The Homeschool Advantage Podcast

Intro  Yvette Boucher CEO of Lil Learners Luv Learning, a certified kindergarten teacher for 20 years, and an experienced online teacher. She loves to teach little learners. Her passion is teaching children to read. Nothing excites Yvette more than to see a student's face light up as they start to read. Her teaching style includes music and movement along with a hands-on approach while incorporating all subjects. Her goal is to teach your child a love for learning and help set them up for success.       Top three takeaways  When a child can read, they can learn anything and it will help them be successful for the rest of their lives!  It is so important for children to feel confident and successful as learners and readers.   How she provides a variety of ways for children to learn with different learning styles.    Call to Action  Lil Learners Luv Learning Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro   Bethany Hutson and Kelsey Harms are the founders of Prairie & Pine Homeschool Curriculum. Both are a certified teachers, endorsed in English Language Arts for grades 6-12th, and collectively have taught for over a decade. Bethany and Kelsey decided to leave the classroom to pursue their passion for creating an accessible curriculum that empowers parents and can be used by any family. The goal of Prairie & Pine Curriculum is to help parents craft an education that is tailored to your child's unique needs and their family's lifestyle.      Top three takeaways   You don't need to have a degree in teaching in order to give your children the highest quality of education You are qualified to teach your children! Prairie & Pine's curriculum is easily modifiable and adaptable to meet the needs of the students.      Call to Action   Prairie & Pine Curriculum Official Website     Call to Action  Prairie and Pine Curriculum Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast      

Intro  Since 2007, Joan Mary Brennan, experienced educator and Founder/CEO of Brennan Innovators, LLC, has designed and provided sensory reading tools and Mac/PC apps for a variety of readers in all age and ability groups. Ms. Brennan and her company also provide professional development and consultation services that include strategies to help children, teens, and adults focus and read better.     Top three takeaways  With the right strategies, tools, resources, and support, it is very possible to significantly help a child, teen, or adult to focus and read better---and at a low cost.     The Reading Focus Cards tools and Mac/PC apps help meet the unique needs of kids, teens, and adults with a variety of learning challenges, especially with attention, tracking, decoding issues, and other issues.    How Brennan Innovators provides effective, brain-training tools and strategies to improve reading success for all ages and abilities.     Call to Action  Focus and Read Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Amir Nathoo CEO and Co-Founder of Outschool. Outschool is a learning platform that offers live, small group classes conducted over video chat. Independent teachers sign up to teach what they want on Outschool. Currently, there are over 140K live classes listed, taught by over 8,000 teachers. Outschool makes it easy to find classes that help kids stay engaged, inspired and learning about topics that interest them. Tutoring is also a growing segment of Outschool where small group or one-on-one tutoring helps fill the gap where the pandemic left so many students falling behind.    Top three takeaways  Outschool has many class options for kids with ADD, Autism, Dyslexia and other learning challenges.   Outschool has something for everyone!   No other platform offers the diverse offerings as Outschool    Call to Action  Outschool Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast      

Intro  Bonnie Rose is the founder of Write Bonnie Rose. Bonnie has always loved writing and knew at a young age that she wanted to be a writer of some sort. So in creating her site she adds resources for all grades within a variety of subjects, both full-year curriculum options as well as a huge number of supplemental resources that everyone can use to add fun and variety to any homeschool day.     Write Bonnie Rose Website has many different types of resources from  coloring books that combine copywork and coloring with subjects such as American and world history, to science, Bible, and more. The website also has notebooking and notebooking journals for many topics and subjects, as well as a variety of other resources. Bonnie incorporates as much fun as possible into each of her titles.     Top three takeaways  When kids are having fun, they learn better and retain information better.  If you have something on your heart that you feel God is asking you to do or to share, ask Him how to do it and go for it.   We all have experiences that God has given to us that are as unique and priceless as we each are.     Call to Action  Write Bonnie Rose Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Chris Fugelsang CEO and Founder of Exceptional Path. Chris has a passion for helping students with executive functioning delays, this passion stems from his own experience. Executive functions are the brain skills needed to plan, organize, prioritize, manage time, get started, and stay focused.   Chris was always a good student but he found he was often forgetful, disorganized, and scattered that's when he decided to commit himself to becoming a better learner and figure out how his brain works.  He believes that the school expects children to know and apply the content but never taught the skills that children needed to acquire it. It was this discovery that sparked his desire to help kids with unique learning profiles.    Top three takeaways  Executive Functioning is the right fit for your child.   With strong executive functioning we're more able to complete tasks, juggle a few different ideas in mind at a time, be flexible with our thinking, and manage our emotions when things don't go as planned.   How executive functioning skills are more important now than ever.     Call to Action  Exceptional Path Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Kumi Alderman Executive Director of Knox Asian Festival worked as a Tour-Conductor based in Tokyo, Japan. She took many Japanese groups all over the world. She discovered a passion to educate and share Asian culture through organizing the Asian Festival and other educational events.     She has a big dream to create an Asian Culture Center in Knoxville, which will provide an outreach program for K-12 schools and universities. Experience authentic foods exciting performances, and traditional activities that represent the Asian cultures of Japan, Indonesia, China, The Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Nepal and Myanmar.     Top three takeaways  The festival strives to bring together people from various cultural backgrounds.   They promote a diverse and harmonious society that prepares today's children to take the stage as true global citizens.   Festivals are the best form to share the different cultures.    Call to Action  Knoxville Asian Festival Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Betsy Mays Founder and Creator of Games by Absolute Zero. As a Math teacher and an instruction specialist, she knows the importance of a good foundation in Mathematics. She also knows the anxiety and struggles many kids and even adults encounter when faced with math so she created games to help.      