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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Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Hi, Homeschool mom,
It's this month's "Homeschool How-To" episode and we've got heaps of homeschool goodies for you.
Do you have a life verse from scripture? Find out why we need ours and what it is. You'll also benefit from the research-based resources on homeschooling we share and tips on how to let your kids organize their school supplies. Additionally, we're spotlighting our first homeschool business that will breathe the Holy Spirit into your homeschool journey, and lastly, we're sharing posture tips to bring health and wellness to your days so you can feel good and keep up with your kiddos.
And be sure to hang with us to the very end to catch the dance-y outro. ;)
Listen in for what we pray makes your homeschooling efforts easier and actually enjoyable.
Blessings!
Kim and Jenny
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Links from the show below.
How to Prevent and Address Knee Pain on Block Therapy’s YouTube Channel here.
And find out more about Block Therapy here
Get our emails here:
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NHERI Research Journal Article from National Home Education Research Network
Research on Outside Learning from PubMed
Compelled Podcast
Get the "Team Mindset" training for homeschool moms and more classes from us here.
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Hey Homeschool mom!
Are you looking for a step-by-step homeschool guide that teaches you how to plan out your year?
Need a way to stick to your homeschool schedule?
Do you get overwhelmed when thinking about how to fit everything into a solid homeschool plan?
In this episode we break down the overwhelming process of planning your year so that you can feel ready and prepared as you go into your homeschool year.
By the end of this episode, you'll come away with the many benefits of long-term homeschool planning as well as a planning method you can use every year to take all of your homeschool curriculum and turn it into a homeschool program that works for you.
Get ready to learn strategies and solutions to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Links mentioned in the show:
🔗Step-by-Step Planning Class
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Hi Homeschool mom!
Are you bogged down with homeschool planning? Not sure of how to make a daily homeschool schedule or where to start?
In this episode we share a homeschool schedule idea that you can use for your unique family. Using our years of experience, we walk you through seven practical steps using post-it notes and a flexible mindset to help you create a homeschool routine that will actually work.
By the end of the show, you will be prepared to make a schedule of your own based on the needs of your homeschool life and your family.
We hope this blesses you, and if you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us!
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Hi, Homeschool Mom! Our newest podcast is the third edition in our new monthly format series: “Homeschool How-to" This time, we're focusing on Young Writers, Homeschool Convention Takeaways, and a Wellness Tip for Moms.
You’ll benefit in more than just your homeschooling efforts from this mishmash of homeschool news, wellness tips, and information designed to empower you to BE WELL, TEACH WELL, and for your children to LEARN WELL!
A few highlights and links from this episode include:
-Get self care tips to stay strong and healthy so you can focus on teaching with a Be Well strategy -- help alleviate shoulder and neck pain with this idea that you can easily add into your homeschool days.
-Stay informed on how to Teach Well with our recent takeaways from homeschool convention and on current homeschool news related to misinformation about homeschool state laws.
-Help your kids Learn Well by discovering books written by young authors. Maybe they’ll inspire your little writersto possbily bring their stories to life as novels one day!
We pray this helps make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable.
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Links for this episode:
The Homeschool Compass list of upcoming Homeschool Conventions
More Be Well tips in our blog and podcast episodes about our Playground Workout for Homeschool Moms and Block Therapy
HSLDA “Recent Article on Homeschool Law Missed a Few Things”
US Dept of Education State Regulation of Homeschools
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CONVENTION TAKEAWAYS:
Funschooling resources from Sarah Jannise Brown
Cheryl Bastian’s website and link to her books including “More Than Credits Skills High Schoolers Need for Life”
John Muir Laws website: Nature Stewardship Through Science, Education, and Art
Herzog Foundation Institute: Teacher Development Series
Interested in a mama-teacher training on how to add academically rigorous nature study into your homeschool plans? Email Kim and let her know: kim@thehomeschoolwell.com
Books by young authors: A Dog in Time by Genevieve Noelle and Please Return to the Lands of Luxury by Jon Tilton
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Hey Homeschool mom!
Are you nervous about choosing the BEST homeschool curriculum? Worried about wasting money ordering the wrong thing?
Lots of homeschoolers feel this way!
In this episode I (Jenny) share my own experience of choosing the wrong history curriculum and how to avoid making the same mistake I did.
By the end of this episode, you'll come away with 3 practical tips to help you choose the right homeschool materials for your family, and we know you'll be empowered to move forward confidently.
