Homeschool Minnesota

Homeschool on a Shoestring! with Aby Rinella Nov 03, 2024

“I don’t think we can afford to homeschool.” That is something we hear all the time. Maybe you have even thought that yourself. Does homeschooling have to be expensive? How can we homeschool where, in many families, we are surviving on one income and struggling to make it? I hope that today’s episode is a big encouragement to you! Aby Rinella talks about first, what can we do right now to change our mind-set, and second, how do we practically walk that out. She has some good, solid thoughts and advice to families wanting to homeschool on a smaller budget. Some links talked about in this episode: https://www.amblesideonline.org/ https://allinonehomeschool.com/ https://librivox.org/

Famous American Statesmen with Marilyn Boyer Nov 01, 2024

Making History come alive is exactly what Marilyn Boyer’s series, Notable Lives in History, does for anyone who picks up and reads one of the books! We covered 3 of her books previously, but, today we talk about her newly released, Famous American Statesmen. Learn the stories behind the history lesson—this books is a must-have as a companion book for any American History curriculum! For more information on Marilyn and to order her books, visit this link: https://www.masterbooks.com/famous-american-statesmen To vote in the contest for favorite American Hero—or Animal Hero go to this link: https://www.masterbooks.com/blog/american-hero-vote-today

Woke Injustice: A Biblical Response to Critical Race Theory with Bryan Osborne Oct 30, 2024

“Critical Race Theory undermines the character of individuals by perpetuating prejudice and injustice, rather than promoting true equality. Character cannot thrive with injustice, nor can equality be achieved through prejudice.” —Bryan Osborne CRT is something that has worked it’s way not only into our secular world and schools, but, also our churches and Christian world. How can you know when you are listening to ideas rooted in CRT? How can you talk with your kids about it and what it really is and where it comes from? Preparing our children has never been more important. This is where Bryan’s book comes in —it is an easy-to-understand work on where CRT originates from and what language is used to communicate the tenants of CRT. You can find Bryan’s book at this link: https://www.masterbooks.com/woke-injustice

ScreenStrong with Melanie Hempe Oct 27, 2024

ScreenStrong empowers families to prevent screen addiction and reclaim their kids from problematic screen use (social media, video games, and pornography). Their solutions are not screen-free; rather they replace toxic screen use with healthy activities, life skill development, and family connections. This is how ScreenStrong defines their mission on their website and it’s absolutely true. Melanie Hempe shares her personal experience with her son, Adam, and their journey with him dealing with his addiction to screen time and how that affected him into adulthood. You can find all the information about ScreenStrong on their website: www.screenstrong.org You can also find Melanie and her team on the ScreenStrong Families Podcast

Navigating PSEO with Amanda Fisher Oct 23, 2024

PSEO is an amazing opportunity for homeschool students and families, but, it can be daunting! Amanda Fisher is here to help! She works for Crown College in their PSEO department helping families to navigate everything they need to know. Join us as she helps us to understand the process and to think strategically when planning our student’s future. https://www.crown.edu/academics/pseo/ To learn how your co-op or to set up a group in your area for students to take classes together, you can find more information here: https://www.crown.edu/academics/pseo/homeschool-partners/

Courage To Stand with John Stamper Oct 20, 2024

This newest book from John Stamper gives profiles of 9 people, historical and modern-day, who have stood courageously for their faith in overwhelming circumstances. In this episode John talks about his new book, the courage it takes to stand against today’s challenges facing us and our children, and where that courage comes from. To find John’s book you can follow this link: https://www.masterbooks.com/courage-to-stand

Transform Your Idea of Higher Education with Nick Ellis Oct 16, 2024

Nick Ellis is the Founder and CEO of Christian Halls, an alternative option for traditional University and trade school for students. Christian Halls uses the Oxford Model of higher education which is based around conversations with a small class size and a tutor guiding the class in their work toward their degrees. Using the method of education that was standard for centuries, students engage in thought-provoking dialogues, challenge preconceptions, foster critical thinking, and intertwine intellectual, spiritual, and vocational growth (taken from the Christian Halls literature). Nick explains the vision and mission of Christian Halls and tells us about the success of it in Brazil and in models happening right now in the US! To find out more about Christian Halls, you can visit their website at https://christianhalls.org/ or visit their YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@christianhallsinternational?si=oyqxHaqph57AO50q