Games by Absolute Zero are fun while reinforcing foundational Math skills. Betsy's goal is to give parents and teachers tools in the form of games they can use to turn their kids into confident mathematicians.      Top three takeaways  Games by Absolute Zero are fun and educational for home or the classroom.   Math doesn't have to be scary or boring.   Games by Absolute Zero allows families to have fun together while practicing valuable skills.    Call to Action  Games By Absolute Zero Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Sally White Creative Director and OwlCrate Jr. Sally studied and worked within the Children's book industry for years before launching OwlCrate's Middle Grade box. There is nothing more fulfilling to Sally than connecting with kids over the books they are obsessed with, and pairing kids who don't think they are readers with the book that changes their mind.     Top three takeaways  Overcoming the challenge of reading being seen as a chore is really difficult, so they make it the most fun they can with the best stories and activities.  Reading for pleasure is probably more important for a child's cognitive development.   Books have the ability to change our world.    Call to Action  OwlCrate Official Website  Promotions: BEX15 to get a 15% off on your first OwlCrate Jr. Subscription at OwlCrate.com    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Veronique Trang Founder and CEO of Telmi. Veronique couldn't find a podcast creation platform that was child user-friendly that would give her daughter Anouk the ability to create episodes independently. Anouk was 5 when she started recording her first mini podcasts! Veronique immediately saw Anouk's confidence, verbal communication and presentation skills grow! She gathered over 50 kids and parent from the home education community who helped her create Telmi from the ground up!    Top three takeaways  Verbal Communication skills are one of the strongest predictors of success in life.   Telmi is a safe, fun and educational podcast creation app for kids.  Telmi's mission is to empower children from all backgrounds and uncover the voices of tomorrow.     Call to Action  Telmi Official Website    Email vero@telmi.io if you want to become a beta tester and help build Telmi     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Georgia Bonney Founder of The Thinking Kid. The Thinking Kid focuses on embracing people of all cultures and exploring the world together while establishing personal integrity, individuality, and intelligence. They prepare students for the rapidly changing emerging future by fine-tuning communication and presentation skills, leadership qualities, critical thinking, as well as foundational learning in core subjects.     Top three takeaways  Education should be a natural and joyful experience for every child, highlighting their natural gifts and encouraging them through challenging material.  The Thinking Kid prepares their student with the skills and knowledge they will need to be adaptable to the emerging job market in 10 and 20 years.  They offer exciting educational experiences to match an equally compelling and demanding emerging global future.    Call to Action  The Thinking Kid Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Kesya LeCoz CEO and Founder of Ozeya Life. She studied herbalism at two different schools with two entirely different approaches and she also attended numerous workshops and conferences. She also has a Nutrition degree, worked as a nurse and a certified fitness trainer and worked as a recreation and health and wellness program manager which lead her to create her own curriculum when she had her first child and now homeschooling four of her children.  Ozeya Life was founded with a mission to revolutionize the concept of health and wellness. They believe that each person needs to take ownership of their own health and wellness journey, but they also need guidance.     Top three takeaways  Ozeya offers personalized advice and plans, taking into consideration the individual's age, background, and health condition.  Don't be afraid to try things and change what doesn't work.  Every child has a gift and a passion, build on that.    Call to Action  Ozeya Life Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Dustin Stevens is a Writing Tutor and he is the CEO of Good English Tutors with over 10 years of teaching experience in writing. Dustin wanted to ensure that his students not only thrived in their current grade but also beyond it. He wanted to help students thrive in a world where skillful communication and literacy create countless opportunities, and to connect parents with transformative, one-on-one learning from caring educators.    Top three takeaways  Dustin has provided support to homeschoolers and parents seeking other-forms of independent learning throughout most of his 10-year career in education.   Student publishing is one of the most under-utilized tools for generating greater student motivation.  You should not be intimidated by the idea of student publishing.    Call to Action  Good English Tutors Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Dr. Robin Dickinson MD is a family physician, medical school faculty, and the Dr. Robin behind Dr. Robin's School. From teaching patients to teaching students, Dr. Robin's experiences caring for patients lead her to develop her unique teaching style. She believes that anyone can and should learn about their bodies.  Dr. Robin's School is geared towards 3rd through 8th grades and focuses on human biology for everyone. Dr. Robin noticed a huge lack of open-and-go homeschool science curriculum, so she wanted to create something fun and interesting for kids and easy for parents.      Top three takeaways  1. Everyone deserves to understand how their bodies work, and anyone can.    2. Living a healthy lifestyle is a lot easier and more fun when you understand WHY you're doing what you're doing and how it actually helps your body so you can have a more wonderful life.    3. Dr. Robin's School can also provide a good foundation for future doctors and nurses.    Call to Action  Dr. Robin School Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro   Bethany Hutson and Kelsey Harms are the founders of Prairie & Pine Homeschool Curriculum. Both are a certified teachers, endorsed in English Language Arts for grades 6-12th, and collectively have taught for over a decade. Bethany and Kelsey decided to leave the classroom to pursue their passion for creating an accessible curriculum that empowers parents and can be used by any family. The goal of Prairie & Pine Curriculum is to help parents craft an education that is tailored to your child's unique needs and their family's lifestyle.      Top three takeaways   You don't need to have a degree in teaching in order to give your children the highest quality of education You are qualified to teach your children! Prairie & Pine's curriculum is easily modifiable and adaptable to meet the needs of the students.      