You know the popular saying,  Ignorance is bliss ? So often in our lives it is easier to just pretend everything is okay and allow ourselves to be like a rubber dingy in the ocean, tossed around by the waves of what life brings. But this isn t what we were called to. You and I have been called to be rooted, to stand firm, to suit up, and to be on guard. We all talk about spring cleaning our houses, but what about spring cleaning our hearts? As quickly as our kids  bedrooms can be destroyed, our perspective can be tainted by the lies we believe and the license we give ourselves to be entitled to our feelings. Come join me for a podcast about taking your thoughts (and feelings) captive and how important it is to be on guard for those little foxes (Song of Solomon 2:14-16). Easy Time Code Guide *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:10 Welcome 01:06 Gather  Round Retreat– Rebecca talks about what to expect and how it is an event for the ENTIRE family. 3:50 Intro 5:30 Are you bound?  For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. - Galatians 5:1 7:32 How do we begin to recognize and break free from the yoke of slavery that we may be under?  And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.  – John 8:32 16:50 Limitations, lies, and fear of rejection 25:30 Standing firm requires effort 26:18 Earthly examples (Making decisions out of fear and anxiety)  Homeschool   Vaccinations   Spooner Vacation  34:15 Obedience trumps convictions 36:05 We don t answer to the world. Base your decisions on obedience to God and not on what others say. Rebecca mentions this podcast: https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/5-confidence/ 39:27 Closing prayer  The post #9: Freedom appeared first on Homeschool On.

You know the popular saying, Ignorance is bliss ? So often in our lives it is easier to just pretend everything is okay and allow ourselves to be like a rubber dingy in the ocean, tossed around by the waves of what life brings. But this isn t what we were called to. You and I have been called to be rooted, to stand firm, to suit up, and to be on guard. We all talk about spring cleaning our houses, but what about spring cleaning our hearts? As quickly as our kids bedrooms can be destroyed, our perspective can be tainted by the lies we believe and the license we give ourselves to be entitled to our feelings. Come join me for a podcast about taking your thoughts (and feelings) captive and how important it is to be on guard for those little foxes (Song of Solomon 2:14-16). <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:10 Welcome 01:06 <a href="https://gatherroundhomeschool.com/pages/2023-gather-round-us-retreat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gather Round Retreat</a>– Rebecca talks about what to expect and how it is an event for the ENTIRE family. 3:50 Intro 5:30 Are you bound? For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. - Galatians 5:1 7:32 How do we begin to recognize and break free from the yoke of slavery that we may be under? And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 16:50 Limitations, lies, and fear of rejection 25:30 Standing firm requires effort 26:18 Earthly examples (Making decisions out of fear and anxiety) <ul> <li>Homeschool</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Vaccinations</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Spooner Vacation</li> </ul> 34:15 Obedience trumps convictions 36:05 We don t answer to the world. Base your decisions on obedience to God and not on what others say. Rebecca mentions this podcast: <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/5-confidence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/5-confidence/</a> 39:27 Closing prayer The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/9-freedom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#9: Freedom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#9: Freedom

What are you taking ownership of? We’ve talked about taking our thoughts captive, but what happens when we don’t? Today we’ll be talking about some practical tools to get up and fight and teach our children. If you’ve been speaking “I am, I have, I’m not, I can’t, I don’t . . . ” it’s time to test them against the Word. Are they true? Are they life? If not . . . they’re about to get an eviction notice. This one’s a doozy! Easy Time Code Guide *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible*00:13 Intro to episode3:20 Prayer5:18 Taking ownership of our words6:40 Healing9:09 We can never fathom all the things of God15:15 Continue to ask and believe even when we don t see it17:10 Trust and give it to God17:52 Choosing our words based on what God says and not what the world says (I have, I am, I m not )23:55 What God says about our words: Proverbs 18:21 Ephesians 4:29 Proverbs 12:18 Matthew 12:36 Proverbs 16:24 Proverbs 13:3 John 17:17 James 3:5 Psalm 141:329:40 We are in a spiritual battle31:40 Equip our children with God s Word for battle33:34 We have to equip ourselves before we can help prepare our children36:40 Rebecca share s a personal story about our son40:22 Speak God s Word 1 John 4:4 Philippians 4:843:05 Closing thoughts/PrayerThe post #8: Ownership appeared first on Homeschool On.

What are you taking ownership of? We’ve talked about taking our thoughts captive, but what happens when we don’t? Today we’ll be talking about some practical tools to get up and fight and teach our children. If you’ve been speaking “I am, I have, I’m not, I can’t, I don’t . . . ” it’s time to test them against the Word. Are they true? Are they life? If not . . . they’re about to get an eviction notice. This one’s a doozy! <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:13 Intro to episode 3:20 Prayer 5:18 Taking ownership of our words 6:40 Healing 9:09 We can never fathom all the things of God 15:15 Continue to ask and believe even when we don t see it 17:10 Trust and give it to God 17:52 Choosing our words based on what God says and not what the world says (I have, I am, I m not ) 23:55 What God says about our words: <ul> <li>Proverbs 18:21</li> <li>Ephesians 4:29</li> <li>Proverbs 12:18</li> <li>Matthew 12:36</li> <li>Proverbs 16:24</li> <li>Proverbs 13:3</li> <li>John 17:17</li> <li>James 3:5</li> <li>Psalm 141:3</li></ul>29:40 We are in a spiritual battle 31:40 Equip our children with God s Word for battle 33:34 We have to equip ourselves before we can help prepare our children 36:40 Rebecca share s a personal story about our son 40:22 Speak God s Word <ul> <li>1 John 4:4</li> <li>Philippians 4:8</li></ul>43:05 Closing thoughts/Prayer The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/8-ownership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#8: Ownership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#8: Ownership

Today s podcast episode is all about the heart: The power of a heart that has been unraveled and is weak so that He can be strong. Whether you are walking through a season of being undone or just feeling desensitized and not even realizing how hard you have become, God seems to be highlighting to be a recurring theme of the heart. Hear some real stories of the power of compassion and gentleness as Rebecca shares some of her victories and failures, and walk away with hope in the midst of your storm, or a call to action to rise up and engage in the battle that you are most assuredly in whether you are engaging in it or not.  Be strong and very courageous,  it s time to fight! Easy Time Code Guide *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:25 Intro 1:05 How do I get down to the softness in my heart?  3:25 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35  4:10 Love comes from a soft heart  7:15 Point #1  A gentle answer turns away wrath. Proverbs 15:1  17:20 Point #2  When you are in a season of being undone, there is humility.  Hebrews 12:6 (discipline) and Romans 2:4 (repentance) 22:22 Point #3  When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. Mark 6:34 (compassion)  23:29 Being undone allows us to relate to others and be compassionate. Jesus was compelled to action because of His love. 24:30 Rebecca shares about a difficult season and the power of love and compassion that only comes from God.  28:18 Is God allowing you to experience something because He wants to redeem it in your life? There is victory and life abundantly and God wants to bring you through the battle.  31:50 Prayer The post #7: Undone appeared first on Homeschool On.

Today s podcast episode is all about the heart: The power of a heart that has been unraveled and is weak so that He can be strong. Whether you are walking through a season of being undone or just feeling desensitized and not even realizing how hard you have become, God seems to be highlighting to be a recurring theme of the heart. Hear some real stories of the power of compassion and gentleness as Rebecca shares some of her victories and failures, and walk away with hope in the midst of your storm, or a call to action to rise up and engage in the battle that you are most assuredly in whether you are engaging in it or not. Be strong and very courageous, it s time to fight! <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:25 Intro 1:05 How do I get down to the softness in my heart?  3:25 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35  4:10 Love comes from a soft heart  7:15 Point #1 A gentle answer turns away wrath. Proverbs 15:1  17:20 Point #2 When you are in a season of being undone, there is humility.  Hebrews 12:6 (discipline) and Romans 2:4 (repentance) 22:22 Point #3 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. Mark 6:34 (compassion) <ul> <li>23:29 Being undone allows us to relate to others and be compassionate. Jesus was compelled to action because of His love.</li> <li>24:30 Rebecca shares about a difficult season and the power of love and compassion that only comes from God.</li> </ul> 28:18 Is God allowing you to experience something because He wants to redeem it in your life? There is victory and life abundantly and God wants to bring you through the battle.  31:50 Prayer The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/7-undone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#7: Undone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#7: Undone

To the overwhelmed…I see you. I see the weight that seems to be pressing in on all sides. I know what it is to feel like you can t breathe, to feel like you are failing on all sides. But I also know that the enemy of your soul wants you to believe it and stay stuck there and that is NOT what God has for you. Even in the midst of the storm, He has peace. Even in the midst of the pressure, He has joy. If you have been feeling crushed, come refocus your perspective so that you can remind yourself of what is true and start walking in victory. Come on and take my hand, and let s walk out of this pit together . . . Easy Time Code Guide *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible*00:05 Intro1:00 What is the definition of overwhelmed?3:23 What does it mean to be overwhelmed?  *Check out @GatherRoundHomeschool on Instagram for a special post from Rebecca*5:39 Signs and symptoms of being overwhelmed 6:21 Stagnant and not making progress 7:00 Unable to breathe and restless 8:09 Chronic anger9:29 Overwhelmed due to our own emotions15:30 Why are you overwhelmed?20:20 Choose to be in the moment with your family and do what God sets before you to do24:30 Making plans but giving God permission to have His way in our day26:04 How can I respond to being overwhelmed? 26:53 Remember where we are (John 16:33) 28:39 Remember who God is (Matt. 19:26) 29:09 Remember what we have been given (1 John 5:4) 30:10 Obey God s voice (Deuteronomy 28:1-2) 31:45 Remember who God is (Isaiah 43:1-21)36:11 The power of our words40:35 Wrap-up and prayerThe post #6: To the Overwhelmed appeared first on Homeschool On.

To the overwhelmed…I see you. I see the weight that seems to be pressing in on all sides. I know what it is to feel like you can t breathe, to feel like you are failing on all sides. But I also know that the enemy of your soul wants you to believe it and stay stuck there and that is NOT what God has for you. Even in the midst of the storm, He has peace. Even in the midst of the pressure, He has joy. If you have been feeling crushed, come refocus your perspective so that you can remind yourself of what is true and start walking in victory. Come on and take my hand, and let s walk out of this pit together . . . <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:05 Intro 1:00 What is the definition of overwhelmed? 3:23 What does it mean to be overwhelmed?  *Check out @GatherRoundHomeschool on Instagram for a special post from Rebecca* 5:39 Signs and symptoms of being overwhelmed <ul> <li>6:21 Stagnant and not making progress</li> <li>7:00 Unable to breathe and restless</li> <li>8:09 Chronic anger</li></ul>9:29 Overwhelmed due to our own emotions 15:30 Why are you overwhelmed? 20:20 Choose to be in the moment with your family and do what God sets before you to do 24:30 Making plans but giving God permission to have His way in our day 26:04 How can I respond to being overwhelmed? <ul> <li>26:53 Remember where we are (John 16:33)</li> <li>28:39 Remember who God is (Matt. 19:26)</li> <li>29:09 Remember what we have been given (1 John 5:4)</li> <li>30:10 Obey God s voice (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)</li> <li>31:45 Remember who God is (Isaiah 43:1-21)</li></ul>36:11 The power of our words 40:35 Wrap-up and prayer The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/6-to-the-overwhelmed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#6: To the Overwhelmed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#6: To the overwhelmed...

Do you struggle with confidence? Do you feel like a wave blown and tossed by the winds of the many different opinions and perspectives that you are faced with? Are you often uncertain or plagued with doubt and insecurity? In this episode, Rebecca shares her life passage and the invitation she feels we have as Christians to rise up and walk in maturity to stop looking to the world for affirmation, confirmation, or qualification, and start learning how to hear God s voice and discern for ourselves. Whether you are insecure about your homeschool decisions, your theology, your marriage, your parenting, or anything else, this one s for you! Easy Time Code Guide 00:20 Intro 1:00 Insecurities, doubt and lies from the enemy 2:50 Rebecca shares her testimony and walk with Jesus in various stages of life 6:14 There s got to be more than this 8:00 Wrestling with who I am and who the world says I am 9:40 How do we walk in confidence in every aspect of our lives? 11:50 Rebecca shares some life verses (1 Timothy 4:12 and Hebrews 5:11-6:1) 14:25 How to grow in confidence #1: Hear His voice and discern 17:00 God delights in using the unexpected 19:50 None of us are without faults 24:00 Don t walk in fear (Pray, read, talk, and grow) 26:47 How to grow in confidence #2: Know who you are in Him 29:09 Rebecca shares a story of how God spoke to her through the story of the tortoise and the hare 31:53 How to grow in confidence #3: Grow roots and stand firm 34:44 God is calling us to rise up 38:00 Prayer 39:20 Rebecca gives some details for the Gather  Round Canadian Retreat on Oct. 21-22, 2022 and the US Gather  Round Retreat information (April 20-23, 2023). You can find out more details on these and other conventions that Rebecca will be at here. The post #5: Confidence appeared first on Homeschool On.