Phonics and Science for the Early Years! with Carrie Lindquist Oct 14, 2024

Today is a 2 for 1! Carrie Lindquist has written amazing curriculum for your early reader and explorer! Foundations Phonics is written in such a teacher/parent friendly way so that you can just pick it up and teach your child without a lot of teacher prep. Everything you need is included in the one book and in your own home! This is an engaging, hands-on curriculum that starts with a Biblical foundation and God’s character to teach your child phonics. Carrie has also written Adventures in Creation to teach children an overview of all the sciences in one school year! This curriculum is fun, engaging, and easily taught, again, with all things from your home! While this is aimed at 1st grade, it is easily adapted for younger and older so you can use this book to teach all your children at the same time. All through this curriculum you will see how Carrie weaves God’s plan for us through His wonderful creation! https://www.masterbooks.com/foundations-phonics https://www.masterbooks.com/adventures-in-creation-level-1

Language Lessons for a Living Education with Kristen Pratt Oct 10, 2024

Keeping children engaged in Language Arts can be a challenge! Where do you find a curriculum that covers reading, comprehension, spelling, handwriting, vocabulary, punctuation, observation, poetry, psalms, and hands-on activities to drive it all home? Enter Language Lessons for a Living Education! This curriculum has all the above in a colorful and easy to use book. The teacher prompts and appendices are invaluable and all done within one book, which also includes lesson plans and lists of easy to find household supplies to do all activities in the book. Join Kristen Pratt as she talks not only about the curriculum she wrote, but, also how she weaves scripture and Biblical Truth throughout each lesson.

Right Start Math with Kathleen Clayton Oct 07, 2024

Right Start Math is a hands-on, award-winning program that uses games and minimal worksheets in the younger grades to make math a fun and engaging subject for your child. It is set up with levels rather than grades, so that your child can begin at the proper level and advance at their own pace. The goal is to help your child understand, apply, and enjoy mathematics while building a solid foundation for higher level math. You can find Right Start Math here: www.rightstartmath.com

God’s Design: Life for Beginners with Debbie Lawrence Oct 03, 2024

Science can be one of the most difficult things to teach young children. God’s Design series from Debbie Lawrence is not only easy to teach but is thorough and well thought out as well as deep in content. God’s Design: Life for Beginners covers Plants, The Human Body, and Animals all in one curriculum that can be used for various ages and can also be taught alongside the same science topics for your older students! Join us as Debbie talks all about how to utilize this curriculum for your family and bring fun and learning to your science lessons! You can find God’s Design series on Master Books at: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-series

Notable Lives from History with Marilyn Boyer! Sep 26, 2024

Finding stories to supplement your history that are engaging, interesting, and fun as well as educational can be difficult but the “Notable Lives From History” books by Marilyn Boyer do just that. They are incredible! Join us as Marilyn talks about the stories and the series of books that can make history come alive and enjoyable to your family. You can find her series on Master Books at https://www.masterbooks.com/what-a-character-series

MÂCHÉ Book Club with Susan Prigge Sep 19, 2024

We are back with another list of great books and authors for all ages! Susan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to books and she is talking with us today about books for the whole family to enjoy. If you want some great recommendations or are just looking for some fun reading, join us! You can find all of today’s recommendations as well as past book clubs on the MÂCHÉ book list on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RCLMLEBP73VY?ref_=wl_share

Teaching Living Math with Angela O’Dell Sep 12, 2024

Math can be an intimidating subject for parents and students at any age and it can strip the joy of learning away quickly! Enter Angela O’Dell’s math program, Math: Lessons for a Living Education. For those of you looking for an engaging, colorful, Biblically-based, story-driven math curriculum, this is it. You can find Angela’s math curriculum no Master Books at https://www.masterbooks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Angela%20O%E2%80%99Dell You can also find Angela on her podcast, Real Cool History for Kids, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts.

Habits of a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito Sep 05, 2024

In a world that can feel overwhelming and chaotic how do we create a home that is rooted in Christ and Biblical values for our family? What simple habits can we do right now to make home a sacred and safe place for our family to thrive and grow in their relationship with the Lord? Jennifer Pepito talks today about how we can make our homes a sacred place to seek God and to raise our family. She challenges us to change the world by changing your home one habit at a time. If you are interested in Jennifer’s book, Habits for a Sacred Home 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families, you can order it here: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/habitsforasacredhome To listen to Jennifer’s podcast, Restoration Home, you can go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System with Christy-Faith Aug 29, 2024