Call to Action   Prairie & Pine Curriculum Official Website       What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro   Candace Smothers Author and Creator of Math Sharp Kids, homeschooled her children for 14 years and began work on a Math book in 1991. The first book she wrote was like any other, so she had to rethink what it was that she wanted to accomplish. She wanted her kids to learn simple math facts, not count on their fingers.     She didn't want to use the standard addition algorithm. Instead, she found an algorithm that corresponded with the way the facts were taught in the board and card game that she created. She wrote hundreds of addition problems and math drills. Addsharp to the Pirate Treasure is the first official game in the Mathsharp series, but she also has games for subtraction, doubling and halving, and multiplication and division.       Top three takeaways   You can add faster than a calculator using the Add Sharp Addition.   Math doesn't have to be a drudgery. It can be fun, fulfilling, and something you love to do.   How kids with learning challenges give them ways to learn and retain information using games with mnemonic strategy, patterns, chunking, and adventure treks.      Call to Action  Math Sharp Kids Official Website    Free Addsharp Student & Teacher Edition Workbooks    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Angela Hansen President and Founder of the American Academy, created to support parents to ensure that their children receive an education that works best for them.  She began to realize that traditional education is truly a one size fits all model, but that most students do not fit that framework. Angela founded America Academy Of Strategic Education to allow parents and students to partner with their academic center to create customized plans and schedules to best support a wide variety of families and learners.    Top three takeaways  the standard public school education that is offered to students is not the only option. There is a way to take back your life as a family and have more control over what is taught and when.   It is possible to have joy, peace, a curriculum that aligns with your own family values and an encouraging and inspiring learning environment.  How she founded American Academy Of Strategic Education to allow parents and students to partner with their academic center to create customized plans and schedules to best support a wide variety of families and learners.    Call to Action  American Academy Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Derek and Amy Weichel CEOs and Founders of Faithful Parent they were both personally blessed with Christian Education from elementary through high school. Faithful Parent helps you have a clear parenting plan on your Christian family journey, and find the time and guidance to develop one.  They help parents to be more intentional about looking at all the options that are available to their children and focus on what will specifically benefit their children and family. Faithful Servant is here to help your family have a more fun, focused, and connected Christian family life.    Top three takeaways  Understanding the impact that their parenting can have on this and future generations  How they help parents to be more intentional in their parenting  How they help parents keep their families focused on Jesus for this generation and future generations.    Call to Action  Faithful Parent Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Jennifer Mercer, M.Ed Co-Founder of Learning Journeys Forum and she has been working with youth since she was 16 years old. She has spent the past 30 years developing and growing her skills in many different ways; as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, lead teacher, college instructor, tutor, Girl Scout leader, mentor, and group facilitator. Jennifer homeschooled her two daughters, experimenting with philosophies from “classical school-at-home” to radical Unschooling, to learner-centered co-designing.      Jill Pearson-Keltner, M.Ed. Co-Founder of Learning Journeys Forum. She has taught students at each level from preschool through university and in impoverished to wealthy neighborhoods. She in taught in traditional programs and homeschooled her two children from kinder to 12th grade. She endeavors to dialogue with students and engage them in the creation of their own learning journey.     In addition to the classes, workshops, and mentoring that she does through Learning Journeys Forum, Jennifer directs and facilitates middle school classes in The Home Learning Community at Innovations Academy. Jennifer strives to help learners capture and keep the "joy in learning" by supporting families in co‐design knowing that deep learning truly occurs when the student has an invested voice in the conversation.    Top three takeaways  Your kids are brilliant! Let them have some power over their learning journeys  Learning Journeys Forum is focused on empowering learners by co-designing learning with their students.    Their Co-design process helps all learners access their classes in a way that works best for them.     Call to Action  Learning Journeys Forum Official Website       What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Colleen Kelley Ph.D Founder of Kids' Chemical Solutions received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Richmond, and her Ph.D in Organometallic Chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University. Her teaching duties have spanned from graduate level courses all the way to elementary school courses. She is the author of "The M.C. Detective Agency: Chemical Solutions Required", a fun comic book series for kids ages 8 and up.     Top three takeaways  We can all have fun learning chemistry!  Kids who may have trouble reading can have an easier time reading comic books.  How she makes learning chemistry fun and accessible    Call to Action  Kids' Chemical Solutions Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Brooke DeHority Founder of The Brooke Review, an education leader and literacy enthusiast with over a decade of experience working in New York City public schools. Her expert approach to improving early reading achievement through aligned cross-curricular instructional design and project-based learning yields exceptional results for students.     Top three takeaways  You can choose the path that's right for your family at any time  How she helped parents live out their dreams of traveling while providing their kids with rich educational experiences and Brooke offers a How To Homeschool guide on her website to help families get started in addition to in addition to individualized consulting services.  How she focused on improving early literacy instruction through aligned teaching in nontraditional settings.    Call to Action  The Brooke Review Official Website      What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Dana Argueta is the Puentes Administrator at the Spanish Institute of Honduras, an educator with a background in elementary education and linguistic acquisition. She serves as the administrator of the homeschool program and also handles missionary care and student services at Spanish Institute of Honduras. She has been in Honduras since 2018, and understands the difficulties and joys that come with transitioning cultures, adapting to a new language, and experiencing Latin America to its fullest.     