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RJ and Melissa Whaley
RJ and Melissa Whaley from Trailblazing Homeschool (formerly You Just Got Homeschooled) bring you a podcast all about homeschooling in the trenches. Learn from real-life homeschool families how to leave public school, how to homeschool, and how to find the best path to education for your own family. We cover topics like schedules and routines, homeschool curriculum, finding a homeschool community, and encouragement for when things get hard. RJ has been a teacher and educator for over 10 years and Melissa has been a homeschool mom for 5 years.
What's the difference between a mission statement and a vision? How do you make a homeschool plan that actually works for your family?
Join us in this conversation all about setting a vision for your homeschool plans, routines, and rhythms.
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We hear a lot about learning styles in the world of education, but do we actually know what that means? We are exploring multiple facets of learning styles and going through three areas of this topic in part two of two on learning styles and how studying them can help you in both your homeschool and your family relationships as a whole. Understanding these areas will also help you clarify your homeschool vision and make it more customized to your individual children. Get your Time Blocking Notepad here -> https://bit.ly/TrailTimeBlock Enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and share it with a friend. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @trailblazinghomeschool https://www.instagram.com/trailblazinghomeschool/
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We hear a lot about learning styles in the world of education, but do we actually know what that means? We are exploring multiple facets of learning styles and going through three areas of this topic in part one of two on learning styles and how studying them can help you in both your homeschool and your family relationships as a whole. Understanding these areas will also help you clarify your homeschool vision and make it more customized to your individual children.
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Today we are working through an important foundational step to a successful homeschool journey, creating a family mission statement. A family mission statement is a guiding document to help you make decisions in your family and homeschool journey.
This is the first exercise included in our Homeschool Foundations Workbook that you can download for free here.
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We are addressing a very common question in the homeschooling world, "How many hours should we do school?"
There probably isn't a new homeschool family that haven't asked this question, but you may not know that this is a controversial question. If you look in any homeschool group you will get a myriad of answers. We are giving you our perspective on the topic and how we analyze school time. If you haven't already listened to our episode called "Why leave public school?" That gives you more background on what the dey looks like in a public or traditional school classroom.
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In this episode, we are reviewing the 6 most popular homeschool styles: Traditional, Classical, Charlotte Mason, Unit Study, Unschool, and Eclectic. Our goal for walking through these styles is to expose you to them and help you begin to find your own homeschool style. What we have discovered is that most families will start with one style and may end up in a totally different style as they move through their own homeschool journey.
We talk specifically about the evolution of our own homeschool style over the last five years of homeschooling.
Quotes from this Episode:
“I think one thing I appreciate about the classical model is they don't underestimate the capability of small children, that small children can learn a lot. And they can memorize things, and not in a militant, forceful way, but they do try to make it enjoyable.”
“I know a lot of people use Charlotte Mason inspired stuff when they're teaching multiple grade levels. So like for us, you know, we've got sixth grade, first-grade, pre K, and then a couple of tagalongs. And so trying to engage that age span, yeah, it's not always easy.”
“What I like about unit studies is typically, you give your kids some agency in deciding what they want to learn. So you don't necessarily say All right, we're doing a unit on this. You go 'Okay, guys, what are you curious about? What do you want to learn about’ Let's dive into that and then pick a unit.”
“I'm not going to claim to even be close to an expert on unschooling because let's be real, we don't unschool We are not hardcore unschoolers at all, but the main focus of unschooling is child-led learning, so completely child-directed, they pick what they want to learn about, and they pick how they want to learn.”
“Honestly, the first few years of homeschooling is going to be an experiment, you are not going to start homeschooling and go, this is the exact style, this is what's gonna work best for us. I mean, you can think that you can go ahead and put those rose-colored glasses on, But then reality is going to hit and somebody's going to hate whatever you picked.”
“Utilize the free tools at your disposal. You know, there are free samples of curriculum, all that kind of thing to help you kind of hone in on your style. Or you may end up being eclectic like us now, what does it mean to be eclectic, it means that you use a mix of all or some or all of the different styles that we've already talked about.”