After more than 20 years working in education, Christy and her husband chose to walk away from a thriving business consulting on education for families wanting to find educational alternatives for their children. Seeing so many struggling with traditional education, they started to research and explore homeschooling which profoundly transformed their perspective on education. Christy began homeschooling her children and mentoring and supporting parents who have taken on homeschooling. Christy runs an online community, Thrive Homeschool Community, hosts a podcast, The Christy-Faith Show, and writing. You can find her on her website at www.christy-faith.com her podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube to buy her book “Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting out of the School System” you can go to Amazon here: Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System https://a.co/d/5VsJJjC

Foundations in Worship with Kristy Smith Aug 22, 2024

Finding a good curriculum or study to do with teenagers to draw them into the Word and conversations about their faith can be a challenge! Enter the Foundations in Worship study from Master Books. Today Kristy Smith will discuss working through this deep content with her 4 teenage daughters and the fruit she has seen as a result. This book is a study for high school in hymns and can cover Bible and/or Music study as an elective with the ability to give a credit toward graduation. It incorporates not only scripture study, listening to music, great conversation starters, but, also an oral presentation component. But, above all, it is a chance to go deep into faith with our teenagers and get them into the Word in a real way. To find “Foundations in Worship” please visit this link: https://www.masterbooks.com/foundations-in-worship

Taking Care of YOU!!! With Abby Joy Aug 20, 2024

As moms, wives, educators, chauffeurs, event coordinators, planners, cleaners, chefs, personal shoppers…the list goes on and on…we can get bogged down in the daily needs of others around us. How can we prioritize a healthy time away to reconnect with the Lord and be renewed so we can continue to give? Abby has the solution! Her team is planning Homeschool Mom Retreats in MN! To get information about it and to sign up please go here: https://familystylelearning.wordpress.com/retreat/? If you are interested in Abby’s YouTube channel, Family Style Learning, you can go here: https://youtube.com/@familystylelearning?si=XSIJMr5eCxRl3xdA

How To Teach Music When You’re Not Musical with Stacy Saxon Aug 15, 2024

As homeschooling families we all agree that arts are an important part of our children’s education, but, what do you do when you aren’t musical or artistic? Stacy Saxon has the answer for those who want to give their children a good musical education but they aren’t musical themselves. As a homeschool mom Stacy understands what a homeschool looks like and what home educators need to teach a good foundation in music. “How To Teach Music When You’re Not Musical” is a comprehensive homeschool musical curriculum that has everything you need to teach in one book. This curriculum covers topics such as sound, orchestra, music in movies, music in video games, making your own instruments, and vocalization. To find Stacy’s book visit her website at http://www.musicisforever.net

Discipling our Families with Anne Butler Aug 08, 2024

Discipling our families is a big job! Today Anne Butler, author of Feast of Inquiry, encourages us to prioritize the time we spend with our families leading them into the presence of God and teaching them all about Biblical truths. Join us as Anne discusses her book and how it can help you not only with leading your children and family into great discussions about the Bible, but, can also get the Word of God deep into your own heart. You can find out more about Anne on her website https://www.tablelearningresources.com/ You can find Feast of Inquiry at Feast of Inquiry: Discussion Questions to Serve Our Souls From Every New Testament Chapter https://a.co/d/a4WRyTF You can also find The Bible Project at https://youtube.com/@bibleproject?si=s3lSkSm4EZhaPOgG

Solving the Identity Puzzle with Martyn Iles Aug 01, 2024

Martyn Iles is the Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis and has written “Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle” in answer to the identity crises today. What is true Biblical identity and how can we pass that on to our children? Are we asking the right questions when it comes to identity and are we starting in the right place? Martyn discusses the true starting point for Biblical identity and the questions we should be asking ourselves and our children. You can find Martyn’s book at Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/who-am-i-solving-the-identity-puzzle

Catch on to Cursive with Carrie Bailey Jul 25, 2024

Catch On to Cursive is a whole child, Bible based approach to cursive written in a colorful, story-driven book. Because she was a special education teacher, Carrie understands the importance of teaching cursive and the skill children receive from the exercises she has written into the curriculum. In this episode Carrie discusses the importance for children to practice cursive and handwriting and how it works toward their fluency in reading and other subject areas. To find Catch On to Cursive, go to Master Books: http://www.masterbooks.com/catch-on-to-cursive Also, keep an eye out on Master Books for Carrie Bailey’s new handwriting curriculum for younger students, Handwriting A to Zoo!