Top three takeaways  How they are different than most Spanish programs because they are extremely adaptable to the learners.  How they provide immersive live Spanish instruction to learners of all ages.   How the Spanish Institute of Honduras started as a language school for missionaries in Honduras. Now, there three programs that serve families in 15 different countries.     Call to Action  Puentes Homeschool Program Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Michael Staton CEO and Co-Founder of Colearn.  Colearn has redesigned the school experience around families for an era of remote and hybrid work. They are bridging the best of unconventional education approaches and great schools to create an entirely new learning experience that prioritizes families.     Top three takeaways  How Colearn is focused on future ready, innovation, creative, and citizenship skills.  How they use the most effective and latest learning technologies to support fully engaged learning.   You don't have to do it alone. There are exciting options and support for your family.     Call to Action  Colearn Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Debbie Annett Founder and Creator of Spanish For You! A unique theme-based curriculum for elementary and middle school-aged children. She is an Illinois state-certified teacher who has enjoyed teaching the Spanish language to kids of all ages for 23 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Illinois and a Master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Northern Illinois University.     She has always believed in keeping things simple in education. With the freedom to design her own Spanish program in the co-op, she was determined to provide academic excellence without big costs and complications. Debbie also worked to make implementing a Spanish program easy and affordable for parents, teachers, and schools by streamlining the lessons for use with multiple grades, keeping things low-prep, and using inexpensive, everyday materials.    Top three takeaways  How her program was designed for parents of varying knowledge levels- a lot, little, or none- will have the support they need to build into the program and a path to guide them in a methodical and effective way.  How Debbie was inspired to create the curriculum because she has several needs as a co-op teacher that other Spanish curriculums did not easily or entirely address.  Anyone, whether they know Spanish or not, can easily and affordably implement an effective and comprehensive Spanish program at home or in the classroom.    Call to Action  Spanish For You! Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Leah Ballard CEO and Founder of B3 Homeschool Support, a certified teacher in the state of Florida. She has a BA from the University of Central Florida in Secondary Education with a Biology focus. Her certifications are in Biology, General Science, and Math.     Top three takeaways  No one knows our children better or is more qualified to love them than we are.  Florida law requires all home education students be evaluated annually. One evaluation option is through a certified teacher like Leah!   There are so many homeschooling families that started homeschooling because “traditional” schooling wasn't working for their child    Call to Action  B3 Homeschool Support Official Website      What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Patty Marler Media Relations of Homeschool Today. Patty Marler is a veteran homeschooler with over two decades of homeschool experience from preschool through high school. Patty is passionate about helping people navigate the various options, tailor educational methods and resources, and identify supports to build a solid home education program, because no two homeschools are exactly alike, nor should they be.      Homeschool Today was launched in 2020 and it has provided valuable information to the homeschool community. It was created to be a place where homeschooling questions can be answered by experienced homeschoolers, experts in their field. Parents can find all they need to equip their homeschooling and begin their homeschool journey with confidence.     Top three takeaways  Homeschool Today is a one stop location for new homeschoolers.  Parents can come to the website with little to no knowledge of homeschooling and leave with a path to a solid homeschool.  Homeschool Today is focused on helping parents answer all the questions they have in their homeschooling journey.     Call to Action  Homeschool.Today Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!     Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Connie Chapman CEO and Founder of Your Art Class. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, and moved with her family to New Orleans where she finished high school and college, got married, and had two children. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary education with a minor in art. She has taken art classes at Tulane, attended many art workshops, taught art, and was an art director for two companies. She has completed many art commissions, posters, logos, book illustrations, murals, and art on canvas. She is an artist and has shown her art in many galleries and has been in many art shows. Connie is honored every time someone buys or enjoys her art. Currently, her artwork is available at her Art Gallery in Pier House Restaurant in Orange Beach, Alabama    Top three takeaways  Art is for everyone! Art is relaxing! Art is fun!  How her program is designed to embrace their imperfections and unleash their artistic potential.  How her activities are not just an activity but can also help learners and parents get involved in art.    Call to Action  Your Art Class Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Neta Shani CEO and Founder of My E-motions. She is a pediatric acupuncturist and sensory balancing practitioner specializing in sensory and emotional processing challenges. Over the years she has acquired an extensive knowledge on these subjects and kept adding more tools to help her better address each child's specific needs. Her goals were not only to improve each patient's overall being by what the work done in her clinic but also to provide families with “homework” they could easily implement at home for the purpose of empowering both child and parents while improving their communication skills as a family.    Top three takeaways  We as parents should be empowered to be the ones our kids go to share their day, for a shoulder to cry on, for advice. We can build great communication with our kids  How she is focused on spreading the language of E-motions! empowering parents in improving communication with their kids  How she saw parents were helpless in helping their kids, so she created activities in her clinic.     Call to Action  My E-motions Official Website   Promotions: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyEmotionsHome?coupon=BEX20    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro   Melissa Muir is a homeschooling mom of 4 and works with teachers via coaching and products as she loves teaching online and helping people get started & thrive as online teachers so that they can be present at home. (Yes, even while homeschooling!)     Top three takeaways   Homeschooling doesn't mean the end of a career. Working in online education can bring a new dimension as we continue to do the work of homeschooling.   