Get ready to make your homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Links mentioned in the show:
-https://christianbook.com
-https://cathyduffyreviews.com
-https://www.rainbowresource.com
-https://www.history.com/shows/men-who-built-america
-https://fpea.com/events/7601/2024-convention
-https://greathomeschoolconventions.com
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Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Hey, Homeschool Mom!
Are you wondering how you can infuse learning into your summer while you're not officially homeschooling? Need homeschool ideas for your kids who are bored already?
In this bonus episode of the Homeschool Well Podcast, we share five creative and enriching ways to keep learning going during the summer while still relaxing and enjoying your time off.
By the end of this episode, you will have summer activities you can implement right away in your home.
Tune in for ideas and inspiration to keep your summer homeschool life educational and enjoyable!
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny
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🔗Links mentioned in the show:
Podcasts-
-Episode 42 on Geocaching: https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/do-you-know-how-to-make-homeschooling-fun-try-geocaching-42/id1629213056?i=1000636716209
-Episode 29 on Foraging: https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/29-foraging-adventures-for-homeschooling-families-w/id1629213056?i=1000622211811
Blog Posts-
Geocaching: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/geocaching-the-best-way-to-make-homeschooling-fun
Other Links:
National Parks for kids: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm
Tasso of Tarpon Springs: https://a.co/d/bKFJDah
A Land Remembered vol. 1 (student version): https://a.co/d/9GY5Php
A Land Remembered vol. 2 (student version): https://a.co/d/0GINj2Z
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Hi, homeschool mom,
Do you wonder how to start interest-led learning in your homeschool? We've been there and are giving you a peek into how we figured it out.
In this episode of 'A Drop in the Well,' Kim tells about the system she used to get her kids involved in deciding what they wanted to learn. Find out how utilizing good ol' sticky notes, leaning into the ability to let go, and giving kids the reins to their education could transform their academic journey. This collaborative effort in curriculum choice might be just what your homeschooling experience needs!
Blessings,
~Kim & Jenny
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Hey Homeschool mom!
Are you looking for free homeschool materials? Need budget-friendly homeschool ideas for outings and field trips in your community?
In this episode we give you ways that we have used to find these homeschool resources without breaking the bank.
By the end of this episode, you'll come away with many sites and recommendations that may work for your homeschool, and we know you'll be empowered to make plans for the new homeschool year. :)
Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
Blessings!
Kim & Jenny
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Links mentioned in the show:
HOMESCHOOL RESEARCH -
Homeschool curriculum reviews by Cathy Duffy
Homeschool ideas - Pinterest
Homeschool resources YouTube
Teachers Pay Teachers
FREE HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM-
Ambleside Online
River Houses
Under the Home
All-in-one
Khan Academy
Amazon Prime Videos
LibriVox audiobooks
Project Gutenberg ebooks
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Hey, Homeschool Mom,
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the topic of homeschool grading? Uncertain of how you should be keeping track of your kids' learning?
You are not alone!
In this episode we give you a few things to consider when keeping track of homeschool grades. When you finish listening to this episode, you will have a better idea of knowing if and how you should give grades and also alternative methods you can use to assess your homeschool students.
Get ready to learn ways to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!👏
Blessings,
~Kim & Jenny
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/
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ENTER Giveaway BY:
Go to Apple Podcasts, scroll down, leave us a written review,
Snap a little screenshot of the review.
Post to our Facebook group, Encouragement for Christian Homeschool Moms.
We'll announce the winner on June 1st.
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Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Hi, Homeschool Mom,
Today's podcast is our second edition in our new monthly format series: “Homeschool How-to."
You’ll benefit more than just your homeschooling efforts from this mish-mash of homeschool news, wellness tips, and entertainment designed to empower you to be well, teach well, and for your children to learn well!
A few highlights and links from this episode include:
Learn Well with the focus-empowering “Pomodoro Study Technique”.
Teach Well with the latest in education trends and homeschool news from Forbes.
Be Well with this tip on proper Tongue Posture and strengthening of this important muscle that supports our neck and head. It's a thing and will benefit you greatly.
Get ready to learn ways to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
Blessings,
~Kim & Jenny
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Be sure to enter our May Giveaway for the chance to win a ONE-HOUR Coaching Session with us AND a $50 Amazon Gift Card!
ENTER Giveaway BY:
1 Go to Apple Podcasts, scroll down, leave us a written review,
2 Snap a little screenshot of the review.
3 Post to our Facebook group, Encouragement for Christian Homeschool Moms.
We'll announce the winner on June 1st.
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💖👯♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community:
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