“What you do with your older kids, you may not do with your younger kids because it doesn’t work for them or fit their personalities.”
Mentioned in this episode:
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- Well Trained Mind
- Unschooling
- Gather Round Unit Study Curriculum
- Simply Charlotte Mason
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RJ and Melissa discuss various homeschool routines and schedules. We dive into our own family's routines and how they have evolved throughout our 5 years of homeschooling so far. Melissa mentions block scheduling and how we are using suggestions from various sources to help manage our home better.
Quotes from this episode:
We don't want you to think that we're telling you this is how you should do your day, we're just saying this is one option. And you can look at other people and how they structure their day to see if that's a better option for you. - Melissa
The whole point of homeschool is the fact that we tailor education to the child. It's what works for you, your family, your kid, your situation, your life. - RJ
That's the whole point of being a trailblazer here. Right. We are trailblazers. So we're discovering our own paths. So we're sharing our path with you. So in hopes that it will help guide you to find your own path. - Melissa
There was not a lot of structure to our day for a very long time. Yes, we were in a season of life where we were in survival mode… We were just trying to tread water. You know, I did not have the mental, or emotional, capacity to say “we do school from this time to this time, and then you're done.” - Melissa
So this year, I have been implementing daily routines and not necessarily a set schedule. So I'm attempting to follow more of what's called block scheduling. - Melissa
We've got five kids. Four of them are morning people. And one of them is a night owl. So that's fun. - Melissa
We are intentional and purposeful about what we turn on. They don't have control over what they get to watch. We control what they get to watch. And we're intentionally turning on educational content for them if they're having screens before the afternoon.
So basically, there's no screens for the kids. all morning long, we finish our formal school time. And then they still have to kind of kill time between lunch and then we allow them to have their screens at 3:30.
We believe that play is learning. Yes, play is education. And it's so important. And kids need to be outside.
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Mentioned in this Episode:
Jordan Page, funcheaporfree.com
Gather Round Homeschool Curriculum
Blippi Show
Education.com
Teaching Textbooks Math Curriculum
Amazon Echo Device
The Adventure Agents
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What's the deal with public school and why should we leave it? If you are feeling overwhelmed with deciding if a traditional public (or private) school is the best choice for your kids then take a listen to this episode.
RJ gives us a little history of why public school operates the way it does and how it hasn't really changed format in over 100 years. Melissa then talks about the concept of deschooling and how it works.
Quotes from this episode:
“Education in the United States, as an institution, as a public institution, was kind of predicated on the idea that what we're trying to do is create people to fill roles in factories, because they've created schedules that used bows to determine what was happening next.” RJ
“We educate seven days a week, we don't do school seven days a week.” RJ
“Deschooling, basically, it's really like the idea is you're deprogramming yourself from having to fit into the traditional school mindset and model, and allowing yourself space and time to find your own learning styles, find your own homeschool style, figure out what's going to work within your own schedule, what your kids are interested in what they want to learn, not what the state is mandating they learn at a certain grade at a certain age, you know, it's screw the standards.” Melissa
“There's a reason that we chose to move away from that model, and into homeschool, and everyone's homeschool is gonna look different. “ Melissa
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In this episode, we share more details of our personal journey to homeschool from how we were schooled growing up to how we found ourselves homeschooling our own kids.
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Welcome to Trailblazing Homeschool! We have a new name and a new host joining the podcast. We are the Whaley’s, married college sweethearts with 5 crazy kids. We have been homeschooling since 2016. RJ has been in the field of education for 15 years with a Master’s in education. Melissa is a homeschool mom and serial entrepreneur. Together we encourage and equip homeschool families to discover their own path to education. In this episode, we are introducin ourselves and explaining what to expect on the podcast. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @trailblazinghomeschool https://www.instagram.com/trailblazinghomeschool/ Full Transcript and Show notes available at www.trailblazinghomeschool.com
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In this episode I explore several different paths that our children can take to a future career, highlighting how technology has changed what’s available to them and how the path less taken might be the better choice.
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In this episode I discuss some of the things I heard about what schools gonna look like in the fall for public In private school kids and what it’s really teaching them.
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In this episode I discuss some tactics on how to get started homeschooling for a little or no money with as little stress as possible.
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In this episode I discuss how panic affects us when it comes to homeschooling. And how we can see the snowball effect of panic in our world and what that looks like an individual scale in our own homes with their own kids and what we can do about it.
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In this episode I discuss some life skills that I learned from watching YouTube that are very appropriate to homeschool.
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In this episode I discuss the interaction between being weird and being normal and whether or not it’s a good thing for us to push our kids to be normal.
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In this episode I discuss the real value of summer and why it should not be packed full of more academic activities.
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In this episode I discuss the importance of integrating curriculum and how we can use the integrated curriculum to teach every grade level and every subject more or less at the same time.
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In this episode I discuss the origins of public school in the United States, scientific management of people, and how we really learn.
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In this episode I discussed the nature of traditional school and whether or not what we think of our school is actually traditional
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In this episode I discussed ways in which we can create structure during a time when normalcy has been disrupted.
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In this episode I go through an article published in the Washington Post talking about the disruption caused by cOVID-19 to education and the things they got wrong in their assessment of homeschool and individualized education.
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In this episode I discuss the range of options on how to go about educating your kid from public school to independent homeschool and everything in between.
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In this episode I discuss how educational institutions have reacted to the COVID-19 outbreak. What it shows us about their motives and what we can do about it.
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In this episode I take a short passage from Shop Class as Soulcraft and discuss why it is and how it is our society has created idiots and wondered why people are unhappy.
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In this episode I give a brief review of a book titled Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew B Crawford which makes the case for the importance and validity of the trades.
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In this episode I discussed the importance of spending a little time outside why it’s good for us as humans on a variety of levels and what could be some consequences when we dont
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In this episode I discuss an experience I had recently well helping a special ed student where are the special Ed teacher insisted that we follow the rules over the well-being of the student.
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In this episode I address two contradictory views of the purpose of education and talk about what our goal should be in educating our children.
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In this episode I go over the mentality of the public educations system and why homeschooling is not only a more organic way to learn but also a more effective way to teach.
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In this episode I discuss what I’ve been doing for the last couple of weeks and some trends I’ve been seeing in the wider society concerning education.
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In this episode I discuss the purpose of education and a few paths to get that education in a cost effective manner.
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In this episode I talk about leadership and parenting and why it’s important for us to show our kids in addition to telling them.
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In this episode I share one of my favorite memories of catching kids cheating but explain how to help your kids learn to research well.
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In this episode I discuss an idea but I’ve come across that might be helpful in helping you do you a little bit of time back by spending a little bit more time now.
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In this episode and discuss the importance of taking a break And how we can set a good example for our kids but it looks like to rest and what it looks like to get back to work on the time for rest is over
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In this episode I take a look at what I’ve learned in the big takeaways of 2019. Looking specifically at the areas of change as an educator, experiences as a homeschool parent, and as an individual.
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In this episode I discuss how teaching can be one of the greatest tools for learning.
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In this episode I discuss illegality of homeschool in places around the world and what might motivate a country or state to make public education mandatory as well as why it’s important to think critically about the issues surrounding homeschooling.
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In this episode I discuss how busy life can be and how that impacts us as individuals as families and in our pursuit of educating our kids and offer some insight that I received about how to contextualize this season of life.
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In this episode I discuss some tools that may help your planning and implementation in day to da life as well as a couple of tolls that might help provide content in areas that are difficult for one reason or another.
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In this episode I discuss why it’s important for us to break free of some of the shackles of the academic world while encouraging our students to grow and learn as individuals so they are ready to engage and ever changing world.
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In this episode I discuss how the future should impact the way in which we educate our kids and how there is much to be learned from the past to help us do so.