How the Lord has opened some unexpected doors, and how she was so grateful to be able to walk through them using the gifts He's given her family!   How she wants to help parents and teachers get set up to teach and use online resources so they can be more present in their home life.      Call to Action   Melissa Is Teaching Official Website   Free Teaching Business Workbook   Free Week of Writing Prompts for Homeschoolers (Digital & Print)    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Calli Veludos CEO And Founder of The Ark Education, their goal is to bring together educators and the wider community and to empower people with an educational need by providing a space where they are able to access educators and educational services with ease. Calli and her original team had over 75 years of experience in education, spanning from ECE to secondary and learning support, and they also had 25 years of homeschooling altogether. Calli is now working on her own due to her original partners moving back into the school sector for work, but she is open to investment and/or partnerships.     Top three takeaways  There is always a choice. We create our reality through the choices we make.  How the obvious inadequacy of the present dominant system inspired her to create her contents and help parents, tutors and teachers.   How her work provides a choice and modelling a space for a paradigm shift in Education.     Call to Action:  The Ark Education Official Website      What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!     Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Heather Cassil CEO and Founder of Kids Sonder Agriculture-Unboxed, a former 4-H Youth Development Educator/Agent who has lots of information and ideas in her head, love creating educational content and educating kids and she is passionate about learning and teaching about agriculture and the environment. Her mission is to inspire and empower kids to learn about agriculture, food and the environment by helping provide agriculture education resources to parents and educators.    Top three takeaways  Agriculture is science and there are lots of ways to use agriculture to teach kids about everyday life occurrences and concepts.  The connection between agriculture, our food, and the environment is strong and we should be teaching kids agriculture education.  Many urban areas have incorporated agriculture into their school curriculums, with programs like rooftop gardens and community gardens becoming increasingly popular.     Call to Action  Kids Sonder Agriculture Unboxed Official Website  PROMOTION: HSAFREESHIP    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Alexis Rosin, the Founder and CEO of Guided Light Services LLC, Their goal at Guided Light Services is to help families achieve their fullest potential. They provide compassionate, individualized, one-on-one, and family coaching sessions for children and adults who have been diagnosed with ASD. Their faith-based approach guides their clients to overcome obstacles on the path to achieving all of their goals.     Alexis has coached diverse individuals for over 10 years in various capacities such as traditional education, learning centers, churches, home settings, and clinical settings. She enjoys working one-on-one with children and adults to help them thrive by applying individual learning and coaching styles to each person    Top three takeaways  Many autistic individuals have gained the necessary skills throughout their life and live an independent lifestyle. Never give up on your children.  This community of individuals despite how people have limited them can live life to the fullest: to live independently, have jobs, be married, and have kids in the future.  You are your child's best advocate so be involved. Pray for your children and encourage them. Love your children and be proud of every accomplishment! Never give up on them!      Call to Action  Guided Light Services Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!     Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Ness Blackbird CEO and Founder of the Blackbird Code, realized that there were no good systems out there for learning coding at home and that was his inspiration for creating Blackbird Code.  Blackbird Code Inc.  is an educational technology company based in Portland, Oregon that gives every student the friendliest experience as they learn to code.   Ness's sole desire is to give the world unprecedented access to computer programming education. This app allows students to learn quickly and effectively and teachers don't need prior coding experience. Blackbird's innovative approach is currently being used in K-12 schools, afterschool programs, households, and by individual learners around the United States.    Top three takeaways  Every student, 6th grade and up, can actually learn to code.  How his kids inspired him to create his contents because he realize there were no good systems out there for learning coding at home.  How many autistic kids have learned to code on Blackbird.    Call to Action  Blackbird code Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  KeriAnne N. Jelinek CEO of Sloth Dreams Books & Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging and informative social studies books for young learners in preschool and early elementary grades. Their books are tailored to meet the needs of educators and homeschool educators who are looking to teach their students about history, geography, culture, and other important social studies topics. KeriAnne is an Expert writer and educator, and she carefully crafts each book to ensure that they are both educational and fun to read.   Whether you are a teacher looking for new resources to enhance your classroom instruction, or a homeschooling parent seeking engaging materials for your child, they have the books you need to bring social studies to life. With their extensive collection of books on a variety of topics, you can easily find the right resource to suit your needs.  Top three takeaways  Sloth Dreams Books & Publishing is a go-to educational vendor for relevant educational content for in-classroom or homeschool materials. The founder and author/illustrator, KeriAnne, single-handedly has written/illustrated over 150 books in the first year of being in business since January 9th, 2022.  How KerriAnne wanted a way to educate kids, while never having to step foot in a classroom again.  Call to Action  Sloth Dreams Books And Publishing Official Website  What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Greg Baran, Creator of The Baran Method. The Baran Method turns every child into a writing ninja. Kids learn the method in the handbook and then practice in the workbook. They recommend every child have their own handbook since they'll be referring to it regularly throughout their school years. Yet once your child has their own Baran Method text, there's no need to purchase a new one every year. Just pick up a new workbook every year and keep practicing.    Top three takeaways  Writing can actually be fun— but only once students understand where their ideas go on the paper!  Learning how to write doesn't have to be a struggle.  How The Baran Method help children master writing.     