The Creative Homeschool

Julie Soul | Soul Sparklettes Art
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If there's one thing for certain, it's that homeschool journeys are creative, ever-changing, and every single one is different. The other thing I know is this -homeschooling should be fun for kids - AND fun for you.Join me, your host, Julie Soul from Soul Sparklettes Art as we talk about all of the beautiful ways that one can creatively homeschool. I'll share tips and tricks, quick and easy activities, games, books, unit studies, and I'll also have interviews with authors, artists, and curriculum creators, and homeschoolers just like you.Look for a new episode every week and enjoy a weekly dash of fun and creative inspiration! 

  1. Think Differently About Learning with Special Guests Angela & Maren from Homeschool Unrefined | Episode 68

    06/10/2024

    Think Differently About Learning with Special Guests Angela & Maren from Homeschool Unrefined | Episode 68

    Did you know that you can use an app for a full math curriculum? What about homeschooling makes it such a great fit for neurodivergent kids? How do you carve that time for free play when you feel like you have so much math to do? You're going to love this interview with Angela Sizer and Maren Goerss as we talk about all things homeschooling, but in particular, about all things learning, and how we can best support our kids and ourselves on this homeschool journey. At the time of this episode airing, you can pre-order their new book Think Differently About Learning on Amazon, right here (afflink). https://amzn.to/4eh3rfU Think Differently About Learning will be available on June 18 wherever good books are sold! Follow Angela & Maren at @homeschoolunrefined on social media. Homeschool Unrefined Website: https://www.homeschoolunrefined.com/ Want me to do an episode on something that's on your mind?  Drop me a line at podcast@soulsparklettes.com. Introducing Delicious Diner, a creative writing course for kids where kids get to create recipes, a menu, help wanted ads, advertise, and even create a floor plan for their own imaginary diner while they're learning how to write, grammar, spelling, typing, entrepreneurship and more.This course is kid-tested, kid-approved, and designed with kid-input and is in short video bites that also teach kids how to use Canva, a free (or paid) graphics design program with over 75 million users.b

    1h 2m

  2. 05/20/2024

    The Critical Difference Between Shy and Introverted and 3 Ways to Help Both Thrive | Episode 67

    Did you know it's possible to have a shy extrovert or a very social introvert? What's the difference between shy and introverted? What about extroverted and outgoing? And how do you support your kids who are any combination? Join me for a chat about how to best support our kids and their unique personalities - and these tips might just help you if you're introverted or shy too! Want me to do an episode on something that's on your mind?  Drop me a line at podcast@soulsparklettes.com. Introducing Delicious Diner, a creative writing course for kids where kids get to create recipes, a menu, help wanted ads, advertise, and even create a floor plan for their own imaginary diner while they're learning how to write, grammar, spelling, typing, entrepreneurship and more.This course is kid-tested, kid-approved, and designed with kid-input and is in short video bites that also teach kids how to use Canva, a free (or paid) graphics design program with over 75 million users.b

    16 min

  3. 05/13/2024

    Finding Connection in an Unexpected Place: A Mini-Field Trip Your Kids Might Love | Episode 66

    When thinking about field trips, you might think of museums or zoos - but what about something closer to home?  Today I'm talking about a place that doesn't seem like the best field trip, but one that kids love every single time. I'm also talking about: how we always feel like more and bigger is betterways to find the connection in the smallest of placeswhy little things are joyfulI'd love to know - do your kids find escalators fun too? Drop me a line at podcast@soulsparklettes.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube:@soulsparklettesart  Introducing Delicious Diner, a creative writing course for kids where kids get to create recipes, a menu, help wanted ads, advertise, and even create a floor plan for their own imaginary diner while they're learning how to write, grammar, spelling, typing, entrepreneurship and more.This course is kid-tested, kid-approved, and designed with kid-input and is in short video bites that also teach kids how to use Canva, a free (or paid) graphics design program with over 75 million users.b

    13 min

  4. 05/06/2024

    The Secular Homeschool Conference You need to Know About w/ Special Guest Brooke Langston DeMott | Episode 65

    Join me as I talk with special guest Brooke Langston-DeMott, founder of the SHAPE Conference, a secular conference for homeschoolers that promises an experience for homeschooling adults AND their families! The conference is on July 21, 2024, and you're not going to want to miss it! In this episode we talk about:  How Brooke got started homeschooling, and how she quickly found her own secular homeschooling friendsThe importance of connecting with other homeschooling familiesThe reason she decided to start the SHAPE Homeschool ConferenceThe lack of secular conferences out there for homeschoolers and how to change thatChoices that Brooke intentionally made for creating this conference, and why she deliberately chose to have it NOT in a hotelHer advice for starting your own secular homeschool conferenceThe presenters of the SHAPE conference, and why you should attend (and her special discount just for our listeners, see below!) ---------- Find out more about the SHAPE Conference and sign up here: https://shapeconference.com ➡️ Use the code SHAPE10 at checkout to get $10 off your SHAPE Conference admission, only for The Creative Homeschool Podcast listeners 🎉 --------- Is there another guest you'd love me to chat with? Let me know at podcast@soulsparklettes.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube:@soulsparklettesart  Introducing Delicious Diner, a creative writing course for kids where kids get to create recipes, a menu, help wanted ads, advertise, and even create a floor plan for their own imaginary diner while they're learning how to write, grammar, spelling, typing, entrepreneurship and more.This course is kid-tested, kid-approved, and designed with kid-input and is in short video bites that also teach kids how to use Canva, a free (or paid) graphics design program with over 75 million users.b

