HS #214 — Wendy Speake — Accidental Homeschoolers (Clovid-19)

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HS #214 — Wendy Speake — Accidental Homeschoolers (Clovid-19)

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Mar 24, 2020

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Today’s unique episode is for the moms and dads who didn’t choose to homeschool, but don’t have a choice right now. Given current events, kids are home from school with various levels of support from their local school districts. Here is some advice!

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Mar 24, 2020

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HS 001: Five Things Every New Homeschool Mom MUST Know by Pam Barnhill: I see it time and time again. Desperate pleas for help from new homeschool moms come across the feed of our local homeschool group. "I am pulling my son out of second grade tomorrow, and I don't know where to start." "We are thinking about... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
10 min listen
HS 002: Why Do You Do What You Do, Homeschool Mom? by Pam Barnhill: Recently I took part in an online conversation with homeschool moms about the value of cursive writing and whether it should be taught in a homeschool. It was a polite, but lively conversation and a number of people weighed in on the topic. The most... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 006: Don't be a Curriculum Slave by Brandy Vencel: Do you know what a curriculum slave is? I’m sure you’ve met one before — perhaps you’ve been one before. (Or perhaps you’re one now, in which case we’ll try to help set you free in the course of this post.) A curriculum slave thinks the... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 011: Why You Need a Prepared Curriculum by Pam Barnhill: Anytime you write a book there are bound to be misconceptions. Write a book on homeschool planning and there are SURE to be misconceptions. After all, the Internet is filled will homeschooling moms, each one an expert on their own home and their own... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
7 min listen
HS 013: The Case for Creativity by Amber Kane: When I was a kid my two favorite things to make where, drawings of the Rice Krispie characters and to create paper balls. When I say paper balls, I don’t mean that I just crumbled a piece of paper into a ball, that would be kind of lame, and not... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 020: Why You Shouldn't Start Your Homeschool Day with Math by Pam Barnhill: “Love is the beginning and end of education, because love is the way we become more human.” — Stratford Caldecott, Beauty in the Word I’ve heard the advice, and I’m sure you have too. You should always start your day with math. Kids need to... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
4 min listen
HS 000: Hey! It's Episode Zero ? What the Show is All About: In episode 000 I introduce myself and give you the down-low on what the Homeschool Solutions Show is all about. Each super-short episode is an audio blog of a piece of great homeschooling content previously published online. You can find an index of... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 010: What's Your Homeschool Personality by Mystie Winckler: I love the Myers-Briggs personality typing. Myers-Briggs – the personality system that gives you four letters – offers a vocabulary for talking about the different ways that people relate to each other and the world around them. It’s been so... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
21 min listen
HS 003: Loop Scheduling vs Block Scheduling - Which is Right For Your Homeschool? by Pam Barnhill: Can I answer this question with a question? (No, not that question -- another one.) What do you want to accomplish with your homeschool schedule? Which scheduling method you use depends on what you are trying to accomplish in your homeschool, because... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 018: My Biggest Homeschool Regret by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley: I used to dread kindergarten pick-up. My little guy would board the bus at 7:50 am. He looked adorable climbing up those big steps with his oversized backpack and book in hand. The book was as oversized as his backpack. In kindergarten, he read... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 016: How a Homeschool Mindset Changes Everything by Kara Anderson: Homeschooling has broken me, I think. I didn’t realize it until last week. That it has broken my brain. That it’s broken the way I think about everything. But I’ve never been more sure that I’m a homeschooler raising homeschoolers, and I’ve... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
10 min listen
HS 019: Ten Gifts of Homeschool by Emily Copeland: Have I mentioned lately how blessed we are to be a homeschool family? Sure, homeschooling takes work and there are sacrifices to be made. Let’s not forget that our home constantly looks lived in, but the gifts we receive in return are priceless.... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
12 min listen
HS 034: How to Homeschool Consistently by Mystie Winckler: Have you ever started off your day by watching a movie, turning on the television, mindlessly clicking around Facebook, or skimming your online news feed? It happens. Does it affect your mood? We’re fooling ourselves if we say it doesn’t. I know I... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
11 min listen