What is a Biblical Response to Climate Change with Ken Ham Jul 18, 2024

Ken Ham is the founding CEO of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter. As one of the most in demand speakers in North America, he shares the relevance and authority of the book of Genesis and how compromise on Genesis has opened a dangerous door. Join us as he talks about climate change and a Biblical response. His new book, Climate Change for Kids…and parents too!, is a great resource for families on the Biblical response Christians should take regarding climate change. You can find his new book at Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/climate-change-for-kids-and-parents-too for more information on the Creation Museum you can click here: https://www.creationmuseum.org For more information on the Ark Encounter you can go to this link: https://arkencounter.com To find information on Answers in Genesis follow this link: https://answersingenesis.org/

Revealing Arithmetic with Katherine Loop Hannon Jul 11, 2024

Revealing Arithmetic is a companion book to any math curriculum that helps to bring math concepts to life in a Biblical Worldview. As you work through basic math concepts like addition, subtraction, all the way up to factoring and multi-digit operations, you can use Revealing Arithmetic to drive home the way God is woven into the very fabric of math. Katherine talks about her motivation behind writing Revealing Arithmetic and the importance of why we, as parents, should bring Biblical Truth to math. We also talk about the companion timeline: The Big Book of Math which is a beautiful and colorful STEM timeline from creation to modern day. You can find these resources at: https://www.masterbooks.com/revealing-arithmetic Other math curriculum from Master Books, including Katherine’s curriculum, Principles of Mathematics, can be found at https://www.masterbooks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Katherine+Hannon&p=1 You can also find her Academy High School Courses at https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/

Christ Over Culture with Andrea Crum Jul 02, 2024

Christ Over Culture: Raising Kids to Stand in a Postmodern World is a must have book for Christian parents who want to raise their kids with a Biblical worldview. Andrea Crum talks about all the ideologies coming against our families and especially our children and how we can train them to stand up not only in truth but also in compassion. You can find Andrea’s book at Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/christ-over-culture and for more information on the Raising Christian Kids Conference you can visit Andrea’s website: https://www.genuinefamilyministries.com/raising-christian-kids-event/

Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education with John Stamper Jun 20, 2024

John Stamper spent 13 years teaching in the Chicago public schools. In 2021 he filed a concern with the school board over materials he was being trained to teach to his students as young as 5 years old, when they turned down his request to look into the materials and training, he followed God’s leading and resigned. In this podcast we talk with John about what is really happening behind the scenes in public schools all over the USA and what you as a parent can do. If you are interested in reading his book you can find it here: https://www.masterbooks.com/conflicted I encourage you to buy one for yourself and other copies to give to families who are thinking about homeschooling. It’s an important book with a strong message.

Get Set for Success! Organizing with Dawn Madsen the Minimal Mom Jun 13, 2024

Dawn is back again to encourage us to get organized for a new school year and wrap up this past year. Dawn has practical advice for homeschooling moms on the best way to set up a school room and the rest of your house to make school next year just a bit easier. She also gives some advice to get the kids involved! You can find her free homeschool mom workshop here: https://www.theminimalmom.com/offers/3ekLnfEY/checkout You can find links to her videos and books here: http://www.theminimalmom.com/

Foundational Truths with Israel Wayne Jun 06, 2024

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a Biblical worldview. He is a homeschooling dad of 11, a husband, an author, and passionate about discipleship! Join us as we talk about his book Foundational Truths: a Modern Catechism. Israel shares his heart to teach truth to our children and lead them deeper into God’s character and love for them. You can find his book on the Masterbooks website at https://www.masterbooks.com/foundational-truths-a-modern-catechism You can also find resources from Israel Wayne here: https://familyrenewal.org/ To visit Master Books go to https://www.masterbooks.com/

The Wonder of Outdoors with Shannon Badger May 30, 2024

“Kids will always find the wild places!” Shannon talks about getting kids outside or bringing nature to them. Join us for a talk about the benefits of nature learning and 3 things you can do right now to detox your family from screen time and get into nature! To find Shannon’s book, “Life In The Trenches” go to this link: https://a.co/d/01qEwIH you can visit Shannon’s website at www.badgermomma.org

Micro schools! with Alfrieda Baldwin May 23, 2024

All across Minnesota there are micro schools popping up! While this is a great alternative for parents who need a hybrid option for homeschooling, are you aware of the things you should know before starting a micro school? Alfrieda, a retired lawyer who answered God’s call to start a micro school, talks about her journey and responsibility in educating children at her school. ***Views in this podcast are not legal advice, but, should be taken as suggestions about things to think about and look into when starting your own micro school. For more information on Alfrieda’s school, Laurel Community School, click here: https://www.laurelcs.org/ For more information about Marva Collins, click here: https://youtu.be/fK7GUSISFjY?si=4Eg9kDu1z5AeVhWK and here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marva_Collins_Story