Call to Action  The Baran Method Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Tina Hollenbeck, The Homeschool Resource Roadmap's creator, is a veteran homeschooling mom (i.e., educational entrepreneur) who passionately advocates for the merits of home education. She launched the research project that birthed the Common Core Project database and later created The Homeschool Resource Roadmap to serve the homeschool community she loves. Through this initiative, she seeks to provide useful information and encouragement for those called to raise and educate their own children, so that they will feel confident that they are equipped for the task.    In addition to educating her own children and curating The Roadmap and its affiliated resources, Tina has also written for a number of homeschool- and parenting-related venues. In 2015, she co-authored a booklet, Celebrating Children's 12 Genius Qualities, and in 2021, her first solo book, 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers, was published by Moody Press.      Top three takeaways  Use "curriculum" and other learning tools as a TOOL, never your master. There are literally thousands of curricular options from which to choose and The Roadmap can show you what's available.   The key to successful homeschooling is truly knowing how God has wired each of your children and responding appropriately.  The Homeschool Resource Roadmap includes lists of those who offer support for kids with the whole gamut of "special needs."    Call to Action  The Homeschool Roadmap Official Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  B.J. Meurer CEO and Founder of Jesus, Help Me Parent help parents learn how to use a heart-based approach to parenting to empower their children with the skills they need to not simply change behaviors but to also change their hearts. As a husband and father, his wife and him have used a heart-based approach with all 8 of our children no matter what stage of development, whether or not they had special needs, and whether or not they were biological or adopted children. As an elementary educator and certified biblical parenting coach, presenter, and digital course creator, he have worked with many families and seen how Jesus brings lasting change in kids and families when parents focus on the heart.     Top three takeaways  As a homeschooling parent, your kids are likely getting a better education in your home than they would get anywhere else because at the end of the day, you are motivated by love to help your kids, and no educator can out-love a parent.   Jesus wants to use your kids to extend His Kingdom, and He's tasked you with preparing their hearts.  When we focus our parenting on our kids' hearts, good things happen.    Call to Action  Jesus, Help Me Parent Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Marisa Donnelly, M.Ed., and Founder Donnelly's Daily Apple — a tutoring and flexible learning company, website, educational resource platform, and collaborative network for teachers, students, home school programs, and parents.  She is also the founder & CEO of Be A Light Collective, a virtual and San Diego-based writing/editing and content creation services business with an emphasis on individualized, relationship-focused coaching. She created these platforms because she is fiercely dedicated to building learning experiences and programs that are student-centered and continually growing to meet the needs of the ever-changing educational climate, especially for those who struggle to learn traditional settings.  In 2020 (in the heart of the global health crisis), she launched a full-time 5-6th grade homeschool program to support her son and other students in the San Diego area. This inspired Marisa to build flexible learning opportunities, small-group/homeschool cohorts, and tutoring options in order to truly provide a comprehensive and effective education (both in-person and virtual) for EVERY learner.    Top three takeaways  How she aims to provide a comprehensive and effective education to support her son and other students.   How she created a flexible program for children with different learning styles.  Homeschooling doesn't have to be scary! Individualized education IS possible.    Call to Action  Miss Donnelly's Daily Apple Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Madlen Sarkisyan CO-Founder of Children's Forest School for over 15 years and homeschooling Mama since 2020 Madlen has had a passion for nature and child development that compelled her to begin her journey.   Madlen is a seasoned classroom teacher with years of experience working alongside children. She has a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and has presented at conferences across the country, as well as teaching various courses at local colleges. However, after the pandemic there was a shift and she emerged with a clear sense of what meaningful learning and connection can look like without walls, within nature. In an effort to create community for her child, the idea of Children's Forest School was born when she met Melissa and shared the same values in creating such a place for all children. A place to be wildly curious, free to explore and build deep connections.     Top three takeaways  How Madlen and Melissa want to encourage children to build an appreciation for the world around them and help them understand their place within it.  How they created the school for our own children to have access to this kind of experiences in learning with peers.  Go outside! Go explore with your children… go look for mushrooms and flowers and listen to the birds… it's all waiting for you.    Call to Action  Children's Forest School Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Jennifer Payne Pierson CEO and Founder of Jentopia Farm, she has been animal crazy since the beginning of her time on this Earth. She was that kid who brought home stray dogs and cats and, well, maybe even a chicken once. So it's no wonder she studied Animal Science!  Jentopia Farm Experiences is safe and convenient for the whole family, and they keep the class sizes small to make sure students get the education they deserve. Here kids learn about a variety of farm-related topics, they offer private classes and field trips where families can experience real live farm animals.   Top three takeaways  Most kids don't really know where their food comes from, whether it is an animal or plant product.  Experiences, such as interacting with a variety of animals or learning about nature in a natural setting, can set the tone for a lifelong interest for many kids. Sometimes they won't even know they love a subject until they get to experience it.  Hands-on learning outside is more important than people realize.    Call to Action  Jentopia Farm Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Connie Williams Founder of Strugglers And Others, is an author and retired school teacher in California.  Strugglers and Others is a deep dive into life with ADHD and different learning difference and Connie is here to help you with your child's learning difference. She helps you answer the questions  How do I know if my child is dyslexic?  Is there a checklist of traits?  How do I know if my child has ADHD?  Is there a checklist of traits?  How do I know if my child has a preferred learning style?  How do I know if my child should start early in kindergarten if his/her birthday is on the “border”  And so many more questions...    