Gift of Homeschooling

Hello Gift Of Homeschooling Family!

In this episode I share some simple tips to help you create a vision for your homeschool journey. As I've shared with you in the past, it is critically important that you take the time to carve out a vision for your homeschooling, because as Proverbs teaches us - without a vision, people fail.

As promised, I've attached a copy of my own personal vision for homeschooling that has been the guiding post for our homeschooling journey. I hope this will inspire you to create your own. https://homeschoolvision.tiiny.site

I want to remind you that if some days you're frustrated because things do not go as planned, guess what - You're Not alone. On your homeschool journey, there are going to be many days when you feel like you did not hit the mark. As with everything in life, you will have these days.

But let me, a 16-year homeschool veteran mommy , be the first to tell you - when this happens, It Is Okay, we've all been there.

My goal is to INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE you on your homeschool journey while equipping you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I have garnered over my 16 years of Homeschooling to help you avoid the pitfalls I encountered early on in our family's homeschool journey.

Remember that you're not alone, even if it feels like it sometimes. If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, you belong here. This is your space!

Together, we will make sure that you have the best, the most successful LONG-TERM homeschool experience ever. Because I truly believe that it is only after sticking with it long-term that you can truly experience the true Gift of Homeschooling!

New episodes drop every day, every week, or.... as often as my full schedule allows -:0). Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Happy Homeschooling and remember that - You've Got This!

#homeschoollongterm #Youcanhomeschool #homeschooltipsandadvice #giftofhomeschooling #giftofhomeschoolingpodcast #homeschoollongterm #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmotivation #homeschoolcommunity #homeschoolpodcast #homeschool

Hello Fellow Homeschoolers!

In this episode I touch on why it is important to have a homeschool vision, and will be delving deeper on why a homeschool vision is important in the next upcoming podcasts.

I wanted to remind you that if some days you're frustrated because things do not go as planned, guess what - You're Not alone. On your homeschool journey, there are going to be many days when you feel like you did not hit the mark. As with everything in life, you will have these days.

But let me, a 16-year homeschool veteran mommy , be the first to tell you - when this happens, It Is Okay, we've all been there.

My goal is to INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE you on your homeschool journey while equipping you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I have garnered over my 16 years of Homeschooling to help you avoid the pitfalls I encountered early on in our family's homeschool journey.

In this episode I want to encourage you to take the time to carve out a vision for your homeschool journey. Remember that you're not alone, even if it feels like it sometimes. If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, you belong here. This is your space!

Together, we will make sure that you have the best, the most successful LONG-TERM homeschool experience ever. Because I truly believe that it is only after sticking with it long-term that you can truly experience the true Gift of Homeschooling!

New episodes drop every day, every week, or.... as often as my full schedule allows -:0). Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Happy Homeschooling and remember that - You've Got This!

#homeschoollongterm #Youcanhomeschool #homeschooltipsandadvice #giftofhomeschooling #giftofhomeschoolingpodcast #homeschoollongterm #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmotivation #homeschoolcommunity #homeschoolpodcast #homeschool

Happy New Year Everyone!

It's a new year and a new opportunity to make sure that this year is your Best Homeschool Year Ever - no matter what last year looked like.

If some days you're frustrated because things do not go as planned, guess what - You're Not alone. On your homeschool journey, there are going to be many days when you feel like you did not hit the mark. As with everything in life, you will have these days. But let me, a 16-year homeschool veteran mommy , be the first to tell you - when this happens, It Is Okay, we've all been there.

My goal is to INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE you on your homeschool journey while equipping you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I have garnered over my 16 years of Homeschooling to help you avoid the pitfalls I encountered early on in our family's homeschool journey.

In this episode I want to encourage and empower you to start your Homeschool journey this year STRONG! Remember that you're not alone, even if it feels like it sometimes. If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, you belong here. This is your space!

Together, we will make sure that you have the best, the most successful LONG-TERM homeschool experience ever. Because I truly believe that it is only after sticking with it long-term that you can truly experience the true Gift of Homeschooling!

New episodes drop every day, every week, or.... as often as my full schedule allows -:0). Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Happy Homeschooling and remember that - You've Got This!

#homeschoollongterm #Youcanhomeschool #homeschooltipsandadvice #giftofhomeschooling #giftofhomeschoolingpodcast #homeschoollongterm #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmotivation #homeschoolcommunity #homeschoolpodcast #homeschool

As we end another year in our lives, I wanted to come on to say simply and succinctly how very much I appreciate each and every one of you in my Gift of Homeschooling community. Thank you all for being a part of the #giftofhomeschooling family.

As you end this year, remember that - You're Not alone.

On your homeschool journey, there are going to be many days when you feel like you did not hit the mark. As with everything in life, you will have these days. But, as you end this year, cast those old concerns aside and look forward to doing better in the New Year.

From this 16-year homeschool veteran mommy to you, please know that that no matter what this year looked like, next year of your #homeschooljourney can be better!

Merry Christmas from our #homeschoolfamily to you and yours! I'll speak to you all in the New Year.

Remember that this is your space! If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, you belong here.

Together, we will make sure that you have the best, the most successful LONG-TERM homeschool experience ever. Because I truly believe that it is only after sticking with it long-term that you can truly experience the Gift of Homeschooling!

New episodes drop every day, every week, or.... as often as my full schedule allows -:0). Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Happy Homeschooling and remember that - You've Got This!

#homeschoollongterm #Youcanhomeschool #homeschooltipsandadvice #giftofhomeschooling #giftofhomeschoolingpodcast

If some days you're frustrated because things did not go as planned, guess what - You're Not alone. On your homeschool journey, there are going to be many days when you feel like you did not hit the mark. As with everything in life, you will have these days. From this 16-year homeschool veteran mommy to you, let me be the first to tell you that when this happens, It Is Okay.

In this episode, originally aired on 4-19-2021, I share with you what I learned was the best way to handle those types of #homeschool days, which, as I said already, will inevitably be part of your #homeschooljourney when you stick with it long-term.

My goal is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I have garnered over my 16 years of Homeschooling to help you avoid the pitfalls I encountered early on in our family's homeschool journey.

Remember that you're not alone, even if it feels like it sometimes. This is your space! If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, you belong here.

Together, we will make sure that you have the best, the most successful LONG-TERM homeschool experience ever. Because I truly believe that it is only after sticking with it long-term that you can truly experience the Gift of Homeschooling!

New episodes drop every day, every week, or.... as often as my full schedule allows -:0). Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that - You've Got This! #homeschoollongterm #Youcanhomeschool #homeschooltipsandadvice #giftofhomeschooling #giftofhomeschoolingpodcast

Still wondering if YOU have got what it takes to stay the course of #homeschooling long-term? From this 16-year homeschool veteran mommy to you, let me be the first to tell you that You Have What It Takes!

In this episode, I share with you why it is important to stay the course and provide you with some motivation to get you through today and other days when you feel like giving up on your #homeschool journey.