Do you struggle with confidence? Do you feel like a wave blown and tossed by the winds of the many different opinions and perspectives that you are faced with? Are you often uncertain or plagued with doubt and insecurity? In this episode, Rebecca shares her life passage and the invitation she feels we have as Christians to rise up and walk in maturity to stop looking to the world for affirmation, confirmation, or qualification, and start learning how to hear God s voice and discern for ourselves. Whether you are insecure about your homeschool decisions, your theology, your marriage, your parenting, or anything else, this one s for you! <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> 00:20 Intro 1:00 Insecurities, doubt and lies from the enemy 2:50 Rebecca shares her testimony and walk with Jesus in various stages of life 6:14 There s got to be more than this 8:00 Wrestling with who I am and who the world says I am 9:40 How do we walk in confidence in every aspect of our lives? 11:50 Rebecca shares some life verses (1 Timothy 4:12 and Hebrews 5:11-6:1) 14:25 How to grow in confidence #1: Hear His voice and discern 17:00 God delights in using the unexpected 19:50 None of us are without faults 24:00 Don t walk in fear (Pray, read, talk, and grow) 26:47 How to grow in confidence #2: Know who you are in Him 29:09 Rebecca shares a story of how God spoke to her through the story of the tortoise and the hare 31:53 How to grow in confidence #3: Grow roots and stand firm 34:44 God is calling us to rise up 38:00 Prayer 39:20 Rebecca gives some details for the Gather Round Canadian Retreat on Oct. 21-22, 2022 and the US Gather Round Retreat information (April 20-23, 2023). You can find out more details on these and other conventions that Rebecca will be at <a href="https://gatherroundhomeschool.com/pages/retreats-and-conventions" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/5-confidence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#5: Confidence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#5: Confidence

Staying soft and flexible despite hurt and disappointment is not easy. It takes intentionality, it takes practice and purpose. Like a shield around us, we put up walls, distance ourselves, or become more rigid and set in our ways determined that we are right and only those who agree with us can stay. In today’s episode, Rebecca shares a picture God gave her of how we can stay soft and flexible even amidst the hurt and disappointment. It is much harder, but it brings freedom. Come sit at the table and let’s talk about it! Easy Time Code Guide 00:40 Intro (Rebecca will share stories and experiences throughout this episode) 1:33 What does  stay soft  mean? 4:00 Humility is key/learning through parenting 8:25 Confidence in homeschooling 12:45 Staying soft vs. staying flexible 15:20 Repentance is for all of us and should be a regular occurrence 16:45 Stable temperatures 19:53 Warming-up 23:00 In His presence/surrender 25:00 Sealing up the cracks/forgiveness 27:05 Ezekiel 36:26 29:45 Despite attacks, negativity or discouragement  stay soft 32:18 Closing prayer The post #4: Stay Soft appeared first on Homeschool On.

Staying soft and flexible despite hurt and disappointment is not easy. It takes intentionality, it takes practice and purpose. Like a shield around us, we put up walls, distance ourselves, or become more rigid and set in our ways determined that we are right and only those who agree with us can stay. In today’s episode, Rebecca shares a picture God gave her of how we can stay soft and flexible even amidst the hurt and disappointment. It is much harder, but it brings freedom. Come sit at the table and let’s talk about it! <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> 00:40 Intro (Rebecca will share stories and experiences throughout this episode) 1:33 What does stay soft mean? 4:00 Humility is key/learning through parenting 8:25 Confidence in homeschooling 12:45 Staying soft vs. staying flexible 15:20 Repentance is for all of us and should be a regular occurrence 16:45 Stable temperatures 19:53 Warming-up 23:00 In His presence/surrender 25:00 Sealing up the cracks/forgiveness 27:05 Ezekiel 36:26 29:45 Despite attacks, negativity or discouragement stay soft 32:18 Closing prayer The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/4-stay-soft/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#4: Stay Soft</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#4: Stay Soft

Are you hungry for true community and discipleship in your life or is God laying on your heart the desire to be that for someone else? Let s talk about it–what it can look like, what it definitely does not look like, and what she sees as some of the core problems. God is bringing healing and restoration to His body, and one of the ways He is doing this is through family and community. It is time for the older to teach the younger, for the mothers and fathers to rise up and speak life, and for us to lean on one another as the body of Christ. Easy Time Code Guide 00:15 Intro to the podcast 1:00 What is true discipleship?  2:40 Who can you trust to be a true spiritual mentor?  4:45 The disconnect with true discipleship in the church and community 5:40 The BIG problem 7:00 The early church vs today 8:35 Looking to those in the spotlight 11:00 Examples from the Bible 12:50 What discipleship is NOT 14:50 Rebecca shares a real life example from her childhood (discipleship isn t suppose to be exhausting) 20:40 Discipleship and community are interlinked 22:10 We are called to disciple our children but what happens as they get older? And what about parents with young children? 26:00 The game of life 29:15 God is not finished with you yet 30:30 How do we fix the lack of discipleship and community in our life? 36:25 What does this look like for me?  39:55 Join in prayer together  for restoration, healing, and unity in the body of Christ The post #3: True Discipleship appeared first on Homeschool On.

Are you hungry for true community and discipleship in your life or is God laying on your heart the desire to be that for someone else? Let s talk about it–what it can look like, what it definitely does not look like, and what she sees as some of the core problems. God is bringing healing and restoration to His body, and one of the ways He is doing this is through family and community. It is time for the older to teach the younger, for the mothers and fathers to rise up and speak life, and for us to lean on one another as the body of Christ. <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> 00:15 Intro to the podcast 1:00 What is true discipleship?  2:40 Who can you trust to be a true spiritual mentor?  4:45 The disconnect with true discipleship in the church and community 5:40 The BIG problem 7:00 The early church vs today 8:35 Looking to those in the spotlight 11:00 Examples from the Bible 12:50 What discipleship is NOT 14:50 Rebecca shares a real life example from her childhood (discipleship isn t suppose to be exhausting) 20:40 Discipleship and community are interlinked 22:10 We are called to disciple our children but what happens as they get older? And what about parents with young children? 26:00 The game of life 29:15 God is not finished with you yet 30:30 How do we fix the lack of discipleship and community in our life? 36:25 What does this look like for me?  39:55 Join in prayer together for restoration, healing, and unity in the body of Christ The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/3-true-discipleship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#3: True Discipleship</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#3: True Discipleship

Join Rebecca in her morning devotions as she shares from Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” We’ll be talking about the difference between judgement and condemnation, the problem with extremism in the body of Christ, and how we can walk with discernment rather than judgement, being led by the Holy Spirit rather than our own self-righteousness. This is a dig deep, pull out your Bible, and “search me and know me” kind of episode . . . it ain’t no milk. If you’re hungry for a little bit of “spiritual solid food”, this one’s for you. Easy Time Code Guide 00:39 Intro to this episode (concept of condemnation) 3:28 How can we walk as Christians?  5:54 How can we walk without compromise?  8:11 Romans 8:1  9:35 John 8:1-11 Jesus does not condemn us 11:25 Judgment vs. Condemnation  13:55 Romans 2:4 His kindness leads us to repentance 15:25 Do people see us as following God s example? Do they see love?  17:37 Judgment within our families, friends, or others we may be close to 20:00 The need for close community, discipleship, mentorship  21:15 Speaking into others based on Holy Spirit 24:30 Judge not/Condemn not  (Matt. 7:1, Luke 6:37, James 4:12) 27:55 Biblical truths vs what people say (balance) 30:50 God is bigger than we are and that s okay 32:25 When you aren t sure   33:44 Discernment and being rooted in the Bible 37:00 Trusting God to do what only He can do 39:33 Prayer &amp; preview for the next episode  The post #2: No Condemnation appeared first on Homeschool On.

Join Rebecca in her morning devotions as she shares from Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” We’ll be talking about the difference between judgement and condemnation, the problem with extremism in the body of Christ, and how we can walk with discernment rather than judgement, being led by the Holy Spirit rather than our own self-righteousness. This is a dig deep, pull out your Bible, and “search me and know me” kind of episode . . . it ain’t no milk. If you’re hungry for a little bit of “spiritual solid food”, this one’s for you. <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> 00:39 Intro to this episode (concept of condemnation) 3:28 How can we walk as Christians?  5:54 How can we walk without compromise?  8:11 Romans 8:1  9:35 John 8:1-11 Jesus does not condemn us 11:25 Judgment vs. Condemnation  13:55 Romans 2:4 His kindness leads us to repentance 15:25 Do people see us as following God s example? Do they see love?  17:37 Judgment within our families, friends, or others we may be close to 20:00 The need for close community, discipleship, mentorship  21:15 Speaking into others based on Holy Spirit 24:30 Judge not/Condemn not (Matt. 7:1, Luke 6:37, James 4:12) 27:55 Biblical truths vs what people say (balance) 30:50 God is bigger than we are and that s okay 32:25 When you aren t sure   33:44 Discernment and being rooted in the Bible 37:00 Trusting God to do what only He can do 39:33 Prayer &amp; preview for the next episode The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/2-no-condemnation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#2: No Condemnation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#2: No Condemnation

For the first official episode of the brand new podcast Gather ‘Round with Rebecca Spooner we’re talking all about sustainable rhythms! For anyone who knows Rebecca, this may cause you to spit out your coffee in a fit of laughter, she is anything but sustainable. But join her as she shares her struggles, her burnout, her low points, and her failures and the calling God is laying on her heart to slow down and find some peace in the midst of the storms of life. Sometimes you can’t stop the doing life goes on, kids need you, businesses don’t “slow down” when you want them to but like Jesus, we can sleep in the bow of the boat, unconcerned. Like Peter, we can step out onto the water. Or maybe just like the disciples, we can only manage to cry out “Master! Save us!” No matter where we are at in our relationship with God, let’s stop trying to bail out the water on our own strength and take a minute to seek what God has for us instead. Join Rebecca in the midst of her storms and let’s have a tea party on the waves. From practical tips to real life, you’re about to get a front row seat to reality. Easy Time Code Guide 00:50 Intro 1:35 How to navigate these podcast Real examples from Rebecca s Life  2:55 Rebecca s backstory 3:50 Gather  Round beginnings and how things have changed through the years 5:55 Where Rebecca is currently (loss of motivation, follow-through, and excitement for new things) Distractions  7:20 Seeking out distractions without even realizing it 10:10 Attempts at trying to come up with some sustainable rhythms this year 11:35 The tortoise and the hare 14:00 Approaching burnout 16:40 How do I find joy without drowning in the storms? Expectations vs. Reality Your Rhythms  18:55 Know your rhythms of life 20:00 Cyclical Rhythms (daily, weekly, seasonal) 21:15 Cyclical Rhythms (Biblical-weekly) 24:45 Cyclical Rhythms (Biblical-yearly) Time Blocking  27:20 Get all the ideas out of your head 28:50 Realistic time blocking 30:10 The mom hat 32:00 Implementing the basics so we can avoid burnout and find success in the process 35:55 Prayer The post #1: Sustainable Rhythms appeared first on Homeschool On.

