The Homeschool Show with NCHE

Special Edition Homeschool Show for Thrive!: Join us as we prepare for the upcoming Thrive! Homeschool Conference. We are so excited to see everyone there.  Pre-registration has ended, but you can still come and register on site. Interviews: Listen to others describe their Thrive! experiences. We hope you find Thrive! to be a rejuvenating experience. Come join together with homeschoolers across the state, attend workshops, visit the vendor hall and get all the tools you need to homeschool with confidence and joy.End of Season 4: Thank you for joining us for this past season of The Homeschool Show. Be on the lookout for special episodes this summer. Thank you for all your support. You can contact us at thehomeschoolshow@nche.com 

Homeschool Discussion:  Melanie asks Amanda a series of questions to help you with your homeschool journey.  Are Co-ops necessary in order to homeschool?  How can NCHE help you homeschool high school?  We tell you how to recover from homeschooling burnout.   Homeschool News:  Preregistration for Thrive! ends May 15th.  Download the eventOne app to help navigate during the conference.   

Homeschool Interview:  Matthew spoke with Representative Dennis Riddell during Capital Fest. We hear about his homeschool family. What We've Seen on the Internet:  How do I find a mentor?  How much does it cost to homeschool?  Amanda gives us many options for finding a mentor and discusses the costs of homeschooling. Homeschool News:  We go over everything you need to know when arriving at the Thrive! Homeschool Conference.  We discuss parking, getting to registration, where to eat, what to do with your children during workshops and lots more.

What We've Seen on the Internet:  Amanda answers lots of questions we have seen on social media: everything from when a child should read to, my child won't sit still to learn. Discussion:  Why isn't my child reading yet?  My son won't sit still to learn?  When can I file my notice of intent to homeschool?  Do I need to test my kindergartener?  Does my curriculum need to be accredited?  Homeschool News:  Thrive! featured speakers 

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda talks with Rochelle Matthews Somerville, special needs education specialist with HSLDA and featured speaker at Thrive!   Discussion:  We answer the question, what is the one qualification to homeschool? Homeschool News:  NC Transportation Museum - Tractors & Trains Day,  We give you information about Thrive! Including special gatherings, teen activities, the trades fair and the college fair. 

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda talks with Alexa & Aria Carter about their musical family.Discussion:  We talk about how music has a great emotional aspect and how it is great for brain health.  Aria discusses the process of getting into a music school.Homeschool News: Thrive! Homeschool Conference, NC Transportation Museum - Tractors & Trains Day  

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda talks with Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft, music department head at Meredith College. Discussion:  We talk about how musically inclined students can move forward with advanced study. Melanie & Amanda talk about how homeschoolers are able to spend more time on things they enjoy.Homeschool News: Thrive! workshop schedule, NC Transportation Museum - Tractors & Trains Day, Durham Bulls Education Day   

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda talks with Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft, music department head at Meredith College. Discussion: We talk about how studying music can teach more than simply music. Melanie & Amanda tell how they use music in their homeschools.Homeschool News: Thrive! registration, NC Transportation Museum - Tractors & Trains Day, Durham Bulls Education Day    

Homeschool Interview:  Matthew talks with featured Thrive! speaker, Michael Farris of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College.  They dive into threats against homeschooling freedom and many other topics.Discussion: Government funding, Customizing education based on children's interests, The importance of marriage, Spiritual power of mothers, How dads can helpHomeschool News: Michael Farris is one of our speakers at Thrive!  Be sure to register and attend this important part of your homeschool journey.

Homeschool Interview:  We listen to part two of the interview Amanda had with Christy Faith of The Christy Faith Show and Thrive Homeschool Community. Discussion: The gift of time.  How much more time we get with our children when we homeschool.  Social media and the time it takes away from our family.Homeschool News: How to get a discounted or free registration to Thrive!, Capital Fest April 2nd, NC Transportation Museum April 25th

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda interviews Christy Faith of The Christy Faith Show and Thrive Homeschool Community. Discussion: Teaching character and integrity, not just academics.Homeschool News: Capital Fest April 2nd, Biltmore House April 21st, North Carolina Transportation Museum April 25th, Thrive! registration and graduation ceremony.         