My goal is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I have garnered over my 16 years of Homeschooling to help you avoid the pitfalls I encountered early on our family's homeschool journey.

Remember that you're not alone, even if it feels like it sometimes. This is your space! If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, you belong here. Together, we will make sure that you have the best, the most successful long-term homeschool experience ever. New episodes drop every day, every week, or.... as often as my full schedule allows -:0). Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that - You've Got This! #homeschoollongterm #Youcanhomeschool #homeschooltipsandadvice #giftofhomeschooling #giftofhomeschoolingpodcast

If you are looking for simple tips to provide your little ones with a fun, safe, unconventional #homeschoolHalloween experience, this episode is for you. If you love Halloween just the way it is, this one is not for you :-).

I personally am not a fan of the traditional Halloween experience, so when the boys were young, I came up with ways to make their Halloween experience fun without all the traditional trimmings of Halloween. Want to know what I mean? Listen to discover these simple tweaks that you can use yourself that make our Halloween fun, unique, and unconventional.

My goal is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I have garnered over my 16 years of #Homeschooling to help you avoid the pitfalls I encountered early on our family's #homeschool journey.

In this episode, I share with you some simple Halloween tweaks that we have implemented over the years.

Remember that you're not alone, even if it feels like it sometimes. This is your space! If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, you belong here.

Together, we will make sure that you have the best, the most successful long-term homeschool experience ever!

New episodes drop every day, every other day, or every week (or as often as my full schedule allows -:0). Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that - You've Got This!

Please don't forget to leave us a review. Thank you for listening!

#nontraditionalhalloween #halloweentweaks #halloweenhacks #safehalloweenfor kids

Still wondering why your #homeschool journey feels like a flop? Been there! Early on our homeschool journey, I discovered that these 3 simple things made a huge difference in the success of our #homeschooling.

My goal is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I have garnered over my 16 years of Homeschooling to help you avoid the pitfalls I encountered early on our family's homeschool journey. In this episode, I share with you 3 simple musts that I found necessary for successful Homeschooling.

Remember that you're not alone, even if it feels like it sometimes. This is your space! If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, you belong here. Together, we will make sure that you have the best, the most successful long-term homeschool experience ever. New episodes drop every day (or as often as my full schedule allows -:0). Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Happy Homeschooling, and remember that - You've Got This!

Please don't forget to leave us a review, and thank you for listening!

Feeling stuck and unmotivated with your homeschool journey? Been there; you're not alone! Sometimes, it takes just a few little things that make a huge difference in what your homeschool day feels like. In this #giftofhomeschooling episode, I share 3 simple, practical tips for bringing a little joy into your #homeschool day. This is how real homeschool families navigate their day.

Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every day or as often as my homeschool mommy and business owner schedule allows :-), I'm sure some of you can relate. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. COME SAY ‘HI!’ on Instagram #giftofhomeschooling. Finally, please leave us a review! It helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to you our fellow homeschooling parents who need to hear it to help you stay encouraged on your #homeschooljourney.

Happy Homeschooling and remember that - You've Got This!

Proverbs says that without a vision, people perish, which is true for every facet of our lives. In this episode, I discuss the importance of a vision for your homeschool journey. Repost of an episode originally aired on 3-29-2021.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Will Homeschooling affect my child's social skills? How can a homeschooled child be socialized? These might be questions you are asking yourself and might frequently be receiving now that you've decided to homeschool. In this episode, veteran homeschool mommy of 16 years, Nadia Ott, shares my tips and advice for raising well-socialized homeschooled children. Thank you for listening! Please remember to subscribe to receive notifications when new episodes are released.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure as you begin your homeschool week? This Monday and every Monday moving forward, I plan to share some motivation and inspiration with you to keep you grounded and focused on the fact that your choice to homeschool is one of the best decisions you and your family could have ever made. If you need a little encouragement, listen now as I veteran Homeschool mommy for 16 years, encourage you to stay the course long-term. Thank You for listening! New episodes every day with motivational tips and advice. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Does it feel like the mood of every homeschool day is left up to chance? In this episode, Nadia Ott, a 16-year veteran homeschool mom and co-founder of NOSSK, Inc, WorldFit, Inc, and Wonoda, Inc, shares a simple, straightforward tip to help any homeschool parent realize a more effective, stress-free homeschool day.

These are the resources mentioned in the episode:

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://mathantics.com/

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've got this and that the full Gift of Homeschooling can only fully be realized when you stick with it long-term!

Thank you for listening! The goal is to begin dropping episodes every day to help keep you inspired on your homeschool journey long-term. Make sure you hit the subscribe button to get notified.

As you gear up for your first day of homeschooling, you may feel a bit anxious and overwhelmed if you’re just starting out. In this

episode, I share a few tidbits to keep in mind that I believe will make the first day of homeschooling better. Thanks for listening. This season, I will be dropping new episodes every Monday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that - You've Got This!

This episode (originally aired on 6-30-20) is for all of you who may be just starting and have little ones that you have decided to homeschool. In this episode, I share what I think is absolutely the MOST important tip for homeschooling preschool and kindergarten children.

I'll admit up front that It is not my most profound piece of advice, but I genuinely think it is perhaps THE MOST IMPORTANT piece of advice I could ever give to you mommies and daddies who have chosen to homeschool at the preschool and kindergarten level.

Take a listen, and remember that You've Got This!

Happy homeschooling!

Questions or comments? Please email us at homeschools101@gmail.com

Happy end of homeschooling to all of you out there! In this episode, originally aired on June 15th, 2021, I share some helpful tips to remember as you close out your homeschool year.

Happy Homeschool Summer, and remember that You've Got This!!

Sometimes, it is normal to feel like things are not working out in your homeschool journey. If you feel stuck in a rut and your homeschool journey is not what you envisioned it to be, don't feel alone. If we're all honest, I think most of us would agree that we've all been there at least one point in our homeschool journey. In this episode that originally aired on 5-26-22, I address three simple things that might have a profound difference in switching up the feeling of being stuck in a homeschool rut.

Take a listen and remember that you've -Got This!! Happy Homeschooling!

Questions or comments? Please email us at: Homeschools101@gmail.com

In this episode, originally posted on November 30, 2021, I discussed the one thing I believe could make or break the stress level in your homeschool journey and discuss why I feel this way. If you are struggling with a lot of stress in your homeschool journey, this doesn't have to be the case. Please take a listen and see if doing this one thing makes a difference. I think it will! Happy Homeschooling, and Remember that You've Got This! After listening to the episode, you may find these links useful if this episode resonated with you.

⁠https://www.homeschool.com/top10/top10reviews-asp/⁠

⁠https://homeschool-curriculum-reviews.com/category/comprehensive-curriculum/⁠

⁠http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/homeschool-curriculum-reviews.html⁠

Today I am reposting an episode that originally aired on 5-11-2022 to address this little-acknowledged truth among many homeschool parents- The way that we show up for the day has a lot to do with how our children will show up for the day.

