Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous

Kami Wanous - The Freedom Scholar
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Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous, The Freedom Scholar, utilizes more than a decade of homeschool experience, along with her public school teaching experience and relatable and practical mentoring of families all over the US and periodic guests, to take you on a journey toward creating the homeschool experience you always wanted and your family deserves in each episode. Whether you’re an experienced homeschooler or a new one, making decisions about curriculum, setting up routines and keeping love of learning high can be challenging. This podcast will help you gain the confidence you need to help your kids reach their goals and become life-long learners. To learn more about Kami and how The Freedom Scholar can help you create your family's best homeschool experience, visit www.thefreedomscholar.com Follow @TheFreedomScholar on Instagram and Facebook For free live trainings every week, join “The Freedom Scholar Homeschooling Community” Facebook group! Subscribe on YouTube - The Freedom Scholar Copyright 2023 © The Freedom Scholar. All rights reserved worldwide. Disclaimer: This is an informational podcast. The information presented in each episode is the most recent and honest to the best of the presenter's ability. Results are not guaranteed. This podcast aims to educate, and there are no guarantees of results implied. Listeners are encouraged to seek out and meet their local homeschool requirements. Any products, websites and company names mentioned in this podcast are their respective owners' trademarks or copyright properties. The presenter is not associated or affiliated with them in any way unless otherwise stated. Nor does the referred product, website, or company necessarily sponsor, endorse, or approve this podcast. We hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. This content is copyrighted and not authorized for reproduction.

  1. 10h ago

    148. Teaching Writing at Home (Even If You've Been Avoiding It)

    If writing is the subject you've been quietly skipping over, assigning without much confidence, or just hoping your kid figures out eventually… this episode is for you. Melissa Webb — founder of Write On Webb and a teacher with 30 years of experience — joins me to talk about why writing feels so hard to teach at home, why it matters more than most moms realize, and what a clear, structured approach actually looks like in a real homeschool. Inside this episode: Why homeschool moms feel unqualified to teach writing (and why that's completely understandable) Why writing is really thinking on paper — and what that means for how you teach it The most common mistake families make with writing instruction What confident, structured writing looks like at home What changes when a kid finally starts to feel like a writer **Save your seat for the upcoming FREE Inspire Lifelong Learners Masterclass!  https://illlive.thefreedomscholar.org/illliverp0 CONNECT WITH MELISSA: Grab Melissa’s “4 Week Writing Success Calendar”: Teach your child how to write a complete essay in just 30 minutes a day with a clear, step-by-step plan. This free resource removes the guesswork and gives families a simple structure to follow, so students can quickly build confidence and momentum. https://writeonwebb.myflodesk.com/4-week-writing-plan  Website: https://writeonwebb.com/   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/writeonwebb/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writeonwebb/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-is-a-work-of-heart/id1639428614  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriteOnwithMelissaWebb  Webinar: https://writeonwebb.com/webinar-registration  WOW Essay Essentials: https://writeonwebb.teachable.com/p/essayessentials?preview=logged_out  🎓 New to The Freedom Scholar? Start here: The Freedom Scholar Podcast is for homeschool moms who want to raise kids who love learning — not just kids who complete assignments. We talk about building a learning culture at home, moving from managing to mentoring, and creating homeschool days that feel more like living and less like school.  CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn  “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast  Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

    41 min

  2. Jun 8

    147. Why June Is the Time to Reset Your Homeschool

    If May wiped you out and the couch has been winning lately — this episode is for you. The natural response to a hard season is to retract. Rest. Coast. Wait until you feel ready. But blah has gravity. And the longer you stay in it, the harder it becomes to rebuild love of learning, energy, and momentum — before a new season even starts. In this episode we talk about what a Love of Learning Reset actually is, why it's different from just taking a break, and what it costs when we let summer slip by without one. 👉 Inside this episode: Why coasting feels like recovery but functions like a slow drain What the September version of "no reset" actually looks like What a Love of Learning Reset is — and what it isn't Why this is not about doing more, it's about choosing intentionally Why June is the best time to start **Save your seat for the upcoming FREE Inspire Lifelong Learners Masterclass!  https://illlive.thefreedomscholar.org/illliverp0 CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn  “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast  Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