Top three takeaways  How she created Wednesday Winks to help children that are struggling.   How being different is definitely okay.  While it is important to find creative ways to engage these children in learning, we need to address how these learning issues affect the child's family life, academic life, and matters of the heart. They need to feel worthy, and we need to gently help them find their gifts and talents, and encourage them.  Call to Action  Strugglers and Others Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Jamie Heston CEO and Founder of Jamie Heston Homeschool Consulting,  Jamie has been encouraging new homeschoolers and helping them get started for over 13 years. Jamie homeschooled for over 15 years and is very active in the San Francisco Bay Area homeschool community as an activities organizer, volunteer, and conference speaker. She has successfully launched her kids into college where they are thriving. Jamie's specialty is uplifting parents and turning the fear of change and the unknown into relief and excitement about the possibilities and freedom that homeschooling brings.   Top three takeaways  It will surprise listeners to know that in many states, including California, homeschool educators do not need to be credentialed or submit curriculum/lesson plans to any government entity and operate independently.  Introducing the benefits of individualized and child focused home education and not recreating school at home.  Homeschooling is possible for you and that there is a way to do it that can be completely different from how schools approach education but still has a result that doesn't limit their child's chance at college or life success opportunities.    Call to Action  Jamie Heston Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Kat Patrick CEO and Founder of Dreaming Spires Home Learning, Dreaming Spires has live, online courses designed and delivered by the subject experts themselves that do all the teaching. All tutors at Dreaming Spires are hand-picked by the CEO, Dr. Patrick, for their knowledge and proven teaching skills.  Additionally, they all have years of experience as home educators, giving you the confidence that they understand the opportunities and challenges you face as you navigate the many pathways of homeschooling to excellent education.    Dreaming Spires is also unique due to the method they use: an organic, student-led approach codified by the Victorian educator Charlotte Mason, which has proven effective for the past 120 years. It's a student-empowering method of inquiry and exploration where our tutors unpack ways of thinking, create relationships with the reading, and set up students for a lifetime of loving to learn.    Top three takeaways  High School is the time for kids to explore and flourish in what they love rather than simply check off boxes -  Charlotte Mason is child-centered so it meets the student where they are, and helps them progress through the year, however that looks for them.  All of their tutors have experience with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and even mental health issues.     Call to Action  Dreaming Spires Home Learning Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro   Dave Peterson CEO and Founder of No Debt College, Dave is the father of a current college sophomore who, to date, has won over $80,000 in scholarship. And that amount keeps increasing. Dave now uses the same methodology the he developed for his son to coach other students to find and win scholarships so that they can achieve their own debt-free college dreams.  My mission is to help students earn a debt-free college degree and to help parents send their kids to college while still keeping their life savings intact. I do this by coaching students and their families to win multiple scholarships.    Top three takeaways  It is (almost) never too early to apply for scholarships, and students can continue to win scholarships to pay for college at just about any time in their academic career.   Do not wait until your student is a senior in high school to start applying for scholarships.  How Dave's mission is to help students earn a debt-free college degree.     Call to Action  No Debt College Official Website  Promotions: BEXBUZZIE    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro  Deepti Jain Co-Founder of We Skoolhouse,  felt the challenge and constraints of accessing quality early childhood learning programs for children, and quickly realized she wasn't alone. With an evident need, combined with a deeply rooted love for children and an understanding of how critical these early years are, Deepti and her partner embarked on a journey to elevate the quality of early childhood education by opening brick and mortar schools throughout NYC.  After seeing tremendous success, they recognized this demand was far greater than they initially imagined, which had them thinking, “how can we reach and support more children and families, not just at home in the United States but also globally?” and We Skoolhouse was born!    By utilizing technology as a way to partner with parents and caregivers, they have made it so that any person anywhere in the world can access high quality early childhood education, while also providing holistic care for their children, right in their very own home. They are excited to be able to support families in different and more flexible ways, whether that is in their classrooms or with them at home.    Top three takeaways  Parents know their children better than anyone. They can adapt the learning environment and curriculum to fit their child's needs  They  want you to know that homeschooling is completely doable and there are resources everywhere to guide your journey  Every family should feel empowered to make a decision that is best for their particular family, and not worry about the opinions of others who may disagree.    Call to Action  We Skoolhouse Official Website    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Intro  Lauren Bordeaux CEO and Founder of Homeschool HQ. The HomeschoolHQ app is a user-populated homeschool resource platform. The app was built by homeschoolers for homeschoolers to help build community. Users can add resources in multiple categories like co-ops, activities, camps, conventions, and field trip ideas. The app also has a Built-in location service to enable homeschoolers to find nearby resources that work for their family's needs. There is also a discount section for exclusive user discounts. Lauren started this app because after Covid, many new homeschoolers quit homeschooling due to a perceived lack of resources. However, the resources were available, they were just hard to find. So Homeschool HQ set out to build an app that appealed to new and veteran homeschoolers alike. An app that would allow homeschoolers to build the community and share all of the resources that made their homeschool journey successful!  Top Three Takeaways  HomeschoolHQ is the first app of its kind! This is the only wholly user-populated homeschool resource platform on the market!  How their team is composed of homeschooling parents just like them. They want to foster a force of change within homeschooling and education in general.   HomeschoolHQ is ultimately a partnership with the entire homeschool community.     Call to Action  Homeschool HQ Official Website    What is Next!   Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!    Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!    Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!   Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!    Bex Buzzie   The Homeschool Advantage Podcast   