Take a listen to this episode to find out what I mean.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that - You've Got This!

Many homeschool parents find themselves giving up on their choice to homeschool because they often feel boggled down and overwhelmed by the amount of time that it takes to homeschool. In this episode, I share four simple tips to avoid just this.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

We all get weary, and we all get to the point where we feel like giving up. So if you're feeling weary, please know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

The choice to homeschool is often made without thinking about what it takes to stick with it long-term. After 16 years of homeschooling, I can attest to the fact that I have had seasons of feeling weary on the journey, but there is no need to stay in a season of weariness. During this episode, I share four simple tips to help anyone out there feeling weary on the homeschool journey to get back on track with renewed vigor and excitement for your homeschool process.

If you are feeling weary, I encourage you to hang in there because it truly is only long term that you will be able to reap all the Gifts of Homeschooling.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

An awesome quote by Gloria Copeland says - In consistency lies the power. The fact is, if you can remain committed and consistent to your homeschool decision, you will stick with it long-term and reap all the wonderful gifts of homeschooling. 

In this episode, I share 3 simple tips for remaining consistent in your homeschool journey. 

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Proverbs teach us that as a person thinks in their heart, so they are! This applies to our homeschool journey as well. No matter how perfect and put together our homeschool process looks from the outside. If we have negative thoughts in our hearts about it, we will never see and reap the amazing gift that homeschooling can be. In this episode, I talk about making sure that we are thinking correctly as it pertains to our homeschool journey because, believe it or not, it makes almost all the difference.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

We've all been there - feeling like we've veered off and fallen off track in our Homeschool Journey. In this episode, I share 3 simple things that I think everyone should do if they feel off track as they navigate their Homeschool Journey. If you're feeling like you've driven into the ditch and need help getting out - this one is for you. 

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that you've Got This!

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all doing well. It has been a while since I posted, but as I gear back up to posting more consistently, I wanted to share a repost of an episode that originally aired back in September two years ago.  Wishing you all a great rest of your week.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Do you know the benefits of homeschooling? In this episode I share with you 7 important gifts of homeschooling. You may not have already personally reaped these benefits, but stick with it long term and I bet that in the long run you will see that Homeschooling truly is a a gift!

Happy homeschooling! Remember that You've Got This!

#homeschooltipsand advice #homeschooling #homeschool #homeschoolmomlife #homeschoolfamily #whatishomeschooling

In this episode originally aired on 7/21/21, I share 7 simple tips to start your homeschool year off strong!

Remember that You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

#homeschool, #homeschooling, #Homeschooltipsandadvice #homeschoolmomlife #homesschoolmom #homewschoolfamily

Repost of an episode originally  aired on 9/15/2021. In this episode I share with you 3 things that I think are crucial to the long term success of your homeschool journey.

Hope you're all enjoying your summer break!

In this episode I talk about why it is so important to have a clear vision - YOUR own clear vision for homeschooling. NOT anyone else's but YOURS. Proverbs teaches us that without a vision, people perish and fail. Learn why it is important to have a vision and to know your why if you have made the important decision to homeschool. Repost of an episode originally aired on 3-15--2022.

In this episode I share simple tips and advice for keeping homeschool kiddos of all ages motivated during the homeschool process.

Re-post of podcast that originally aired 9-28-2020

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Repost of original post created 12-7-2021.

Re-Post - Don't Aim for Perfection, Aim for what's possible!

Happy Tuesday Friends!

In this podcast I share simple tips and advice to use to wrap up and finish the homeschool year strong. it is a repost of an episode that originally aired back in June 2021.

Happy Summer Break From Homeschooling!

Happy Monday Friends! In this episode I remind you to watch the emotional tone that you are setting over your homeschool experience.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've got This!

Great Job Getting to the end of another homeschool week! Wishing you all an awesome weekend!

Have a great weekend, and Remember that You've Got This!

It is so important for everyone to prioritize their fitness and wellness, listen to today's podcast as I share why I think that it is doubly important for us as homeschool parents to make our fitness and wellness a priority.

Here is a link to 2 free Classical Stretch Youtube Videos. This is one of my favorite ways to keep moving and take care of my personal wellness and fitness. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnaxj4ejDdM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbWgGgRLp94

Happy Homeschooling and remember that You've Got This.

Today I want to encourage you to give yourself a break when it comes to your homeschool process. Nothing in Life is perfect, absolutely nothing no matter how much we try. So stop aiming for perfection in your homeschool process, instead aim for what's possible. In this episode I go deeper into what that meant for me and should mean for you.

Remember that You've Got This, and that together we can make sure that you have the best, the most successful homeschool experience ever!

Happy Homeschooling!

As we near the end of the school year, I just wanted you to inspire you and encourage you this morning. Whatever you are up against today - if you're feeling frustrated and stuck, if you're feeling unsure and insecure in your abilities to homeschool, I wanted to remind you this morning that You've Got What It Takes to Finish the Race.

Remember that you're not in this alone. Together we can make sure that you have the best, the most successful homeschool experience ever! You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

While I truly believe that all of us who are parents were born to homeschool our own children, and are fully equipped with everything we need to do it successfully, I think that not everyone maybe cut out to homeschool. So, as we near the end of a homeschool school-year, in this episode I talk about 5 signs that I think may be important indicators that You Should Not Be Homeschooling. And guess what? If you figure out and decide that you are not cut-out to homeschool - that's okay!

Happy Homeschooling!

As with all things in life, you may feel like you've lost your homeschool motivation. In this episode, I share 5 simple tips to help you get back on track if you feel like you've lost your homeschool motivation.

Happy Homeschooling, and Remember that You've Got This!

Great Homeschool Review resource: https://cathyduffyreviews.com/

From Our Family at Homeschools101 wishing you and your family a Happy Memorial's Day today!

Just a short episode to wish you all a wonderful weekend and to remind you how important it is to take time for rest and restoration in your homeschool process.

Happy Homeschooling and remember that You've Got This!

Feeling stuck in a rut in your homeschool journey? In this episode I share 3 simple tips for getting out of feeling stuck when it comes to your homeschool experience.

Happy Homeschooling, and Remember - You've Got This!

Hello Friends!

One of the most precious gifts that we have as homeschooling families is the gift of flexibility to carve out our lives the way we want it to be.

So don't let this gift go by the wayside. Use It to enhance your life and bring some fun and spontaneity into your day.

Happy Homeschooling, and Remember that You've Got This!

As we near the end of "Mental Health Awareness Month," I wanted to share these 3 simple and practical tips for controlling stress in your homeschool process.

For more tips and advice on controlling stress in the homeschool process, listen to my previously recorded podcast -  https://anchor.fm/homeschool101/episodes/How-to-Reduce-Stress-and-Anxiety-in-Your-Homeschool-Journey-e1abub8

Thank you for listening.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

You may not have thought abut this, but is it possible that you have allowed your negative thinking to control your homeschool experience? If you're wondering what this even means, then listen to this episode to find out.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode I talk about why homeschooling is not all about YOU. Don't be offended, because I include myself in this. It is not all about Me. Take a listen to find out what I mean.