For the first official episode of the brand new podcast Gather ‘Round with Rebecca Spooner we’re talking all about sustainable rhythms! For anyone who knows Rebecca, this may cause you to spit out your coffee in a fit of laughter, she is anything but sustainable. But join her as she shares her struggles, her burnout, her low points, and her failures and the calling God is laying on her heart to slow down and find some peace in the midst of the storms of life. Sometimes you can’t stop the doing life goes on, kids need you, businesses don’t “slow down” when you want them to but like Jesus, we can sleep in the bow of the boat, unconcerned. Like Peter, we can step out onto the water. Or maybe just like the disciples, we can only manage to cry out “Master! Save us!” No matter where we are at in our relationship with God, let’s stop trying to bail out the water on our own strength and take a minute to seek what God has for us instead. Join Rebecca in the midst of her storms and let’s have a tea party on the waves. From practical tips to real life, you’re about to get a front row seat to reality. <h2>Easy Time Code Guide</h2> 00:50 Intro 1:35 How to navigate these podcast Real examples from Rebecca s Life 2:55 Rebecca s backstory 3:50 Gather Round beginnings and how things have changed through the years 5:55 Where Rebecca is currently (loss of motivation, follow-through, and excitement for new things) Distractions 7:20 Seeking out distractions without even realizing it 10:10 Attempts at trying to come up with some sustainable rhythms this year 11:35 The tortoise and the hare 14:00 Approaching burnout 16:40 How do I find joy without drowning in the storms? Expectations vs. Reality Your Rhythms 18:55 Know your rhythms of life 20:00 Cyclical Rhythms (daily, weekly, seasonal) 21:15 Cyclical Rhythms (Biblical-weekly) 24:45 Cyclical Rhythms (Biblical-yearly) Time Blocking 27:20 Get all the ideas out of your head 28:50 Realistic time blocking 30:10 The mom hat 32:00 Implementing the basics so we can avoid burnout and find success in the process 35:55 Prayer The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/01-sustainable-rhythms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#1: Sustainable Rhythms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

#1: Sustainable Rhythms

Rebecca Spooner

Who is Rebecca Spooner? What is this podcast about? In this intro, hear how Rebecca hopes to use this podcast to talk freely about whatever God is laying on her heart. Come walk alongside Rebecca for encouragement as God uses her journey and imperfections to point everything back to Him.   The post Gather  Round with Rebecca Spooner (Intro) appeared first on Homeschool On.

Who is Rebecca Spooner? What is this podcast about? In this intro, hear how Rebecca hopes to use this podcast to talk freely about whatever God is laying on her heart. Come walk alongside Rebecca for encouragement as God uses her journey and imperfections to point everything back to Him. The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/gather-round-rebecca-spooner-intro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gather Round with Rebecca Spooner (Intro)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

Gather  Round with Rebecca Spooner (Intro)

Gather 'Round the table with Rebecca Spooner and let's talk about all the things: family, faith, homeschooling, and more.

What an Incredible message I can’t wait to hear the next one.

Thank you!

This is my new favorite podcast, I can’t get enough of hearing from Rebecca. She is so relatable.

Uplifting and refreshing

Gather 'Round with Rebecca Spooner

Charlotte Mason

For my first few years of homeschooling, I didn’t even know “homeschool styles” and “methods” existed. I sat in my comfortable state of ignorance, just plugging along trying to find what would work but not truly being able to identify what the problem was. When I stumbled upon the different homeschool styles, it was a HUGE “aha moment” over here! So much so, in fact, that I was determined to help other unaware mother’s like me discover their own homeschool style. Since then I have learned that there really are two different homeschool styles in all of us. We all have a natural style that is ingrained in us. This is usually a combination of expectation and experience. We also generally all have some vague picture of something we want our homeschool to be. A homeschool style that we want to emulate. In today’s podcast I’m going to share a super embarrassing homeschool confessional, we are going to talk about the Charlotte Mason method and the new series I will be doing! PIN ME! The Charlotte Mason Method in Action The main motto of the Charlotte Mason method is “I am (a child of God), I can (do all things through Christ who strengthens me), I ought (to do my duty to God and others), and I will (choose the right). Now before I go further, please note that there is a large group of secular Charlotte Mason homeschoolers. She was a Christian and therefore her core beliefs are a big part of this model of education. However, it has truly been adapted and evolved over time to fit individual people. So don’t run away if you are a secular homeschooler! There are lots of blog posts out there that will tell you what the Charlotte Mason method is. You can also read Charlotte Mason’s library of books and learn more about the original method and woman herself here. I do not claim to be the most knowledgable, I have only this year truly identified this as my vision and heart for homeschooling (traditional homeschooling is my go-to). However today I want to talk about what that looks like for us. I will be giving you actual examples of teaching geography in a traditional sense and compare that with a Charlotte Mason model. I will talk about living books and copywork and building good habits and creating an atmosphere of learning. We will talk about educating the WHOLE child and what that looks like! If you have been needing a down-to-earth understanding of this homeschool style, today I hope to bring some clarity, from this mom’s perspective. The Charlotte Mason method looks different for everyone as they tweak it for their own family so head on over to Pinterest and do some research or check out the links below.  Links mentioned in today’s podcast Some of the links you will want to bookmark from today’s podcast are: The Homeschool Style Quiz What is the Charlotte Mason Method? Are you a Charlotte Mason homeschooler or do you want to be? What is your favorite aspect of this homeschool method? The post S1E4: What the Charlotte Mason Method Looks Like in Action appeared first on Homeschool On.

For my first few years of homeschooling, I didn’t even know “homeschool styles” and “methods” existed. I sat in my comfortable state of ignorance, just plugging along trying to find what would work but not truly being able to identify what the problem was. When I stumbled upon the different homeschool styles, it was a HUGE “aha moment” over here! So much so, in fact, that I was determined to help other unaware mother’s like me discover their own homeschool style. Since then I have learned that there really are two different homeschool styles in all of us. We all have a natural style that is ingrained in us. This is usually a combination of expectation and experience. We also generally all have some vague picture of something we want our homeschool to be. A homeschool style that we want to emulate. In today’s podcast I’m going to share a super embarrassing homeschool confessional, we are going to talk about the Charlotte Mason method and the new series I will be doing! PIN ME! <h2>The Charlotte Mason Method in Action</h2> The main motto of the Charlotte Mason method is “I am (a child of God), I can (do all things through Christ who strengthens me), I ought (to do my duty to God and others), and I will (choose the right). Now before I go further, please note that there is a large group of secular Charlotte Mason homeschoolers. She was a Christian and therefore her core beliefs are a big part of this model of education. However, it has truly been adapted and evolved over time to fit individual people. So don’t run away if you are a secular homeschooler! There are lots of blog posts out there that will tell you what the Charlotte Mason method is. You can also read Charlotte Mason’s library of books and learn more about the original method and woman herself <a href="http://amzn.to/2e09Gv8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. I do not claim to be the most knowledgable, I have only this year truly identified this as my vision and heart for homeschooling (<a href="https://homeschoolon.com/traditional-homeschool-style/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">traditional homeschooling</a> is my go-to). However today I want to talk about what that looks like for us. I will be giving you actual examples of teaching geography in a traditional sense and compare that with a Charlotte Mason model. I will talk about living books and copywork and building good habits and creating an atmosphere of learning. We will talk about educating the WHOLE child and what that looks like! If you have been needing a down-to-earth understanding of this homeschool style, today I hope to bring some clarity, from this mom’s perspective. The Charlotte Mason method looks different for everyone as they tweak it for their own family so head on over to Pinterest and do some research or check out the links below. <h2>Links mentioned in today’s podcast</h2> Some of the links you will want to bookmark from today’s podcast are: <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-homeschool-style-quiz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Homeschool Style Quiz</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/charlotte-mason-homeschool-style/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is the Charlotte Mason Method?</a> <h2>Are you a Charlotte Mason homeschooler or do you want to be? What is your favorite aspect of this homeschool method?</h2> The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/charlotte-mason-method/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S1E4: What the Charlotte Mason Method Looks Like in Action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

S1E4: What the Charlotte Mason Method Looks Like in Action

Homeschool Math curriculum has never ceased to amaze me, both in good and bad ways. There is SO. MUCH. OUT. THERE. At my most recent flip through of homeschool books I even saw a math curriculum built around horses (say what?!?!?! don’t ask me what it was, I don’t remember, but it exists!). I get overwhelmed just thinking about learning about yet another math, I just need something that works, for me AND my children. It sounds so simple, but it is so much harder than it sounds isn’t it? In today’s episode, I share what we are using for math, what we have used in the past and why we aren’t going with it, and why we chose what we chose. Here’s a sneak peek at what is in our bins this year.  Homeschool Math Curriculum: Coffee Chat Links discussed in today’s episode Math Lessons for a Living Education Use code REBECCASFRIEND RightStart Math Saxon Math Math YouTube comparison video: Homeschool math curriculum comparison blog post Homeschool style quiz What is Charlotte Mason homeschooling? Your Turn! Comment below! What are you using and why? What do you want to see/hear on the next podcast? Join the conversation! And don’t forget to join the FB group for homeschoolers here! The post #34 What We Are Using for Homeschool Math Curriculum appeared first on Homeschool On.

Homeschool Math curriculum has never ceased to amaze me, both in good and bad ways. There is SO. MUCH. OUT. THERE. At my most recent flip through of homeschool books I even saw a math curriculum built around horses (say what?!?!?! don’t ask me what it was, I don’t remember, but it exists!). I get overwhelmed just thinking about learning about yet another math, I just need something that works, for me AND my children. It sounds so simple, but it is so much harder than it sounds isn’t it? In today’s episode, I share what we are using for math, what we have used in the past and why we aren’t going with it, and why we chose what we chose. Here’s a sneak peek at what is in our bins this year. <h2>Homeschool Math Curriculum: Coffee Chat</h2> <h2>Links discussed in today’s episode</h2> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/mlfle" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Math Lessons for a Living Education</a> Use code REBECCASFRIEND <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?event=AFF&amp;p=1182182&amp;Ns=product.number_sold&amp;Nso=1&amp;Ntk=product.long_title_desc&amp;Ntt=RightStart&amp;Nu=product.endeca_rollup" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RightStart Math</a> <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?event=AFF&amp;p=1182182&amp;Ns=product.number_sold&amp;Nso=1&amp;Ntk=product.long_title_desc&amp;Ntt=saxon&amp;Nu=product.endeca_rollup" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saxon Math</a> Math YouTube comparison video: <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/ultimate-homeschool-math-comparison/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool math curriculum comparison blog post</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-homeschool-style-quiz" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool style quiz</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/charlotte-mason-method/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What is Charlotte Mason homeschooling?</a> <h2>Your Turn! Comment below!</h2> What are you using and why? What do you want to see/hear on the next podcast? Join the conversation! And don’t forget to join the FB group for homeschoolers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcalmandhomeschoolon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/homeschool-math-curriculum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#34 What We Are Using for Homeschool Math Curriculum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

S4E11: Homeschool Math Curriculum

Homeschooling can be daunting, overwhelming, challenging, and wonderful all at the same time. Sometimes we become so bogged down (especially this time of year) with curriculum that we neglect to plan out how that is going to look in practise. In today’s podcast episode, we dive into your homeschool day. I share 6 practical tips to help you let go of anxiety and expectation and actually enjoy the experience of homeschooling… for both you AND your kids! How to actually like homeschooling show notes If you prefer to read it rather than listen to it, I have put together some simple bullets to follow along!  1. Create the atmosphere  In the right atmosphere you are motivated In the right atmosphere you work better… so do your kids Find simple things that you like (candles, music, clean space) and it will begin to be associated with school work… cutting down on the whining!  2. Vision casting your day  What do you want your day to be? Figure out your flow, rhythm and routine Use tools such as looping and morning basket to facilitate and simplify For help with this step, take the live course (registration closes August 27 so don’t miss out!) to learn how to loop, make your own morning basket, create a structure and routine, combine curriculum and create curriculum flow, and teach multiple ages and stages together PLUS get a free homeschool planner valued at $9.95 and join me at the end for a live webinar! Learn more and register HERE  3. Adjust your expectations  Expectations are the killer of homeschool joy Start small and work your way up Be realistic  4. SIMPLIFY  Cut back on extra-curricular and slowly build Simplify your curriculum Simplify your day  5. Commitment and Attitude  Commit to putting it into practise Sometimes viewing it as a job helps Guard yourself against martyrdom Wake up a bit before the kids to shift your mindset Choose joy, connection and relationship over checkboxes  6. Have grace  Things will go wrong, sickness will come, things come up… you are NOT a failure! Try your best and then go to bed with no regrets.  How to actually like homeschooling… choose to! It doesn’t all rest on you, you can’t change your children’s attitudes or stop that cold from coming on… the only thing you really can do is change yourself. CHOOSE to have fun, choose to be silly, choose to connect, and you will find more and more that homeschooling is less of a chore for everyone and more of a privilege. Time is short… start now!  Comment Below What do you think?   The post #30 How to Actually Like Homeschooling appeared first on Homeschool On.