Homeschool Interview:  Matthew interviews Brian Ray of National Home Education Research Institute.   They discuss the latest research in home education.  Discussion: How are home educated children doing in regards to academic achievement. Homeschool News: Capital Fest April 2nd, Thrive! early bird registration   

Homeschool Interview:  Melanie interviews Andrea Hall founder of EPIC Homeschool Network and featured Thrive! speaker.    Homeschool Discussion: Amanda and Melanie discuss working while homeschooling, late readers and avoiding the comparison trap. Homeschool News: Thrive! early bird registration, NCHEAC basketball state championship

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda interviews Jennifer Smith, marketing director for NCHE.   Homeschool Discussion: Amanda and Matthew talk about finding your approach to homeschooling and how you may need to change your approach during different seasons of your homeschool journey. www.nche.com/lets-get-started-webinar/  Homeschool News: Free Online Chess Workshop Feb 27th, Careers in the arts day at the Charlotte ballet March 7th, Sleepin' with the Fishes March 8th & 9th, Salt & Light Civics Class taught by NC Family Policy Council March 26th, NCHE day at the Biltmore April 21st,  Thrive! Chess Tournament May 22nd

Homeschool Interview: Amanda interviews Abraham Hamilton, host ofThe Hamilton Corner on American Family Radio.  Learning on Location:Roadschooling even when you can't afford to drop everything. www.nomadswithapurpose.com  ihomeschoolnetwork.com/roadschooling/ Homeschool Helps with Amanda:Amanda discusses homeschooling your preschooler and whether or not to use curriculum.Homeschool News:Children's program at Thrive! Careers in the arts day at the Charlotte ballet March 7th.  Salt & LightCivics Class taught by NC Family Policy Council. NCHE at theBiltmoreApril 21st.      

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda interviews Renton Rathbun Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, and discusses how important worldview and apologetics are in our homeschools.   Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Homeschooling highschool - what's the ultimate goal? Homeschool News: Speakers and workshops for Thrive!  Free chess workshop offered February 13th. NCHE scholarship applications being accepted.      

Homeschool Interview:  We listen to part two of an interview Matthew McDill had with Ana Maria Bagnuoli of TransitionED, on helping Spanish speaking homeschoolers around the world.    What We've Seen on the Internet:  Parents are asking: What is the best online curriculum or best accredited curriculum? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives tips for working homeschool parents. Homeschool News: Thrive! registration is open!  

157   Ana Maria Bagnuolio, ESL Homeschool Learning, Outsourcing   Homeschool Interview:  We listen to part one of an interview Matthew McDill had with Ana Maria Bagnuoli of TransitionED, on helping Spanish speaking homeschoolers around the world. What We've Seen on the Internet:  Parents whose first language is not English wonder if they will struggle to homeschool effectively. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda asks the question: Outsourcing, is it friend or foe? Homeschool News: Inauguration day for learning, Thrive! trades fair applications, Graduation Ceremony     https://hiphomeschoolmoms.com/presidential-inauguration-bingo-game/  

The New Year:  Finding your why in 2025 Learning on Location:  Amanda talks to us about learning in the grocery store. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: De-schooling when transitioning from a brick and mortar school to homeschooling. Homeschool News: Field Trips, Graduation Central, and an update on Thrive! featured speakers as we seek prayer for Durenda Wilson.

You and NCHE:  Thank you to all who donated to NCHE during our end of year giving campaign.  Thank you for joining with us as we strive to help families across the state to homeschool with confidence and joy. Happy New Year:  Do you make resolutions or have an inspirational word for the year? Amanda and Melanie tell us about their words for the year. We Need Your Help: We want your help as we revamp The Homeschool Show, help us to rename the show and to decide on future content.  If we use your idea we will send you some NCHE swag. thehomeschoolshow@nche.com  Homeschool News: Mid-Winter Chess Tournament, Sleeping with the Fishes, and NCHE Day at the Charlotte Hornets 

You and NCHE:  We let you know how you can help NCHE by sharing our information, and helping with our end of year giving.   What We've Seen on The Internet:  Can homeschooled students go to college?  Can homeschooling actually prepare my child for the real world? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda tells us how to avoid the “slide” during the holidays. Homeschool News: Getting ready for spring with NCHE - Thrive! Hotel rooms, registration coming soon, and field trips.    

Meet the Board:  We meet Evelyn Bickley, NCHE's Activities Director. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives some advice on choosing curriculum. Conversation:  Evelyn and Amanda discuss their favorite field trips and why they are important. Homeschool News: Scholarship applications are now open.  NCHE offers free webinars on our website.    

Meet the Board:  We meet Diane Helfrich, NCHE's development director. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Grade levels, do we need them all? Conversation:  Homeschooling during the holidays: Amanda & Diane speak from their own experiences and give a few ideas. Homeschool News: NCHE day at Charlotte Hornets, Aquarium field trip, Webinars  www.nche.com/activities/field-trips/   

Special Guest - Amy Sloan from the Humility & Doxology website and podcast joins us for this episode.   What We've Seen on the Internet - Amanda and Amy answer a question they saw online: How can we effectively present our homeschool curriculum on a high school transcript?  Homeschool Helps with Amanda - Amanda asks Amy how to homeschool through crisis. Amy has found ways to continue to homeschool as they deal with their son's cancer diagnosis. Also, don't forget we have a disaster relief page for homeschool families.   NCHE News - The college fair application, trades fair application, and vendor hall application are all open!   

Meet the Board:  We meet Briggs Greenwood, NCHE's graduation coordinator and advisor to the board of directors. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives tips on dealing with family that doesn't understand homeschooling. Learning on Location:  How to use camping as a learning opportunity.  Homeschool News: NCHE day at Charlotte Hornets, NCHEAC sports opportunities www.nche.com/activities/field-trips/   www.nche.com/activities/sports/ 

What We've Seen on the Internet:  Do you have to state your homeschool name when withdrawing your child from public school?  Do you have to do your standardized test at the same time every year? Homeschool Helps:  Melanie gives advice on what to do when your child refuses to do school. What's Happening with NCHE:  NCHE day at the Charlotte Hornets, Nutcracker Ballet in Charlotte, Hotels and trades fair for Thrive! 2025.  www.nche.com/activities/field-trips/     

148  Homeschooling from a Dad's Perspective, When Homeschooling Begins, Graduate Central Conversations:  Michael Wares discusses homeschooling from a dad's perspective. Homeschool Helps:  Amanda answers the question; “When does homeschooling begin?” What's Happening with NCHE:  NCHE day at the Charlotte Hornets, Nutcracker Ballet in Charlotte, Graduate Central, Thrive! 2025.   www.nche.com/activities/field-trips/ 

Homeschool Conversations: Meet Diane Helfrich, our development director. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses how we pay for homeschooling and whether an expensive curriculum is necessary. What We've Seen on the Internet:  Amanda & Diane talk about lonely homeschoolers.  Where do we find community? Homeschool News: NCHE end of year campaign, NCHE day with the Charlotte Hornets, Winter Sports, Where to get NCHE information.

Learning on Location: We visit Old Salem and discuss the importance of field trips. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about outsourcing, and whether it is a good idea or not. What We've Seen on the Internet:  Are virtual schools for homeschooling?  What happens when the public school wants your homeschool documentation before your child is seven? Homeschool News: Moms retreat, Kaleideum field trip. 

In this Episode, as we pray for those affected by hurricane Helene, Amanda & Melanie discuss homeschooling through trauma. Our Executive Director Matthew McDill discusses how NCHE can help those affected by the hurricane.  nche.com/relief (this website will be available 10/16/2024)  hslda.org/explore/applying-for-a-curriculum-grant 

What We've Seen on the Internet: Amanda & Melanie discuss what to do when you feel like giving up. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about homeschooling young children. Homeschool News: Moms retreat info,  Kaleideum field trip.

What We've Seen on the Internet: Matthew & Amanda discuss naming your homeschool and if you can change the name. Homeschool Conversations: We learn about Matthew's role with NCHE and why his family chose homeschooling. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about grading your students and saving work. Homeschool News: Moms retreat info, Asheville Mini Conference, Discounted hotel bookings for Thrive!, Kaleideum field trip.

What We've Seen on the Internet:  What happens when you are thrown into homeschooling and what about that child that just won't sit still? Homeschool Stories:  Melanie & Amanda share their homeschool stories.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda:  What happens when you need to pivot? Homeschool News: Thrive! vendor applications available online.  We discuss level 2 NCHE membership benefits.

141  Learning Through Fun, Graduation Requirements, Benefits & Resources of NCHE Learning on Location:  Melanie introduces us to the world of letterboxing, and shows how we can use it for fun and for learning. www.atlasquest.com  Homeschool Helps:  Amanda discusses graduation requirements. Homeschool News: We review the current NCHE level one membership benefits and resources and remind you about the upcoming fall moms retreat.  

Homeschool News: We pass along information for the fall moms retreat, the upcoming free chess workshop, and utilizing the NCHE website. Conversations: Amanda gives us her reasons for doing “Homeschool Helps.” Melanie & Amanda discuss their passions for homeschooling.  Field Trips:  We discuss the NCHE field trip plans for the 2024-2025 school year.

Homeschool News: We share information about the upcoming moms retreat.  Homeschooling Questions: Amanda tells us how to take driver's education.  Melanie discusses how to find a homeschool group.  Field Trip:  How to sign up for the latest field trip to Tiger World Endangered Wildlife Preserve. 

