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#21 End the Year Well: Homeschool Portfolios, Plans, and Parties

End the Year Well: Homeschool Portfolios, Plans, and Parties
“Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” ~Ecclesiastes 7:8
Few things bring as much excitement as the end of the homeschool year. There’s so much anticipation and, for homeschool families, a temptation to just wrap it up no matter where it stands and get on with vacation!
We believe there’s a better way than just dropping all the school work to be picked up again when the beginning of the next school year rolls around. We’ll outline our process and show you how it will create a nice pattern by establishing chapters to your entire homeschool journey, provide closure to each school year, and give an empowering sense of accomplishment and confidence for both parents and children.
Links to mentions in the podcast:
Our blog article How to Plan Your Homeschool Year has concrete and applicable ideas and samples.
We've created multiple classes and resources with a step-by-step planning guide and printable schedules to be customized to each homeschool need. One-on-one monthly online meetings can be scheduled with us to get specific needs met, and we have live community calls for open Q & A. Get the help you need to get it all in line.

#20 How and Why to Teach Handwriting in Your Homeschool

Hey Mamas! On this episode we give you 3 reasons why you should definitely include handwriting as part of your homeschool. We also give you 6 tips on how to do it effectively. We hope this helps you!
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www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/how-and-why-to-teach-handwriting-in-your-homeschool

Homeschooling is hard when you're tired! Stay charged w/ these workout tips for homeschool moms🤸‍♀️ | 19

Hi Homeschool mom!
Are you tired? We know, we've been there. If we have to stop and rest or take a nap in the middle of the day because we feel so horrible, then not much school is getting done. 
It's our goal with this episode to give you tips and strategies to help you have better quality sleep at night and improved energy in the daytime so that you can feel your best as a homeschool mom. Kim chats with special guest and personal trainer, June Beeks  ⁠Find out more here about June⁠.
Throughout our homeschool journey, going to the park and using the playground equipment was a great way to use time efficiently and work up a good night's sleep for more energy the next day.
(Read our blog) to find out more about using playground "zones" to get a good workout.
Need more help adding this strategy to your homeschool mom toolkit? Get on-demand access The Playground Workout for moms AND Jump Rope class for your kids on the member side of our website by creating your account here today.
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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7 Powerful activities for your homeschool preschool or kindergarten (from a reading teacher!)📚 | 18

Hi Homeschool mom!
Are you searching for how to homeschool preschool or kindergarten aged kiddos?  Do you need reading or writing activities for your young child who is just in the beginning stages noticing print?
Then this podcast is for you!
Many parents think they have to buy all kinds of preschool or kindergarten homeschool curriculum, but in actuality, it's not necessary at all. Children at this stage are soaking in everything around them, so use that fact to your advantage and save your money for later when you will need it! ;)
In this podcast we want to share with you 7 homeschool activities you can do for free or cheap that will make the biggest impact on your child's literacy development. Take a listen!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Why scripture memorization must be in your homeschool plans w/ guest Natalie Abbott from Dwell ⚔️| 17

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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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
 
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New Year, New Strength: 5 homeschool tips for planning a successful 2nd semester!🎊 | 16

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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Homeschooling through the holidays: homeschool tips to make everything "count" as school 🎄| 15

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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Music education makes the homeschool experience soar w/ guest Cindy DiMarco 🎵 | 14

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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Take care of YOU, homeschool mom! (and avoid homeschool burnout) w/ guest Deanna Hansen🧖‍♀️ | 13

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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The Reading and Writing Connection with expert Lisa Casey, Love2Learn2Day (w/ homeschool tips!)✍️ | 12

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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