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How to plan wellness in your day-to-day homeschool life: Essential tips for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being | 104

Hey homeschool mom!
 
In today's episode of the Homeschool Well podcast, we dive deep into the three pillars that guide The Homeschool Well philosophy: Be Well, Teach Well, and Learn Well. These foundational pillars stem from the story of the Samaritan woman meeting Jesus, where physical, emotional, and spiritual healing came together. Join us as we break down how these wellness principles can be applied to your homeschool journey and your personal life:
 
For physical wellness we discuss posture and its importance in everyday things like handwriting! Add these tips to your homeschool plans. :)
 
Our emotional wellness can take a toll when we constantly fill our minds with feelings of self-doubt as a homeschool mom.  Listen in for tips on overcoming.
 
Lastly, gain spiritual wellness by memorizing scripture.  Learn tips for integrating it into your homeschool day.
 
If you found value in today’s episode, please share it with a friend or fellow homeschool mom. We would be so grateful for your support as we continue to encourage and empower you on your homeschooling journey.
 
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny
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Links mentioned in the show:
 
Our Foundations of Handwriting Class:
 
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/handwriting
 
Our podcast about scripture memorization with Dwell co-owner:
 
https://youtu.be/rPaW5j0KpHE
 
Video/songs for memorizing the Books of the Bible:
 
https://youtu.be/MhJGrzH4Y9A?si=Payi3A737q3hNQ4X
 
Simply Charlotte Mason Scripture Memory Box FREE download:
 
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/scripture-memory-verse-cards/

Make handwriting magical with these multisensory learning activities | 103

Hey homeschool mom!
Are your kids interested in writing and you wonder how to to help them master letter formation? Do they become burdened by their inability to form letters that they give up on what they want to write about?
In this episode, we’re diving into multisensory learning for kindergarten handwriting and beyond. Whether your child is just starting to write or struggling with letter formation, we have practical and engaging homeschool activities to build strong handwriting skills.
Links mentioned in the show:
Foundations of Handwriting class sample video (under 30 secs):
https://youtu.be/KDEzWVbaz1c
Details on our website about Foundations of Handwriting class:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/offers/Ly84oRzW/checkout
Details about our online homeschool community:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
 
📩 Have questions? Need extra support? Reach out anytime—we’re here to help! Email us at support@thehomeschoolwell.com
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See you next time! 💕Kim and Jenny
 

How to teach handwriting in your homeschool kindergarten (5 quick tips!) | 102

Hey homeschool mom!
In this episode, we're diving into handwriting letter practice and how to make it fun, effective, and frustration-free for your little learners. Many kindergarten curriculum for homeschool programs rely on workbooks that aren’t age-appropriate. But don’t worry—we've got five simple strategies to help your child develop strong handwriting skills while keeping things engaging!
💡 Plus, we’ll share details about our specialized kindergarten curriculum for handwriting, designed for active learners who thrive with hands-on, engaging activities!
🔗 Resources & Links:📌 Get our handwriting course: thehomeschoolwell.com/handwriting📌 Join our membership for full access to all courses & live meetups: thehomeschoolwell.com
📌 Listen to episode #20 How and Why to Teach Handwriting in Your Homeschool
📩 Have questions? Need extra support? Reach out anytime—we’re here to help!
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See you next time! 💕
Kim and Jenny
 

Transform your homeschool plans! Exploration learning beyond the desk | 101

Are you and your kids bored with your homeschool routine? Do you want to have new educational adventures in your homeschool daily schedule but don't know how or where to start?
 
In this episode, get inspired by our homeschooling journey as we share our adventurous exploration learning along with resources we used to help break out of our homeschool schedule. You'll learn how to create rich educational adventures by adding in imaginative ways for your kids to respond to them.
 
By the end of this episode, you'll have more than a dozen specific ways to enhance homeschool lesson plans, from virtual educational field trips to local/countywide activities and beyond to road trips. 
 
Need help figuring out how to add these adventures into your homeschool style? Take our 'What's My Homeschool Style' quiz designed to help identify the best homeschooling approach for your family. 
 
Take the quiz here:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
 
For more help with your specific homeschool struggles, meet with us in our online community support group! 
 