Homeschooling can be daunting, overwhelming, challenging, and wonderful all at the same time. Sometimes we become so bogged down (especially this time of year) with curriculum that we neglect to plan out how that is going to look in practise. In today’s podcast episode, we dive into your homeschool day. I share 6 practical tips to help you let go of anxiety and expectation and actually enjoy the experience of homeschooling… for both you AND your kids! <h2>How to actually like homeschooling show notes</h2> If you prefer to read it rather than listen to it, I have put together some simple bullets to follow along! 1. Create the atmosphere <ul> <li>In the right atmosphere you are motivated</li> <li>In the right atmosphere you work better… so do your kids</li> <li>Find simple things that you like (candles, music, clean space) and it will begin to be associated with school work… cutting down on the whining!</li> </ul> 2. Vision casting your day <ul> <li>What do you want your day to be?</li> <li>Figure out your flow, rhythm and routine</li> <li>Use tools such as looping and morning basket to facilitate and simplify</li> <li>For help with this step, take the live course (registration closes August 27 so don’t miss out!) to learn how to loop, make your own morning basket, create a structure and routine, combine curriculum and create curriculum flow, and teach multiple ages and stages together PLUS get a free homeschool planner valued at $9.95 and join me at the end for a live webinar! Learn more and register <a href="https://rebeccascourses.thinkific.com/courses/homeschool-day" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> </ul> 3. Adjust your expectations <ul> <li>Expectations are the killer of homeschool joy</li> <li>Start small and work your way up</li> <li>Be realistic</li> </ul> 4. SIMPLIFY <ul> <li>Cut back on extra-curricular and slowly build</li> <li>Simplify your curriculum</li> <li>Simplify your day</li> </ul> 5. Commitment and Attitude <ul> <li>Commit to putting it into practise</li> <li>Sometimes viewing it as a job helps</li> <li>Guard yourself against martyrdom</li> <li>Wake up a bit before the kids to shift your mindset</li> <li>Choose joy, connection and relationship over checkboxes</li> </ul> 6. Have grace <ul> <li>Things will go wrong, sickness will come, things come up… you are NOT a failure! Try your best and then go to bed with no regrets.</li> </ul> <h2>How to actually like homeschooling… choose to!</h2> It doesn’t all rest on you, you can’t change your children’s attitudes or stop that cold from coming on… the only thing you really can do is change yourself. CHOOSE to have fun, choose to be silly, choose to connect, and you will find more and more that homeschooling is less of a chore for everyone and more of a privilege. Time is short… start now! <h1>Comment Below</h1> <h2>What do you think?</h2> The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/actually-like-homeschooling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#30 How to Actually Like Homeschooling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

S4E7: How to Actually Like Homeschooling

I love fall, I love the start of school, I love the smell of new books and the neatly organized books on the shelves. It is a blank slate of possibilities, another chance to do things differently. And yet this year as I look in my sty of a school room, where books are haphazardly balancing on table tops, strewn on the floor, pencils and papers and bins peppered throughout the room like a dusting of frosting on a cake… the stress levels rise. This is it, the day when everyone goes “back to school” and in my little homeschool, you might not make it to the table and if you do, there likely isn’t a place to sit. This year I am not as organized as I would have liked to be. I’ve been focusing on getting my kitchen done and while some areas of my life are more organized than last year, the actual school area and book situation is a little less than favourable. As I was pondering this week’s podcast episode (which is, of course, late) I thought this would be the perfect topic. In today’s episode I share some of my personal struggles, my chaos, and the realities of my life as well as some practical strategies you can put into practise to begin to move forward rather than letting the “lack of readiness” hold you back. Help! I’m Not Ready for Homeschooling! *like this episode? Review it on iTunes or subscribe to get updates when I release a new episode!  Join the Community! If you are feeling overwhelmed, panicked, or just stressed about this coming year, you are not alone!  Use the hashtag #notreadyforhomeschool on Instagram and let’s see if we can start a trend of moving forward and encouraging one another where we are at, rather than the typical frustration that social media provides of making us keenly aware of where we are not.  Also, if you are not already a part of my homeschool Facebook group, come on over and join the conversation! It’s a great place to connect with other homeschoolers and get lots of peer support from moms who get it!  This year is going to be awesome, not because it’s going to be perfect, but because it’s going to be uniquely and beautifully YOURS.  The post #32 Help! I’m Not Ready! appeared first on Homeschool On.

I love fall, I love the start of school, I love the smell of new books and the neatly organized books on the shelves. It is a blank slate of possibilities, another chance to do things differently. And yet this year as I look in my sty of a school room, where books are haphazardly balancing on table tops, strewn on the floor, pencils and papers and bins peppered throughout the room like a dusting of frosting on a cake… the stress levels rise. This is it, the day when everyone goes “back to school” and in my little homeschool, you might not make it to the table and if you do, there likely isn’t a place to sit. This year I am not as organized as I would have liked to be. I’ve been focusing on getting my kitchen done and while some areas of my life are more organized than last year, the actual school area and book situation is a little less than favourable. As I was pondering this week’s podcast episode (which is, of course, late) I thought this would be the perfect topic. In today’s episode I share some of my personal struggles, my chaos, and the realities of my life as well as some practical strategies you can put into practise to begin to move forward rather than letting the “lack of readiness” hold you back. <h2>Help! I’m Not Ready for Homeschooling!</h2> *like this episode? Review it on iTunes or subscribe to get updates when I release a new episode! <h2>Join the Community!</h2> If you are feeling overwhelmed, panicked, or just stressed about this coming year, you are not alone! Use the hashtag #notreadyforhomeschool on <a href="http://instagram.com/homeschoolon" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and let’s see if we can start a trend of moving forward and encouraging one another where we are at, rather than the typical frustration that social media provides of making us keenly aware of where we are not. Also, if you are not already a part of my homeschool <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcalmandhomeschoolon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>, come on over and join the conversation! It’s a great place to connect with other homeschoolers and get lots of peer support from moms who get it! This year is going to be awesome, not because it’s going to be perfect, but because it’s going to be uniquely and beautifully YOURS. The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/not-ready-for-homeschooling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#32 Help! I’m Not Ready!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

S4E9: Help! I'm Not Ready! *REVISED

It’s been a long time guys. I’m tired: 3 launches this month and 2 next, online conventions and the insanity of covid-19. I edit, I write, I pray, I homeschool, I don’t cook very often these days so I send Jonathan out to buy food, a lot. Then it starts all over again the next day. Nights are too short, days aren’t long enough, and on and on it goes. I have been so painfully remiss on this whole podcasting thing but it is the number 1 request that I get so here I am. I can’t promise you when the next one will be but I can promise you that this one is special. It’s full of rambles and stories, but it is a message of hope. It is about a perspective reset button. Listen in Pictures as promised  This is the assessment made of me in grade 1.  The note I wrote in computer class.     This is the story I wrote when I was six, terrible printing.   My dad’s note to the school.  My note to my teacher.      A story I wrote when I was 11.  A report card. I never fit the mold In high school I nearly failed history and 100% it was because I didn’t study and I didn’t try… I didn’t care. It was the most boring thing I had ever been a part of. Listen, take notes, answer a test. That was it. There was nothing inspirational or fresh or real to me now about it. I couldn’t learn about what I was interested in, I couldn’t go down rabbit trails, I wasn’t in charge of my education. Someone else was dictating what I had to learn and how. School grades and report cards don’t measure our children’s intelligence nor their potential! Try a sample of Gather ‘Round The post #71 Why I Think Our View of Education is Broken appeared first on Homeschool On.

It’s been a long time guys. I’m tired: 3 launches this month and 2 next, online conventions and the insanity of covid-19. I edit, I write, I pray, I homeschool, I don’t cook very often these days so I send Jonathan out to buy food, a lot. Then it starts all over again the next day. Nights are too short, days aren’t long enough, and on and on it goes. I have been so painfully remiss on this whole podcasting thing but it is the number 1 request that I get so here I am. I can’t promise you when the next one will be but I can promise you that this one is special. It’s full of rambles and stories, but it is a message of hope. It is about a perspective reset button. <h2>Listen in</h2> <h2>Pictures as promised</h2> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33956" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> This is the assessment made of me in grade 1. <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33954" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The note I wrote in computer class. <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33942" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33943" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33940" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33941" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> This is the story I wrote when I was six, terrible printing. <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33944" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33945" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> My dad’s note to the school. <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33955" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> My note to my teacher. <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33952" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33953" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33950" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33948" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> A story I wrote when I was 11. <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/?attachment_id=33947" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> A report card. <h2>I never fit the mold</h2> In high school I nearly failed history and 100% it was because I didn’t study and I didn’t try… I didn’t care. It was the most boring thing I had ever been a part of. Listen, take notes, answer a test. That was it. There was nothing inspirational or fresh or real to me now about it. I couldn’t learn about what I was interested in, I couldn’t go down rabbit trails, I wasn’t in charge of my education. Someone else was dictating what I had to learn and how. School grades and report cards don’t measure our children’s intelligence nor their potential! <a href="http://gatherroundhomeschool.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Try a sample of Gather ‘Round</a> The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/view-of-education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#71 Why I Think Our View of Education is Broken</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

Why I Think Our View of Education is Broken

Someone, somewhere out there, is going to be offended by my title. And if you are offended by my title, you will MOST definitely be offended by my examples in today’s podcast episode. Addicted to curriculum, something we laugh about and yet something that can have serious damaging effects on our homeschool journey: discontent, lack of joy, overwhelm, lack of motivation, feelings of failure, and more! I don’t say it lightly, to be honest I think we are all addicted to something in some way or another. Maybe shopping, maybe cleaning (kind of wish that was me), maybe control, maybe being needed. Every one of us has something deep inside of us that wants more in some capacity. It is both a flaw in our humanity but also, a root of how God created us to be. Today’s episode is really about more than just buying too many books (in typical Rebecca rant fashion), it is about seeking more in life and running after all that God has for you. It is about finding the balance between looking forward and embracing today. No, not addiction, but not settling or stifling yourself either! If you like today’s podcast, please comment below, or hit subscribe or give a rating on iTunes. And stay tuned for Wednesday’s Godcast when I’ll be going full out preacher on you and talking about what God is laying on my heart lately. Links mentioned in today’s podcast I don’t think I really mentioned anything other than Gather ‘Round Homeschool today, my new unit study curriculum line for Preschool all the way to Grade 12… all your subjects. I have free samples up on the site and you can learn more there or on our Facebook group (Gather Round Homeschool Community). To learn more, click on the pic below!  The post #63 Confessions of a Curriculum Junkie appeared first on Homeschool On.

Someone, somewhere out there, is going to be offended by my title. And if you are offended by my title, you will MOST definitely be offended by my examples in today’s podcast episode. Addicted to curriculum, something we laugh about and yet something that can have serious damaging effects on our homeschool journey: discontent, lack of joy, overwhelm, lack of motivation, feelings of failure, and more! I don’t say it lightly, to be honest I think we are all addicted to something in some way or another. Maybe shopping, maybe cleaning (kind of wish that was me), maybe control, maybe being needed. Every one of us has something deep inside of us that wants more in some capacity. It is both a flaw in our humanity but also, a root of how God created us to be. Today’s episode is really about more than just buying too many books (in typical Rebecca rant fashion), it is about seeking more in life and running after all that God has for you. It is about finding the balance between looking forward and embracing today. No, not addiction, but not settling or stifling yourself either! If you like today’s podcast, please comment below, or hit subscribe or give a rating on iTunes. And stay tuned for Wednesday’s Godcast when I’ll be going full out preacher on you and talking about what God is laying on my heart lately. <h2>Links mentioned in today’s podcast</h2> I don’t think I really mentioned anything other than Gather ‘Round Homeschool today, my new unit study curriculum line for Preschool all the way to Grade 12… all your subjects. I have free samples up on the site and you can learn more there or on our Facebook group (Gather Round Homeschool Community). To learn more, click on the pic below! <a href="http://gatherroundhomeschool.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/confessions-of-a-curriculum-junkie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#63 Confessions of a Curriculum Junkie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

Confessions of a Curriculum Junkie

Homeschooling is one of the most challenging journeys I have ever embarked upon. I have been tested and stretched and pulled and tried beyond what I thought I could handle. I have learned that many of my perceived limits only exist in my mind. I have grown as a person. In the midst of the chaos, overwhelm and monotony of the every day it is easy to miss the moments. The treasures that are a glimmer of color and sparkle in the trenches: my 5 year olds giggle, the adorable little girl sound of my 6 year old’s voice, snuggling with my 9 year old while he finally sounds out a word and grins in triumph. I am no different than any other homeschool mom out there, I have my hard days. But the good days make it all worth it. They remind me why I am doing this and keep me going. Today’s episode starts off with an interview with my 6 year old. She shares some of her thoughts on homeschooling, what it means, a typical day, even her thoughts on socialization. I finish off with my thoughts on why we are doing this and some of the homeschool benefits I have seen along the way.  Homeschooling is worth it 10 Amazing Homeschool Benefits Skip guide (don’t have time to listen, skip to these time codes to listen!) #1 7:30- The Moments (I’m selfish and don’t want to miss anything) #2 8:40- I dreamed of this (My homeschool story, why I homeschool) #3 14:00- Relationships with my kids #4 14:30- Success/creativity (who I am today is because I was homeschooled) #5 15:00- I don’t have to teach my child in a box (arbitrary line of “normal”) #6 16:30- Values/morals #7 17:00- Education is more than facts #8 19:00- Experience of education (it’s not about grades) #9 21:00- I hate learning outcomes/report cards #10 24:00- Protect their innocence Links mentioned in today’s episode Brave Writer course (started today but you can still join) The curriculum quiz Join the Brave Writer group What homeschool benefits do you find? Join the conversation and comment below or save the post for later! Pin me! The post #43 Why Homeschooling is Worth It appeared first on Homeschool On.