Intro  Svetlana Khmelnitsky CEO of Kids Look Listen Create. Each Kids Look Listen Create program is a multisensory experience that exposes young children to classical music and fine art through active engagement. It stimulates imagination and encourages unlimited interpretations of works of art and classical music. It celebrates childhood creativity and play by offering creative movement, open-ended crafts, and drawings.  Top Three Takeaways  Parents can take advantage of the flexibility that homeschooling offers and combine different subjects with classical music and fine art to make learning fun and immersive experience.    "weave" classical music and fine art into  math, social studies, and science, takes learning to another level.  Watch how your child to expresses their ideas and enjoy it!    Call to Action   Kids, Look, Listen, Create Official Website      What is Next!   Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!    Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!    Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!   Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!    Bex Buzzie   The Homeschool Advantage Podcast       

Intro  Deborah CEO and Founder of Free Play. In the early days of Deborah's homeschooling Journey like most parents she felt that she could only develop her children's skills by buying the latest and greatest expensive toys and activities. And Because in the South African continent where financial resources are very limited due to the unemployment rates she needed to get creative. With time she began to realize that you could do educational activities in a budget friendly way and she wants to help and educate other parents in ways to develop their children's skills using quality resources and not spending a huge quantity of finances.  Top three takeaways   You don't have to spend a lot of money to develop necessary cognitive skills in young children.  Skills learnt in the early years are very important building blocks for more complex skills that kids will need later in life so it's important to lay a very good foundation.  Developing and stimulating your child's learning doesn't have to be very complicated.   Call to Action   Free Play Instagram Page     What is Next!   Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!    Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!    Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!   Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!    Bex Buzzie   The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Intro   Monica Cuquerella is the CEO and Founder of Active Play. When Active play was born, Monica was running workshops, extracurricular and after school classes, birthdays party, corporate events, camps, messy play sessions, phonics and private lessons, and much more.  Active play  provides great experiences for you& your family that shape your little child life. Their motto is learning through fun & play. Active play offers Spanish and English lessons, workshops and much more! Get ready for the adventure!  Top three takeaways   Learn through fun is possible and homeschooling is great for children honestly anyone can do it!  How she created a wide variety of resources for your children to experiment and have fun learning.  How Active play provides great experiences that shape your little's life.    Call to Action   Active Play Fun Official Website    What is Next!   Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!    Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!    Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!   Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!    Bex Buzzie   The Homeschool Advantage Podcast   

Intro   Jane Engel CEO of Angel Educators, she started tutoring after she retired from the classroom, due to the overwhelming amount of students that were struggling with reading. As she searched for educational materials to support almost everything she found online didn't comply with the approach she learned during her training, and over the years Jane ended up making hundreds of worksheets of her own.   Unsure if this was the direction God wanted her to venture. She prayed for doors to close if this was not what she was supposed to do. Instead, God's been opening them up! The responses from followers and parents of students she's worked with directly had been so encouraging, she's been doing it ever since!   Top three takeaways   How many of their students have improved their reading scores at a rate of 2 grade levels per year.  How her work focuses on helping homeschool parents with dyslexic or struggling readers through the Orton Gillingham approach.   Working with dyslexic children is so much more than just worksheets. It requires using multiple pathways to the brain - audio, visual and kinesthetic. Help with all of these is provided in the Orton Gillingham approach & Beyond Bundle.  Call to Action   Angel Educators Official Website  Use the code BEX40 to get a $40 off on the OG & Beyond Bundle      What is Next!   Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!    Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!    Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!   Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!    Bex Buzzie   The Homeschool Advantage Podcast   

Intro   Tiffany Philips Founder of Learning Made Easy Publishing was inspired by the negative impact virtual learning had on young children during and since the pandemic. She believes that it's incredibly difficult to replicate the benefits of an in-person learning environment to young kids in a digital space. After seeing how ineffective virtual learning was for young kids to grasp fundamental concepts, she started Learning Made Easy Publishing.  She thought back to her childhood, where in addition to attending traditional school, her mom was heavily involved in her early learning, encouraging her through assorted workbooks, reading with her, and testing her knowledge leading Tiffany to reap the benefits of her mom's involvement. So, taking inspiration from the advantages her mom's presence and the resources her mom utilized and so the Handwriting Activity Workbook was born!  Top three takeaways   Handwriting opens our brains up for learning by activating more areas of the brain than using a keyboard does.   Studies show that students retain information better when working with new ideas through handwriting than typing.   A solid foundation is the key to learning, it's never to early to get the edge up on education!  Call to Action   Learning Made Easy Publishing Official Website  The Handwriting Activity Workbook will be 15% off. Use code HOMESCHOOL under the ‘The Homeschool Advantage' tab on their website.      What is Next!   Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!    Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!    Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!   Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!    Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast