Canada Homeschools: Recent Episodes
Rowan Atkinson
For Canadian Homeschoolers, this podcast will feature interviews with home educators, resource suppliers, group organizers, all from a Canadian perspective.
This is a continuation of our conversation with Scott Campbell. We talk about the history and concept of the one-room schoolhouse in Canada and the change in philosophy of centralized, institutional education that happened in our history. Scott also shares his advice for new homeschoolers, his child-directed homeschooling style, and a new post-secondary opportunity for Canadian homeschooled students based on a traditional model.
Here’s the link for the postsecondary Christian Halls programs:
https://christianhalls.org/
Comment Question:What was your favourite part of this discussion? Be sure to tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
Here’s the Link for the other Episode, Conference Hacks for Newbies:
https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/conference?rq=conference
Part 2 of the Planning Your Year miniseries. Learn how to fit your curriculum plans into your schedule.
There are other episodes that pair well with this one as you plan your year.
Homeschooling for Beginners has a discussion of creating a vision for your homeschool https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/2019/4/9/homeschooling-for-beginners?rq=beginners and Homeschooling and the Holidays shares creative ways to plan to reduce stress https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/s2e5?rq=holidays
Get prepared for an emergency with this practical episode on emergency preparedness.
Here’s the link for the solar/crank radio/light:
Emergency Radio/Light
Here is the Etsy shop with advent printable:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OnceUponATreebyMK2?ref=l2-about-shopname
Here’s the Amazon link to Anne’s book:
https://a.co/d/eIiXqXJ
Here’s the link to the simple family advent study Anne mentioned:
https://www.gatherandgrow.co/advent-family-bible-study/
An interview with author Laurie Vandenhurk, a Canadian who moved to Tanzania to serve the people there while homeschooling her children. Laurie has authored a series of books for children which tells the stories of her own children experiencing village life in Tanzania. Laurie has chosen to publish her stories with Admiration Books, a division of Canadian-A Educational Resources
To see Rowan and Kimberly in person at the OCEC conference click here: https://www.ochec.org/convention/
For the Renewed Mama Podcast and Speak Life Badges, click here:Kimberly's website
To get Rowan’s book, click here: https://www.canadian-a.com/books-for-parents
Rowan interviews the Executive Director of Alberta Home Education Association (AHEA) to learn about homeschooling in Alberta.
https://www.aheaonline.com/
Here’s a link to the episode “Certified or Qualified?”
https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/s2e20
Unschooling can also be called self-directed learning, a topic which we explore in depth in this interview.
Stephanie is an alternative education consultant. Find out more here: https://www.stephaniesewell.ca/
Rowan and Christine talk about how Christine runs her Lego business while homeschooling a large family. Christine also gives tips for managing a large family-she and her husband have ten children.
Rowan explores the concepts of testing and assessment in the context of homeschooling. Should we test our children?
Stephanie, a coach and mentor, talks about her homeschooling journey and the importance of connection in education.
Rowan discusses 4 ways to gain admission to post-secondary programs as a homeschooled student.
Check out the Conference
Rowan will be speaking on the topic of Teaching History and there’s a handout and a coupon code for a big discount on the Epic Bundle of Headphone History!
Check out the series on parental rights here: https://www.aheaonline.com/events/live-and-learn-series
Here is the link to my dropbox where listeners can download either a .mobi (Kindle) or ebook (.epub) version of "Becoming Supergenius, Vol. 1: The outside world."
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ycavkupppmza8og/AABWy4tziVrn68jW81Tax26wa?dl=0
The book also has a webpage. Hardcopy and audio versions are available:
https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/becomingsupergenius_part1book/
Get the 99 cent holiday bundle here: https://sowl.co/bjVNZK You can get Anne’s book on Amazon or at www.canadian-a.com
Why the humanities are important in education and practice in a STEM world. Job prospects for humanities students. Why the push for STEM?
Get the free printables here: Get the free history worksheetsksheets
Get Headphone History here: Headphone History
Indigenous history for Canadian kids.
Rowan shares podcast and Canadian-A updates, and welcomes fall with some field trip ideas, essential oil recipes and more.
Rowan and Chris discuss parenting, teaching values, financial literacy, the tween years, parenting styles and transitioning from responsible parent to mentor and coach.
Learn how books can be a great way to educate about history, social issues and character, and some things to look for when building your family library.
Rowan, a second-generation homeschooler, chats with her mom about homeschooling in the 80's and 90's and running a home daycare
Find out what surprised homeschool mom and author Janet LoSole the most about their journey through Central America and we learn about World Schooling and 4 tips for if you're planning to do so.
To get Janet’s book, click here: https://amzn.to/36Lo2Yc
Rowan discusses the pros and cons of a gap year and some experiences students have had with their gap year.
You can find Bonnie at https://thekoalamom.com/ Be sure to check out https://www.headphonehistory.com/
Home – The Canadian Homeschooler
Rowan and Lisa Marie talk about the business of The Canadian Homeschooler, and how Lisa Marie runs it while homeschooling her 5 children.
10% of sales in June 2021 go to help indigenous Canadian families who have to travel for medical care. Shop at headphonehistory
You can find Jen at Practical, By Default
Here’s the link to the children’s picture book contest (open to Canadians not valid in Quebec):
Nana's Knee Contest 2021 Canada Homeschools
Homeschooling and working is a more common combination than you’d think, and Rowan provides 3 tips for doing that juggle. Introducing a series for working homeschooling parents!
Get the free Learning Styles and strategies infographic at this link: https://sowl.co/exR6f . Teaching in a way that your student learns best will contribute to their success. Homeschooling allows you the flexibility to customize the education you give.
Applying the Charlotte Mason model of education to homeschooling. An interview with Cori Dean, Canadian expert on this method of education.
