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 Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Discover transformative strategies and expert insights you need to empower your homeschooling journey with Lorie Soliwoda, an expert in special education. In this compelling podcast, Lorie shares invaluable strategies she has used successfully in her tutoring and specialized class settings. She shares helpful information and practical tips to help parents gain a deeper understanding of how to create interactive and engaging learning environments that foster growth, independence, and academic success for children of all ability levels.
Contact Lorie directly via email here:
Cela Education (kinetic home education program ) - loriesoliwoda@celaeducation.com Forsyte Consulting (tutoring/advocacy company) - loriesolwidoa@forsyteconsulting.com
Learn about Lorie (see reviews, subjects covered, etc) through WyzAnt at:
https://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/Lorie
Next Steps:
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Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com/tips
Find Out Your Homeschool Style Quiz: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
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.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
In this episode, we talk with Pam from The Apparent Project School, a ministry in Haiti. You and your kids will benefit greatly from hearing what she says about the school, the students' lives away from school and the surprising difference between teachers at the ministry compared to those in other schools around the country.
This is a heartfelt conversation will spark ideas for how you can help your kids make connections w/ others who have needs that we simply cannot wrap our minds around. Pam, coordinator for the Early Childhood Program, explains the heartbreaking housing situation that most of their students face when the school day is done. The Apparent Project is a safe haven for these families and we've created a unique opportunity to support them. In our upcoming class series, Jump, Pray and PenPal, we will email and then meet virtually w/ the students of The Apparent Project School.
This class will give kids the chance to bond with Haitian kids and gain compassion and insight into how other kids around the world live. It is our hope that we will create friendships by learning about each other and taking part in lifting each other up in prayer. Not much is more sweet and powerful than the sincere prayer of a child and we’re excited to see the wonderful things that God does through our efforts!
As a springboard to connection, the kids will learn basic jump roping skills which the students in Haiti will be doing, as well. They'll have fun with this regardless of their level of experience with jump roping because we first learn how to jump over a line and keep the beat to skipping rhymes and then we’ll progress to tricks. No rope is needed for the class as they’ll learn how to use their “invisible jump rope” with the end goal being to use a rope w/ efficiency.
This class will run for an hour each week for 4 weeks and will be taught by Ms. Kim. The class will take place in a meet-up area of our website and class will be held virtually on Tuesdays from 10-11AM EST. The cost is $40 per family plus a donation in the amount your family is led to give to the Apparent Project in Haiti to help cover their rent. The outline is listed below and is subject to change based on the needs of all the students.
Week 1: Introduction to class, Haiti and Apparent Project, fun jump rope skills, compose a penpal email as a class and translate to Haitian Créole to send.
Week 2: Read penpal letter received from Apparent Project children, pray for their needs, fun jump rope skills, compose a class pen pal letter back.
Week 3: Fun jump rope skills and Virtual Call with Apparent Project students!
Week 4: Write penpal email, fun jump rope skills, pray for Apparent Project, wrap up.
During our PRAY time, they’ll be encouraged to draw and/or write words as we listen to how the Holy Spirit wants us to intercede for The Apparent Project and the families they serve.
Here’s what your kids will need:
>A prayer journal of some kind
>Writing supplies
>Jump rope, OPTIONAL
>Access to the internet with a camera set up in a space that allows for jump rope activity either inside or outside
This virtual meeting will take place within the safety and privacy of our website at The Homeschool Well.com and a link will be delivered via email upon registration.
Don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions at https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/contact. We look forward to meeting you for this exciting class and ask for continued prayer for The Apparent Project!
Kim & Jenny
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Discover how homeschooling families can successfully foster social and emotional growth in their children with special needs.
In this engaging podcast episode, we address the commonly discussed question of socialization and emotional maturity. Join us as we provide valuable insights, practical tips, and essential resources to support your child's social and emotional development, while also nurturing your own growth as a parent.
This episode marks the beginning of a captivating three-part series, with a specific focus on social and emotional growth in children. In the upcoming weeks, we will delve into intellectual and physical challenges. We've chosen to start with this topic because many moms express concerns about this aspect when considering homeschooling or continuing their journey with children who have special needs.
Tune in and gain confidence in your ability to empower your child's education and overall development.
Links from the show:
Material World: A Global Family Portrait
Hungry Planet
Apparent Project
Samaritan's Purse
Compassion International
Jump, Pray, & PenPal summer online class
Next Steps:
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Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com/tips
Find Out Your Homeschool Style Quiz: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
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.
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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
The idea of creating a homeschool portfolio can be intimidating, but we show you how to make it a part of your daily routine. We give concrete examples and tell how a well-crafted portfolio can become an empowering tool for recordkeeping.
Links from the show:
Find your state evaluation requirements at the US Dept of Education:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/index.html
The online organizer we used. A quick internet search will give other options:
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/cm-organizer/
Pinterest link for DIY homeschool planners. Check out our pins while you're there and give us a follow ;)
https://www.pinterest.com/yourmorningbasket/diy-homeschool-planner/
Next Steps:
Grab Your Homeschool Freebies -->
Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com/tips
Find Out Your Homeschool Style Quiz: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
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.
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
This episode is an excerpt from our recent live homeschool class for moms "How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum." Listen in and learn the 10 questions you need to ask to determine your homeschool style and spend your curriculum budget more wisely! We discuss knowing your children's learning styles, your beliefs, your current life situation, state laws, and more when deciding which homeschool curriculum you should use.
Links from the show:
State Regulation of Private and Homeschools
7 Day Free Trial to listen to the rest of the classState Regulation of Private and Home Schools
Next Steps:
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Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com/tips
Find Out Your Homeschool Style Quiz: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
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 Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Homeschool mom, send your kids out to the world with a firm foundation of biblical truth that the study of Creation Science will bring. Listen in to find out how it paid off in our families and find out some of the homeschool curriculum and homeschool programs we used.
Find Creation Science curriculum that we used from *Answers in Genesis right here!
Next Steps:
Grab Your Homeschool Freebies -->
Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com/tips
Find Out Your Homeschool Style Quiz: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style
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.
*We are affiliated with Answers in Genesis and may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on this link. It will not effect the product cost.
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
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.
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
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!
Check out the links for more info:
www.thehomeschoolwell.com/store
www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/how-and-why-to-teach-handwriting-in-your-homeschool
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
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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Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
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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Links mentioned in the show:
Libravox for free audiobooks - https://librivox.org/
The Homeschool Well YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZTeCcoeFqpGPiImz1yXQ7A
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