The Happy Homeschooler Podcast

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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast Podcast

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a digital support group for everyone interested in a learning lifestyle. Join us the second and fourth Friday of each month as our hosts Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones discuss topics like the benefits of homeschooling, finding the right curriculum for you, navigating the line between parent and teacher, and more!

  1. AUG 30

    136: Frequently Asked Questions About Homeschooling

    Whether you're a homeschooler or know someone who is, people often have a lot of questions about homeschooling. What is it? How does it work? How do homeschooled kids differ from their publicly schooled peers? Today, we're tackling all the most frequently asked questions about homeschooling! SHOW NOTES: Visit our website at www.happyhomeschoolerpodcast.com If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Like our page and join our group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! 00:07:01 - "Is it legal?"00:10:10 - "How do homeschoolers graduate?"00:11:50 - "Do you have to have a degree to homeschool?"00:15:40 - "Should a homeschooler take a GED?"00:17:33 - "How do homeschoolers get into college?"00:21:25 - "How do homeschoolers get a diploma?"00:22:30 - "Can homeschoolers take standardized tests?"00:25:15 - "What about sports?"00:26:33 - "Can homeschoolers go to prom?"00:31:43 - "How do homeschoolers date?"00:34:17 - "Can I homeschool through high school?"00:38:50 - "Do I need to keep records and grades?"00:40:48 - "Will my kid be weird?"00:45:46 - "What curriculum should I use?"00:48:41 - "Can I get a tax break for homeschooling?"00:48:57 - "Do I need to use an accredited homeschooling program?"00:49:14 - "How much does it cost?"00:49:31 - "How do I get started?" The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.

    52 min
  2. AUG 9

    134: Homeschooling with Technology (w/ Meryl van der Merwe)

    Homeschooling with technology can sometimes be a blind spot for parents. With technological advances happening quicker and quicker, it's easy to get left behind. And that's not even mentioning the concerns related to AI. Today, we're joined by Meryl van der Merwe, host of the Homeschooling with Technology podcast, and she's sharing a little glimpse of what she talks about on her podcast every episode. She gives tips on tech to use with lessons, tech your kids need to know before they get to college, and even proper use of AI! SHOW NOTES: Visit our website at www.happyhomeschoolerpodcast.com If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Like our page and join our group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Homeschooling with Technology Podcast FundaFunda Academy Brown Bear Cam iCivics Manage Your Team’s Projects From Anywhere | Trello Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone My Maps – About – Google Maps ChatGPT | OpenAI Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome! Flashcards, learning tools, and textbook solutions | Quizlet JeopardyLabs - Online Jeopardy Template The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.

    57 min
  3. JUL 26

    133: Our Favorite Homeschooling Books

    Homeschooling is a full-time job, and there's lots of learning that you have to do as the parent and teacher. Today, our hosts share their favorite homeschooling books to make your learning lifestyle fun, easy, and fulfilling! SHOW NOTES: Visit our website at www.happyhomeschoolerpodcast.com If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Like our page and join our group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Jennifer's List:The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education, by Grace LlewellynProject-Based Homeschooling: Mentoring Self-Directed Learners, by Lori PickertFree to Learn, by Peter GrayA Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond, by Amber O'Neal JohnstonUntil the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future, by Ginny Yurich, M.E.d.Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?: the case for helping them leave, chart their own paths, and prepare for adulthood at their own pace, by Blake BolesHolly's List:Seasons of a Mother’s Heart: Heart-to-Heart Encouragement for Homeschooling Moms, Sally ClarksonHome Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated: How to Design a Creative and Comprehensive Homeschool Curriculum, by Rebecca RuppCharlotte Mason Study Guide, by Penny GardnerA Charlotte Mason Education: A Home Schooling How-To Manual, by Catherine LevisonMore Charlotte Mason Education: A Home Schooling How-To Manual, by Catherine LevisonThe Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie WiseSenior High: A Home-Designed Form+U+La, by Barbara Edtl SheltonMelody's List:Educating the Wholehearted Child, by Clay Clarkson and Sally ClarksonA Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning, by Karen AndreolaFor the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School, by Susan Schaeffer MacaulayThe Hidden Art of Homemaking, by Edith SchaefferHomeschooling for Excellence, by David Colfax and Micki ColfaxHow Children Learn (Classics in Child Development), by John HoltThe Christian Home School, by Gregg HarrisHow to Homeschool: A Practical Approach, by Gayle GrahamHow to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (The How To Talk Series), by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish  Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes... in You and Your Kids, by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.

    58 min
  4. JUL 12

    132: How To Start Homeschooling

    It seems everyone these days wants to know how to start homeschooling. With the homeschooling boom still going, it's more important than ever to make sure you get all your ducks in a row before you even start looking at a worksheet. Today, our hosts will take you step by step from what to do before you start, how to make sure you and your kids get the most out of your learning lifestyle, pitfalls to avoid, and more! SHOW NOTES: Visit our website at www.happyhomeschoolerpodcast.com If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Like our page and join our group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! All of our episodes would be good for new homeschoolers to listen to, and we encourage you to do just that, but here are ten episodes you'll definitely want to check out: 130: The Importance of Deschooling 123: Project-Based Homeschooling 117: Handling Intrusive Family Members 116: Mental Health for Homeschooling Parents 110: Meal Planning for Homeschoolers 109: All About the Waldorf Method 096: What To Do After Pulling Your Child Out of Public School 091: What Is the Charlotte Mason Method? 084: Homeschooling on a Budget 077: Alternative Homeschooling Styles The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.

    1h 6m
4.8
out of 5
10 Ratings

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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a digital support group for everyone interested in a learning lifestyle. Join us the second and fourth Friday of each month as our hosts Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones discuss topics like the benefits of homeschooling, finding the right curriculum for you, navigating the line between parent and teacher, and more!

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