    25 min

  3. Jun 1

    146. How Kids Learn to Read and How to Teach It Well

    If you've ever sat down to teach reading and wondered if you were doing it right — you're not alone. A lot of homeschool parents are working hard and still feel uncertain about whether their approach is actually building the foundation kids need. In this episode, I talk with Alyssa Althouse, reading specialist and founder of Learn with Alyssa, about how reading actually works — what the brain needs, what gets in the way, and what the most effective strategies really look like. Inside this episode: -How kids' brains actually learn to decode and read -Common mistakes in reading instruction (and how to avoid them) -What stumbling blocks look like before they become big problems -Reading and neurodivergence — what parents should watch for -Evidence-based strategies that work from the start -When to bring in a reading specialist or tutor *Jump start your family’s learning fun and curiosity with the Love of Learning Launch Pad! Know your starting point and next steps in this free quiz! https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0 CONNECT WITH ALYSSA: *Get Alyssa’s Reading Support Flowchart! A simple, step-by-step guide designed to help parents and educators identify specific areas of need and connect them to targeted activities that build foundational reading skills. https://www.learnwithalyssa.net/freebie  Website: https://www.learnwithalyssa.net/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/learn_with_alyssa  CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn  “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast  Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

    37 min

  4. May 26

    145. You Only Need a Summer Break If You've Been Managing Learning

    If summer feels like an escape from homeschool… this episode is going to feel very familiar. Most moms think they need a break from learning. But what they're actually exhausted from is managing learning — the pushing, the reminding, the carrying of motivation that should belong to their kids. This episode is about what happens when you stop managing and start mentoring. And why summer is the perfect reset to make that shift — whether you had a hard year or a pretty good one. Inside this episode: Why the need for a summer break is usually a managing problem, not a learning problem What managing vs. mentoring actually looks like in real homeschool life How to use summer to rebuild love of learning and reset expectations Why learning culture matters more than curriculum How one ILL Academy mom used a month-long camping trip to build something she never had before **Save your seat for the upcoming FREE Inspiring Lifelong Learners Masterclass!  https://illlive.thefreedomscholar.org/illliverp0 CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn  “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast  Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

    26 min

  5. May 19

    144. Is It Dyslexia? What Homeschool Moms Need to Know Now

    If reading lessons in your homeschool have started to feel like a daily battle — resistance, frustration, tears — this episode is going to feel very familiar. I sat down with Kathy Cousineau, a Learning Disabilities Specialist with over 30 years of experience, to talk about dyslexia: what it actually looks like, why so many parents feel lost in the sea of resources, and how to find support that genuinely helps. Inside this episode: How to recognize dyslexia at home Why more resources doesn't always mean more clarity What programs and strategies actually work How to stop guessing and start getting real answers Where homeschool moms can find expert support **Save your seat for the upcoming FREE Inspiring Lifelong Learners Masterclass!  https://illlive.thefreedomscholar.org/illliverp0 CONNECT WITH KATHY: Take Kathy’s “Understanding YOUR Child’s Learning Challenges Quiz”: A tool that helps parents identify areas where their child may be struggling and provides resources for understanding these challenges in more depth. https://quiz.myhappyteacher.com/  Get Kathy’s free homeschool reading support series : “Is Reading Starting to Feel too Hard at Home?” https://links.fullscope.tools/widget/form/kMD2F0J8UoPMquMAawrn  Website: https://www.myhappyteacher.com/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/myhappyteacher  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyHappyTeacher  CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn  “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast  Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

