Super Simple Homeschool

Thinking about homeschooling but unsure where to start? If you have young kids approaching school age and want to homeschool, you're not alone! In this episode, I'll walk you through the essential steps to start with confidence and purpose. From understanding legal requirements to setting a rhythm that works for your family, we'll cover everything you need to know to get started.This episode is a special preview of my new course, You CAN Homeschool—a practical and encouraging guide designed to help you homeschool simply and purposefully. The course includes 13 videos covering topics like choosing curriculum, setting routines, homeschooling multiple ages, and more.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to find the legal requirements in your state✅ How and when to start homeschooling your kids✅ Creating a homeschool routine that fits your family's needs✅ Finding the right curriculum (and why you don't need to stress over it!)✅ Overcoming fears and doubts about homeschoolingYou CAN Homeschool!If you love this episode and want a step-by-step roadmap to homeschooling with confidence, check out my course, ⁠You CAN Homeschool! ⁠This course includes 13 in-depth videos to help you start strong, keep things simple, and create a purposeful homeschool that works for your family.

Thinking about homeschooling but unsure where to start? If you're transitioning from public school, you're not alone! In this episode, I'll walk you through the essential steps to make the switch with confidence and purpose. From understanding legal requirements to setting a rhythm that works for your family, we'll cover everything you need to know to get started.This episode is a special preview of my new course, You CAN Homeschool—a practical and encouraging guide designed to help you homeschool simply and purposefully. The course includes 13 videos covering topics like choosing curriculum, setting routines, homeschooling multiple ages, and more.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to withdraw from public school and meet legal requirements✅ De-schooling: what it is and why it's important✅ Creating a homeschool routine that fits your family's needs✅ Finding the right curriculum (and why you don't need to stress over it!)✅ Overcoming fears and doubts about homeschoolingYou CAN Homeschool!If you love this episode and want a step-by-step roadmap to homeschooling with confidence, check out my course, You CAN Homeschool! This course includes 13 in-depth videos to help you start strong, keep things simple, and create a purposeful homeschool that works for your family.

Check out my course⁠⁠ You CAN Homeschool⁠⁠. Use code PODCAST at checkout for $10 offWhat if nature could be your best homeschool curriculum? In this episode of Super Simple Homeschool, I'm joined by Eryn Lynum to talk about the beauty and simplicity of a nature-based homeschool—where the outdoors isn't just a subject but the foundation of learning.We discuss how you can use nature study to teach any subject, from math to language arts, while helping your children form deep, meaningful connections with what they're learning. Eryn shares practical ways to let nature take the lead, making homeschooling feel less overwhelming and more organic.If you're ready to simplify your homeschool while sparking curiosity, wonder, and a love of learning in your kids, this episode is for you!Check out these gorgeous Christian Nature Journals for Kids- perfect to go with your nature study!

Check out my course⁠ You CAN Homeschool⁠. Use code PODCAST at checkout for $10 offIn this episode, we sit down with veteran homeschool mom and speaker Cindy Puhek to discuss the ins and outs of homeschooling through high school. Cindy shares expert insights on tailoring coursework to your student's strengths and interests, focusing on the core four subjects, incorporating electives, teaching essential life skills, and keeping thorough records. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting to think about high school at home, this episode will equip you with the tools and confidence to make these years a success!

Find more great homeschool resources at the Super Simple Homeschool website. Join us as we chat with Amy Sloan, host of "Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology," about teaching history without textbooks. Discover how different resources and experiences can bring history to life in your homeschool. Packed with practical tips and inspiration, this episode is perfect for homeschoolers seeking a fresh approach to teaching history. Amy Sloan, a second-generation homeschooler and podcast host, is passionate about making history engaging and memorable. She shares practical tips and her love for lifelong learning. Links and Resources: "Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology" Podcast Genevieve Foster's Books Read Aloud Revival Biography Booklists Connect with Amy Sloan: Humility and Doxology Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Free Homeschool Planning Guide Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help us inspire more homeschool families!