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In this episode I discuss the busyness of life and what I try to remind myself to not get overwhelmed by it all.
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In this episode I discuss One of the ways in which our brain is able to remember things add a technique called the mind palace that can help you memorize things using this type of memory.
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In this episode I discuss the importance of experience and learning and how you can use it to deep in learning.
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In this episode I discuss why learning throughout life is so important plus some neuroscience and machine learning just for fun.
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In this episode I follow up on the idea I’ve got enough versus perfect with some evidence that comes from a recent article I read.
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In this episode I discuss how sometimes we get caught up in achieving perfection for ourselves and our kids and how a shift away from demanding perfection could be HST what we need.
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In this episode I discuss what I’ve learned about holidays and what can be learned from holidays if we’re intentional about it.
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In this episode I address the reality that often we don’t feel up to the challenges of life much less the challenge of education our kids and the truth we can speak against the lies we find ourselves facing.
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In this episode I about my struggles with finding the balance with screen time and the subsequent (at least in part) trouble with me 10 year old and her to cool for school attitude.
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In this episode I reflect on an interesting trend I see in homeschool where we pull our kids out of one system only to feed them into another. I explore the purpose of education and the place that formal education has both positively and negatively.
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In this episode I explore the dichotomy between protecting our kids and providing the appropriate exposure to the real world.
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In this episode I discuss culture and how it is useful in the learning process.
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In this episode I discussed how governing agencies often think about education and determine what is important but in doing so run the risk of sacrificing the kids they are presumably educating.
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In this episode I discuss both how learning styles can benefit your kids learning and your teaching but also how they can create a framework which can trap you and your kid in the long run if taken to seriously. Finally, I discuss how to walk the line between the two.
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In this episode ice for some questions that came to mind when I received news that the governor of California had signed into law a bill which heavily impacts independent study charter schools and what it tells me about how the they see them selves involved in education.
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Is everything really relative? In this episode I discuss whether or not it is even possible to believe that everything is relative as well as the nature of tolerance in a world full of screaming people.
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In this episode I share a quote from G.K. Chesterton which addresses how our society has changed and apply it to how education. Seemingly, the purpose of assessment no longer has a mark at which we are to aim.
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In this episode I distinguish between skills and training and why those skills must be put into practice via training. I thought I was finished talking about training after my last podcast but this distinction between skills and training came to my attention and I thought I had to address it.
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In this episode I discuss the difference between testing and training and why I think in most cases it’s a better idea to focus on training your kids in useful skills and thought patterns over judging progress through testing.
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In this episode I talk about the problems with using test to measure learning and also how we can reframe tests to encourage growth and increase learning.
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In this episode I discuss some ways history can leave the dustbin and become not only memorable but outright fun.
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In this episode I explore some ways in which science can not only be fun but also can help you teach subjects your kids may not be to keen on.
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In this episode I discuss how to integrate math into the subjects where it’s actually used providing some alternative ways in which to teach math.
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In this episode I start off my miniseries on alternative ways to look at and teach the four core subjects. Here I discuss alternative ways to teach English especially at the junior high and high school level.
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In this episode I discuss the benefits of not only knowing what you don’t now but also expanding what you don’t know.
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In this episode I discussed the importance of context and everything you do from understanding of history, to the environment in which you educate your kids, to the words you use when talking about the every day things of life.
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In this episode I explain what scaffolding is why it’s important and how you probably do it naturally without even knowing it.
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In this episode I discuss why standardized tests are used, what their purposes is, and how you should use any information you get from them.
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In this episode, I think back to my last episode and talk about how people are waking up and seeing the endgame with some of the things going on in society as well as why we should pay attention to generations and how they impact each other
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In this episode I talk about how I think society is waking up. We are beginning to really understand the kind of people that are making decisions about what our kids should learn and maybe even what their goals are for our kids in a long run.
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In this episode I talk about one of the purposes behind public education in the US and why we are often surprised when our kids come home from school with thoughts and beliefs that are antithetical to what we are trying to teach.