In this episode I share a few simple tips on how to determine at what grade level to teach your homeschool child.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode I share my family's personal Homeschool Vision and encourage you to create your very own. 

Below is a copy of this Vision to help you inspire you to create your very own. Remember that a vision will help to keep you focused and grounded during your homeschool journey, so take some time to create yours.

Homeschool Vision

Provide a Loving,

Safe, Fun, 

Nurturing and Healthy 

Environment for my Children

to blossom into the Human Beings 

that God created them to be!

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Happy Homeschooling, and Remember that You've Got This!

From my heart to yours - Happy Monday! Know that You Are NOT Alone - We are all in this together!

Have a great Homeschooling Week!

In this episode I simply wanted to encourage you all that when you feel like you have failed or dropped the ball - You Are Not Alone! We have all been there.

Take heart, this too shall pass. Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Knowing your why is the first piece in creating a clear vision for your homeschooling journey. In this episode I discuss why it is important to your long term #homeschooling success, and give you simple advice on how to determine and identify your why.

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram to keep up with our family homeschool journey @homeschools101 and feel free to contact us via email at homeschools101@gmail.com 

Happy Homeschooling and Remember that You've got this.

Having a vision is critically important for the long term success of your homeschool journey. In this episode I talk about gearing up to create the vision for ur homeschool year and beyond.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode I share why it is important to include your homeschool journey in your New Years Resolutions, and why it is important to have a vision for your Homeschool Journey, and invite you to join me in an opportunity to establish that vision together for the year.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

As the family and I get back to normal after our infection over the Christmas Holidays, I wanted share with you one important aspect of homeschooling, which is often overlooked, but is a tremendous gift that most other families who do not homeschool may never experience.

Wishing you all an awesome rest of your week.

Happy homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Hello Everyone - Just a quick hello to check in and to let you all know that I will be back really soon. Illness and some other family issues have kept me off the air, but starting next week, I'll be back sharing as usual.

Have a great rest of your week, and remember that you've got this!

Happy Homeschooling!

Merry Christmas Homeschools101 Family. Recorded this a few days ago, and did not have a chance to upload because we were befallen with illness. Enjoy your time with your family on this precious day, and remember to be grateful for each moment. Love and hugs to you all!

In this episode, I wanted to encourage everyone to stop looking at all the beautiful picture perfect display of homeschool on social media. The truth is, homeschool is not usually picture perfect, but that's okay - nothing in life ever is. 

So breathe easy and take yourself off the perfection wheel. 

If you aren't already, don't forget to follow us on Instagram #homeschools101 to see what our family is up to on our homeschool journey, and please reach out with any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode, I identify what I think maybe the number 1 source of unnecessary stress in the Homeschool Process., and discuss why I feel this way.

Happy Homeschooling, and Remember that You've Got This! After listening to the episode, you may find these links useful if this episode resonated with you.

https://www.homeschool.com/top10/top10reviews-asp/

https://homeschool-curriculum-reviews.com/category/comprehensive-curriculum/

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/homeschool-curriculum-reviews.html

In this episode I share 3 simple pieces of advice for things you can do to ensure that you stick with your homeschool journey for the long haul.

Questions or comments, please feel free to reach out and stay connected via email - homeschools101@gmail.com

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @homeschools101 to keep up with what we are doing as a family.

Happy Homeschooling and remember that You've Got This!

I think that this unfortunately is one of the biggest issues too many Homeschooling Parents face - stress and anxiety!. In this episode, I share 4 tips and advice for reducing stress in our Homeschooling Journey.

Have questions or just want to drop me note, please don't hesitate to email me at homeschools101@gmail.com

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram to find out what we are up to as a family #homeschools101

Happy Homeschooling, and Remember that You've Got This!

In this episode I share 3 simple things that I think are crucial that every homeschool parent should avoid to ensure a successful homeschool experience.

If you are not yet following us on Instagram (#Homeschools101), please follow us so that we can stay connected and you can stay up to date on what we are up to as a family. 

Have questions or comments? Please email us at homeschools101@gmail.com

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

The time that we have with our children is limited. The years go by really quickly. How are you making sure that your time with them - yes, even your homeschool time, is filled with joy?  In this episode, I share 3 simple tips on how to inject more joy into your homeschool day.

Remember that you've Got this, and together we'll make sure that you have the best Homeschool Journey Ever!

Happy Homeschooling!

In this episode I share briefly about our experience thus far with our new curriculum for the year. Things are new and different, but one thing we're doing is forgetting those things from the past and looking forward to what's ahead with the new curriculum.

Remember that whatever your experience has been like so far, there is always a new day and a new opportunity to improve and make things better.

 Happy Homeschooling and remember that You've Got This!

Questions or comments, please connect with us at homeschools101@gmail.com

In this episode I share 3 simple BUT important MUSTS for a successful Homeschool Journey.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode I share with how we are rocking the boat and what we are facing as a family that has caused us to delay our school year start date.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Choosing a homeschool curriculum can sometimes seem like a daunting process. however, if you keep these 3 things in mind, it can make the task of choosing much easier. Listen to this episode to find out what 3 things I am talking about.

Choosing a homeschool curriculum that works for you and your family will be a very important part of the success of your homeschool experience. Here are a lists of just 3 sources on the internet where you can get information to compare different homeschool curriculum to find the right fit for you and your family.

https://www.homeschool.com/top10/top10reviews-asp/

https://homeschool-curriculum-reviews.com/category/comprehensive-curriculum/

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/homeschool-curriculum-reviews.html

Don' forget to email me at homeschools101@gmail.com with any questions or if there is something you would like me to answer on the show!

Remember- That You've Got This, and together we can ensure that you'll have the Best Homeschool Experience Ever!

Happy Homeschooling!

In this episode I share with you 7 important tips to ensure that you start off strong in your New Homeschool Year. 

Whether you are still enjoying your summer break (like we are), or if you've started the new homeschool year already, I hope that with these tips and advice you'll be able to start off strong.

Remember that You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

Hello Everyone! I've been enjoying summer break, and hope that you're all doing the same. 

I just wanted to check in to say hello because I miss you all.

Looking forward to jumping back on on a regular basis to share important tips and advice with you starting next week!

Stay tuned!

Like us, you are probably on your last stretch of homeschool before SUMMER BREAK. In this episode I share some simple tips and advice for wrapping up the school year.

Below are two  wonderful resources for "keeping the learning going" even while on summer break.

https://www.timestables.com/games/  - Great free  resource for practicing multiplication facts

https://home.xtramath.org/  - Great free resource for practicing all math drills

Remember - You've Got This. Enjoy your Break!