MÂCHÉ Book Club with Susan Prigge! The Summer Reads May 16, 2024

Join us as we begin the MÂCHÉ Book Club for Preschool to Adults! We as homeschooling families want our children to enjoy reading, but, what do we have them read? Sometimes we just need some great ideas and Susan has them. Susan homeschooled her 4 children and is an avid reader with an extensive personal library. She will regularly share with us suggestions for every age in our family that are good books to enjoy together. If you are interested in any of the books mentioned in this podcast, you can visit our MÂCHÉ Book Club list on Amazon found at this link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RCLMLEBP73VY?ref_=wl_share We hope that you find great ideas and spend the wonderful summer days reading amazing books!

Homeschool Stories with Alicia! May 09, 2024

Take a peek inside our own family homeschool journey with our first child, Alicia! She shares all about her experiences, challenges, and views about her homeschool journey to college and then graduating as an RN.

Credits Before College! With Kristin Lackie May 02, 2024

Navigating the world of college for homeschoolers can be daunting and confusing. Kristin gives a lot of great information about all the ways you can strategically plan for your child to earn college credits from home starting in 8th or 9th grade! Links discussed in this podcast are as follows: Credits Before College website: https://creditsbeforecollege.com Career Guidance with a Career Direct Assessment: https://creditsbeforecollege.com/career-guidance/ Curriculum and Resources for purchase: https://creditsbeforecollege.com/store/ Free CLEP exams: https://modernstates.org/ Test Prep and Review (use code 85513 for $5 discount): https://instantcert.com Practice Exams: https://www.petersons.com/ Career Exploration: https://www.onetonline.org/ Planning for Credit Transfer between Colleges: https://www.transferology.com/index.htm MN PSEO: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/schfin/pseo/ MN State Colleges and Universities: https://www.minnstate.edu/ https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/120B.131

The Old Schoolhouse with Gena Suarez Apr 25, 2024

The Old Schoolhouse magazine has been around since 2001. It started as a newsletter of resources and ideas and quickly evolved into a publication with articles from top homeschool leaders. Old Schoolhouse also has vast, free resources on their website www.theoldschoolhouse.com You can also go to their teacher’s website to get lesson plans, ideas, reviews, and help at www.schoolhouseteachers.com To learn all about the history of homeschooling you can visit www.historyofhomeschooling.com You can also find a link to The Old Schoolhouse on the MÂCHÉ homepage!

Portals! The Homeschool Teacher’s Assistant! With Seann Dikkers Apr 18, 2024

Portals is a literature-to-project based home education program providing resources to parents seeking a Christ-centered education for their children. They provide curriculum with daily K-12 hyperlinked lesson plans in all subjects, a call-in center with live support, and Friday field trip ideas every week. They save you time so you can spend it building character, family, and faith. You can find Portals on www.portalsacademy.com or on the MÂCHÉ homepage!

The Science of Reading with Kristen Bieber from The Reading Center Apr 11, 2024

The Reading Center has been teaching the Orton-Gillingham Approach to reading to thousands of children and adults since 1951. In this episode Kristen Bieber talks about what that approach is, how to sign your child up, and how you can get involved in becoming a tutor for The Reading Center! To learn more about the upcoming tutor training visit https://www.thereadingcenter.org/ogtraining To get more information about the summer Best of Basics program visit https://www.thereadingcenter.org/best-of-basics To hear more about why millions of children struggle with reading and what the research shows visit https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story

2024 MÂCHÉ Convention update with Karen Soencksen Apr 04, 2024

All the new things you need to know about the 2024 convention! If you are on the fence about going, maybe this will help you decide, and if you are already going this will help you navigate! To download the convention app go to: https://event1.io/app/mache/ For just attending the used curriculum sale as a buyer go to https://forms.gle/QFsUggkqdDEv2PRS9 to rent a table to sell at the used curriculum sale go to: used.curriculum@mache.org for hotel information, exhibit hall information, Clean Comedy Family night and more go to: https://mache.org/event/2024-convention/ To sign up for Men’s Breakfast or Leadership Forum go to: https://mache.org/convention-registration/ If you would like to attend for free and have the ability to volunteer, go to: https://forms.gle/KKcyiGFq8XN6JgF37 all other questions email info@mache.org

Real Life Civic Lesson! With Paula Mar 28, 2024

Paula leads GRACE co-op in Willmar, MN and talks about how her group has taken Homeschool Legislative Day to the next level! You can do the same thing with your group or your family. Teaching our children to get involved in government is a valuable lesson and here are some very practical ways to do it!