    39 min

  6. May 18

    143. Homeschooling While Working: Why “Fitting It In” Backfires

    It seems like a good plan. Work during the day. Homeschool in the evenings. Use great resources. Stay consistent. So why does it start to feel so hard? In this episode, we walk through what’s really happening for working parents who are trying to “fit learning in”… and why it often leads to resistance, disconnection, and frustration over time. Because the problem usually isn’t your effort. It’s that nothing about the learning model actually changed… just the location. If you’ve been feeling the tension between work, homeschool, and wanting something more connected and meaningful for your child, this episode will help you finally put words to what’s actually happening… and why just “trying harder” doesn’t fix it. **Save your seat for the upcoming FREE Inspiring Lifelong Learners Masterclass!  https://illlive.thefreedomscholar.org/illliverp0 CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn  “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast  Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

    25 min

  7. May 5

    142. Mentoring Builds Independent Kids (Even When They Fail)

    If you’ve ever felt like your homeschool depends on you managing everything… this episode will give you a different perspective. After my son didn’t pass his black belt pretest, his response revealed something powerful about ownership, motivation, and what mentoring actually produces over time. We’re breaking down the difference between managing vs mentoring—and why that shift matters if you want to raise independent, confident kids who can lead their own learning. *Join me and 5 experts in the free Homeschool with Confidence Roundtable discussion where we have real conversations about what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with confidence! https://thefreedomscholar.com/hwc-registration CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn  “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast  Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

    28 min

  8. Apr 27

    141. Raising Creative Kids in a Screen-Filled World with Beth Mylott

    If you’ve ever wondered whether screen time is helping or hurting your child’s creativity, this episode will give you a clear way to think about it. In this conversation with STEM educator Beth Mylott, we talk about what it actually looks like to raise creative kids in a screen-filled world—without losing the hands-on learning that makes it all stick. You’ll hear how to help your kids move from simply consuming content to creating, building, and problem-solving using both technology and real-world experiences. In this episode: What “creative” screen time really looks like How to shift kids from consumers to creators Why hands-on learning still matters Simple ways to blend tech with real-world learning What parents should watch out for with games and platforms This episode will leave you with practical ideas and a clearer path forward—so screen time becomes something that supports learning, not works against it. *Jump start your family’s learning fun and curiosity with the Love of Learning Launch Pad! Know your starting point and next steps in this free quiz! https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0 CONNECT WITH BETH: *Schedule a meeting for free first tutoring session  Website: https://gameandlearnsummercamp.com/ Instagram: @game_and_learn CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn  “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast:  https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast  Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

    34 min
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Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous, The Freedom Scholar, utilizes more than a decade of homeschool experience, along with her public school teaching experience and relatable and practical mentoring of families all over the US and periodic guests, to take you on a journey toward creating the homeschool experience you always wanted and your family deserves in each episode. Whether you’re an experienced homeschooler or a new one, making decisions about curriculum, setting up routines and keeping love of learning high can be challenging. This podcast will help you gain the confidence you need to help your kids reach their goals and become life-long learners. To learn more about Kami and how The Freedom Scholar can help you create your family's best homeschool experience, visit www.thefreedomscholar.com Follow @TheFreedomScholar on Instagram and Facebook For free live trainings every week, join “The Freedom Scholar Homeschooling Community” Facebook group! Subscribe on YouTube - The Freedom Scholar Copyright 2023 © The Freedom Scholar. All rights reserved worldwide. Disclaimer: This is an informational podcast. The information presented in each episode is the most recent and honest to the best of the presenter's ability. Results are not guaranteed. This podcast aims to educate, and there are no guarantees of results implied. Listeners are encouraged to seek out and meet their local homeschool requirements. Any products, websites and company names mentioned in this podcast are their respective owners' trademarks or copyright properties. The presenter is not associated or affiliated with them in any way unless otherwise stated. Nor does the referred product, website, or company necessarily sponsor, endorse, or approve this podcast. We hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. This content is copyrighted and not authorized for reproduction.

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  • Creator
    Kami Wanous - The Freedom Scholar
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kami Wanous - The Freedom Scholar
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    Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous

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