It's Okay To Admit You Don't Have it All together - We've All Been There, but we don't have to stay there. In this episode I share with you tips and advice for making sure you don't get stuck in the rut that find we sometimes find ourselves in when we feel like we don't have it all together.

Remember that You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

Sharing simple tips to help you not feel lost and discouraged on your Homeschool Journey. Listen and implement these simple tips to help you get unstuck.

Remember that you've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

Comparison in any area of our lives can be unhealthy, especially if it undermines our own experiences. In this episode I wanted to remind you all that we all all uniquely made - wonderfully and fearfully, and that we should avoid the pitfall of comparison at all cost. 

Remember that you were born to do this, and that You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling

In this Podcast I share my tips and advice for working SMARTER, not Harder during your homeschool experience.

Enjoy the Podcast, and remember that You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

In this Podcast I wanted to remind you all to take the time to fill you own cup up, because without doing this we may often find ourselves quickly feeling exhausted and depleted.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode I share how to be STILL and get back on track when you feel unmotivated and lack motivation to continue your homeschool journey. We have ALL been there. Today I share with you some advice and 5 things to do to help you to get back into the swing of things.

Remember that You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

Not much in this episode in regards to tips and advice. Just a simple reminder to stick in there and make the best of things even on those days when things don't go as you intended.

Have an amazing rest of your week , and remember that You've Got This.

Happy Homeschooling!

In this episode, I share 4 simple tips of  that have helped our family stay organized in our homeschool journey.

Remember that you've got this! Together we can make sure that you have the best, the most successful homeschool experience EVER!

Happy Homeschooling!

Studies show that just 2hours of screen time a day can be damaging to a young child's brain. In this episode, I wanted to revisit and reiterate what we do as a family to limit screen time.

These are the educational resources that we used over the years to limit our "mindless" tv/screen time. NO affiliation with any of these. These are just resources that we have used over the years that worked for us.

Starfall (preschool through 3rd grade) https://www.starfall.com/

ABC Ya (preschool though 6th grade) https://www.abcya.com/

Timestable.com (preschool through 3rd grade) https://www.timestables.com/games/

Education.com  (preschool through 3rd grade)

IXL (all grade levels)

Happy Homeschooling!

Proverbs says that without a  vision people perish, and this is absolutely true for every facet of our lives. In this episode I talk about the importance of having a vision for your homeschool journey.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

Over the 14 years of Homeschooling, these are the 10 most important ways that I have found to help reduce the stress that comes with Homeschooling. If you can't implement all of these tips and advice into your experience, I would advise that you pick at least 3 or more to help you manage your homeschool experience and reduce any stress that you may be feeling.

Remember that you've Got this, and together we'll make sure that you have the best, the most enjoyable homeschool experience ever!

In this episode, I wanted to remind us that what is coming out of our mouths is so  important as what our children hear continuously will eventually plant seeds in their heads. One way to make sure that what they are hearing is positive and uplifting is to start the day with positive affirmations. Following is a snip-it of positive affirmations that we recite together before we start the school day. Take some time to come up wit your own list, and watch as over the years the seeds of positivity are planted and watered in your children's life.

Sample Positive Affirmations as excerpted from the Ott's Daily Homeschool Affirmations:

I am Happy

I am Strong

I am a child of God, who is love

If I can do it, I can Achieve it

I can do anything I put my mind to

I am strong

I am powerful

I am fearless - this doesn't mean I don't have any fears, but when I have one I face it and break right through it

I am kind 

I am loving......

Feel free to use some of these, add or subtract as you feel comfortable, or just come up with a list that works for you and your family. The important thing is to get this started as a regular habit in your daily homeschooling routine, and watch how these words will take root in your children's life.

Remember that You've Got This, and that together we'll make sure that you have the BEST homeschooling experience EVER!

Sometimes we all need to hit the re-set button because we realize that the schedule our routine is not working. Reminding you all today, that no matter where you are in your homeschool journey, it is always okay to hit the re-set button, as this quote by Jon Acuff reminds us:

You Don't Need to go back in time to be awesome; you just have to start right now!

Remember that you were born to do this and no matter what disappointment or set-back you may have had - You've Got This!

In this episode I talk about something that happens to our family and most homeschooling family every year about this time of the year - Holidayitis! If' you're going through it, know that it's real and totally normal. 

Take this time to enjoy your family, and know that very soon you'll be back in the swing of things and back on track. For now, take the time to relax, and take things a little easier.

During this episode I just wanted to remind and encourage you all to give yourself the time and permission to "un-school" during the Holiday season, and allow yourselves to fully unwind and take a break from the day in and day out of Homeschooling.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember - You've Got This!

Depending on what state you are in, you may be required to keep records. In this episode, I share very simple and practical advice about what we do to keep records here in our home. I am lucky to live in a state that does not require very much in terms of record-keeping, but as I have mentioned countless times, homeschool laws vary by state, so one of the most important things that you can do as a parent is find out what the record keeping requirements are in your state. Over the years, HSLDA has always been my go to for all things legal when it comes to homeschooling. So, if you are not aware of what the requirements are in your state, please make sure to visit this site to find out.

https://hslda.org/

Happy Homeschooling! Remember that You've Got This!

In this episode, I share how we schedule Holiday Time in our homeschool journey.

Hope you all are keeping well.

Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode, I talk about and encourage you how not to do something that can happen very easily when we add homeschooling into our daily to-do list of things that we have to accomplish as parents - Losing "YOU" in the process.  

During this episode, I share what we have been doing for years as a family  on Halloween Day.

Happy Homeschooling!

Just because our kiddos are home all day, does not mean that they have to spend a majority of their time in front of the TV or on Screen-time. In this episode, I share tips and advice for limiting screen time that has worked for us as a family over the years.

These are the resources that I mention in this episode (remember, I am not affiliated in any way with these resources, these are just resources that I have personally used, and would recommend):

ABCmouse.com

Makemegenius.com

ABCya.com

Starfall.com

Forgot to mention this in the podcast, but this is a great free resource for children that may be interested in coding:

Scratch.com

Happy Homeschooling! Remember that You've Got This!

In this episode I share some tips and advice on how to balance homeschooling as a working parent.

Remember that - You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

Hello Everyone, nothing homeschool in this episode. Simply wanted to jump on and share my heart with you all this morning. Wishing you all a great rest of your day.  I'll be back again soon with more helpful tips and advice about Homeschooling.

Until then, remember that You've Got This, and Happy Homeschooling!

Many parents new to Homeschooling who are homeschooling little ones in Kindergarten thru 1st Grade are curious about how long the homeschooling day should be. In this episode I talk about what a regular day for Kindergartener should look like. 

Following are a list of recommendations for great educational media to keep those little minds entertained and learning at the same time. Please note that I have no affiliation with these sites, these are just resources that I have personally used and loved and would like to share with you all.