    47 min

  5. 04/29/2024

    Demystifying Math: How to Choose the Math Curriculum for Your Family | Episode 64

    Choosing a math curriculum seems like rocket science. But the truth is, it can also be really easy!  Join me as I break down a few things that you'll want to think about when looking at a new math program for your kids, including: the difference between a spiral and mastery programthings to look for and avoid when opening up that textbookwhen it's okay to switch curriculumhow kids will learn math along with and in spite of a curriculumAre you interested in me breaking down specific curriculum? Let me know at podcast@soulsparklettes.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube:@soulsparklettesart  Find us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/soulsparklettesart Introducing Delicious Diner, a creative writing course for kids where kids get to create recipes, a menu, help wanted ads, advertise, and even create a floor plan for their own imaginary diner while they're learning how to write, grammar, spelling, typing, entrepreneurship and more.This course is kid-tested, kid-approved, and designed with kid-input and is in short video bites that also teach kids how to use Canva, a free (or paid) graphics design program with over 75 million users.b

    17 min

  6. 04/22/2024

    5 Fun Spring Field Trips to Try | Episode 63

    Thinking about field trips but wanting to shake it up a little? What about field trips that aren't going to cost you an arm or a leg? Join me as I chat about 5 places to visit this spring that you can easily weave into whatever you're studying. These are places that you don't have to hop on a plane for. Best of all, you're going to love them just as much as the kids! I'd love to know - where do YOU head during spring? Share with me at podcast@soulsparklettes.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube:@soulsparklettesart  Find us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/soulsparklettesart Copyright Music Credit: The Glitter Bomb® Theme by Jai Soul 2022 Introducing Delicious Diner, a creative writing course for kids where kids get to create recipes, a menu, help wanted ads, advertise, and even create a floor plan for their own imaginary diner while they're learning how to write, grammar, spelling, typing, entrepreneurship and more.This course is kid-tested, kid-approved, and designed with kid-input and is in short video bites that also teach kids how to use Canva, a free (or paid) graphics design program with over 75 million users.b

    10 min

  7. 04/15/2024

    Spring is Here: When Should You Stop Homeschooling for the Summer? | Episode 62

    When the nice weather is here, it's tempting to stop homeschooling for the year. But then we see those unfinished curriculums and we panic. Do we pick up the pace? Do we abandon it? Join me as I'm talking about: What to do when your curriculum doesn't look like it will be finishedThe mindset switch we need to have when we think about school and learning I'd love to know - what do YOU do with unfinished curriculum? Share with me at podcast@soulsparklettes.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube:@soulsparklettesart  Find us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/soulsparklettesart Copyright Music Credit: The Glitter Bomb® Theme by Jai Soul 2022

    11 min

  8. 04/08/2024

    The 3 Secrets Behind Making Your Kids Love Writing | Episode 61

    We see our kids off in the corners writing, so why is it that when we ask them to, their hand suddenly "breaks"? Join me as I'm talking about: 3 ways to get your kids writing - effortlesslyWhy our ideas don't always match up with our kidsHow writing is similar to learning a musical instrument If you haven't already, you'll LOVE our writing prompts - they're guaranteed kid-fun! You can grab your own copy right here: 10 Silly Writing Prompts & Challenges Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube:@soulsparklettesart  Find us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/soulsparklettesart Copyright Music Credit: The Glitter Bomb® Theme by Jai Soul 2022 Introducing Delicious Diner, a creative writing course for kids where kids get to create recipes, a menu, help wanted ads, advertise, and even create a floor plan for their own imaginary diner while they're learning how to write, grammar, spelling, typing, entrepreneurship and more.This course is kid-tested, kid-approved, and designed with kid-input and is in short video bites that also teach kids how to use Canva, a free (or paid) graphics design program with over 75 million users.b

    11 min
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If there's one thing for certain, it's that homeschool journeys are creative, ever-changing, and every single one is different. The other thing I know is this -homeschooling should be fun for kids - AND fun for you.Join me, your host, Julie Soul from Soul Sparklettes Art as we talk about all of the beautiful ways that one can creatively homeschool. I'll share tips and tricks, quick and easy activities, games, books, unit studies, and I'll also have interviews with authors, artists, and curriculum creators, and homeschoolers just like you.Look for a new episode every week and enjoy a weekly dash of fun and creative inspiration! 

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  • Creator
    Julie Soul | Soul Sparklettes Art
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    68
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