The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to Start Homeschooling * Home Education * Homeschool Tips * Homeschool Community * Homeschooling in Florida Are you overwhelmed with homeschooling and doubting your ability to plan well for your child’s future? Are you wasting hours searching online for homeschool ideas and answers, only to come up short? Are your kids bored, frustrated, or pushing back (and you’re burning out!)? Are you thinking homeschooling shouldn’t be THIS hard??? Hi, Homeschool Mama, we are Kim Godfrey and Jenny Barr, friends and former public school teachers turned homeschool moms. We’ve been in your shoes and have learned over the years how to navigate the homeschool world so that we could homeschool well. God aligned our lives in such a way that we became great friends and supported each other throughout our homeschooling years, and now it is our mission to share with YOU how to set up a thriving homeschool, set your kids up for success, and still have balance in your life. Each week we bring you topics that are important to homeschool moms: strategies to help you TEACH WELL, ideas and activities to help your children LEARN WELL, and routines to help you BE WELL. With our extensive education backgrounds, our homeschool experiences (both good and bad!) and our maternal wisdom, we are here to hold your hand and help make your homeschooling journey easier and actually enjoyable. We can’t wait to help you HOMESCHOOL WELL. Blessings! Kim and Jenny 💖👯♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community ✨Grab Your Homeschooling Freebies: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms 💌Email us: support@thehomeschoolwell.com
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Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Hey homeschool mom!
Do you help your kids memorize scripture? How do you teach them to hide God's word in their heart?
In this episode, we are going to show you the power of the words written in the Holy Bible. This transformative power is something we have experienced in our lives, witnessed in the lives of those we know and love, and believe in when we learn about the work He has done in people throughout time and all over the world.
We had the honor of meeting and talking with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell who makes beautiful and innovative scripture memorization tools like temporary tattoos and key ring cards. We share a passion to help others memorize God's LIVING and ACTIVE Word! This is her family's story about the powerful testimony of how His word changed their lives.
We'd like you to encourage you to consider the following: Do you and your kids have a life verse? That's a bit of scripture which brings you closer to Jesus. A life verse can lead to your testimony. God says our testimony triumphs over the enemy. What exactly are you waiting for?!!
Join us as we help spread this message to not only your family but, your homeschool community and the world all through the humble beginnings of adding this most important subject of memorizing scripture into your bible homeschool curriculum and daily lesson plans.
Want more in the form of our community of support? We’ve got tools to help you memorize scripture in our new class “How to Hide God’s Word in Your Heart”. Go to thehomeschoolwell.com to get started today and see how God's word works in the lives of your children.
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Links mentioned in the show:
Dwell: https://dwelldifferently.com
https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2
In our conversation I mention Tim Tebow's eye black. Here's an explanation and know the year this 1 min 37 second video of Tim Tebow's explaining his eye black story. This shows how God works through scripture.
https://youtu.be/ILz_9KRwzB8
Simply Charlotte Mason Scripture Memory System (w/ free downloads):
https://simplycharlottemason.com/timesavers/memorysys/
Our Blog about this topic:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/How%20and%20Why%20To%20Add%20Scripture%20Memorization%20to%20Daily%20Homeschool%20Plans
Our YouTube Channel w/ songs/videos:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS7jjq__MRYQtDgYwePWmcRdtY0K0mZmC
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Happy New Year, Homeschool mom!
Are you ready to push the reset button? Do you need a new plan and new strength for the new year?
In this episode, we are empowering you with five tips for planning the New Year! A new beginning in January always brings time to reflect and renew. What has been working in your homeschool life? What needs to go? Where can you insert more creative homeschool ideas to finish the second half of the year well?
Fall semester of a homeschooling year is a time to tackle academics and establish good routines. Spring semester is a great time to lighten up and plan more field trips, interest-led unit studies, and enrichment activities to keep motivation high and homeschool successfully.
Over the years, we realized that just because we started something in the fall, didn't mean we had to keep going with it into the spring semester. This time of year is the perfect time to switch things up to allow for the upcoming doldrums of winter, the lack of academic drive with spring fever, and the fizzle out at the end of the year.
Thankfully, there are ways to combat these pitfalls, and we have 5 homeschool tips to help you plan accordingly.
"But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." ~Isaiah 40:31
Listen in and be encouraged.
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Hi Homeschool mom!
Are you trying to figure out how to do a little Christmas homeschooling right now and take a break from the regular homeschool schedule?
Give yourself permission to soak in the season and have fun.
In today's episode, we give five ways to count the extra holiday activities as "school." We know it can be easy to feel a little frenetic with taking time off, and it seems nothing educational is being accomplished, but in reality, there's so much education going on during this season. With the holidays, everything counts!
Listen in, and learn how to rest and enjoy this season, which is ultimately about our Savior being born.
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Hi Homeschool mom,
Have you considered adding music curriculum in your homeschool?
Whatever stage you're in….whether you’ve never attempted the subject, your babies are jammin’ out on the triangle, or your kids are seriously tinkling the ivories, this episode is going to enlighten and encourage you to take the next step to grow confidence and leadership skills in your kids -- whether in music or life skills.
Homeschools do SOAR when homeschool music curriculum is added!
Don’t feel pressured, mama…you can do this even when your biggest musical gift is being able to turn on the radio... and you don’t have to mortgage your home to afford it, either.
“How?” you ask. We connected with our friend and homeschool-supermom, Cindy DiMarco who has been there and done it.
Listen to our latest podcast episode to find out how God clearly prompted her and her husband to include music lessons as an integral part of their homeschool schedule, which evolved into a myriad of performance opportunities starting at nursing homes, church events and private parties, and eventually leading them to prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and more.
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Hey Homeschool mom,
Throughout the years, countless people have told us they could never homeschool only because of the continual daily demands on their mental and physical state. We can definitely relate to that, as we’re sure every homeschool mom can. We’ve had seasons of great challenge and also great reward in this area.
In today’s episode, we discuss methods we used to keep the homeschool ball rolling because if we don’t have the stamina, who will? We're releasing this episode at the beginning of the holiday season for mom's to gain the strategies inside to use during this stressful season.
We are honored to have Deanna Hanson founder of Block Therapy join us in this episode. We were introduced to this unique exercise program towards the end of our homeschool journey and wish we would’ve known about it sooner. We both have reaped the benefits of this practice. Deanna will share the basic concepts for you to start using them today to reduce stress and improve overall wellness.
Be empowered,
Kim & Jenny
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-https://blocktherapy.com/
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Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Hi Homeschool Mamas!
Welcome to our episode about the reading and writing connection. Woohoo! Two amazing things to celebrate with the release our latest podcast episode:
1. 🥳100 LISTENS 🎉A heartfelt thank you to those people! This has been a huge learning curve for us and we are motivated by the support!
2. 🥳Our first guest 🎉 Thank you, Lisa Casey! It was so fun doing this together, a sweet trip down memory and a powerful reminder of how JESUS transforms lives!
This is the first episode where we have a guest, and we're so excited to say that it is one of our dear friends and brilliant educators, Lisa Casey from Love2Learn2Day, LLC. She is going to inspire with amazing homeschool tips and encouragement and an applicable reading & writing homeschool lesson that you can add to your plans today. We also talk about the way God has worked in our lives from the beginning of our friendship which began in kindergarten😳, through teaching in public school together and then homeschooling our kids. What a journey we have had! Visit Lisa’s website, www.Love2Learn2Day.com to get the PDF she discusses in the podcast. If you have a homeschool child who's not a fan of the writing process, this is the perfect activity to help light the fire of writing. Enjoy the show!!
Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Hi Homeschool Mama!
In this podcast, we're going to tackle some of the most commonly asked questions that parents ask about teaching beginning readers in their homeschool:
What to do if your child is resistant to reading
Where to start with a young child to teach reading and writing
How to teach those energetic kiddos who are ready to read, but just can't sit still for long
Listen in to be empowered so that you can be your child's best teacher!
Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Hi Homeschool mom!
Is there a voice of doubt and fear fighting for your attention when it comes to teaching homeschool reading?
Listen in to our latest Podcast for tips that will empower your teaching skills and help you feel confident no matter where your children are at in reading. As your child's parent, you are already doing so many "literacy" activities with your children. According to the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) out of Florida State University, there are seven main areas in which children need instruction to learn to read. Jenny touches on these areas as well as give other ways you may not even realize that you're already nurturing your child's reading skills. Find out how to access, for FREE, our in-depth online class "Teaching Reading In Your Homeschool" which will take these tips to a deeper level empowering you with applicable skills you can use today to help you be the best teacher for your child.
Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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-www.thehomeschoolwell.com/reading
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Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Hey Homeschool mom!
Are you dealing with negative behavior issues in your homeschool?
They can suck the life out of your day. BUT these undesirable moments can also be a chance to develop character by meeting and defeating the challenges. We’ve been fortunate enough with our own kids to have MANY opportunities (haha) to experiment with various strategies designed to turn burdensome behaviors around.
Listen in for some of our tired-and-true homeschool tips to tame behavior.
Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/behavior
You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded) by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
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Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Hi Homeschool mom,
Are you struggling with respect in your homeschool? Does your homeschool schedule need some team culture built in?
Then listen in to be empowered. The battle is real...the mindset among you, your husband, and your children can either allow homeschool lessons to flourish or make them tank. We have been in that space when trying to lead your kids in a homeschool activity when the horrible feeling of losing control or disrespect slowly creeps in. We’ve escaped in the middle of the school day and hidden ourselves away in the bathroom praying on our knees. Trust us there is a better way.
Listen in and take away applicable strategies to help you and your family make the commitment to team homeschool, even when things go awry!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Links mentioned in the show:
-www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
-www.thehomeschoolwell.com/commit
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