Starfall - great educational and entertainment medial for little ones https://www.starfall.com/h/

Make Me Genius - great YouTube educational and entertainment media related to science for little ones https://www.youtube.com/user/makemegenius

Don't be distracted by the accent, (the kids never seemed to mind ;-) 

ABCMouse - great educational resource for kiddos. We get a free membership through our local library, so please check with your.

https://www.abcmouse.com/abc/?8a08850bc2=T1239904577.1602896184.2372

Happy Homeschooling!

Every single child comes into this world already hardwired with certain gifts and strengths. Make sure that you use the gift of Homeschooling to help to direct and steer them in these gifts. 

In this episode, I wanted to remind you all not to neglect this most important piece of your homeschooling experience. It is not all about ABCs and 123s.  Homeschooling your children should also encompass teaching them and guiding them to be the best when it comes to love, kindness and decency.

Happy Homeschooling!

One of the beauties of homeschooling is that  we as parents and educators get to customize our children's educational experience based on their own abilities and capabilities. This means that we can take advantage of being able to teach them at the grade level that they are truly meant to be at.

These curriculums offer an important option of multi-level grade which allows self-pacing with adjustable grade levels by subjects:

Please note that I have no affiliation with these companies, these are simply ones that I have used in my journey and would recommend to you all.

Time4 learning   https://www.time4learning.com/home-a/

Acellus    https://www.acellus.com/

IXL   https://www.ixl.com/

Happy Homeschooling!

Taking a few minutes every day the night before or early in the morning to do some curriculum prep will help you avoid any unnecessary stress r anxiety that may come up if your child needs extra help with their homeschool lessons.

Happy Homeschooling!

If you are homeschooling in the state of California then you still have time (until October 15th) to file your Private School Affidavit. If you're wondering what a Private School Affidavit is, I address that in this episode.

Here is where you file:

https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/affidavit.asp

Here is where you can find help on are instructions on how to fill out  the Affidavit: 

https://sitekreator.com/hsc/private-school-affidavit-line-by-line-instructions.html (please note that this is not a secure site)

If you are a member of the HSLDA, you can get the same information here:

https://hslda.org/post/california-private-school-affidavit-filing-instructions

Happy Homeschooling!

During this episode, I talk about why it is important to have a solid answer to "Why Are You Homeschooling," and taking it one day at a time.

Wishing you all the best, and reminding you all that - You've Got This!

In this episode I share simple ideas for quick and easy breakfast  when you are running short on time, or behind schedule as I was this morning :-).

In this episode I discuss a few tips and tricks that we have used in our family to keep the kiddos focused and interested in the learning at hand.

Happy Homeschooling! 

Remember - You've Got This!

Many parents are confused about the difference of homeschooling versus distance learning and Virtual School. In this episode, I share with you and try to break down in simple terms the difference among these 3 ways of schooling, and no, they are not ALL homeschooling.

If you have chosen homeschooling as a choice for your family, you may be wondering if you will have to be the one that performs the instruction on a day to day basis. This is a question that a lot of parents new to homeschooling have. In this episode I address this question.

These are the resources that I mention in the podcast for good choices video teacher led courses:

Abeka                  https://www.abeka.com/

Accelus               https://www.acellus.com/

NO wonder most of you have noticed that homeschooling definitely increases the level of untidiness in the home - simply because we are home-bound more than most families where the children are outside of the home for several hours on end at traditional school. In this episode I talk about what we do as a family to keep the home tidy and keep my anxiety over the mess at bay.

Happy Homeschooling!

Remember - You've Got This!

IN this episode I talk about our recent experience homeschooling outside of the normal "school" hours. I think you'll find some benefit as you listen to how we have tweaked things a bit to get all we want to accomplish in our day.

Happy Homeschooling - Remember, You've Got This!

In this episode I share one of the important tips that we have used for years during my journey homeschooling my two boys, who are 3 years apart.

I am sure this will be useful to any parent out there homeschooling more than one child.

Don't forget to email me your questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

 Happy Homeschooling, and remember that You've Got This!

In this episode, I address a frequently asked question of many parents new to homeschooling, and that is the question of whether or not you need any special qualifications to be a homeschooling parent.

If you would like to homeschool your child but still prefer that they are taught by a teacher, you could choose a teacher led curriculum where the instruction is done by a teacher (this is not the same as distance learning through a state run school). These are the sample resources that I mentioned during this Podcast;

https://www.abeka.com/homeschool/products/abekaacademy/

https://www.acellus.com/acellusacademy/

Happy Homeschooling. Remember - You've Got This!

In this episode I share tips on how to keep those little ones occupied outside of the regular homeschooling hours.

These are the resources that I mention in the podcast:

https://www.starfall.com/h/         (excellent research for keeping young ones entertained and learning at the same time)

Abcmouse.com                                 (my second pick for an excellent research to keep little ones entertained and learning at the same time)

Great picture books for little ones to read on their own:

https://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/youth/100-best-picturebooks

Happy Homeschooling!

Remember - You've Got This!

Here is the list of resources that I mention in the Podcast. NO affiliation with these, just resources that we have loved during our homeschool journey:

Makemegenius.com

ABCmouse.com (great education and learning, we get our subscription free through our local library)

Bill Naye the Science Guy (can find many episodes on youtube)

Generation Genius (you need a subscription for this one, but you can see a few shows for free or get some of the old shows on youtube) Great for science outside the school hours.

Popular Mechanics for Kids (great for supporting science and engineering education long outside the school hours). Kids loved it - entertaining and educational.

Happy Homeschooling!

During this episode, I talk about some very practical things that I do to work with a distracted child and a child that does not like to sit for too long.

Please don't forget to email me at homeschools101@gmail.com with any questions.

Happy Homeschooling.

Remember that You've Got This!

It's our first day of the 2020/2021 school year and I'm super excited, although it did not start out the way I intended and planned.

Things won't always work out the way you plan while you're homeschooling, but remember to stay peaceful and trust the process and know that You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

One of the subjects that most homeschooling parents are most concerned about teaching as their children get into the higher grades is math. Take comfort in knowing that you can still homeschool your children successfully even if math is not one of your strong points or if you yourself struggle with math.

The key is taking advantage of free resources to help you and the community of friends and family members.

There are so many wonderful resources out there (free of charge) that can help supplement your math teaching, and these have been two of my favorites over the years:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuMwlP7kHkNxdPAqtFSJTw

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Happy Homeschooling Everyone.

Remember that you've got this!

In this episode I talk about why we did not start as planned on August 24th, but instead are planning to have our first day of school on September 8th.

Happy Homeschooling!

I Simply wanted to take this time to encourage you and remind you that - You've Got This! Homeschooling is not the daunting task that many people try to paint it to be. With the right tools and the right structure, you can have the most successful Homeschool Experience Ever!

This was really heavy on my heart to share with you today. NO advice, no nuggets, just a simple reminder that - You've Got This!

To have the best homeschooling experience ever, it will be important for you to let go certain expectations when it comes to the household. Listen to this episode as I share with you what I mean.