Homeschooling is one of the most challenging journeys I have ever embarked upon. I have been tested and stretched and pulled and tried beyond what I thought I could handle. I have learned that many of my perceived limits only exist in my mind. I have grown as a person. In the midst of the chaos, overwhelm and monotony of the every day it is easy to miss the moments. The treasures that are a glimmer of color and sparkle in the trenches: my 5 year olds giggle, the adorable little girl sound of my 6 year old’s voice, snuggling with my 9 year old while he finally sounds out a word and grins in triumph. I am no different than any other homeschool mom out there, I have my hard days. But the good days make it all worth it. They remind me why I am doing this and keep me going. Today’s episode starts off with an interview with my 6 year old. She shares some of her thoughts on homeschooling, what it means, a typical day, even her thoughts on socialization. I finish off with my thoughts on why we are doing this and some of the homeschool benefits I have seen along the way. <h2>Homeschooling is worth it</h2> <h2>10 Amazing Homeschool Benefits</h2> Skip guide (don’t have time to listen, skip to these time codes to listen!) #1 7:30- The Moments (I’m selfish and don’t want to miss anything) #2 8:40- I dreamed of this (My homeschool story, why I homeschool) #3 14:00- Relationships with my kids #4 14:30- Success/creativity (who I am today is because I was homeschooled) #5 15:00- I don’t have to teach my child in a box (arbitrary line of “normal”) #6 16:30- Values/morals #7 17:00- Education is more than facts #8 19:00- Experience of education (it’s not about grades) #9 21:00- I hate learning outcomes/report cards #10 24:00- Protect their innocence <h2>Links mentioned in today’s episode</h2> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/checkout-3/?product_id=29892" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brave Writer course (started today but you can still join)</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-curriculum-quiz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The curriculum quiz</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewriteron/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Brave Writer group</a> <h2>What homeschool benefits do you find?</h2> Join the conversation and comment below or save the post for later! Pin me! The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/homeschool-benefits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#43 Why Homeschooling is Worth It</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

Homeschooling is Worth It

Whining, fussing, crying, and general bad attitudes can be like a pin to the bubble of your homeschool day. No matter how much enthusiasm and planning you bring to the table, if your kids aren’t on board it can pop even the best of plans in no time! Today’s episode is your lifejacket in the midst of the swells of disinterest. Come and join me to learn some practical strategies and tips to help you find a way to make school more engaging and fun and productive again. Links mentioned in today’s episode: Homeschooling the Uncooperative Child (TONS of practical ideas to help) Total Time Makeover for Kids (online course for time management)  Course description: Total Time Makeover is a one-month self-paced online course for kids of all ages. It will discuss the importance of time management, identifying time wasters, various time management skills and strategies, creating realistic goals and vision casting, as well as day-to-day planning. Children will learn how to make their own planners using a simple notebook you can snag at the dollar store or a local office supply store. They will learn how to create reward systems and set their own consequences for their actions (ie. natural consequence of not being able to play with friends if they don’t get their school work done) to help them take ownership of their time and their school to help them be more successful and independent.    Lessons are delivered via a daily video with a printable PDF worksheet for them to brainstorm and take notes while they watch (available in the online course platform). There will also be challenges and motivation emailed daily. This course is designed to help youth be more aware and efficient with their time and equip them with the strategies and skills they need to be self-motivated and purposeful.  The post #42 When they Don’t Want to do School appeared first on Homeschool On.

Whining, fussing, crying, and general bad attitudes can be like a pin to the bubble of your homeschool day. No matter how much enthusiasm and planning you bring to the table, if your kids aren’t on board it can pop even the best of plans in no time! Today’s episode is your lifejacket in the midst of the swells of disinterest. Come and join me to learn some practical strategies and tips to help you find a way to make school more engaging and fun and productive again. <h2>Links mentioned in today’s episode:</h2> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/homeschooling-the-uncooperative-child/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling the Uncooperative Child (TONS of practical ideas to help)</a> Total Time Makeover for Kids (online course for time management) Course description: Total Time Makeover is a one-month self-paced online course for kids of all ages. It will discuss the importance of time management, identifying time wasters, various time management skills and strategies, creating realistic goals and vision casting, as well as day-to-day planning. Children will learn how to make their own planners using a simple notebook you can snag at the dollar store or a local office supply store. They will learn how to create reward systems and set their own consequences for their actions (ie. natural consequence of not being able to play with friends if they don’t get their school work done) to help them take ownership of their time and their school to help them be more successful and independent. Lessons are delivered via a daily video with a printable PDF worksheet for them to brainstorm and take notes while they watch (available in the online course platform). There will also be challenges and motivation emailed daily. This course is designed to help youth be more aware and efficient with their time and equip them with the strategies and skills they need to be self-motivated and purposeful. The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/42-dont-want-school/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#42 When they Don’t Want to do School</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

When they don't want to do school...

In today’s podcast episode, I managed to drag my (very tired) husband down to my studio in the wee hours of the morning to interview him. Because he was educated in the traditional sense (through the public school) and I was educated at home, trying to blend our styles and preconceived notions about our family was… a journey (to put it mildly). I realized that it is not common that homeschool bloggers talk about where their husbands really fit in, and I have long felt that the dynamic in our home probably rings true for a lot of other people. Here’s the deal, full disclosure, I do 99% of the homeschooling in our home. Partly logistics, hubby is a police officer with a demanding schedule. Partly I’m a control freak and I can’t stand to see him butcher the teaching style I have spent SO long cultivating in myself. I get palpitations when I see the curriculum that I hand selected because it is less pressure for my kids being used to pressure them. My husband and I learned long ago that the only way for him to be involved (if he chooses to be) is if I ‘take off eh?’ PIN ME! Let’s talk about the elephant in the room A little while ago, I was following a post where a mom was explaining her frustration when trying to deal with her husband’s lack of understanding towards the way her homeschool ran. And I just TOTALLY got it! I also realized that no one really wants to talk about this issue. We all wish it was a lot better than it really is, and it can be really hard. We are with the kids 24/7, we have spent literally weeks of our lives reading blog posts, watching videos, listening to podcasts and experimenting with our kids. We KNOW what works and what doesn’t because it took us a long while to get to this place, am I right? When our husbands come in with a traditional approach to schooling it seems nearly impossible to stay quiet. Especially if the kids are crying and you feel like you are losing all the hard work you have been investing to CHANGE your homeschool. I get that, I have BEEN there. That is my heart behind today’s podcast. To first of all, shed some light on the fact that I think this is REALLY normal. Secondly, to give us as mom’s some grace for those dads. They aren’t so different than we were when we started this journey, all full of expectation over what this was going to look like. If we never give them the chance, they are never really going to understand where we are coming from. If you want your husband on board with you, excited about choosing curriculum with you, passionate about homeschooling your kids, you need to give him some grace if he wants to get involved. Even if that means you do take a walk or go to the store or have a bath. He is GOING to have bumps along the way, but then you can show him that video YOU watched or discuss how you totally understand that, but then you read THIS article… you get the point. Give him room to make mistakes and also bring something to the table. Because he DOES have a different perspective to offer, and he DOES love those kids just as much as you do! Homeschool on my friends! Have you dealt with this problem in your homeschool? The post S1E3: Homeschooling from a Dad’s Point of View appeared first on Homeschool On.

In today’s podcast episode, I managed to drag my (very tired) husband down to my studio in the wee hours of the morning to interview him. Because he was educated in the traditional sense (through the public school) and I was educated at home, trying to blend our styles and preconceived notions about our family was… a journey (to put it mildly). I realized that it is not common that homeschool bloggers talk about where their husbands really fit in, and I have long felt that the dynamic in our home probably rings true for a lot of other people. Here’s the deal, full disclosure, I do 99% of the homeschooling in our home. Partly logistics, hubby is a police officer with a demanding schedule. Partly I’m a control freak and I can’t stand to see him butcher the teaching style I have spent SO long cultivating in myself. I get palpitations when I see the curriculum that I hand selected because it is less pressure for my kids being used to pressure them. My husband and I learned long ago that the only way for him to be involved (if he chooses to be) is if I ‘take off eh?’ PIN ME! <h2>Let’s talk about the elephant in the room</h2> A little while ago, I was following a post where a mom was explaining her frustration when trying to deal with her husband’s lack of understanding towards the way her homeschool ran. And I just TOTALLY got it! I also realized that no one really wants to talk about this issue. We all wish it was a lot better than it really is, and it can be really hard. We are with the kids 24/7, we have spent literally weeks of our lives reading blog posts, watching videos, listening to podcasts and experimenting with our kids. We KNOW what works and what doesn’t because it took us a long while to get to this place, am I right? When our husbands come in with a traditional approach to schooling it seems nearly impossible to stay quiet. Especially if the kids are crying and you feel like you are losing all the hard work you have been investing to CHANGE your homeschool. I get that, I have BEEN there. That is my heart behind today’s podcast. To first of all, shed some light on the fact that I think this is REALLY normal. Secondly, to give us as mom’s some grace for those dads. They aren’t so different than we were when we started this journey, all full of expectation over what this was going to look like. If we never give them the chance, they are never really going to understand where we are coming from. If you want your husband on board with you, excited about choosing curriculum with you, passionate about homeschooling your kids, you need to give him some grace if he wants to get involved. Even if that means you do take a walk or go to the store or have a bath. He is GOING to have bumps along the way, but then you can show him that video YOU watched or discuss how you totally understand that, but then you read THIS article… you get the point. Give him room to make mistakes and also bring something to the table. Because he DOES have a different perspective to offer, and he DOES love those kids just as much as you do! Homeschool on my friends! <h2>Have you dealt with this problem in your homeschool?</h2> The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/homeschooling-from-a-dads-point-of-view/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S1E3: Homeschooling from a Dad’s Point of View</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

S1E3: Homeschooling from a Dad’s Point of View

Recently I asked a question on my Instagram and had hundreds of responses: what are your biggest homeschool challenges? I was blown away! There were a few repeats, but many of them were original challenges that I think a lot of us can relate to.  I decided that for the next little while I will be addressing these head on across my various channels so you’ll want to make sure you are following me on YouTube and my blog so you don’t miss out on anything!  Today’s episode will be tackling a few of the top homeschool challenges:    How to finish the lessons but still feel free to explore kids’ interests and fit in adventures   Teaching my child to read/instilling a love of reading   Bad attitudes   Trying to decide what to do/what not to do   Staying consistent   Avoidance behaviour to necessary subjects that kids struggle in Your homeschool challenges meet my solutions Links mentioned in today’s podcast episode Structuring your Homeschool Day Course Total Time Makeover for Kids The Curriculum Quiz The Learning Style Quiz The Homeschool Style Quiz Start a Blog/YouTube Channel for Kids Plus subscribe to my newsletter for encouragement and support sent to your inbox! Simply add rebecca@homeschoolon.org to your contact list and fill out the form below!   Your turn What are your biggest homeschool challenges? What would you suggest to these challenges? What have you found that works? Post below and join the conversation! The post #51 Your Homeschool Challenges–My Solutions appeared first on Homeschool On.