Legislative Update with Julie Johnson and Extra Curricular, Co Curricular, Sports and You! Mar 21, 2024

We start off talking about what the pubic school districts in MN are required to do for homeschoolers in their districts regarding extra curricular, co curricular, and sports. What to expect when approaching your local district. Also, Julie Johnson gives us a 2024 legislative update! Minnesota State High School League www.mshsl.org https://hslda.org/legal/minnesota https://mache.org/mache-legislative-watch/

All About ESAs with Amy Buchmeyer from HSLDA Mar 14, 2024

What are ESAs? How do they affect you as a homeschool family? What is the difference between a tax credit and and ESA? We tackle all of this and more in this episode with Amy Buchmeyer a lawyer with Homeschool Legal Defense Association. For more information on this topic, visit https://hslda.org/post/dont-take-the-money-the-risks-of-education-savings-accounts-ep-110

Teen Pact! With Jessica Swedzinski Mar 07, 2024

Does your student have an interest in public policy and politics? Are you looking for an opportunity for your student to creatively learn government and citizenship with other teenagers? Does your student need practice in public speaking? Jessica Swedzinski talks about TeenPact and how your child can be involved. TeenPact is a national organization that has been in MN for the past few years. 2024’s class dates are April 22-25 for ages 13-19, April 26 for a one day class for ages 8-12, Political Communications workshop is April 26 for ages 13-19. TeenPact is running a $50 discount on camp registrations for housing during the 4-day class with the discount code MNCAMP. https://www.facebook.com/teenpact Website: https://teenpact.com/states/mn/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?via=oY56wpN0ZLg After your student attends a four day class, they are considered TeenPact Alumni and can participate in other national events: National Convention, Judicial, Congress, Media, Back to DC, Business, Endeavor, and Venture; https://teenpact.com/2024alumni

Guided By Wisdom with Chris Long Feb 29, 2024

Chris is an author, blogger and lyricist. He and his wife, Carroll, homeschool their children with the methods of Charlotte Mason in Southern Illinois. Christ has written Guided by Wisdom as a way to go deeper into God’s Word with your kids, as a family, or just on your own! Guided By Wisdom is a 2024 Gold Medal Christian Book Award winner. you can find out more by visiting his website at www.singwriteread.com/books

Legislative Update 2024 with Julie Johnson Feb 08, 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a big year at MÂCHÉ and this includes in the area of legislation. Today Julie talks about all that has been happening since last legislative session and calls for homeschooling families and friends to rally at the capitol on February 15. You can sign up for legislative updates on the website www.mache.org and find out more about capitol day at https://mache.org/event/2024-mache-homeschool-day-at-the-capitol/

Your Child’s Best Teacher with Craig Harrison part 1 and part 2 Feb 02, 2024

Craig Harrison is a homeschool dad living with his wife and 2 boys in Minnesota. As the author of the book, “Your Child’s Best Teacher”, he discusses homeschooling today and the best way to approach teaching our children. His words are encouraging and challenging as he talks about being Your Child’s Best Teacher! You can find his resources at https://books.qrx.group

All You Need to know About the MÂCHÉ Convention 2024! Jan 30, 2024

Join us as we talk with Karen Soencksen all about the 2024 MÂCHÉ Convention! We will talk about how to get free or discounted registration, the used book curriculum sale, Leadership Forum, and special events happening all throughout the convention you don’t want to miss!

The Great Outdoors with Rob Vagi from Wilder Podcast and Academy part 1 Jan 26, 2024

Join us as we talk with Rob Vagi of Wilder Podcast and Academy about the value of using nature to educate your kids! www.wilderoutdooracademy.com or on Spotify and Apple Podcast

The Great Outdoors with Rob Vagi part 2 Jan 25, 2024

We continue our conversation about education in the outdoors!

Homeschool Stories with Michael Jan 18, 2024

We are beginning a new series that will appear throughout the next season called “Homeschool Stories” where we interview homeschool graduates who have gone on to college or careers. They will talk about their homeschool experience and how it prepared them for life! Join us today as we hear from Michael, a software engineer, as he discusses his homeschool to college to career journey!