During the episode I mention these resources that were important to this process of "letting go"

This book by Julie Morgenstern was a great tool and resource for helping me to get to a well organized and doable schedule:

https://www.amazon.com/Time-Management-Inside-Out-Second/dp/0805075909

And this website offers a great app which helps with meal plans and takes away some of the stress of what to put on the table day in and day out:

https://realplans.com/

Please remember to email me with any questions or just to leave me a comment and share with me your experience at homeschools101@gmail.com.

Remember that You've Got This!  Together we will make sure that you have the best, most fun, most successful, most effective homeschool experience ever.

Happy Homeschooling!

It's possible to homeschool with a small baby or toddler is possible. In this episode, I share my top tip for a successful homeschooling experience if you are a mommy with a small baby or toddler.

While the kiddos were wee little ones, this book was an invaluable resource for me. It helped me to carve out needed and necessary time for myself, where I was able to get more things done efficiently, including homeschooling my kindergartner at the time. I hope you find it useful as well:

https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Baby-Whisperer-Connect-Communicate-ebook/dp/B0031R5K8Q

Happy Homeschooling!

Remember You've Got This!

One of the main questions that folks asked me when I made the decision to homeschool my children was - What about socialization? If this is something that you are wondering about, let me the the first and last one to put your mind at ease. Homeschooled children tend to be more well-rounded and socially confident that their peers. My personal experience confirms this, and you can check out this article from a Canadian study that also confirms this.

https://cche.ca/fifteen-years-later-home-educated-canadian-adults/

Remember - You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

Setting the right mood is very important for a successful homeschool day. We have more control over that than you may think. In this episode I talk about what that means, and what you can do to set the right mood.

One of the things that we have done for years is starting the day with positive affirmations. As promised, here is just a tiny sample of our daily affirmations:

I am special

I am loved

I am a child of God who is love

If I can dream it, I can achieve it

I can do anything I put my mind to...........we go on for a few minutes, but you get the picture.

Go ahead and make create affirmations that is suitable for your family. I guarantee you it is an awesome way of setting the mood.

Happy Homeschooling

If you are homeschooling preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders, make sure that learning time is fun time, because this will set the tone for long term homeschooling and plant a love of learning in your kiddos minds.

Check out starfall.com for an amazing curriculum resource for these grades: https://www.starfall.com/h/

If you have a fourth grader in the family, check out the 4th grade wilderness pass that I mentioned the podcast to get your child's free years pass to all federal parks in the country. https://www.nationalparks.org/our-work/campaigns-initiatives/every-kid-outdoors

Happy Homeschooling!

This is something that came up in the early years of homeschooling that I want you to be aware of as a newly homeschooling parent. Most folks probably won't tell you about this, but let me tell you it's real, and if you are aware of it, it won't be such a surprise and source of anxiety when you do experience it.

Remember that You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

As you all know, one of my most important pieces of advice is scheduling out your day. That said, making your timer your friend will help to ensure this. What does this mean? Listen to this episode to find out.

Happy Homeschooling! 

I never want to live my life with regret, but I realize recently that there is something that I regret after looking back at the 13  years of our family's homeschool experience. Listen and harken my advise. Don't take this advice too lightly. I don't have much regret in my life, but this is definitely one that I don't want you to have to experience if you heed my advise.

Happy Homeschooling!

What does this mean, listen to this episode where I share with you why in the homeschooling experience Quality is always more important than Quantity.

Don't forget to email me with any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

You've Got This!

It's countdown time! If you are not already gearing up and getting ready for the first day of Homeschooling, then listen o this episode for important tips and advice about what you should be doing during this time to get ready.

Happy Homeschooling!

This is my advice for raising strong homeschool readers. There are excellent resources out there that can help raise healthy and strong readers. In our family experience, these were some of our favorite supplements to our kiddos early reading/learning experience:

Starfall.com

abcya.com

Check this study out about the importance of reading out loud to your kiddo(s):

https://edsource.org/2015/study-says-reading-aloud-to-children-more-than-talking-builds-literacy/82045#:~:text=Reading%20aloud%20is%20the%20best,studies%20language%20acquisition%20and%20literacy.&text=Picture%20books%20even%20include%20more,conversations%20among%20adults%2C%20he%20said.

Please don't forget to email me with any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

Remember that You've Got This! You're not alone, together we';; make sure that you have the most successful homeschool experience ever!

Happy Homeschooling

There are many positive reasons why we made the decision years ago to homeschool. In this episode I share with you just a few of my favorite picks to help  encourage you to continue on your journey and choice to homeschool.

Please don't forget to email me with any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

Remember You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

It is possible to find affordable homeschool curriculum even on a budget. From personal experience, our family has had to go down the road of Homeschooling on a tight budget, and these are some of the resources that I would recommend of you find yourself in a similar situation right now:

Easy Peasy  https://allinonehomeschool.com/a complete free curriculum program

Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/ a non profit organization that provides free top of the line curriculum for all grade levels

Time 4 Leanring https://www.time4learning.com/ an inexpensive option for complete homeschool curriculum  k-12

Please don't forget to email me with any questions at homechools101@gmail.com

Happy Homeschooling!

Like with all things in life, there are good days and not so good days. There are inevitably going to be times in your homeschool experience where your lose it or come close to losing it. In this episode I talk a bit about this.

Don't forget to email any questions you may have to homeschools101@gmail.com

Remember you were born to do this - You've Got This!

Happy Homeschooling!

I think that many homeschooling parents think that in order to successfully homeschool their children, that they will need to know everything themselves. This is not true! This misconception simply leads to unnecessary stress. In this episode, I talk about why it is vitally important that you let go of this false perception and establish from the onset the fact that sometimes during the homeschool process it will be a joint-learning process, where the teacher and the student are learning together. There are great resources that can help you when you get struck and need that extra help to explain a topic that you yourself might not be strong in. 

These two resources have been invaluable in our home:

https://mathantics.com/ great site for explaining math concepts in a fun easy understood manner

https://www.khanacademy.org/ is a great site for explaining any subject that you might need additional help with, plus it works as a full curriculum program as well.

I hope you find these helpful. Don't forget to email me should you have any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

Happy Homeschooling!

One of the things that you will soon realize if you are new to homeschooling, is that family life gets a little more complicated because with the kids at home all day, the level of cleanliness in the home seems to automatically go up a notch or two. This is shy it will be so vitally important that you learn to keep it simple. IN this episode I share with you what that looks like in our home and give you simple suggestions to do the same.

Don't forget to email me with any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

Remember you've GOT THIS! Together we'll make sure you have the best homeschooling experience ever!

Happy Homeschooling!

As a homeschooling parent "Me Time" is not an option but a MUST.  In this episode  I talk about what mine looks like and why its important for you to have "Me Time" every single day!

Happy Homeschooling!

Don't forget that one aspect of a healthy and happy child is physical activity. So don't neglect this piece of your homeschooling puzzle. IN this episode I talk about what has worked for us over the years when it comes to Physical Exercise.