Recently I asked a question on my <a href="http://instagram.com/homeschoolon" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and had hundreds of responses: what are your biggest homeschool challenges? I was blown away! There were a few repeats, but many of them were original challenges that I think a lot of us can relate to. I decided that for the next little while I will be addressing these head on across my various channels so you’ll want to make sure you are following me on YouTube and my blog so you don’t miss out on anything! Today’s episode will be tackling a few of the top homeschool challenges: How to finish the lessons but still feel free to explore kids’ interests and fit in adventures Teaching my child to read/instilling a love of reading Bad attitudes Trying to decide what to do/what not to do Staying consistent Avoidance behaviour to necessary subjects that kids struggle in <h2>Your homeschool challenges meet my solutions</h2> <h2>Links mentioned in today’s podcast episode</h2> <a href="https://rebeccascourses.thinkific.com/courses/homeschool-day" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Structuring your Homeschool Day Course</a> <a href="https://rebeccascourses.thinkific.com/courses/total-time-makeover-for-kids" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Total Time Makeover for Kids</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-curriculum-quiz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Curriculum Quiz</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-learning-style-quiz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Learning Style Quiz</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-homeschool-style-quiz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Homeschool Style Quiz</a> <a href="https://rebeccascourses.thinkific.com/courses/start-a-blog-for-kids" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Start a Blog/YouTube Channel for Kids</a> Plus subscribe to my newsletter for encouragement and support sent to your inbox! Simply add rebecca@homeschoolon.org to your contact list and fill out the form below! <h2>Your turn</h2> What are your biggest homeschool challenges? What would you suggest to these challenges? What have you found that works? Post below and join the conversation! The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/homeschool-challenges/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#51 Your Homeschool Challenges–My Solutions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

Your Homeschool Challenges Meet My Solutions

I have a confession, I am a curriculum hoarder. Ask my husband, he’s ready to lose his mind over the amount of books I have in my basement. But I have (what I feel is) a valid excuse… I am also a curriculum reviewer. Companies send me curriculum to try with my kids and review and in a sense, that has really ruined me. Over the past two years I have discovered that there is more great, amazing, “BEST” curriculums out there than I can use. I love them all (well, almost all). This week we have been going strong in our lessons and I have come to realize that while it is all great, that doesn’t mean it is all great right now. I have five littles who all need me all at once, I have to condense what we are doing so that we still have time to pursue our interests and passions and go on rabbit trails (the BEST part about homeschooling). Right now my homeschool feels anything but free. So this podcast episode comes at kind of a strange time. After multiple requests to do a post about what we are using I decided to just be honest with you guys, share what we have on our shelves and what I *have* been using, but to tell you that we are in the middle of some shifting and there are changes on the horizon. I plan on doing a part II continuation of this episode sharing a new rhythm of what we are doing and how it is working for us. I think looping will definitely be a part of that episode. Links talked about in today’s episode MATH: Math Lessons for a Living Education Review  Shop  Coupon Code: REBECCASFRIEND LA: Brave Writer Review  Shop Spelling You See Review  Shop WinterPromise WinterPromise Syllables to Sentences (Grade 1) WinterPromise Stories to Chapters (Grade 2)  Coupon Code: HipHS SOCIALS STUDIES/HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY: What in the World Donna Ward (Canada, My Country and Canada’s Natives Long Ago and more) Charlotte Mason Elementary Geography Home School in the Woods Timeline and Map discs SCIENCE: Animals and their Worlds Review  Shop  Coupon: HipHS Science Shepherd  Shop NaturExplorers Review   Coupon: HipNatureStudy  Shop Adventures in the Sea and Sky (Socials, Science, Bible for Grade 4+) Review   Coupon: HipHS  Shop EXTRA: Art PianoWizard Grammar Galaxy Kids Cook Real Food (cooking class online) Grapevine Bible PIN ME! The post S2E4: What I am using for curriculum this year appeared first on Homeschool On.

I have a confession, I am a curriculum hoarder. Ask my husband, he’s ready to lose his mind over the amount of books I have in my basement. But I have (what I feel is) a valid excuse… I am also a curriculum reviewer. Companies send me curriculum to try with my kids and review and in a sense, that has really ruined me. Over the past two years I have discovered that there is more great, amazing, “BEST” curriculums out there than I can use. I love them all (well, almost all). This week we have been going strong in our lessons and I have come to realize that while it is all great, that doesn’t mean it is all great right now. I have five littles who all need me all at once, I have to condense what we are doing so that we still have time to pursue our interests and passions and go on rabbit trails (the BEST part about homeschooling). Right now my homeschool feels anything but free. So this podcast episode comes at kind of a strange time. After multiple requests to do a post about what we are using I decided to just be honest with you guys, share what we have on our shelves and what I *have* been using, but to tell you that we are in the middle of some shifting and there are changes on the horizon. I plan on doing a part II continuation of this episode sharing a new rhythm of what we are doing and how it is working for us. I think looping will definitely be a part of that episode. <h2>Links talked about in today’s episode</h2> MATH: Math Lessons for a Living Education <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/homeschool-math-comparison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Review</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/mlfle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> Coupon Code: REBECCASFRIEND LA: Brave Writer <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/unschooling-writing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Review</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/brave-writer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> Spelling You See <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/spelling-you-see/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Review</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/spelling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> WinterPromise<a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/winterpromise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/winterpromise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WinterPromise Syllables to Sentences (Grade 1)</a><a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/winterpromise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WinterPromise Stories to Chapters (Grade 2)</a> Coupon Code: HipHS SOCIALS STUDIES/HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY: <a href="https://www.lesplan.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What in the World</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/canada/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donna Ward (Canada, My Country and Canada’s Natives Long Ago and more)</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2xoyB2z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Mason Elementary Geography</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/hsitw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home School in the Woods Timeline and Map discs</a> SCIENCE: Animals and their Worlds <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/best-charlotte-mason-science-curriculum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Review</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/winterpromise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> Coupon: HipHS Science Shepherd <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/science/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> NaturExplorers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaspoonerpgblog/videos/1448444851921560/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Review</a> Coupon: HipNatureStudy <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/nature/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> Adventures in the Sea and Sky (Socials, Science, Bible for Grade 4+) <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/adventures-sea-sky-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Review </a> Coupon: HipHS <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/winterpromise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> EXTRA: <a href="http://officialhomeartstudio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/piano/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PianoWizard</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/grammar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grammar Galaxy</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/kids-cook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Cook Real Food (cooking class online)</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/bible/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grapevine Bible</a> PIN ME! The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/homeschool-curriculum-2017/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S2E4: What I am using for curriculum this year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

S2E4: What I am using for curriculum this year

Traditional homeschooling is a style of education that closely resembles the school system. In homeschool circles, it is often referred to as “playing school” because you try to mimic the look, feel, and rhythm of a regular school day in your home. It can work wonderfully for some moms and children, but for a good amount of people, it is a recipe for disaster. That being said, it is one of the most common homeschool styles simply because we naturally teach the way we were taught… which if we grew up in the school system ourselves… means traditionally. We have been conditioned to believe that this is the way school should look, the way children learn. And yet one size simply does not fit all! Today we are going to be addressing what traditional homeschooling is, what it looks like, some of the pitfalls to watch more and more! PIN ME! Is traditional homeschooling right for me? Only you can answer that question for your family. I started out as a traditional homeschooler. The reason this style did not work for me is because I am too much of a perfectionist and the high expectations I put on myself cause me and my children a lot of stress and pressure that makes homeschooling not fun for anyone. I also find it is completely impractical. I simply can not teach 4 different kids at four different grade levels times 7-8 subjects each. Not to mention the preschooler hanging off my legs whining the entire time! My life simply does not facilitate and I had to adjust to more of a “one-room-schoolhouse” model of education. The reality is we are all on a journey. I started out traditional, I am now more Charlotte Mason, and I think I am heading towards more of an unschooling approach. I am not where I want to be but I am better off than where I was 5 years ago. We are more at rest in our homeschool, we connect more, we laugh more, and we have fun together. Links mentioned in today’s podcast The Homeschool Style Quiz What is Traditional Homeschooling? The Curriculum Course Also check out the Charlotte Mason podcast I did last week for more info on that homeschool style! Are you a traditional homeschooler? The post S1E5: Is Traditional Homeschooling Right for Me? appeared first on Homeschool On.

Traditional homeschooling is a style of education that closely resembles the school system. In homeschool circles, it is often referred to as “playing school” because you try to mimic the look, feel, and rhythm of a regular school day in your home. It can work wonderfully for some moms and children, but for a good amount of people, it is a recipe for disaster. That being said, it is one of the most common homeschool styles simply because we naturally teach the way we were taught… which if we grew up in the school system ourselves… means traditionally. We have been conditioned to believe that this is the way school should look, the way children learn. And yet one size simply does not fit all! Today we are going to be addressing what traditional homeschooling is, what it looks like, some of the pitfalls to watch more and more! <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Istraditionalhomeschoolingrightforme.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>PIN ME! <h2>Is traditional homeschooling right for me?</h2> Only you can answer that question for your family. I started out as a traditional homeschooler. The reason this style did not work for me is because I am too much of a perfectionist and the high expectations I put on myself cause me and my children a lot of stress and pressure that makes homeschooling not fun for anyone. I also find it is completely impractical. I simply can not teach 4 different kids at four different grade levels times 7-8 subjects each. Not to mention the preschooler hanging off my legs whining the entire time! My life simply does not facilitate and I had to adjust to more of a “one-room-schoolhouse” model of education. The reality is we are all on a journey. I started out traditional, I am now more Charlotte Mason, and I think I am heading towards more of an unschooling approach. I am not where I want to be but I am better off than where I was 5 years ago. We are more at rest in our homeschool, we connect more, we laugh more, and we have fun together. <h2>Links mentioned in today’s podcast</h2> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-homeschool-style-quiz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Homeschool Style Quiz</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/traditional-homeschool-style/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is Traditional Homeschooling?</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/free-curriculum-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Curriculum Course</a> Also check out the <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/charlotte-mason-method/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Mason podcast</a> I did last week for more info on that homeschool style! <h2>Are you a traditional homeschooler?</h2> The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/traditional-homeschooling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S1E5: Is Traditional Homeschooling Right for Me?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

S1E5: Is Traditional Homeschooling Right for Me?

I get asked all the time what I do and how I do it. What is my homeschool style? What does a typical day look like? Today’s podcast episode is a glimpse into reality. What happens when you get sick and summer is in full swing and you have a lazy day? How can you homeschool in the midst of the seasons of “blah” or sickness, or new baby, or moving, or ________? What do you do when you feel like an utter failure? What is the most important thing to focus on?I started off today’s episode determined to talk about my homeschool style but it kind of took on a life of its own. As I chatted with my beautiful shiplap wall in my cold basement (I podcast to my wall… it’s special), I started sharing about our super lame day and how I redeemed it. I shared what I want to be versus what I actually am most of the time and how I have come to grips with it.If you are wrestling with what will work for you right now, this podcast episode is for you!I have compiled a few quote pics that I will share below from the episode to give you a glimpse of what it will be about but also for you to share if you so desire.You are not alone, you are not “doing it wrong,” your kids are not going to be messed up, and tomorrow is a new day.My Homeschool StyleShow notes  I don’t have a lot of links to share, I didn’t promote anything in today’s episode. I just talked. If you loved today’s episode, share it with someone you think might enjoy it, or rate it on iTunes, or go the extra mile and write a quick iTunes review (those seriously make my day).Questions? Comments? Join the conversation and comment below!Don’t forget if your kids have questions they want an answer to… e-mail me using the contact me page of this site and let me know! I think that would be a super fun episode!And if you have nothing to say, that’s ok! I want you to know how much I appreciate you listening in, taking time with me today. I know how busy life is and I appreciate every view to my blog, every comment, every like, every message that I get. I am one person, I wish I could email and get to know every single one of you. But even if you just watch from afar, I am thankful for you and your part in helping me share the encouragement I believe God has given me to share in this season.Have an amazing homeschool week my friend!RebeccaThe post #53 My Homeschool Style appeared first on Homeschool On.

