hear them!Show Notes!Disclosure: Sisters Who Homeschool only recommend products that we love and work for our families. This post may contain affiliate links and Sisters Who Homeschool may earn a small commission (which goes to offsetting the cost of the podcast). This doesn't cost you any extra when you shop through our affiliate link, it throws a few $$ our way to help keep costs down. Thank you for your support.Repair Cafe Woolloongabbahttps://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeWoolloongabba/ Harbour and Sprout Curriculum To help you with your homeschool budget, Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast listeners have access to an amazing  10% discount on Harbour + Sprout Curriculum via the affiliate link below:https://www.harborandsprout.com/?ref=sisterswhohomeschoolWe adore the extensive resource library Harbour + Sprout offer homeschoolers and hope your family enjoy exploring the beautiful curriculum units.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

If you are currently homeschooling in Queensland, you may have some uncertainty this week around the proposed changes to the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 released on Wednesday 6 March 2024.If you are feeling some confusion around these changes, you are not alone!Here to shed light on the areas of concern for homeschooling families is Dr Rebecca English, a Senior Lecturer of Education.As a researcher, teacher and mother, Dr English's work is concerned with parenting and education. She holds a particular interest in the choice of non-mainstream education, especially democratic schools and home education (amazing!). Dr English explores questions of how parenting practices and beliefs are enacted in families and how these practices and beliefs lead to parents making certain choices for their children. And... she has kindly given up her Sunday to chat with us. Thank you Dr English!Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We begin this week with our next beautiful story from Gemma, who also happens to be the second half of Sister's Who Homeschool the Podcast!Gemma's homeschooling story begins back in 2020 when she stepped into the mainstreaming world with her daughter, at a time when the world they both knew began to change under the pandemic guidelines. Gemma reflects on what changes her family had to make to begin their homeschooling journey, including those all important budget changes, as she left her teaching career to pursue homeschooling. Gemma also discusses how homeschooling changed her relationship with her daughter for the better and why she believes homeschooled kids have greater opportunities outside of the mainstream schooling system.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

This week we begin to dive into the homeschool stories that connect us, beginning with Holly herself!After only planning to homeschool for six months following an interstate move,  Holly has been homeschooling her two girls for six years! Between giggles and snack intermissions, Holly chats to us about what a typical day looks like for her fam, advocating for her kids mental health and coping with burnout. Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Welcome to part 2 of board game chat! Today, we take you through some of the most treasured games our families have enjoyed over and over. Here is a collection of our top choices that we know your family will love to explore too! Links to all of these incredible games can be found on our socials.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Today we are chatting about one of our favourite ways to learn through play…..board games!Wow, board games have so much to offer our homeschoolers, from creativity and role playing to strategic planning and reading. Board games hold a special place in our heart thanks to their hands-on approach, helping our smaller humans understand big concepts and have fun along the way.  Did you enjoy this episode? Join us next week for part two! We're diving into what games we have loved throughout our homeschooling journey and our top family favourites.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

This next episode looks at all things planning. We discuss how we approach curriculum, letting go of things that aren't working and finding a balance as you begin to fill up those dates in your homeschool calendar (which we are working on too!)Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories. Write to us athello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at https://www.facebook.com/sisterswhohomeschool https://www.instagram.com/sisterswhohomeschoolThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this episode, we talk about our home school spaces, our love of trolleys, and the top three things we use the most in our homes to organise our learning space.Show Notes!Head to our socials for photos of our set-up and more!Gem's trolleyIKEA binssimilar wooden sign  As an Amazon Associate (Australia), we earn from purchases made from the links below. Any money earned goes to offset the costs of running this podcast. Trolley with hooks Trolley with pegboardTrolley accessories - cups (white)Trolley accessories - cups (mint)Trolley accessories - magnetic tinsDream trolleyErasable pens Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Welcome to the very first episode of Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast!In today's episode we are chatting about all things Christmas, illness over the holidays and letting go of the homeschool guilt when things don't go to plan. Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories. Write to us athello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at https://www.facebook.com/sisterswhohomeschool https://www.instagram.com/sisterswhohomeschoolThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Welcome to the Sisters Who Homeschool podcast.We are two sisters living in Queensland, Australia who both have chosen the homeschool lifestyle for our families. Follow along on our adventures and learn along with us.  Episode 1 launches Jan 22 2024. Listen here to our little chat about who we are! Can't wait for you to join our journey. Follow us on socials Instagram - @sisterswhohomeschool Facebook - Sisters Who HomeschoolEmail us - hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.com Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram