Transparent Homeschooling

This interview somehow disappeared, so I am reposting! It was originally # 8, so I am keeping the number the same.    In this interview, I chat with Robin Meadows. She is full of wisdom and grace and I just soaked up every word that she said. She is the author of the Women's devotional, Overwhelmed by My Blessings, among others. 

On today's episode we hear from Lyndsey from Treehouse Schoolhouse. We chat about her life as a homeschooler and blogger and how she recently started creating homeschool curriculum! Check out her blog or find her on instagram:  instagram: treehouse_schoolhouse   blog: https://treehouseschoolhouse.com/

On this episode, I chat with the lovely Laura Jones about how she balances life and homeschooling with 10 kids. She gets really transparent with me about some of her struggles and how she overcomes. 

This is the second FOR KIDS episode. Listen to #1 before listening to this one.   In this episode you will learn the following words in Latin: Salvete amici- Hello friends Salve magistra- Hello female teacher magister- Male teacher Quid agis?- How are you? Satis Bene- very well   Verbs: do- I give lavo- I wash nato- I swim   Prayer-  Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus- Holy, holy, holy Dominus Deus Sabaoth- Lord God of Hosts Valete amici- Bye friends Vale magistra- Bye teacher

This is the first episode of my FOR KIDS- Latin series!  What you learn in this episode: Salvete amici - Hello Friends Salve magistra- Hello Teacher ambulo- I walk amo- I love clamo- I shout Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus- Holy, Holy, Holy Valete amici- Goodbye friends Vale magistra- Goodbye teacher

Today is all about health and fitness! Many people try to start off the New Year with health and exercise goals and this episode will help you get motivated and inspired. If you want to know more about Beachbody and their programs, reach out to Tammy Dalton Mcdougal on Facebook or @mcdougaltammy on Instagram. 

In this episode I chat with my 10 year old daughter, Scarlett Givens, about her homeschool experience, how this year has been for her, our goals for next year, and what she likes and dislikes about homeschooling and our curriculum. This episode is so special to me and the perfect way to end this year.  Books we discuss: Warriors by Erin Hunter Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling Percy Jackson by Rick Riordian The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble (let me know if you want to join me on this plan of reading the Bible in a year!) The Case for Christ with Kids by Lee Strobel (the devotional we are going to do as a family) True Girl: Discover the Secrets of True Beauty (the devotional Scarlett and I will start in the new year)

On today's episode, I chat with Nicole Blubaugh from Nevada about unit studies, unschooling, and book led learning. Nicole is a former elementary school teacher who realized early on that homeschooling was the right choice for her family. This is her 7th year homeschooling her two boys.  Unit studies, nature play, and child-led learning have always been at the forefront of their educational journey. Join me as I chat with her about their experiences.  You can find Nicole on Instagram @book.led.learning or visit her Usborne Books and More bookshop at http://r10096.myubam.com/. She also has a blog coming soon! Unschoolers Nicole follows:   Sue Elvis (Instagram @stories_ofan_unschoolingfamily, podcast and books) Curious Unschoolers Radical Unschool Love    Issy @stark.raving.dad   Robyn Robertson @honeyimhomescholingthekids King Arthur Unit Books (mentioned in the episode) The One and Future King: The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White Arthur of Albion by John Matthews (my absolute favorite!) Any of the Tales of King Arthur picture books by Hudson Talbott  Any of the Sir Cumference math stories by Cindy Neuschwander and Wayne Geehan Young Guinevere, Young Merlin, Young Lancelot by Robert D. San Souci   Games that tie in: Dragonwood Carcassonne    Chemistry Unit Chemistry of Coca Cola (Usborne) See Inside Atoms and Molecules (Usborne) Basher Chemistry   What Nicole is Reading:   A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C.S. Lewis by Patti Callahan  

On this episode I chat with Mackenzie from Rhode Island about her experiences with homeschooling. She shares about how her first year of homeschooling was spent in a small camper with her husband and 3 children and talks about some of the challenges they faced. She also shares a lot of the books she has read and the resources she uses. I really enjoyed getting to know her and I know that you will too! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and listen to our conversation! You can find her at twigsandsage on Instagram. She also has a website and blog at www.twigsandsage.org She is on Etsy She recommends the books "The Call of the Wild and Free" by Ainsley Arment and "Balanced and Barefoot" by Angela J. Hanscom She recommends Let's Play School and A Connected Christmas as curriculum resources.

Join me as I "venture" to Australia to chat with Nicki Farrell, co- owner of Wildlings Forest School" about life in Australia and how she unschools and wildschools her children while operating a nature based forest school. You can listen to her podcast, Raising Wildlings, to learn even more about her adventures and be inspired to get your kids out in nature. 

Join me as I chat with Simply Classical user Michelle Brazelton. Michelle has 3 kids, one with special needs. She talks about how she uses Simply Classical which is a Memoria Press curriculum designed for children with Special Needs. We discuss how to decide if and when to get a child diagnosed, when and if to tell them, how to teach them, and so much more. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and listen her to beautiful journey.

I chat with Susan Strickland, Memoria Press Online Academy Latin teacher, about teaching Latin. We discuss the forever asked "Why Latin?", our personal experiences with the language, how to teach it and make it fun, and so much more. We also discuss our own homeschool journeys, how we deal with the "Comparison Trap" that we all fall into and she gives so much wisdom and encouragement from the other side of homeschooling.

Christy Ghaffari is on the show today talking about her homeschool journey. We discuss curriculum, teaching styles, schooling with boys who have different learning styles than us and so much more.  Her website: https://chrischops.com/ Her facebook page is Provisional Homeschooling    

Amanda Morrow is on the show today! She talks about how she balances working full time as a realtor and homeschooling her 3 kiddos. She also just started homeschooling for the 2nd time after putting her kids in public and then private school. I know you will be encouraged by her words! Thanks for listening! 

Vanessa Russell is on the show today talking about how much she loves homeschooling. We discuss her kids, her curriculum, her new home, her longing for a farm, and so much more! 

Ashley Bundy is on the show today talking about what it's like to balance homeschooling 3 kids while 1 is in public school. We also discuss what it's like to homeschool a child with special needs and how this pandemic has changed some things. Enjoy! 

This is my very first episode of my very first podcast! In this episode you will learn what to expect from this podcast and will hear about myself, my family, and my own homeschooling journey.