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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Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Episode #44. This is episode 2 or a 3 part series from a recent workshop for our community members for details on how to ditch boredom in Language Arts homeschool plans.
We see a pattern with the kids that we have taught in the past, with our own children, and with the kids we presently teach, which is:
Interest-led educational experiences drive creativity, bolster motivation, and instill an intrinsic love of learning -- especially in Language Arts, as it is the foundation of the learning process.
A few years into our homeschool journey, we heard this declaration from a veteran homeschool mom: You are the master of the curriculum, it is NOT the master of you! This is a declaration that we wish we would have heard earlier. It gave us peace of mind to switch it up when things weren’t going well, to embrace our freedom in curriculum choices.
Listen for more details on how to master your homeschool curriculum!
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>Have a question you need answered? Reach out directly to us by recording a quick message using our "Send Voicemail" button.
Need to know where your child is at w/ language arts skills? Let us help you find out your child's skill levels of early literacy development. Listen to our podcast episode wherein we discuss quality reading assessments.
Our Blog related to this podcast series: 8 FUN Interest-Led Activities For Homeschool Language Arts
Link mentioned in the series:
Info about our classes wherein this workshop and the DIY books similar to "I Like Candy" are housed in our community
Our Blog article about Paper Bag Books
Our podcast episode about Paper Bag Books
FREE download of the Sweetie Treatie Scavenger Hunt Reading Activity
Other resources we have that are related to this topic:
Our Blog article about Enrichment Activities
Our podcast episode about Enrichment Activities
Our podcast episode about the reading and writing connection w/ Love2Learn2Day,LLC
Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days:
✨Grab Your Homeschool FREEBIES -->
Feel overwhelmed to begin? Get enlightened w/ our "Start Homeschooling Checklist":
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
Want homeschooling to be easier? Discover your homeschool style w/ our quick quiz:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
🤝Not actually enjoying your journey right now? We know how to change that. Join The Homeschool Well Community for Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Get on a STRATEGY call with us for 1:1 Homeschool Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching
🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please share this episode with a friend who would benefit. That's how we grow our podcast.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
We see a pattern with the kids that we have taught in the past, with our own children, and with the kids we presently teach, which is:
Interest-led educational experiences drive creativity, bolster motivation, and instill an intrinsic love of learning -- especially in Language Arts, as it is the foundation of the learning process.
A few years into our homeschool journey, we heard this declaration from a veteran homeschool mom: You are the master of the curriculum, it is NOT the master of you! This is a declaration that we wish we would have heard earlier. It gave us peace of mind to switch it up when things weren’t going well, to embrace our freedom in curriculum choices.
We understand that even when an educational approach, method, or curriculum has become boring, burdensome, and/or bothersome, it’s easy to listen to fear and stay in that space because it feels safe. We have been victim to the idea that we needed to plow through in order to not “miss any targets or create gaps,” because “don’t the curriculum developers know better than we do?”
We are here to encourage you that if it’s not working, it’s ok to break out and make connections between your child’s passions and the topics they study. This is a great way to learn, and fun to teach, and we’ve got specific ideas to help you accomplish that.
>Have a question you need answered? Reach out directly to us by recording a quick message using our "Send Voicemail" button.
Need to know where your child is at w/ language arts skills? We can find out your child's skill levels of early literacy development. Listen to our podcast episode wherein we discuss quality reading assessments.
Our Blog related to this podcast series: 8 FUN Interest-Led Activities For Homeschool Language Arts
Link mentioned in the series:
Info about our classes wherein this workshop and the DIY books similar to "I Like Candy" are housed in our community
Our Blog article about Paper Bag Books
Our podcast episode about Paper Bag Books
FREE download of the Sweetie Treatie Scavenger Hunt Reading Activity
Other resources we have that are related to this topic:
Our Blog article about Enrichment Activities
Our podcast episode about Enrichment Activities
Our podcast episode about the reading and writing connection w/ Love2Learn2Day,LLC
Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days:
✨Grab Your Homeschool FREEBIES -->
Feel overwhelmed to begin? Get enlightened w/ our "Start Homeschooling Checklist":
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
Want homeschooling to be easier? Discover your homeschool style w/ our quick quiz:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
🤝Not actually enjoying your journey right now? We know how to change that. Join The Homeschool Well Community for Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Get on a STRATEGY call with us for 1:1 Homeschool Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching
🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please share this episode with a friend who would benefit. That's how we grow our podcast.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Episode #45. This is the last of our 3 part series "Make Homeschool Language Arts Come Alive" from a recent workshop for our community members for details with how to bolster achievement and ditch boredom in your Language Arts homeschool plans.
