HS 043: The Imperfect Homeschool by Colleen Kessler

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HS 043: The Imperfect Homeschool by Colleen Kessler

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Feb 17, 2017

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Do you do what I do? Lament about your imperfect homeschool, while comparing yourself to others you know? Their homeschool looks perfect. Listen or read more at http://www.raisinglifelonglearners.com/the-imperfect-homeschool/

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Feb 17, 2017

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HS 000: Hey! It's Episode Zero ? What the Show is All About: In episode 000 I introduce myself and give you the down-low on what the Homeschool Solutions Show is all about. Each super-short episode is an audio blog of a piece of great homeschooling content previously published online. You can find an index of... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 003: Loop Scheduling vs Block Scheduling - Which is Right For Your Homeschool? by Pam Barnhill: Can I answer this question with a question? (No, not that question -- another one.) What do you want to accomplish with your homeschool schedule? Which scheduling method you use depends on what you are trying to accomplish in your homeschool, because... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 025: How to be a Cool Mom (And Why You Should Want to Be) by Jimmie Lanley: We recently had a pool party with a group of Emma’s homeschool co-op friends, and I’ve been told again that I’m a cool mom. I’m not a cool person. I’m kind of nerdy, actually. So how do I get this label? It’s not merely that I do these... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 016: How a Homeschool Mindset Changes Everything by Kara Anderson: Homeschooling has broken me, I think. I didn’t realize it until last week. That it has broken my brain. That it’s broken the way I think about everything. But I’ve never been more sure that I’m a homeschooler raising homeschoolers, and I’ve... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
10 min listen
HS 006: Don't be a Curriculum Slave by Brandy Vencel: Do you know what a curriculum slave is? I’m sure you’ve met one before — perhaps you’ve been one before. (Or perhaps you’re one now, in which case we’ll try to help set you free in the course of this post.) A curriculum slave thinks the... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 023: We're Losing the Culture War by Pam Barnhill: Don’t show up to a culture war without a culture. — Professor Carol Reynolds The world is after the hearts of your children. No, I am not saying that to leave you shaking in fear. Don’t be afraid, mama, because you’ve got chocolate and Jesus... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
6 min listen
HS 008: The Most Important Person in Your Homeschool Plan is Not Your Kid by Pam Barnhill: In this world there are two kinds of people. People who buy any old planner and just use it, and people who buy multiple planning products and never really use any of them. There’s quite possibly a need for a twelve-step program for that last group.... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 018: My Biggest Homeschool Regret by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley: I used to dread kindergarten pick-up. My little guy would board the bus at 7:50 am. He looked adorable climbing up those big steps with his oversized backpack and book in hand. The book was as oversized as his backpack. In kindergarten, he read... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 002: Why Do You Do What You Do, Homeschool Mom? by Pam Barnhill: Recently I took part in an online conversation with homeschool moms about the value of cursive writing and whether it should be taught in a homeschool. It was a polite, but lively conversation and a number of people weighed in on the topic. The most... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 001: Five Things Every New Homeschool Mom MUST Know by Pam Barnhill: I see it time and time again. Desperate pleas for help from new homeschool moms come across the feed of our local homeschool group. "I am pulling my son out of second grade tomorrow, and I don't know where to start." "We are thinking about... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
10 min listen
HS 009: How I'm Using Spiral Notebooks to Simplify Homeschooling by Sarah Mackenzie: I’m not feeling quite as fly-by-the-seat as I often do because I’ve got a new system for keeping track of school assignments, and it’s rocking my world. I love finding ways to simplify homeschooling, and this method really takes the cake. I’ll... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 020: Why You Shouldn't Start Your Homeschool Day with Math by Pam Barnhill: “Love is the beginning and end of education, because love is the way we become more human.” — Stratford Caldecott, Beauty in the Word I’ve heard the advice, and I’m sure you have too. You should always start your day with math. Kids need to... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
4 min listen
HS 047: Three Ways to Incorporate Movement and Improve Focus by Crystal Wagner: There was a stack of books sitting next to me on the driveway. We had just finished reading Aesop’s Fables and I told the girls to go play for ten minutes. I set the timer and got up to stretch as well. This was the routine for most of our school... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
7 min listen