Season 4 Coming Soon!  Homeschool News: We remind you about the mom's retreat coming up this fall, discuss annual membership benefits,and talk a little about the documentary Shiney, Happy People. (please note the date is different for the 2024 Mom's Retreat)  ,  Homeschool Conversations: We show you a portion of a webinar we recorded with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggling learners. Main lessons and how to modify curriculum, socialization.    Wisdom from the Word with Matthew. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses a common misinformation about the day and time requirements for homeschooling.

Homeschool News: Announcing our moms retreat.  When should you close your homeschool with NCDNPE? NCHE's 40th anniversary.     Homeschool Conversations: Homeschool pioneer Mary McLauren tells us about the beginning of NCHE. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda shares the rest of her homeschool journey with us.

Homeschool News: We look at a research report by Dr. Brian Ray of the NHERI: “Would More State Control Over Homeschooling Reduce Child Abuse, Neglect, and Murder?” Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with Jared Dodd, he was one of our speakers at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda shares her homeschool journey with us.

Homeschool News:  Matthew lets you know how to get Thrive! Conference recordings and informs you of a new legislative survey we would like you to take. Homeschool Conversations: We show you the second part of a conversation Matthew had with Kathryn Gomes who was a featured speaker at Thrive!    Matthew speaks with The Fit Farmer, Mike Dickson, whom he spoke with at Thrive!  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda tells you how to know if homeschooling is the right choice.

Homeschool News: Conference recordings and how to get fantastic homeschool mentoring. Homeschool Conversations: Wil and Meeke Addison are the founders of Straight Edge Ministries and Culture Proof, they are also featured speakers of Thrive! Wisdom from the Word: How to avoid passing on a watered down version of Christianity to your children.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses the value of mentoring.

Homeschool News: Thrive! and celebrating 40 years of NCHE www.nche.com/thrive/ www.nche.com Homeschool Conversations: Vickie Bentley, educational consultant for HSLDA and featured speaker at Thrive! hslda.org Wisdom from the Word: THE most important thing you can teach your children Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Tips for a great homeschool conference #homeschooling

Homeschool News: We tell you how to get discounted admission to Kaleideum during Thrive!   Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Todd Wilson of Familyman Ministries and The Smiling Homeschooler.  He is also a featured speaker at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda:  Amanda discusses different options for graduation.

Homeschool News: Exciting opportunities at Thrive!  Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with Steve Noble, featured speaker and host of The Steve Noble Show, a syndicated Christian talk radio show.  Steve will be a featured speaker at Thrive! 2024. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Why you shouldn't make a co-op your primary schooling for your little kids.

Homeschool News: Important updates for the conference: How to get free registration, chess tournament, & where to stay. Homeschool Conversations: Kathryn (Bell) Gomes - math author for Apologia and featured speaker at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Should I participate in a co-op? What are the pros and cons?

Homeschool News: We share more research on socialization. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Wil and Meeke Addison, founders of Straight Edge Ministries and Culture Proof. Featured speakers at Thrive!        Wisdom from the Word: Does God promise to help us raise and homeschool our kids? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: In this episode, Amanda answers the question: Should we use online classes and resources in our homeschools? 

Homeschool News: Thrive! and all it has to offer for kids and teens. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew has a conversation with Vicki Bentley of HSLDA. Get a preview of the workshops she will have at Thrive! this May. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Homeschooling when life is hard 

Homeschool News: We tell you how to connect with others at the Thrive! Conference and let you know how to get the latest issue of GREENHOUSE magazine.   www.nche.com/thrive/regional-gatherings/   www.nche.com/thrive/special-gatherings/  Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with another one of our NC homeschool pioneers, Susan Van Dyke, about the early years of homeschooling.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses whether to have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or not. 

Homeschool News: We discuss a case against homeschool parents in Texas and tell you about our teen activities at the Thrive! Conference. Homeschool Conversations: We listen to part of a conversation Matthew had with Todd Wilson, who will be a featured speaker at the Thrive! Conference this year.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about testing. 

Homeschool News: We tell you about a study done on homeschool socialization and give you some information about the Thrive! Homeschool Conference. Homeschool Conversations: We continue our conversation with Spencer and Debbie Mason about the history of homeschooling in NC. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda completes her series on homeschooling different age groups by giving some tips on homeschooling multiple ages. 

Homeschool News: Homeschoolers are fighting legislation in SC. More info about the Thrive! Homeschool Conference. Homeschool Conversations: We continue our conversations with NC homeschool pioneers. We listen to part of a conversation we had with Spencer and Debbie Mason. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew discusses "What is the purpose of life?" Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on homeschooling different age groups. In this episode, she talks about homeschooling high school.