Teaching Government and Civics Creatively! With Dave Racer Jan 11, 2024

Dave Racer has more than 25 years of experience teaching Government,Civics, the Constitution, and Student Senate. He has extensive experience in government and has written 55 books on topics from health care policy to curriculum on government. Today we talk with him about his experience running student senate. If you would like more information on signing your 9th-12th grader up for Student Senate, click on the links below for more information: https://studentsenatesaa.com https://omeganationalacademy.com www.daveracer.com

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The Minimal Mom with Dawn Madsen Dec 07, 2023

Are you wondering already what you will do with all the extra stuff that will be coming into your home this Holiday Season? What do you do with the new curriculum and resources you are purchasing for your students? Dawn, a homeschool mom of 4, encourages us to take control of our homes and our stuff to bring peace and restore joy to our daily lives. Dawn has a website and a YouTube channel where she shares her life as a minimalist homeschool mom. You can access her free 4-part video workshop covering topics such as Inventory, declutterring, and simplifying at https://www.theminimalmom.com/offers/3ekLnfEY You can access her YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom

Popping the “Phantom Mom” with Shannon Badger Dec 05, 2023

Do you feel pressure to do it all? Are you feeling inferior to other moms around you? Shannon talks with us about how to come against that in our lives and walk in the purpose God has for us. Find the books referenced in this episode at these links: Disconnected Kids https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736182/disconnected-kids-third-edition-by-dr-robert-melillo/ A Place Called Simplicity https://www.biblio.com/book/place-called-simplicity-claire-cloninger/d/1297953472

Merry Christmas from the MÂCHÉ family! Celebrating Tradition Dec 01, 2023

Join Dayle Annand, Rob Prigge, Karen Soencksen, and Ruth Brinker as they share some family Christmas traditions and wonderful Advent traditions with you! We wish you all a wonderful Christmas season. For the books mentioned in this episode,visit: www.jothamsjourney.com

Transitioning your Child from School to Homeschoool with Julie Noracker Nov 27, 2023

Julie has transitioned 3 of her 4 children from school to homeschool and has great insight and tips for families who are looking to do the same!

Homeschool To Go! A Bilingual and Holistic Approach to Project-Based learning with Houlie Duque Nov 15, 2023

Houlie Duque, the creator of Homeschool To Go, talks to us about how her method will encourage families to embrace a project-based homeschool curriculum that is easily adaptable for not only working families but also families with children with special needs. Homeschool To Go is a personalized program to help you with each individual child you are homeschooling through meeting with your own teacher and assessing the needs of each child. You can find them at www.homeschooltogo.org

Homeschooling Special Needs children with Peggy Ployhar from SPED Homeschool Nov 11, 2023

Peggy Ployhar is an expert in homeschooling children with special needs, neuro diversities, and twice exceptional children. Peggy started SPED Homeschool when she was working with families homeschooling their children and finding it hard to get resources they needed. SPED Homeschool is a place to find a wealth of resources for almost anything you would need as a homeschooler of special needs children. You can find Peggy at www.spedhomeschool.com Also find the article referenced by Peggy of Dianne Craft’s Healing Teaching at www.diannecraft.org

Visiting your Legislators with Jenn a homeschool mom shares her experience Nov 11, 2023

Jenn shares with us her experience of setting an appointment to meet with her representative and talks about how her day went and all that happened on her family’s visit to the state capitol.

What is the state of Parental Rights with Michael Ramey of the Parental Rights Foundation Nov 11, 2023

Michael Ramey from the Parental Rights Foundation shares what is happening with parental rights in the USA and how it could affect homeschool families right here in Minnesota. For more information go to www.parental rights foundation.org

What MACHE is and What MACHE isn’t! With Rob Prigge Oct 27, 2023

A quick talk with our executive director, Rob Prigge, about the behind the curtain workings of MACHE!

Cooking Up History with Amy Puetz Fox from Golden Prairie Press Oct 23, 2023

In this podcast Amy Puetz Fox of Golden Prairie Press joins us as we explore the exciting connection between history and food. Learn ways to incorporate cooking into learning history and where to find historical recipes. We will also explore how eating the food from previous time periods can enhance our understanding of history. Visit Amy’s website at www.goldenprairiepress.com to find her wonderful history books and so much more!