We see a pattern with the kids that we have taught in the past, with our own children, and with the kids we presently teach, which is:
Interest-led educational experiences drive creativity, increase motivation, and instill an intrinsic love of learning -- especially in Language Arts, as it is the foundation of the learning process.
A few years into our homeschool journey, we heard this declaration from a veteran homeschool mom: You are the master of the curriculum, it is NOT the master of you! This is a declaration that we wish we would have heard earlier. It gave us peace of mind to switch it up when things weren’t going well, to embrace our freedom in curriculum choices.
Listen for more details on how to master your homeschool curriculum!
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>Have a question you need answered? Reach out directly to us by recording a quick message using our "Send Voicemail" button.
Need to know where your child is at w/ language arts skills? We can find out your child's skill levels of early literacy development. Listen to our podcast episode wherein we discuss quality reading assessments.
Our Blog related to this podcast series: 8 FUN Interest-Led Activities For Homeschool Language Arts
Link mentioned in the series:
Info about our classes wherein this workshop and the DIY books similar to "I Like Candy" are housed in our community
Our Blog article about Paper Bag Books
Our podcast episode about Paper Bag Books
FREE download of the Sweetie Treatie Scavenger Hunt Reading Activity
Other resources we have that are related to this topic:
Our Blog article about Enrichment Activities
Our podcast episode about Enrichment Activities
Our podcast episode about the reading and writing connection w/ Love2Learn2Day,LLC
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Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days:
✨Grab Your Homeschool FREEBIES -->
Feel overwhelmed to begin homeschooling? Get enlightened w/ our "Start Homeschooling Checklist":
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
Want homeschooling to be easier? Discover your homeschool style w/ our quick quiz:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
🤝Not actually enjoying your journey right now? We know how to change that. Join The Homeschool Well Community for Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Get on a STRATEGY call with us for 1:1 Homeschool Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching
🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please share this episode with a friend who would benefit. That's how we grow our podcast.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Hey there tired mama!
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
Links mentioned in the show:
Learn more about deep diaphragmatic breathing
Get "God's Promises for the Homeschool Mom"
Next Steps for Easier & Enjoyable Homeschool Days→
❤️️Join The Homeschool Well Community:
https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Grab Your Freebies:
https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store
Join the FB Community:
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Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Hey there tired mama! Are you homeschooling a difficult child and having hard days?
Does he or she like to do whatever they want?
Maybe they have a very strong personality?
Maybe they are born a gifted leader that will be GREAT one day, but right now you have to find ways to rein this little tyrant in?
Homeschooling (and parenting) these powerful humans can be a big job, but we have 5 homeschool tips to help you avoid power struggles and make your days easier and more enjoyable.
Listen in, and we pray you're inspired by it!
~Kim & Jenny
www.thehomeschoolwell.com
Links mentioned the the episode:
Enter the Christmas Giveaway before December 31, 2023!
The Homeschool Well Blog
Book: You Can't Make Me But I Can Be Persuaded by Cynthia Tobias
Parenting with Love and Logic
Dr. Kevin Leman
Next Steps for Easier & Enjoyable Homeschool Days→
❤️️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Grab Your Freebies:
https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store
Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms
🙏Thanks for listening! Please follow, leave a review, and share with a friend if we helped you!
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Hey Homeschool mom!
We know you're probably like us at this time of the year wondering how you're going to get all the Christmas things done before the big day! And we've got the perfect, light-hearted soundtrack to listen to while you're checking off your list with today's episode.