Learn about the almost 30 sessions for parents of exceptional learners which will include testimonials from parents of exceptional learners and practical ways to cope with learning difficulties.
Part of our professional development series for home educators, Hester teaches us the Classical model of home education.
We look at an ongoing five-phase model of educational professional development which includes mentoring and evaluating our practices. You are engaging in this development already.
How does the concept of professional development apply to homeschoolers and what are some ways we can hone our craft?
Do you need to be certified in order to be qualified to teach your children at home? How do we respond to those who question our qualifications to homeschool?
Exceptional Grace Conference 2021
Rowan and Sara talk about Sara’s experience of having a stillborn baby and how that continues to impact the lives of their family. Sara offers support for others experiencing a child in heaven and children on earth.
The Canadian Schoolhouse is a treasure trove of resources specifically for Canadian Homeschoolers. In this interview with Stephanie Morrison, learn how this Canadian arm of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine came to be and how it can help you in your homeschool.
Most homeschoolers would not say patience is their strongest virtue; rather, it is something that can be learned as we eliminate stressors and ways of thinking that contribute to impatience.
Rowan gives practical tips and helps with mindset issues as well as you and your teen prepare for an appointment with the guidance counsellor.
Annette is a rabbit breeder and homeschooler, and we chat about how those go together in giving her son an education about life.
Headphonehistory
Go to the link for Headphone History and find Rowan’s book and other helpful resources
A frank discussion of self care for homeschool mamas and the importance of having an identity distinct from your kids. Info on Teresa’s new book.
How to homeschool preschool with activities, routines, products and encouragement. Free printables on the website.
http://www.canadianhomeschoolconference.com/aff//93/ Here’s where to sign up for the conference. Rowan gives you the “lo-down” on what is offered at the conference, and chats with Lisa Marie Fletcher who is the founder.
Conference Link Here: The Canadian Online Homeschool Conference (canadianhomeschoolconference.com)
Bonnie and Rowan discuss math curriculum, socialization and more in this interview.
Rowan and Bonnie discuss the journey of homeschooling, Bonnie’s blog thekoalamom.com, attachment parenting and the value of motherhood.
Tips and thoughts about homeschooling with toddlers, those messy characters! Markers, mishaps, ideas and inspiration for juggling multiple ages in your homeschool.
Rowan and Ana discuss burnout and expectations and ideas about how to homeschool in a restful way to help you go from stressed to blessed.
Rowan gives some tips and permission to allow your holiday traditions to serve you, and not you serve them, as you celebrate in these busy times.
Rowan interviews Lisa Marie Fletcher of The Canadian Homeschooler website and blog. Lisa is an author and homeschool mom of 5 who has also created an incredible community of home educators in Canada.
Rowan interviews Christy Knockleby, homeschooler, blogger and author. Today’s topic is how Christy teaches courses on Outscool and Thinkers Meet Up, and how to get involved with these platforms. She also shares how Covid-19 has affected the platforms and it may not be how you think. Christy also shares her advice for new homeschoolers.
Christy Knockleby is a blogger at housefulofchaos.com and covers homeschooling, politics, and more. She is also the author of a secular Bible study and teaches courses on Outschool. Rowan interviews her and the conversation turns to other topics as well, as all good conversations do. We talk about autism and history and other interesting things.
Rowan Atkinson, the host of Canada Homeschools, discusses how homeschooling is like 10X parenting, and that we often think things are homeschool issues when really it’s parenting. Rowan also shares what’s up with the podcast and some upcoming episodes to look forward to.
Homeschool bingo for summer and workshop for new homeschoolers, plus Cori’s worst homeschool moment and product recommendations from Mapletree Publications
Entrepreneurship and homeschooling can work well together, but certain best practices will help your children thrive in your family business.
Rowan describes the creative process that goes into making Headphone History and updates listeners on the progress.
Thoughts on our freedom to homeschool, grandpas in the war, and ideas and picture books for commemorating Remembrance Day.
Be encouraged as Louise House shares her experience homeschooling her children with learning difficulties and resources that can help.
As a home school curriculum supplier to Canadian home educators for over 25 years, Louise has a lot of wisdom and experience to share.
Homeschool encouragement and real talk when knowing others are going through tough stuff and a pep talk and pat answer aren’t enough.
Clara Campedelli shares her homeschool journey with the host, as they discuss home education in a wise and authentic way. Clara has good advice for home school moms.
An interview with Bonnie Landry, popular speaker, author and homeschooling mother of seven on the topic of homeschooling with joy.
Trends and research in home education in Canada and how the CCHE helps Canadian homeschoolers.
Thinking about home education? Start here for a concise and not confusing conversation about what you need to know to get started.
Rowan talks about what to expect at a conference or curriculum fair and gives helpful tips for navigating the thousands of choices that would otherwise overwhelm you.
A helpful conversation about math with the founders of Unlock Math, their homeschooling journey, and their business start-up.
The value of having a local home education support group and ideas for running a group, navigating curriculum conventions, and more.
The host shares a difficult time and the effect it had on her home schooling, and some ideas for getting through hard times.
Classical Education, homeschooling, working homeschool mom…it’s all here in this episode.
Great conversation with Teresa Wiedrick, blogger at Capturing the Charmed Life and homeschool mom.
Rowan and her husband Chris have a candid conversation about homeschooling and marriage.
Interview with home school mom of six on the topic of teaching with toddlers. Preschoolers make teaching an adventure! Tips and ideas.
Rowan Atkinson shares advice on how to plan out your child’s high school credits. Recorded in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia.
A humourous look at a typical busy day in the life of a multitasking homeschooler and her children.
For more episodes on homeschooling and earning income, go to the website www.canadahomeschools.com and click on Homeschooling and Bacon in the search bar.