HS 007: Aligning Your Academic Year with the Calendar Year by Dawn Garrett: One of many options is the running of our Academic Year. Traditionally in the US, school runs fall to spring with summers off. This is a wonderful option, one which many homeschoolers follow for their Academic Year. I would like to present another... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 009: How I'm Using Spiral Notebooks to Simplify Homeschooling by Sarah Mackenzie: I’m not feeling quite as fly-by-the-seat as I often do because I’ve got a new system for keeping track of school assignments, and it’s rocking my world. I love finding ways to simplify homeschooling, and this method really takes the cake. I’ll... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 005: Warning: Your Homeschool Plan Isn't Going to Work by Pam Barnhill: The search results taunt me. “Creative homeschool: A lot of ideas” “Great homeschool/education ideas” “Using Pinterest as a free homeschool curriculum” (<—- Really!? Isn’t that akin to “Eat homemade ice cream for dinner for 13... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
6 min listen
HS 030: Fun vs Joy in Homeschooling by Pam Barnhill: I have totally given up on the idea that learning must be made fun for the student. It was an idea that ruled the first two years of our homeschooling and quite frankly, I'm a little bitter about it now. I feel like in many ways I have short-changed... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
7 min listen
HS 008: The Most Important Person in Your Homeschool Plan is Not Your Kid by Pam Barnhill: In this world there are two kinds of people. People who buy any old planner and just use it, and people who buy multiple planning products and never really use any of them. There’s quite possibly a need for a twelve-step program for that last group.... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 025: How to be a Cool Mom (And Why You Should Want to Be) by Jimmie Lanley: We recently had a pool party with a group of Emma’s homeschool co-op friends, and I’ve been told again that I’m a cool mom. I’m not a cool person. I’m kind of nerdy, actually. So how do I get this label? It’s not merely that I do these... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 004: Best Tips for Creating a Homeschool Daily Schedule by Pam Barnhill: I wish I could tell you that I have the formula for the perfect homeschool day, but sadly I do not. All I know for sure is that there are no two homeschool days that are exactly alike and whatever you plan, it will often not go exactly as planned.... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 017 10 Reasons to Add Morning Time to Your Homeschool: Do you ever have one of those mornings? The kind where nobody wants to get moving (including you). Nobody has a good attitude. Nobody can bear the thought of one more day of long division. It happens more than I care to admit around here. Which is why... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 015: What I Learned This School Year by Alicia Hutchinson: It’s been quite the school year, there’s no question about that. We moved across the country, we hung out for five months with family, did school in their basement, house shopped on the weekend, then moved again to another state. There were many... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
11 min listen
HS 066: My Mama Won't Talk Funny: Exciting Read-Alouds Without Character Voices by Pam Barnhill: I know there are some moms out there whose character voices during read-aloud time rival the work of Oscar-winning actors. I am not one of those moms. Listen or read more at https://edsnapshots.com/better-read-aloud/ by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 044 How to Bring Geography To Life for Your Middle Schooler by Pat Fenner: One of my kids’ favorite subjects over the years has been – hands down – geography. Although they are all avid readers, there’s something about the hands-on and multi-sensory approaches and applications to “real life” of this subject.... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 012: Memorization's Role in Our Home by Tara Vos: The role of recitation and memorization has taken on a deeply personal role for me as a homeschool mom over the last several years. I first began to consider recitation while studying various homeschool methods as a new homeschool mom. I could see the... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 023: We're Losing the Culture War by Pam Barnhill: Don’t show up to a culture war without a culture. — Professor Carol Reynolds The world is after the hearts of your children. No, I am not saying that to leave you shaking in fear. Don’t be afraid, mama, because you’ve got chocolate and Jesus... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
6 min listen
HS 037: The Unique Power of a Homeschool Parent: Innovation: Innovator is my word for this homeschool year. in·no·va·tor ˈinəˌvādər/ noun 1. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. I am an educational innovator. I am on the cutting edge of bringing education into the 21st century. I am... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
6 min listen
HS 021: Home School Requires Commitment by Mary Prather: What does homeschooling REALLY require? The current trend seems to be hybrid schools, box programs, online schools, or homeschool communities that claim to be the "answer" to a successful homeschool experience. Granted, all of these things can be... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
12 min listen
HS 022: Sometimes I Feel Like Quitting by Sarah Mackenzie: Quitting homeschool, that is. And I thought I should tell you that. So often, we homeschoolers make this journey sound like its all roses, all the time. We have a tendency to talk up the benefits of homeschooling constantly. After all, there are many:... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
5 min listen
HS 014: Three Ways I'm Bringing my Basket this School Year by Pam Barnhill: You know that awkward moment when your best friend asks you what you thought of her book? And you liked it, you really liked it, but the English teacher in you wants to ask, “Are you sure somebody didn’t help you with this?” Because it’s just... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen

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HS #214 — Wendy Speake — Accidental Homeschoolers (Clovid-19)

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