Empowering Homeschool Conversations Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder

In this enlightening episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar sits down with Amy Sneath, the dynamic owner of Moxie Learning to talk about math anxiety and strategies for frustration-free learning.
Amy takes us on a journey through the origins of math anxiety, offering insights on recognizing when your child has mastered a topic versus needing more practice. She delves into the transformative power of understanding concepts through the concrete, pictorial, and abstract stages. Discover why multiplication facts often trip up young learners and how conquering them can boost a child's confidence. Plus, Amy highlights the importance of incorporating games into learning and shares her expert tips on structuring an effective math lesson. Tune in for practical strategies to make math a fun and stress-free experience for your child!
Amy Sneath earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education, her eyes were opened to all that the homeschooling world offered. Since then, she created Moxie Learning, an alternative education platform that offers live virtual classes for students and resources to support homeschooling parents. Right now her and her husband, TJ are spending some time in their home state of California before heading out on their next adventure. They have lived in 8 states and 2 countries!
 
To connect with Amy visit her website link: https://mailchi.mp/moxielearning.us/classes
Or look her up on social media @moxielearning
Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/
To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/
To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:
https://annieyorty.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve
https://elarplearning.com/
https://solimaracademy.com/
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Are you ready to dive deep into the world of neurodevelopment and discover the mysteries behind dyslexia? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Jan Bedell, a renowned Master Neurodevelopmentalist. With her extensive expertise and passion for helping individuals unlock their full potential. Tune in to uncover the keys to understanding and supporting dyslexic individuals and gain a fresh perspective on the incredible capabilities of the human brain. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field!
Jan Bedell, PhD, Master Neurodevelopmentalist is a seasoned special education homeschool mom and President of Brain Sprints (formally Little Giant Steps), a neurodeveopmental curriculum, consulting and support company. Jan also serves as the board chair for SPED Homeschool
Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/
To connect with Jan and her resources, use this links: https://www.brainsprints.com/
To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/
To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:
https://annieyorty.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve
https://elarplearning.com/
https://solimaracademy.com/
Disclaimer: We apologize for the chopping conversation, but it was the best we could do to clean up the audio with our guest's poor internet connection.
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Navigating the complexities of parenting children who have experienced neglect or trauma can be daunting. In this episode, we sit down with Jayne E. Schooler to explore compassionate and effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors. Discover practical tips on fostering resilience, building trust, and nurturing emotional healing in your child. Tune in to learn how patience, empathy, and expert guidance can transform your parenting and homeschooling journey.
Jayne E. Schooler is the author or coauthor of eight books in the field of child welfare, including Wounded Children, Healing Homes: How Traumatized Children Impact Adoptive and Foster Families and Parenting in Transracial Adoption: Real Questions and Real Answers. Jayne served full-time with Back2Back Ministries and regularly visited countries around the world to train and support organizations and ministries in creating trauma-informed programs. Jayne lives in Dayton, Ohio, is a mother by both birth and adoption as well is a grandparent of four.
Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/
To connect with Jayne and her resources, use these links:
New book: https://mediacenter.tyndale.com/p/caring-for-kids-from-hard-places/9781646070466
Website: https://schoolerinstitute.org/
To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/
To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:
https://annieyorty.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve
https://elarplearning.com/
https://solimaracademy.com/
Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/
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In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your host Annie Yorty and her special guests dive into the unique challenges and beautiful complexities of maintaining a strong, loving partnership while navigating the demands of special needs parenting. Our expert guests bring a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to the table, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for fostering resilience, connection, and joy in your marriage. Whether you're homeschooling parents seeking support, or simply looking for ways to strengthen your relationship amidst life's challenges, this conversation promises to provide the inspiration and tools you need to thrive together. Let's embark on this journey of love and learning, together.
Our guests, Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans, are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and special needs parents. They co-authored their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities (Baker Books). They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling. They enjoy traveling and the outdoors together.
To connect with our guests, visit:
https://disabilityparenting.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Build-Thriving-Marriage-Children-Disabilities/dp/1540903737/
https://www.instagram.com/disabilityparenting/
To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/
To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:
https://annieyorty.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve
https://elarplearning.com/
https://solimaracademy.com/
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This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations features an inspiring interview with popular Christian non-fiction author and speaker, Shari Howard McMinn! As the loving "Mom" to 11 children through marriage, birth, and adoption, Shari has homeschooled 9 of them to high school graduation.
Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, hosts Shari as she shares her journey from trauma to triumph, offering valuable insights into homeschooling a diverse family. Don't miss the chance to hear about her upcoming book, Embracing Diversity as a Family: Preparing the Next Generation to Flourish. Tune in for heartfelt stories and practical advice on raising resilient, thriving children in today's world! 📚✨
Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/
To connect with Shari and her resources, use these links:
New book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5MKBBM1
Website: https://sharimcminn.com/
To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/
To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:
https://annieyorty.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve
https://elarplearning.com/
https://solimaracademy.com/
Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/
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In today's episode, "Unlocking Potential: Non-Traditional Teaching Methods for Students with Severe Learning Challenges," we delve into the world of homeschooling children with intellectual disabilities who are often relegated to a perpetual elementary school experience. From addressing specific struggles in teaching a child with intellectual disabilities and adapting curriculum to understanding learning behaviors and incorporating life skills, this conversation will provide practical insights and tips for unlocking your child's full potential. Stay tuned as our guest and Empowering Homeschool Conversations co-host, Stephanie Buckwalter, uncovers ways to navigate the complexities of homeschooling children with severe learning challenges and to empower them to thrive beyond traditional expectations.
Stephanie Buckwalter is a curriculum developer and the creator of the ELARP™ Method of homeschooling for students who are two or more years behind grade level in several core subjects, or simply stuck in perpetual kindergarten. She believes that the first step to homeschooling a special needs child is to assume intelligence. Once you realize there is more going on intellectually than your child can express, it opens up a whole new world of learning. Her family of five children has done homeschool, private school and public school (including the IEP process). In addition to homeschooling for over 18 years, Stephanie has taught classes locally and online, and helped start a robotics club, a classical education co-op and a special needs homeschool co-op. Her heart is to use her unique experience to help others experience success teaching their unique learners.
Use this link that Stephanie created for parenting homeschooling students with Intellectual Disabilities: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/students-with-severe-learning-challenges
Connect with Stephanie and the resources she mentioned in this broadcast:
ELARP Learning: https://elarplearning.com/
Art of Special Needs Parenting: https://artofspecialneedsparenting.com/
3 Circles of Purpose printable (link: https://artofspecialneedsparenting.com/3-circles-of-purpose/)
Teaching a Special Needs Child at Home and at School - Judith Munday
Family Math - Stenmark, Thompson and Cossey
Skills Evaluation for the Homeschool - Rebecca Avery, The Weaver Curriculum
What Your Child Needs to Know When, An Evaluation Checklist for Grades K-8 - Rogin Scarlata
Home Learning Year by Year - Rebecca Rupp
Special Needs Expo, Shelby, NC, June 28-29 https://iajministries.ticketleap.com/t/SPEDHOMESCHOOL/
To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ 
To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:
https://annieyorty.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve
https://elarplearning.com/
https://solimaracademy.com/
Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.