I get asked all the time what I do and how I do it. What is my homeschool style? What does a typical day look like? Today’s podcast episode is a glimpse into reality. What happens when you get sick and summer is in full swing and you have a lazy day? How can you homeschool in the midst of the seasons of “blah” or sickness, or new baby, or moving, or ________? What do you do when you feel like an utter failure? What is the most important thing to focus on?I started off today’s episode determined to talk about my homeschool style but it kind of took on a life of its own. As I chatted with my beautiful shiplap wall in my cold basement (I podcast to my wall… it’s special), I started sharing about our super lame day and how I redeemed it. I shared what I want to be versus what I actually am most of the time and how I have come to grips with it.If you are wrestling with what will work for you right now, this podcast episode is for you!I have compiled a few quote pics that I will share below from the episode to give you a glimpse of what it will be about but also for you to share if you so desire.You are not alone, you are not “doing it wrong,” your kids are not going to be messed up, and tomorrow is a new day.<h2>My Homeschool Style</h2><h2>Show notes</h2> I don’t have a lot of links to share, I didn’t promote anything in today’s episode. I just talked. If you loved today’s episode, share it with someone you think might enjoy it, or rate it on iTunes, or go the extra mile and write a quick iTunes review (those seriously make my day).<h2>Questions? Comments? Join the conversation and comment below!</h2>Don’t forget if your kids have questions they want an answer to… e-mail me using the contact me page of this site and let me know! I think that would be a super fun episode!And if you have nothing to say, that’s ok! I want you to know how much I appreciate you listening in, taking time with me today. I know how busy life is and I appreciate every view to my blog, every comment, every like, every message that I get. I am one person, I wish I could email and get to know every single one of you. But even if you just watch from afar, I am thankful for you and your part in helping me share the encouragement I believe God has given me to share in this season.Have an amazing homeschool week my friend!RebeccaThe post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/my-homeschool-style/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#53 My Homeschool Style</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

My Homeschool Style

How do I know it’s enough? Should I add more? What if I miss something? What are kids learning at this age? The questions swirl in our minds and instead of walking forward in confidence that we know our children best, we are frozen with insecurity. Homeschool doubt is a real thing and today’s podcast episode is hopefully one small step to convincing you that It isn’t about quantity, it is about quality.  Dealing with Homeschool Doubt Show Notes In today’s episode we talk about identifying if it is enough. We talk about letting go of outside pressures and expectations and finding the freedom to make our homeschool everything we want it to be. We talk about our model of education, the school system, and I wonder if it is the best model for us to follow. We talk about how school once was taught and the examples we have of people who made a difference in the world using this model.  My kids are in the background and this is real life!  Links:  Homeschool day course (starting February 4th) VA course (make money in a week!) What do you think? Are you plagued with homeschool doubt or insecurity? What have you found to help? How do you determine what success is? Is it about quantity for you or quality? What is your goal with this whole homeschool thing? Join the conversation and comment below! Pin me! The post #39 Dealing with Homeschool Doubt appeared first on Homeschool On.

How do I know it’s enough? Should I add more? What if I miss something? What are kids learning at this age? The questions swirl in our minds and instead of walking forward in confidence that we know our children best, we are frozen with insecurity. Homeschool doubt is a real thing and today’s podcast episode is hopefully one small step to convincing you that It isn’t about quantity, it is about quality. <h2>Dealing with Homeschool Doubt</h2> <h2>Show Notes</h2> In today’s episode we talk about identifying if it is enough. We talk about letting go of outside pressures and expectations and finding the freedom to make our homeschool everything we want it to be. We talk about our model of education, the school system, and I wonder if it is the best model for us to follow. We talk about how school once was taught and the examples we have of people who made a difference in the world using this model. My kids are in the background and this is real life! Links: <a href="https://rebeccascourses.thinkific.com/courses/homeschool-day" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool day course</a> (starting February 4th) <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/va" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">VA course (make money in a week!</a>) <h2>What do you think?</h2> Are you plagued with homeschool doubt or insecurity? What have you found to help? How do you determine what success is? Is it about quantity for you or quality? What is your goal with this whole homeschool thing? Join the conversation and comment below! Pin me! The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/homeschool-doubt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#39 Dealing with Homeschool Doubt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

Homeschool Doubt: How do I know it's enough?

It’s curriculum buying season and the number one question on everybody’s mind is: “What should I choose?” I talk a lot about curriculum on my blog but today I wanted to specifically address what we need to know and how we can create a brief, big-picture “plan” of our days to help us identify, before we buy, if a program is going to work for us or not. Choosing curriculum is not easy, but it’s not impossible either! What you need to know before choosing curriculum Today’s episode is full of advice, practical tips and strategies to help you begin to identify both your homeschool vision and how various curricula fits with that. We talk about budgeting, scheduling, all in one programs vs. individual programs, and how you can begin to organize your plan for the next year! Whether you are a homeschool veteran looking for curriculum for a new season or brand new to the homeschool scene, this episode will walk you through choosing curriculum that works! Links mentioned in today’s episode: Master homeschool curriculum list Homeschool Style Quiz Learning Style Quiz What is a morning basket? What is looping? What are we using for curriculum this year? Why we aren’t using The Good and the Beautiful How to plan your homeschool year Interested in more information on the curriculum course? I’m still in the planning stages but this course will be 1-2 weeks and will walk you through identifying your homeschool style, the best curriculums for each style and helping you wade through the sea of curricula to find something that will work for your family. If you are interested, put your name on the list and I’ll email you once the course is complete.  Comment Below What curriculum are you looking at right now? Pin it! SaveSave SaveSave The post What You Need to Know Before Buying Curriculum appeared first on Homeschool On.

It’s curriculum buying season and the number one question on everybody’s mind is: “What should I choose?” I talk a lot about curriculum on my blog but today I wanted to specifically address what we need to know and how we can create a brief, big-picture “plan” of our days to help us identify, before we buy, if a program is going to work for us or not. Choosing curriculum is not easy, but it’s not impossible either! <h2>What you need to know before choosing curriculum</h2> Today’s episode is full of advice, practical tips and strategies to help you begin to identify both your homeschool vision and how various curricula fits with that. We talk about budgeting, scheduling, all in one programs vs. individual programs, and how you can begin to organize your plan for the next year! Whether you are a homeschool veteran looking for curriculum for a new season or brand new to the homeschool scene, this episode will walk you through choosing curriculum that works! <h2>Links mentioned in today’s episode:</h2> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/master-homeschool-curriculum-list/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Master homeschool curriculum list</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-homeschool-style-quiz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool Style Quiz</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-learning-style-quiz/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learning Style Quiz</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/morning-basket/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What is a morning basket?</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/loop-for-child-directed-learning/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What is looping?</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/curriculum-reveal-2018/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What are we using for curriculum this year?</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/tyfeqJR7bD4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Why we aren’t using The Good and the Beautiful</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/homeschool-planning/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to plan your homeschool year</a> <h2>Interested in more information on the curriculum course?</h2> I’m still in the planning stages but this course will be 1-2 weeks and will walk you through identifying your homeschool style, the best curriculums for each style and helping you wade through the sea of curricula to find something that will work for your family. If you are interested, put your name on the list and I’ll email you once the course is complete. <h1>Comment Below</h1> <h2>What curriculum are you looking at right now?</h2> Pin it! SaveSave SaveSave The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/know-buying-curriculum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What You Need to Know Before Buying Curriculum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

S4E4: What you Need to Know Before Buying Curriculum

What is a real life homeschool day in your home? If you’re anything like me, it doesn’t mimic the YouTube videos we see with the cutesy little music and the smiling mom with the pristine house. Maybe you are homeschooling crammed around your kitchen table with crumbs on your books, or maybe you are working in a basement that needs to be updated and is anything but pretty. Or maybe you aren’t homeschooling at all today because the kids are sick and you are just snuggling up and watching a movie together. Hands down, the biggest question I get asked on an ongoing basis is either how do I know I’m doing enough? or How do you do it all? I know I’ve talked about both of these before, but the question keeps coming so I am going to keep answering. Today’s podcast episode will debunk the myth that I have anything together. I pray it inspires you that “enough” is interpretational and constantly in flux and something that is determined by you and you alone. As promised, these are my show notes that give you a glimpse into my “organized” thought process.  Doesn’t it make your organization look good? Ya, that’s right, I wrote a book on planning and pretty writing, but my brain is a hot mess and most of my notebooks are too! #reallife #unveiling The Real Homeschoolers of North America be like… Links and a photographic journal to go along with the talk today  This is my messy homeschool room, I’m not even showing you the floor, keeping a semblance of dignity. We have been doing school upstairs because the school room is taken over by video shooting and review material. Seriously… so bad! If anyone wants to come over and help me organized my piles of books… just saying.  This is what I look like about 50% of the time these days, in snuggly warm pyjamas working at my computer either designing, editing, creating, writing, or fulfilling orders. Behind me you can see the bag of chips and pop I mentioned in the podcast today… yup, that was real. I guess I’m failing in the whole realm of working out and eating right too. Also, my 5 year old took this picture.  In today’s episode I mention the new space unit, here is a little sneak peek of what it looks like. This is just two journals, there are a total of six (below you can see the covers). This is just one month, one unit! The idea is you would read the teachers guide (shown on the left) and then each child would be working at their own level. It covers all their subjects (geography, social studies, history, science, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, art, Bible, and more) except math and it is a great opportunity to see the connections between subjects and between grades as you work all together. Click here to view Gather ‘Round Homeschool and see some of the new units or free samples of any units. Coming out this week is the Space unit study, but we have one on North American Birds as well as Asia already completed as well!  The post # 59 The Real Homeschoolers of North America appeared first on Homeschool On.

What is a real life homeschool day in your home? If you’re anything like me, it doesn’t mimic the YouTube videos we see with the cutesy little music and the smiling mom with the pristine house. Maybe you are homeschooling crammed around your kitchen table with crumbs on your books, or maybe you are working in a basement that needs to be updated and is anything but pretty. Or maybe you aren’t homeschooling at all today because the kids are sick and you are just snuggling up and watching a movie together. Hands down, the biggest question I get asked on an ongoing basis is either how do I know I’m doing enough? or How do you do it all? I know I’ve talked about both of these before, but the question keeps coming so I am going to keep answering. Today’s podcast episode will debunk the myth that I have anything together. I pray it inspires you that “enough” is interpretational and constantly in flux and something that is determined by you and you alone. As promised, these are my show notes that give you a glimpse into my “organized” thought process. Doesn’t it make your organization look good? Ya, that’s right, I wrote a <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/mybook/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">book on planning</a> and pretty writing, but my brain is a hot mess and most of my notebooks are too! #reallife #unveiling <h2>The Real Homeschoolers of North America be like…</h2> <h2>Links and a photographic journal to go along with the talk today</h2> This is my messy homeschool room, I’m not even showing you the floor, keeping a semblance of dignity. We have been doing school upstairs because the school room is taken over by video shooting and review material. Seriously… so bad! If anyone wants to come over and help me organized my piles of books… just saying. This is what I look like about 50% of the time these days, in snuggly warm pyjamas working at my computer either designing, editing, creating, writing, or fulfilling orders. Behind me you can see the bag of chips and pop I mentioned in the podcast today… yup, that was real. I guess I’m failing in the whole realm of working out and eating right too. Also, my 5 year old took this picture. <a href="http://gatherroundhomeschool.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> In today’s episode I mention the new space unit, here is a little sneak peek of what it looks like. This is just two journals, there are a total of six (below you can see the covers). This is just one month, one unit! The idea is you would read the teachers guide (shown on the left) and then each child would be working at their own level. It covers all their subjects (geography, social studies, history, science, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, art, Bible, and more) except math and it is a great opportunity to see the connections between subjects and between grades as you work all together. Click here to view <a href="http://gatherroundhomeschool.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gather ‘Round Homeschool</a> and see some of the new units or free samples of any units. Coming out this week is the Space unit study, but we have one on North American Birds as well as Asia already completed as well! <a href="http://gatherroundhomeschool.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/real-homeschoolers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"># 59 The Real Homeschoolers of North America</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

The Real Homeschoolers of North America

I am hesitating. It is 9am, hours after my podcast normally goes live and here I sit convincing myself that this one should just sit on the bench.  But somewhere along the way, I have learned that it is often these posts, these videos, these podcasts that I don’t want to post, that I doubt… that are meant for someone specific.  I don’t know who you are, someone who feels judged, hurt, misunderstood, or dissatisfied. I don’t know your circumstances. But I do know that this rambling podcast of mine is supposed to be posted so despite my doubts… I’m about to hit the publish button.  Oh, here is my midnight podcast snack. Un-edited, horrible, yellow light nighttime picture, notice the PJs? It’s my formal podcast wear     You may have noticed that my podcasts are getting more and more “God-cast-y”. You guys, I can’t help it. I hold back so much, I try so hard to keep on topic and keep things about homeschooling. And yet homeschooling for me is 100% tied to my relationship with God and the calling He has placed on my life. Homeschool joy is the same principle as spiritual and personal joy and contentment in your life. If you are following me and getting sick of the increasing level of God that is coming out, I want to make sure that I am completely transparent and honest that this will probably only increase and I completely understand if my divergence no longer fits with what you want to hear. Full permission to stop following me! &lt;3 as a side note, i will be doing special bonus episode on wednesday that has nothing to do with homeschooling, just because can't keep writing sermon notes myself any more. no more holding back. Finding Homeschool Joy I didn’t mention any links I don’t think, but if part of your overwhelm is trying to do it all, check out my new curriculum.  Otherwise I’ll talk to ya’ll on Wednesday!  The post #61 Homeschool Joy appeared first on Homeschool On.