Visit the Super Simple Homeschool website for more homeschooling resources and support!    Lori Beth Auldridge is the creator and host of the Elevating Motherhood podcast and blog. She joins me today to share her system for overcoming homeschooling doubts- you don't want to miss it! Find her on IG @loribethauldridge

Got Questions? Submit your Homeschooling Questions HERE and Jenny will answer them in her new series "Ask Jenny", coming 2025. In this episode, join Jenny Hedrick and Carolyn Martin as they dive into the topic of school choice and what it means for homeschoolers nationwide. Carolyn takes a closer look at Colorado's Amendment 80, breaking it down to help voters understand its purpose and potential effects. They also explore key issues surrounding parental rights, child rights, and how the growing political focus on child rights could influence the God-given responsibilities and freedoms of parents. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the intersection of politics and homeschooling! Resources: Christian Home Educators of Colorado Amendment 80  Right to an Education? Blog Post  US & CO Civics by CHEC The Institute of Principle Studies

Do you have homeschooling questions? Submit them HERE to be answered in an upcoming episode, in a new segment, "Ask Jenny". In this episode of the Super Simple Homeschool podcast, I'm joined by Megan Estes, host of the Only Love Today podcast. Megan is an outgoing, recovering perfectionist with a heart for connecting and encouraging moms in their walk with Christ. She and her husband love adventuring around Colorado with their four children, making the most of their flexible homeschool schedule. With bachelor's degrees in Biblical Literature and Christian Ministry, Megan seamlessly integrates her faith into homeschooling, church planting, leading women's events, and building community. In this conversation, we dive into a topic that is deeply personal for both of us: homeschooling with dyslexia. We share our experiences, from the initial realization of our child's struggle, to the practical steps we've taken to help them thrive. If you're navigating the challenges of dyslexia or have a struggling reader, this episode will offer encouragement, hope, and the reminder that you are not alone. Access my free guide to low-cost dyslexia programs Dyslexia Screening and Testing Homeschooling with Dyslexia Blog by Marianne Sunderland The Dyslexic Advantage by Brock and Fernette Eide

Get the free guide to Discovering the Purpose of your Homeschool. Check out my new course, You CAN Homeschool, where I help you get started homeschooling simply and purposefully.  In today's episode, I'm sharing from my own current experience of selling our home, moving, and trying to keep up with homeschooling. Life doesn't pause for us to get everything in order, but we can find ways to homeschool with purpose, even when things feel messy. I'll walk you through 5 practical tips for keeping your homeschool going when life gets hard.

Get your FREE guided worksheet to help you discover the purpose of your homeschool. Check out my new course, You CAN Homeschool, designed to help you get started homeschooling simply and purposefully. Are you overwhelmed, constantly questioning if you're doing enough in your homeschool? In this episode, we dive into one of the most foundational aspects of homeschooling—understanding your unique purpose. Join us as we explore why purpose matters, how it can guide your decisions, and help you create a more focused, peaceful homeschooling experience. You'll learn practical steps to reflect on your values, set meaningful goals, and make purposeful decisions that align with your family's mission. Whether you're a new homeschooler or a seasoned veteran, this episode will inspire you to dig deep and let your purpose be the compass that guides your homeschool. Tune in and discover how to anchor your homeschool in what truly matters!

Are you feeling overwhelmed about homeschooling? Join me in my course, You CAN Homeschool, where I help you simplify your homeschool, while keeping it simple! In today's episode, I am joined by Sarah Janisse Brown. Sarah is a homeschool mom of 15 and the founder of Thinking Tree Books. She shares how she broke free from standardized education through homeschooling with a focus on career goals and entrepreneurship. You don't want to miss this inspiring episode! Be sure to check out Sarah's podcast, The Fun-School Show, and all the Fun-School journals on her website.

New to homeschooling? Check out Jenny's new course: You CAN Homeschool! In today's episode, Jenny is joined by Cherelle German to discuss UN-schooling your mindset. Cherelle has been homeschooling for 9 years and counting and is the creator of The Simplified Feast homeschool curriculum. Are you looking for an open-and-go family-style curriculum that features short lessons, covers all the essentials, and can be completed in just four hours, four days per week? If so, be sure to check out The Simplified Feast! Check out all of Cherelle's resources including FREE workshops at her website Embracing Homeschool.

Learn more about Jenny's new course, You CAN Homeschool. Check out these adorable homeschool notebooks. In this short episode we address some of the most common myths about homeschooling including some objections that we often hear. You'll appreciate Jenny's candid approach to these common misconceptions about homeschooling.

Sign up for You CAN Homeschool, a course designed to help you⁠ learn everything you need to know to get started homeschooling!  In this episode we hear from 4 working moms how they balance work and homeschooling!   Mentioned in this episode:  Wilson Hill Academy (Great Conversations Class) https://www.wilsonhillacademy.com/  Nature & Science: Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo History: Real Cool History for Kids Podcast: https://angelaodell.com/real-cool-history-for-kids-home-page/ Bible lessons: Truth Seekers Podcast: https://sherilynrgrant.com/ Video Lessons by Answers in Genesis: https://www.answers.tv/ Audiobook players: https://us.yotoplay.com/ Audiobooks from your local library: https://www.hoopladigital.com/ and https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard (Saturday) Symposium in Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie https://amzn.to/4cGH56F  Cultural Care Au Pair https://culturalcare.com/ 