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In this episode I discuss my thoughts on the use of Christian curriculum; highlighting both the benefits and the possible detriments of doing so.
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In today’s episode I explore the use of seemingly random conversations in conversations. Using a recent conversation I had in the car with my daughter to discuss Everything for the nature of truth, science, engineering, agriculture, politics, and the reasons we believe the way we do.
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In this episode I discuss some ways in which you can inoculate yourself against the fears that so often plug homeschoolers.
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In this episode I discuss my personal experiences with the California teachers Association and how they’re currently spending money in an attempt to destroy seemingly any education that is not under their control.
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In this episode I discuss why I think you should wait to teach Government and Economics until your kids senior year. I also discuss how the various social studies classes build on each other and create better understanding.
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Censorship: why it’s important for us to identify it and pointed out to our kids.
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In this episode I discuss truth; why it’s important, the difference between subjective and objective truth, and how it influences our society and culture today.
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I explore why repetition is so useful for learning and why it may be one of the best things you can have your kids (and yourself) do.
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In this episode I discuss what I learned (or didn’t learn) While earning my credential and Masters of education and why you shouldn’t be concerned if you’re not formally trained.
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In this episode I discussed some of the resistance you might encounter, the learning curve, and other struggles you might have when you start homeschooling.
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In this episode to talk about the schooling what it is and why you might want to try it for a time whether you’re new to homeschooling or have been doing it for a while.
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In this episode I discuss how politics has contributed to our decision to homeschool her own kids know why it scares me the other people choose to put their kids in public school.
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In this episode I discuss an interesting conversation I had with my 10-year-old on the way back from the beach. We discussed the importance of history, leader ship, and what we can learn about ourselves and others.
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In this episode I explored two quotes that were in blazoned on One of my college shirts and how they have impacted my understanding of education.
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In the episode I discuss the the remainder of the info I began in my last episode. We will be discussing the psychological development the students, how the different genders Benefit from homeschooling, and how homeschool students fair in adulthood.
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In this episode I go over some homeschool facts that are just good to know. I learned a lot myself.
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In this episode I reflect on a book I just finished titled Atomic Habits. I discuss some of the things I learned and how they can be applied to everyday life and homeschooling.
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In this episode I explore the many benefits of homeschooling for high school.
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In today’s episode I reflect on two quotes by one of my favorite historical figures... Teddy Roosevelt.
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Working from home: the joys and pains.
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Cultivating curiosity & why it’s important. In this episode I discuss curiosity and why it’s important in education.
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In this episode I discuss my teaching experience at our co-op and what I have found to be different about homeschool kids.
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In this episode I explore a little bit of what I've learned about the impact of dads involvement in kids lives as well as some practical ways for dads to invite there kids into there lives and passions to both the kids and dads benefit.
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In this episode I discuss a little bit about my experience supporting homeschool families and students across grade levels, homeschool styles, and experience.
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In this episode we explore the differences in graduation requirements from state to state.
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Homeschooling in daily life: this episode is about what it looks like when school changes from a place you go to a lifestyle.
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Today I explore how I planned what I taught when I was in the classroom and one way you can plan your homeschool day.
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Who really cares about tour kids? This episode explores the one of many reasons I think homeschooling is important and why the traditional classroom setting is not always the best place our kids.
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In this episode I tell how my family and I ended up homeschooling when we had never really considered it before.
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I discuss my classroom teaching experiences and how those experiences help me realize why homeschooling is the better way to educate.
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In this episode I explore myself and my sibling; our differences and how those difference are awesome. Ok, there also might be a little bit about how the system might try do your kid a disservice in the name of education.
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In this episode I tell a story highlighting why context matters for learning and touch on why teachers can't often teach that way.
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Welcome to You Just Got Homeschooled podcast! In this episode I want to introduce myself and give you the short version of my road to homeschooling. How I went from classroom teacher to hardcore believer in homeschooling.
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