In the first of what we hope to be many interviews to come with our formerly homeschooled kids, you'll find out why Hymns, and music study in general, are a smart addition to your homeschool lesson plans. We think hearing it from the student’s voice after they’ve gone off and used their homeschooled knowledge gives a powerful perspective.
Kim and her daughter have an amusing and informative conversation about Hymn study. How does the topic of Hymns become amusing? Well, that's just how it goes when these two discuss things especially when they're reflecting on their amazing homeschool journey!
We pray you're inspired by it,
~Kim & Jenny❤️
Other resources you'd like
Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days:
✨Grab Your Homeschool FREEBIES -->
Feel overwhelmed to begin homeschooling? Get enlightened w/ our "Start Homeschooling Checklist":
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
Want homeschooling to be easier? Discover your homeschool style w/ our quick quiz:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
🤝Not actually enjoying your journey right now? We know how to change that. Gather w/ us around The Well community:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Get on a STRATEGY call with us for 1:1 Homeschool Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching
🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please share this episode with a friend who would benefit. That's how we grow our podcast and help as many mamas as possible.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
How can you make homeschooling more fun? Add in Geocaching! Never heard of it? Think the world's biggest treasure hunt and listen in for all the details on how to easily add this fun homeschool activity to your homeschool lesson plans.
Links mentioned in the show:
Geocaching.com
The Homeschool Well weekly community call
Other resources you'd like:
Our Blog about Geocaching
Our podcast about Foraging Adventures
Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days:
✨Grab Your Homeschool Freebies -->
Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
🤝Homeschool Help:
Join The Homeschool Well Community for Support: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Get Personalized 1:1 Homeschool Support: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching
🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please give us follow and/or a 5 star review. Reach out directly to us by recording a quick message using our "Send Voicemail" button via our website to request content you need to help you homeschool well.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Hi Homeschool Mom,
Are you finding it difficult to be thankful in your current circumstances?
Homeschooling is never easy, but as our world has gotten increasingly more uncertain, depressing, unstable, and expensive (!!) over the past few years, the days can be difficult, and you can find yourself in a pit of despair on a daily basis if you don't have a solution to combat it.
We have found ourselves in this pit many days, especially when we were not connecting with God regularly and other Godly-minded women to speak life into us and get us out of our heads.
So how do we keep a heart of gratitude in all circumstances, including our homeschool days?
Listen in to be encouraged...and BTW, you may never look at 💩 the same way again! ;)
Blessings,
Kim & Jenny
Links mentioned in the show: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog
Next Steps for Easier & Enjoyable Homeschool Days:
Get 1:1 Support: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching
Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Grab Your Freebies: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store
Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this episode, Kim tells how and why to add DIY Paper Bag Books to your homeschool language arts activities.
Do you wonder how to make homeschooling fun?
This DIY Paper Bag Book idea will bring the fun and increase reading skills in your homeschool language arts activities and beyond.
Whether dealing with struggling readers or just adding this in for fun, interactive reading comprehension lessons, we know you will see the potential in making paper bag books a foundation for your homeschool reading curriculum.
The possibilities are endless and the age range wide as your older kids will enjoy them, too!
Link to our accompanying blog mentioned in the show:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/grow-your-child-s-literacy-skills-with-this-homeschool-idea
Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days:
✨Grab Your Homeschool Freebies -->
Start Homeschooling Checklist:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
Find out your homeschool style quiz:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
🤝Homeschool Help:
Join The Homeschool Well Community for Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Get Personalized 1:1 Homeschool Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching
>Have a question you need answered? Reach out directly to us by recording a quick message using our SEND VOICEMAIL button.
🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please give us follow and/or a 5 star review.
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
How do you react when your kids make a mess? Here’s a homeschool learning idea that will change your outlook on it. _____________________________ Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days:
✨Grab Your Homeschool Freebies -->
Start Homeschooling Checklist:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
Find out your homeschool style quiz:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
🤝Homeschool Help:
Join The Homeschool Well Community for Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
Get Personalized 1:1 Homeschool Support:
https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching
🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please give us follow and/or a 5 star review.