Yikes!! Now I'm a homeschooler!

Laura Sailer and Lisa Sharpe
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Yikes!! Now I'm a homeschooler!

Two veteran homeschoolers discuss the ins and outs of homeschooling with special attention to homeschooling because of or during COVID.

  1. 03/29/2021

    Spring is here! (Time for book fairs 😉)

    In this episode, Lisa and Laura chat about their state homeschool conference, and offer tips on choosing curriculum for next year.

    28 min

  2. 03/07/2021

    Motivation and the reluctant learner

    In this episode, Lisa and Laura address a listener's question about an unmotivated child, chat about researching curriculum, the dreaded book report, and some hands-on ways of teaching science.

    26 min

  3. 01/13/2021

    January: When You Hit The Wall

    After a long holiday break, Lisa and Laura are back just in time for the January slump! In this episode, we chat about all things January: the blah's, getting back into the routine of school, lots of ideas about how to beat the January blues, and developing good communication with your teenagers. Don't let January get you down!

    37 min

  4. 12/01/2020

    After High School: Alternatives to College

    In this episode, Lisa and Laura chat about alternatives to pursuing college right after high school. We talk about lots of options! Here are some resources we reference: OER degrees (open source textbooks/degrees) https://www.cccoer.org/oer-degree-benefits/ College Alternatives:  https://a2zhomeschooling.com/teens/home_school_college/ Community College Lineman Program (search for CC in your area):  https://www.forsythtech.edu/courses-programs/job-skills/careersnow/electrical-lineman/

    32 min

  5. 11/24/2020

    Wading through the college application process

    In this episode, Lisa and Laura chat about the college application process, building a transcript and navigating the transition to adulthood. Here is a resource we wish we'd shared on the episode: HSLDA - High School and Beyond https://hslda.org/teaching-my-kids/high-school-beyond

    23 min

  6. 10/30/2020

    Cleaning, meal-planning, and other non-homeschooling essentials

    In this episode, Lisa and Laura diverge away from actual homeschooling, and talk about keeping a clean house while homeschooling, meal planning ideas, and some money saving tips. Here are some of the resources we mentioned this week: http://flylady.net/ https://once-a-monthcooking.com/

    35 min

  7. 10/21/2020

    Boys and girls learn differently!

    Sorry for that very boring title! This episode is actually very interesting as we chat about the difference between the ways girls and boys learn. Hope it's helpful!

    25 min

  8. 09/30/2020

    For the Love of Books!

    In this episode, Lisa and Laura extol the benefits of reading out loud, talk about designing your own curriculum, and explain (sarcasm warning!!) "how to raise a non-reader." Check out these resources mentioned in the podcast: Honey for a Child's Heart  Design-A-Study  Great Books of the Christian Tradition  Let the Authors Speak And don't forget to leave us a review to be entered into a drawing for one of two books, Honey for a Child's Heart, or Great Books of the Christian Tradition!

    34 min
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About

Two veteran homeschoolers discuss the ins and outs of homeschooling with special attention to homeschooling because of or during COVID.

Information

  • Creator
    Laura Sailer and Lisa Sharpe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Laura Sailer and Lisa Sharpe
  • Show Website
    Yikes!! Now I'm a homeschooler!

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