Sign up for my FREE Homeschool Introductory Seminar to learn everything you need to know to get started homeschooling! In this episode we complete our series on Rhythms for a Super Simple Homeschool. We will discuss 3 spiritual rhythms: connection, celebration and creation. Part 1: Practical Rhythms Part 2: Slowing as the foundation of spiritual rhythms In episode 5 and episode 6 we discuss two other spiritual rhythms: Solitude and Sabbath. Mentioned in this episode: Article: How did Jesus Fulfill the meanings of the Jewish Feasts? Rooted in Wonder by Eryn Lynum Check out these two Nature Journals to help inspire your time spent out in creation!

In this episode we discuss the important spiritual practice of slowing and how this sets the foundation for all other spiritual rhythms. This is part 2 of Rhythms of a Super Simple Homeschool. Join us in Part 3 next time where we share some spiritual rhythms. For more information and resources visit our website. The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg Got Questions Article on The Easy Yoke More on Oxytocin The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

In this episode I share some of the practical rhythms that help us simplify our homeschooling. These rhythms work for any method of homeschooling, whether you use curriculum or not. For more resources to help you find purpose in your homeschool while keeping it super simple, check out our website. For more on how we do chores in our home visit this blog post.

In this episode of the Super Simple Homeschool Podcast, we have special guest Eryn Lynum, author and host of the Nat Theo podcast. Eryn joins us to talk about her new book, The Nature of Rest, set for release in April 2025. Learn how to incorporate rest into your homeschool routine and why you should! Learn more about Eryn Lynum at erynlynum.com Check out the Nat Theo podcast!

This is the first episode in a new series, Mental Health for Homeschool Moms. Join Jenny Hedrick, homeschool mom and mental health therapist, as she tackles the issue of self-care from a Biblical perspective. If self-care is not a spa day, then what is it? How worldly wisdom falls short and what the Bible models instead. In this episode The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Check out the I am NOT Enough t-shirt HERE. Episode Transcript For more resources including digital downloads and unique homeschool notebooks, visit our website!

In this episode we discuss a technique that revolutionized our homeschooling: Interest-Led Learning. We'll talk about how allowing your kids to explore their interests will keep them engaged in their studies while helping you simplify your homeschool day. When they enjoy it, we enjoy it too! In this episode: FUNschool Journals by Thinking Tree Minecraft STEM Book My Guide to Notebooking More on Strewing

In this episode, we discuss how to keep your homeschool affordable and simple by finding free and low-cost resources.  We also discuss two homeschool techniques to reduce costs and simplify your schedule: Notebooking and Looping.  In today's episode:Homeschool Legal Defence AssociationDyslexia Specialist on YouTubeFree Printable Reading Program for DyslexiaReading Pathways- AmazonGuide to Notebooking in Your HomeschoolHomeschool Pop US States Video PlaylistFreedom Homeschooling Blog Find unique notebooks and digital downloads at ⁠our website!⁠  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/today-is-the-dayLicense code: KSMMSTANIS6BK7D1

In this episode, I answer some of the most common questions being asked by new and aspiring homeschoolers this time of year.  Join me as I help you find purpose in your homeschool while keeping it super simple.  In this episode:HSLDA WebsiteTranscripts and DiplomasNotebooking in Your HomeschoolFind unique notebooks and digital downloads at our website!  Chapters: 0:56 How do I start Homeschooling? 3:16 When should I start? 4:38 What are umbrella schools and enrichment programs? 8:37 What if I work full time? 10:10 How do I know they will pass the testing required by the state? 11:43 How do I know if I am doing enough to prepare them for the next grade level? 13:20 How do I know if I am doing enough to prepare them for college/trade school/a career? 15:38 How do you homeschool High School with grades and transcripts? 16:12 How do you homeschool multiple kids? 17:39 How do I be sure to meet my child's social needs? Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/today-is-the-dayLicense code: KSMMSTANIS6BK7D1

In this episode, we discuss one of the most common questions of new homeschool moms: which curriculum should I use? Does a perfect curriculum exist?  How will I know which curriculum is right for my homeschool?  How do I know if I am doing enough? We'll also discuss the importance of defining the purpose of your homeschool, entrusting your homeschool to God, and recognizing His call on your life as a homeschooling mom.  In this episode:NPR Article on Kerry AndersonJamie Martin's Blog PostTeaching from Rest by Sarah McKenzieEpisode Transcript Check out the t-shirt inspired by this episode! Did you enjoy this episode?  Please consider sharing with a homeschool mom that you know!  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/today-is-the-dayLicense code: KSMMSTANIS6BK7D1