Find out all the details here:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/
 
Blessings,
Kim & Jenny
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Links from this episode:
 
Monarch Watch Butterfly Tagging:
 
https://www.monarchwatch.org/
 
History Near You:
 
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/history-near-you/id1626904412
 
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Hear why 2 public school teachers started homeschooling: Revisiting & updating our homeschool journey | 100

Hi Homeschool mom!
Are you having a hard time imagining the end of your homeschool journey and where your kids will end up?
Does it stress you out to imagine all of the ways you might be "messing up" your kid's education? 
We're revisiting our homeschool journey in our 100th episode and giving all the details to encourage you through the truth found in scripture from Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
We thoroughly enjoyed making this episode together and we know you'll be encouraged through our stories, too. We hope and pray it will give you the courage and strength to keep going.
And if you need homeschooling help or homeschool resources of any kind, we're here to support you! Come visit us at thehomeschoolwell.com.
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny
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Is your homeschool reading curriculum too hard? How to find the "just right" reading level | 99

Hey Homeschool mom!
Are you worrying about your child's reading skills? Are you wondering if he or she is making adequate reading gains? Are you looking for a homeschool moms’ guide for assessing reading progress?
Listen in as we walk through:
The key signs that a reading curriculum might be too difficult for your child.
Practical strategies for adjusting reading lessons to better suit your child’s needs.
The importance of understanding independent, instructional, and frustration reading levels.
How taking a step back can build your child’s confidence and set the stage for future success.
By the end of this episode, you'll feel empowered with tools and insights to support your child’s reading journey, stress-free. :)
(And if you find this topic helpful, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!)
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny
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Homeschooling Made Healthy: Add PE and Wellness to Your Homeschool Lesson Plans | 98

Happy New Year homeschool mom!
Are you feeling lost when it comes to adding PE to your homeschool plans? Maybe you are needing some new PE homeschool ideas? Are you ready to start the new year with a fresh plan that will empower your kids with wellness strategies?
Today’s tips will help your kids start 2025 off on the right foot by focusing on the importance of healthy habits to nurture body, mind and spirit.
At the end of the show today, you'll have three areas of healthy habits to focus on and specific activities to easily add into your daily homeschool lesson plans. Happy HEALTHY New Year!
Blessings,
~Kim & Jenny 
 
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5 Strategies to Avoid Homeschool Burnout in the New Year (re-release) | 97

Hi there. This week's episode is a re-release from the beginning of 2024 with ways to empower you to refresh for the new year so you can relax during this holiday season. Enjoy!
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Are you a homeschool mom who finds yourself burnt out after Christmas, and trying to muster up enough strength to finish off the second half of the school year?Maybe you are excited to implement new homeschool plans, but you know that you need to take specific steps to avoid overwhelming yourself with all of the responsibilities that come with being a homeschool mom.
For us, some years we found ourselves excited to jump into a new semester and a new year with fresh homeschool ideas. But some years, we were TIRED. LIFE HAPPENS!
As a homeschool mom and teacher, it's very easy to get caught up in the demands of teaching, managing a household, and juggling all. the. things. And you forget about taking care of yourself! We want to encourage you in this podcast with some self-care strategies for the new year to build right into your schedule so you can stay motivated for your family and finish the school year well.
Listen in, and we pray this blesses you!
Kim & Jenny
www.thehomeschoolwell.com
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Links mentioned in the show:
Learn more about deep diaphragmatic breathing as a stress reliever from Block Therapy.
 
Get "God's Promises for the Homeschool Mom"
 
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3 Quick Ways to Relieve Holiday Season Stress During Your Homeschool Day | 96

Hey homeschool mom,
Are you feeling physically run down in the middle of this Christmas season? We know that sometimes it can get pretty stressful when you're trying to continue your homeschool day amid all the excitement and distraction of the holiday experiences. So today we're going to give you three quick tips to stop and reset whether it's a chaotic scene around the school table or head and neck pain these techniques to refresh will become go-to's in your daily homeschool routine.
Listen to the end to take away three easy things to do that will relieve stress anytime amid your homeschool lesson plans. Then join us in our online community meetup Wednesday at 4:30 pm EST to chat more about this.
Blessings,
~Kim & Jenny 
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/
 
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Links mentioned in the show:
Christmas Breath Prayer by Revelation Wellness:
https://www.revelationwellness.org/2022/12/christmas-breath-prayer-peace/
 
10 Benefits of Shoulder Shrugs by ASFA (American Sports & Fitness Association):
 
https://www.americansportandfitness.com/blogs
 
Unlock Jaw Tension in 10 Seconds by Block Therapy:
 
https://youtu.be/g8w_IShhXUo?feature=shared
 
 
 
 

Struggling with reading instruction, homeschool mom? We answer 3 of your most-asked questions! (re-release) | 95

Hi Homeschool Mom!
 
Do you have questions about reading?
In this episode, we talk about:
-What to do if your child is resistant to reading
-Where to start with a preschool aged 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 for some answers to these questions, and if you have MORE questions about reading, homeschool curriculum, how to start homeschooling (or anything else!), join us at our weekly homeschool community meetups to get those questions answered.
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny
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