Don't forget to email me with questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

Happy Homeschooling!

Just because you're doing school at home, does not mean that you can't do things to memorialize it and make it special in some way. In this episode I share with you ways to make that first day of school special.

Have questions, or have something on your mind you would like me to talk about? Email me with questions or comments at homeschools101@gmail.com

Happy Homeschooling!

All homeschooling experience should have these 7 things in place to make it the most successful ever.

Don't forget to email me with any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com and remember that You've Got This!

Together we'll ensure that you have the BEST homeschooling experience EVER!

Happy Homeschooing!

It is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities as a homeschool family.

Over the years, I have found that this non-profit organization is the best resource for all things legal concerning  the homeschool experience:

https://hslda.org/

Visit there site here to find out about the laws as they apply to your specific state:

https://hslda.org/legal

Happy Homeschooling. Don't forget to email me at homeschools101@gmail.com with any questions.

Remember that you were born to do this!

Before you go any further into your Homeschooling Experience, it is very important that if you have not already done so, that you take the time to educate yourself about the laws concerning Homeschooling in your state or country.  Not all laws are created equal when it comes to Happy homeschooling, so it is important that you education yourself concerning your specific state or country. 

Please email me at homeschools101@gmail.com with any questions.

Happy Homeschooling!

I read an amazing quote from Rutger Bregman  that says - "I believe in a future where the point of education is not to prepare you for another useless job but for a life well lived." 

This quote prompted me to share with you another important nugget of our homeschool experience which I would urge you to incorporate as your own - Daily Affirmations.

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Happy Homeschooling!

It is vitally important to set the right tone, especially if you intend to make homeschooling a long term commitment for your family. This means that your children should know that there is a separation between playtime and school time. This does not mean that there cannot be an element of playfulness surrounding the homeschool experience, but what it does mean is that from the very beginning you want to send the message to your children that there is a time and place for everything and that playtime is playtime and school time is school time. Enjoy this episode and feel free to email me any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com

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While I don't think it is necessary to have any curriculum during these stages, there are some excellent resources out there that we personally used during these stages that I want to share with you. I have no affiliations with these, but I really think they are excellent resources and want to pass them on to you:

starfall.com  amazing educational resource for preschoolers and kindergarten and up to 3rd grade

abcmouse.com another amazing educational resource for preschool and kindergarten up to 2 grade

makemegeius.com great science based resource for preschool all the way through middle school

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Happy Homeschooling! You were born for this! Together we will have the most stress-free, happy, efficient and successful homeschooling experience EVER!

It is not necessary to invest in any additional furniture above and beyond what you already have available in your home. However, there are 3 key pieces of furniture that I found during my homeschooling journey that added and enhanced the homeschooling experience. I talk about those in this episode.

If you are homeschooling Preschoolers and Kindergarten, my biggest piece of advice for you is - make this a fun and joyful experience for you and your child. These years are supposed to be about enjoying and exploring the world. SO take it easy, read to your child, cuddle up with your child/children on the couch with a good book, do simple puzzles together, go to the park, hang out in the backyard, play with playdoh, go the the library, zoo or museum, and don't take it too seriously! Take it from a veteran homeschooling mommy, you'll look back at these years when they are gone and wish you had taken my advise and did more of this. There will be a time and place for regimented, scheduled learning, NOW during the preschool and kindergarten years is not that time- just enjoy it!

If you're looking for ideas for books to read with your child, the following are just a few that we used and loved when the boys were in the Preschool/Kindergarten phase:

Dr Seus - The Cat in the Hat Read Aloud series

World of Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Highlight Magazines

Bob books - to help encourage early learning skills

Llama Llama books by Anna Dewdney

Elephant and Piggie Books 

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton

Check out this site for list of 100 Best Read-Aloud books by Scholastics 

http://www.scholastic.com/100bestreadaloudbooks/index.html

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Happy Homeschooling!

Hello Everyone!

Summer is here and we're staring to wind down for summer break! I touch basis a little bit about what summer break looks like here for us. Don't forget to email me with questions at homecshools@gmail.com

Choosing a homeschool curriculum that works for you and your family will be a very important part of the success of your homeschool experience. Here are a lists of just 3 sources on the internet where you can get information to compare different homeschool curriculum to find the right fit for you and your family.

https://www.homeschool.com/top10/top10reviews-asp/

https://homeschool-curriculum-reviews.com/category/comprehensive-curriculum/

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/homeschool-curriculum-reviews.html

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Remember- You've Got This!

If you show up for your homeschooling experience as you would any other job - success will not be an option for you, but a  reality.

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Another important aspect of the homeschooling experience, is making sure that you pick out a designated area in the house where schooling occurs. In this episode we talk about why this is important, and how you should pick out a designated place in the home for schooling.

Another benefit and blessing of Homeschooling is the flexibility that you have to create a working schedule for your family. In this episode, I briefly address the issue of flexibility as it relates to homeschooling.

As I mentioned last time, the schedule is the one of the most important aspects of a successful Homeschooling experience. However, none of us are immune to the upheavals of life, and sometimes things happen that we do not expect to happen - a child gets ill, someone passes away, there's an unforeseen emergency, etc.. the list goes on and on. It is important even before these things happen, to have the mindset that although the schedule is extremely important, we should not become prisoners of it. We need to understand from the very beginning that there will be times when due to circumstances, we have to amend our schedule or scrap it completely on certain days. And, guess what? That is totally okay. Things happen out of our control sometimes, and we may have to fall of of our schedule sometimes. The important thing is just to get back into the routine and scheduling of things as soon as we can.  

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Remember, you were born to do this. You've got this, and together we will ensure that you have the most successful and fulfilling homeschool experience.

Until next time!

To have the most successful Homeschooling experience, you will have to schedule your day to some extent.

Homeschooling should NOT take up your whole day. If you create a schedule you will be amazed at how much you can get done in the day , plus everyone will know what to expect.

I would advise that besides scheduling in schooling time, that you schedule in specific times  in your child's schedule for things such as snack-time, PE, TV time etc...

After the teaching period is finished, it is important that Kids be provided with constructive, wholesome choices to choose from to occupy their time so that they are not left watching hours of mindless TV and media outside of the scheduled school time.

Great resources that are both educational and entertaining are:

• ABCYA.com
  
• Starfall.com
  
• ABCmouse.com (some local libraries provide free subscription to this site)
  
• Makemegenius.com
  
• Popular Mechanics for Kids (video series found at the local library)
  
• Bill Naye the Science Guy (video series found at the local library)
  
• Generation Genius
  

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Remember that if you are  a parent, you are a born teacher - You've Got This! Together we will ensure that you have the most successful homeschooling experience.

Until Next time!

Any successful Homeschooling experience will require some level of structure to it. In this episode I talk about a key factor for every homeschool experience - Schedule and Structure. 

In this very first episode, I introduce you to the fundamental truth that you've got this, because you were born to do this!