HS 012: Memorization's Role in Our Home by Tara Vos: The role of recitation and memorization has taken on a deeply personal role for me as a homeschool mom over the last several years. I first began to consider recitation while studying various homeschool methods as a new homeschool mom. I could see the... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 014: Three Ways I'm Bringing my Basket this School Year by Pam Barnhill: You know that awkward moment when your best friend asks you what you thought of her book? And you liked it, you really liked it, but the English teacher in you wants to ask, “Are you sure somebody didn’t help you with this?” Because it’s just... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 040: The Hardest Parts of Homeschooling (That no one likes to talk about) by Alicia Hutchinson: I watched the other moms from the basketball team laugh about a joke I didn’t get. Something about the school counselor or someone who forgot to bring treats for the class party–again. It stings a little, being the outsider. We’re beings created... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
6 min listen
HS 004: Best Tips for Creating a Homeschool Daily Schedule by Pam Barnhill: I wish I could tell you that I have the formula for the perfect homeschool day, but sadly I do not. All I know for sure is that there are no two homeschool days that are exactly alike and whatever you plan, it will often not go exactly as planned.... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 017 10 Reasons to Add Morning Time to Your Homeschool: Do you ever have one of those mornings? The kind where nobody wants to get moving (including you). Nobody has a good attitude. Nobody can bear the thought of one more day of long division. It happens more than I care to admit around here. Which is why... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 005: Warning: Your Homeschool Plan Isn't Going to Work by Pam Barnhill: The search results taunt me. “Creative homeschool: A lot of ideas” “Great homeschool/education ideas” “Using Pinterest as a free homeschool curriculum” (<—- Really!? Isn’t that akin to “Eat homemade ice cream for dinner for 13... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
6 min listen
HS 027: Do the work of homeschooling by Brandy Vencel: Is this your first week of homeschooling for the year? It is for me. I always start our new homeschool year the week of my youngest child’s birthday because I really enjoy adding that kind of stress to the first week of school. Whether the stress in... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 064: Could it be Dyslexia? Signs of Dyslexia by Marianne Sunderland: If you are like I was when we had our first struggling reader some 17 years ago, and know nothing about the phenomenon called dyslexia, you may be wondering, as I did, how to know if someone you know is dyslexic or not. It is no great mystery. There... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 011: Why You Need a Prepared Curriculum by Pam Barnhill: Anytime you write a book there are bound to be misconceptions. Write a book on homeschool planning and there are SURE to be misconceptions. After all, the Internet is filled will homeschooling moms, each one an expert on their own home and their own... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
7 min listen
HS 010: What's Your Homeschool Personality by Mystie Winckler: I love the Myers-Briggs personality typing. Myers-Briggs – the personality system that gives you four letters – offers a vocabulary for talking about the different ways that people relate to each other and the world around them. It’s been so... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
21 min listen
HS 022: Sometimes I Feel Like Quitting by Sarah Mackenzie: Quitting homeschool, that is. And I thought I should tell you that. So often, we homeschoolers make this journey sound like its all roses, all the time. We have a tendency to talk up the benefits of homeschooling constantly. After all, there are many:... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
5 min listen
HS 013: The Case for Creativity by Amber Kane: When I was a kid my two favorite things to make where, drawings of the Rice Krispie characters and to create paper balls. When I say paper balls, I don’t mean that I just crumbled a piece of paper into a ball, that would be kind of lame, and not... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 033 The Psychology of Homeschooling with a Toddler by Lynna Sutherland: Homeschooling. With a toddler. Need I say more? As homeschool families everywhere start back to school, there seems to be an echo across the Internet. “We had a great first day back, but the toddler …” The echoes are reverberating in my soul,... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen
HS 032: Easy Tips for Poetry Tea Time by Pam Barnhill: We have been doing poetry tea parties since the kids were really little. I stumbled on the concept from Charlotte Mason home educators like Julie Bogart and Elizabeth Foss well before my own kids were school-aged and fell in love with the ideas of... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
6 min listen
HS 019: Ten Gifts of Homeschool by Emily Copeland: Have I mentioned lately how blessed we are to be a homeschool family? Sure, homeschooling takes work and there are sacrifices to be made. Let’s not forget that our home constantly looks lived in, but the gifts we receive in return are priceless.... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
12 min listen
HS 007: Aligning Your Academic Year with the Calendar Year by Dawn Garrett: One of many options is the running of our Academic Year. Traditionally in the US, school runs fall to spring with summers off. This is a wonderful option, one which many homeschoolers follow for their Academic Year. I would like to present another... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
9 min listen
HS 045: How to Avoid These Six Homeschool Planning Pitfalls by Pam Barnhill: Three years ago my husband was deployed with the Alabama National Guard. Since we are a Guard family, we know that it can always happen, but this one took us a little by surprise. He was tagged to go with a unit that was not his own and therefore two... by The Homeschool Solutions Show
8 min listen

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HS 043: The Imperfect Homeschool by Colleen Kessler

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