In this episode, Lisa and Laura chat about their state homeschool conference, and offer tips on choosing curriculum for next year.
7 Mar 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.
13 Jan 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!
1 Dec 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/
24 Nov 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
30 Oct 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/
21 Oct 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!
30 Sept 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 (https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Childs-Heart-Gladys-Hunt/dp/0310242460/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M7XVDNOMWR3S&dchild=1&keywords=honey+for+a+child%27s+heart&qid=1601309748&sprefix=honey+for+a+%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1)
Design-A-Study (https://www.designastudy.com/)
Great Books of the Christian Tradition (https://www.amazon.com/Great-Books-Christian-Tradition-Glaspey/dp/1565073568/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CNTYN8GST23K&dchild=1&keywords=great+books+of+the+christian+tradition&qid=1601309838&sprefix=great+books+of+the+christian%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1)
Let the Authors Speak (https://www.amazon.com/Let-Authors-Speak-Historical-Setting/dp/0964068125/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34BOIFP5F2IVH&dchild=1&keywords=let+the+author+speak&qid=1601309874&sprefix=let+the+author%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1)
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!
23 Sept 2020
Homeschooling preschoolers!
In today's episode, Lisa and Laura unpack the idea of homeschooling preschoolers, mention a few different types of preschool curriculum, and brainstorm ideas for educational preschool activities. Be sure to check out the resources mentioned today:
www. shekinahhomeschool.com (Hermy the Glow-wormy :-)
www.fiveinarow.com
www.memoriapress.com
A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra (https://www.amazon.com/Childs-Introduction-Orchestra-Revised-Updated/dp/0762495472/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H9E6S5V051FA&dchild=1&keywords=childs+introduction+to+the+orchestra&qid=1600607345&sprefix=childs+introduction%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1)
And tune in to next week's episode to find out how to enter our drawing for one of two great resources for reading out loud to your kids!
16 Sept 2020
Learning differences, late bloomers, and some rabbit trails
In this episode, Lisa and Laura talk about some common learning differences or learning challenges, how to modify things for late bloomers, and run off on a couple of rabbit trails.
Here's a link to Raymond Moore's book, "Better Late Than Early."
9 Sept 2020
On learning styles and lefties
In this episode, Lisa and Laura talk about different learning styles, being global and random, and what it was like to be a leftie.
Check out Cynthia Tobias' book, The Way They Learn, here. (https://www.amazon.com/They-Learn-Cynthia-Ulrich-Tobias/dp/1561792535/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)
2 Sept 2020
Bringing kids home; what we wish we'd known.
Lisa and Laura continue their conversation about what they wish they knew when they started homeschooling, touching on topics such as the dynamics when you bring children home from the classroom, to dealing with surly teenagers, homeschooling with toddlers underfoot, and our opinions on extracurricular activities.
27 Aug 2020
Things we wish we knew when we started homeschooling!
Lisa and Laura talk about what they wish they knew when they first started homeschooling -- how to ease into the school year, the importance of building relationships, and establishing that daily routine.
19 Aug 2020
"The Box Has Arrived - part 2"
In today's episode, Lisa and Laura chat about planning your school year and how to schedule the schoolwork for your kids.
12 Aug 2020
"The Box Has Arrived - part 1"
In this episode, Lisa and Laura talk about that big box of curriculum that has arrived at your front door, and how to start wrapping your mind around it. They also spend some time discussing the difference between homeschooling and doing school at home.
6 Aug 2020
Getting to know Lisa and Laura
Our very first podcast! Today we introduced ourselves, and talked about how we got started homeschooling, as well as parenting, and relationships, and some ideas for future podcasts.
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