I am hesitating. It is 9am, hours after my podcast normally goes live and here I sit convincing myself that this one should just sit on the bench. But somewhere along the way, I have learned that it is often these posts, these videos, these podcasts that I don’t want to post, that I doubt… that are meant for someone specific. I don’t know who you are, someone who feels judged, hurt, misunderstood, or dissatisfied. I don’t know your circumstances. But I do know that this rambling podcast of mine is supposed to be posted so despite my doubts… I’m about to hit the publish button. Oh, here is my midnight podcast snack. Un-edited, horrible, yellow light nighttime picture, notice the PJs? It’s my formal podcast wear You may have noticed that my podcasts are getting more and more “God-cast-y”. You guys, I can’t help it. I hold back so much, I try so hard to keep on topic and keep things about homeschooling. And yet homeschooling for me is 100% tied to my relationship with God and the calling He has placed on my life. Homeschool joy is the same principle as spiritual and personal joy and contentment in your life. If you are following me and getting sick of the increasing level of God that is coming out, I want to make sure that I am completely transparent and honest that this will probably only increase and I completely understand if my divergence no longer fits with what you want to hear. Full permission to stop following me! &lt;3 as a side note, i will be doing special bonus episode on wednesday that has nothing to do with homeschooling, just because can't keep writing sermon notes myself any more. no more holding back. <h2>Finding Homeschool Joy</h2> I didn’t mention any links I don’t think, but if part of your overwhelm is trying to do it all, check out my <a href="http://gatherroundhomeschool.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">new curriculum</a>. Otherwise I’ll talk to ya’ll on Wednesday! The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/61-homeschool-joy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#61 Homeschool Joy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

Homeschool Joy

Unschooling gets a bad rep and it kind of drives me nuts. I am not an unschooler but I love the philosophy behind it and I am working towards finding the freedom and flexibility to adopt this homeschool style. It has the potential to offer our kids so much more of a tailored education, to follow their interests, to find their strengths and run with them! It is similar to the idea of “hack schooling” in this video.  It’s time to deal with some of the misconceptions that people have about this incredibly powerful homeschool style. It’s time to talk about what it can look like and the broad variations of what that can look like in different homes. The reality is that there is no “right” homeschool style, from a half-time unschooler… I hope that this shows you a different side into this method of homeschooling. PIN ME! What is Unschooling? Links mentioned in today’s podcast Here are some of the links that are mentioned in today’s podcast. The homeschool style quiz Charlotte Mason Homeschool Style Podcast Traditional Homeschooling Podcast How I plan my homeschool (baby steps to unschooling) What I use for mapwork and geography What is unschooling? Listen to the podcast What do you think about unschooling? Comment below! The post S1E6: An Inside Look at Unschooling appeared first on Homeschool On.

Unschooling gets a bad rep and it kind of drives me nuts. I am not an unschooler but I love the philosophy behind it and I am working towards finding the freedom and flexibility to adopt this homeschool style. It has the potential to offer our kids so much more of a tailored education, to follow their interests, to find their strengths and run with them! It is similar to the idea of “hack schooling” in this video. It’s time to deal with some of the misconceptions that people have about this incredibly powerful homeschool style. It’s time to talk about what it can look like and the broad variations of what that can look like in different homes. The reality is that there is no “right” homeschool style, from a half-time unschooler… I hope that this shows you a different side into this method of homeschooling. PIN ME! <h2>What is Unschooling? Links mentioned in today’s podcast</h2> Here are some of the links that are mentioned in today’s podcast. <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/the-homeschool-style-quiz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The homeschool style quiz</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/charlotte-mason-method/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Mason Homeschool Style Podcast</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/traditional-homeschooling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traditional Homeschooling Podcast</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/homeschool-bullet-journal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How I plan my homeschool</a> (baby steps to unschooling) <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/best-resource-homeschool-geography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What I use for mapwork and geography</a> <h2>What is unschooling? Listen to the podcast</h2> <h2>What do you think about unschooling? Comment below!</h2> The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/what-is-unschooling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S1E6: An Inside Look at Unschooling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

An Inside Look at Unschooling

This is the season that homeschool burnout settles in. It seeps through the cracks of our impatience, the mundane of our half-finished books, the grating of the kids whining yet again. Things are not as exciting, the passion seems to have tapered off, and we are left trying to pick up the pieces and salvage the day. But here’s the thing, I want so much more than just homeschool survival. My goal is greatness, passion, joy, excitement, and wonder. My goal is an environment and an atmosphere that we ALL want to be a part of.  Julie’s new book, The Brave Learner, is the perfect pick-me-up to a mid-year slump. The very first chapter caught me completely off guard. You can tell a good book when it makes you want to read it. You can tell if a book is great when you can’t put it down. But every once in a while, a book that is extraordinary rises to the surface. It is the book that you continually put down, you have to stop and DO. It inspires change, it propels you to action. THIS, my friend, is the gift of The Brave Learner. It is not just philosophies and ideas, it is practical tips and strategies and things to try! It can help you transform your day!  Listen to the podcast! When I first asked Julie to be a guest on my podcast, I knew I wanted to help get the word out about her amazing new book. But I didn’t come with a planned agenda. I wanted to hear her why, her heart behind the book, and what some of the principles might look like in action. More or less, I kind of just wanted to share my morning coffee with Julie and show my listeners what an incredible source of inspiration she is. This podcast episode is such a treat for me, the privilege of sitting down and chatting about homeschooling with this amazing lady is so worth the time it takes to listen. I hope it inspires you as much as she inspires me.  Important links mentioned in today’s podcast Learn more about Brave Writer (the Writer’s Jungle, the homeschool alliance, and online courses) Check out the Homeschool Alliance Buy The Brave Learner! Check out Julie’s Blog and podcast Download the free Brave Learner Companion Guide Want more help with Brave Writer and learning how it works? Come on over to my Facebook Group: Keep Calm and Brave Writer On!  Join the conversation! Post your questions, comments, and special requests below!  Pin me! The post #41: More than Homeschool Survival appeared first on Homeschool On.

This is the season that homeschool burnout settles in. It seeps through the cracks of our impatience, the mundane of our half-finished books, the grating of the kids whining yet again. Things are not as exciting, the passion seems to have tapered off, and we are left trying to pick up the pieces and salvage the day. But here’s the thing, I want so much more than just homeschool survival. My goal is greatness, passion, joy, excitement, and wonder. My goal is an environment and an atmosphere that we ALL want to be a part of. Julie’s new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2tfxRKl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Brave Learner</a>, is the perfect pick-me-up to a mid-year slump. The very first chapter caught me completely off guard. You can tell a good book when it makes you want to read it. You can tell if a book is great when you can’t put it down. But every once in a while, a book that is extraordinary rises to the surface. It is the book that you continually put down, you have to stop and DO. It inspires change, it propels you to action. THIS, my friend, is the gift of <a href="https://amzn.to/2tfxRKl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Brave Learner</a>. It is not just philosophies and ideas, it is practical tips and strategies and things to try! It can help you transform your day! <h2>Listen to the podcast!</h2> When I first asked Julie to be a guest on my podcast, I knew I wanted to help get the word out about her amazing new book. But I didn’t come with a planned agenda. I wanted to hear her why, her heart behind the book, and what some of the principles might look like in action. More or less, I kind of just wanted to share my morning coffee with Julie and show my listeners what an incredible source of inspiration she is. This podcast episode is such a treat for me, the privilege of sitting down and chatting about homeschooling with this amazing lady is so worth the time it takes to listen. I hope it inspires you as much as she inspires me. <h2>Important links mentioned in today’s podcast</h2> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/writing" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Brave Writer</a> (the Writer’s Jungle, the homeschool alliance, and online courses) <a href="https://bravewriter.com/homeschool-alliance" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Homeschool Alliance</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2tfxRKl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy The Brave Learner!</a> <a href="https://bravewriter.com/program/broadcasts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out Julie’s Blog and podcast</a> <a href="https://thebravelearner.com/?__hstc=230628099.82909d3222304dd11339762b3ee5f0e2.1512323221605.1549595364910.1549847954526.12&amp;__hssc=230628099.12.1549847954526&amp;__hsfp=2626922797" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download the free Brave Learner Companion Guide</a> Want more help with Brave Writer and learning how it works? Come on over to my Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewriteron/learning_content/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Keep Calm and Brave Writer On! </a> <h2>Join the conversation!</h2> Post your questions, comments, and special requests below! Pin me! The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/julie-bogart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#41: More than Homeschool Survival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

More than Homeschool Survival

This week I received an e-mail from Lindsey and her question was so good I decided to do a podcast episode about it!  Her question was:  “You talk a lot about accepting your kids where they are and removing heavy burdens and expectations that they live up to the long list of requirements that public schools are mandated by. I absolutely love this idea, but I have such a hard time with it in practice. My oldest is starting third grade and this will be our first year where we have to comply with mandatory testing. Do you have those sorts of requirements where you live? If so, how do you balance the practice of working at your child s pace and not pushing hard to get them to a certain level academically with worrying about and preparing for state tests? I m a box checker, and curriculum guide follower and have such a hard time breaking free of that, but so badly want to be better at being willing to break away from the check lists when one of my children has an interest that leads them down an amazing rabbit trail of intrigue and organic learning. Please tell me, how do you do it?? “ In today’s episode I address this desire to have a more relaxed homeschool with our own inner pressure of doing it all.  Homeschool Requirements + Pressure Links mentioned in today’s episode More Than Words More Than Words Group More Than Words Give-away info Online Homeschool Convention ($25 for a few days only!) Comment below! What would you like to see on the podcast? The post #55 What I Want My Homeschool To Be… appeared first on Homeschool On.

This week I received an e-mail from Lindsey and her question was so good I decided to do a podcast episode about it! Her question was: <blockquote>“You talk a lot about accepting your kids where they are and removing heavy burdens and expectations that they live up to the long list of requirements that public schools are mandated by. I absolutely love this idea, but I have such a hard time with it in practice. My oldest is starting third grade and this will be our first year where we have to comply with mandatory testing. Do you have those sorts of requirements where you live? If so, how do you balance the practice of working at your child s pace and not pushing hard to get them to a certain level academically with worrying about and preparing for state tests? I m a box checker, and curriculum guide follower and have such a hard time breaking free of that, but so badly want to be better at being willing to break away from the check lists when one of my children has an interest that leads them down an amazing rabbit trail of intrigue and organic learning. Please tell me, how do you do it?? “</blockquote> In today’s episode I address this desire to have a more relaxed homeschool with our own inner pressure of doing it all. <h3>Homeschool Requirements + Pressure</h3> <h3>Links mentioned in today’s episode</h3> <a href="http://Masterbooks.com/more-than-words-level-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More Than Words</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/morethanwords.volume1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More Than Words Group</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/more-than-words-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More Than Words Give-away info</a> <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/go/back2home/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Online Homeschool Convention</a> ($25 for a few days only!) <h2>Comment below!</h2> What would you like to see on the podcast? The post <a href="https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/homeschooling/want-it-to-be/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#55 What I Want My Homeschool To Be…</a> appeared first on <a href="https://homeschoolon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool On</a>.

What I Want My Homeschool To Be...

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