Until the Streetlights Come On with Ginny Yurich Oct 23, 2023

Ginny Yurich lives with her husband Josh and 5 children in Michigan. Ginny is the founder and creator of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement to encourage families to enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer! Join us today as Ginny discusses her new book, “Until the Streetlights Come On” and the importance to our children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development that outside play brings. You can follow Ginny on Instagram on 1000 Hours Outside and you can visit her website and blog at www.1000hoursoutside.com

For Such A Time As This…a conversation with Marnie Walden from Esther’s Place Oct 17, 2023

Esther’s Place Homeschool Resource Center is here to help make home education successful for your family. Whether you take advantage of their Parent Equipping nights or the curriculum library you will find someone at Esther’s Place ready to encourage, talk, and pray with you. For more information on Esther’s Place, you can visit their website at www.estersplacehrc.org

Brave Books! With Cooper Bell Sep 15, 2023

Brave Books is approaching publishing from a completely different point of view. Cooper Bell tells us all about how Brave Books got it’s start to the universe it is creating with the wonderful and timely topics their authors are covering. At the end of the interview he has some great new things to announce for homeschoolers! Tune in and find out how to integrate Brave Books into your school year and family! Visit them at www.bravebooks.us to explore the world of Brave Books!

Gotta Give It To God part 3 with Rochelle Ruiz Jul 26, 2023

In this episode we finish out our round of talks with all the practical ways you can help your children with their emotions and how to streamline your day to make things flow smoother. Rochelle has her books available for purchase at thinkofgoodthings.com

Gotta Give it To God part 2 with Rochelle Ruiz Jul 26, 2023

In this segment of our conversation with Rochelle she shares her story. This is a sensitive conversation…not for children.

Gotta Give it To God! With Rochelle Ruiz Jul 26, 2023

This series of podcasts we are talking with Rochelle Ruiz, author, wife, singer-songwriter, speaker, and homeschool mom. Take some time for yourself to really listen to Rochelle’s story and how she has used challenges to go deeper into her relationship with God and how that translated into her parenting, life, and homeschooling. Rochelle has written two books, “Gotta Give it to God” and “Think on Good Things” available on Amazon. You can visit her website: www.rochellestjohnruiz.com to learn more about her and her ministry.

Simplify Your Homeschool! with Rebecca Moan Jun 12, 2023

Rebecca Moan is a veteran homeschooling mom of 5 boys who homeschooled over the span of 23 years. She is currently an adjunct professor and part-time admissions coordinator for Free Lutheran Bible College in the Twin cities. She shares with us her 4 main thoughts about simplifying your homeschool.

Launching Kids from Homeschool to Life! with Julia Jaeger Jun 06, 2023

Julia is a homeschool mom of 4 and a 2nd generation homeschooler who is passionate about giving kids the best start into adulthood. She shares with us her strategies for launching kids from home to life. She recommends resources from Dr. Kathy Koch https://celebratekids.com/about/

Having fun with Music Education Even When You Aren’t Musical! With Leah Knight part 3 Apr 19, 2023

Leah talks about the fun ways to integrate music into your child’s education and family life even if you aren’t a “musical” person!

The Importance of Music with Leah Knight part 2 Apr 19, 2023

Leah continues to share the science and development importance of incorporating music into our children’s education. Here are links that were referenced in this episode: www.prodigies.com and www.hoffmanacademy.com

The Importance of Music! With Leah Knight part 1 Apr 19, 2023

Leah is an enthusiastic music teacher and homeschooling mom who is sharing with us the science behind music in our children’s education and development.

Safely Integrating Technology into your Family and Homeschool Apr 18, 2023

We continue our conversation with Shaun and Julianna about ways parents can safely monitor and set up technology for homeschool and family. To see the information talked about in this episode, visit these links: https://www.bark.us/ https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/verizon-smart-family/ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982 https://families.google/family link/

Using Technology Safely and Creaatively in your Homeschool! Apr 18, 2023

Today I am talking with Shaun and Julianna Carlson all about how they safely and creatively use technology with their homeschool and family. In this episode we discuss uses for technology and all the creative ways to help your child(ren) use it in their studies and life. For more information you can contact Shaun at techhelp@shauncarlson.com Some links that are talked about in this episode are: https://www.playosmo.com/ https://www.learning resources.com/shop/collections/botley https://classroom.google.com/

Go Outside! The Importance of Nature in Your Child’s Education Apr 14, 2023

In this episode Dayle talks about her experience using nature and nature journaling with her children outdoors as well as sharing many ideas of easy things you can do with your child using nature to homeschool without them catching on that it’s “school”! Links to things talked about in this episode: nature journaling: https://www.journalbuddies.com/journal-prompts-writing-ideas/nature-writing-prompts-for-kids/ or https://youtu.be/NvfZpuy40iA leaf and flower pressing: https://empressofdirt.net/pressed-flower-projects/ Or https://youtu.be/NvfZpuy40iA butterfly and pollinator garden: https://bwsr.state.mn.us/residential-pollinator-habitat Or https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/flowers-pollinators Vine fort: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Garden-Architecture-Cedar-Expandable-Pyramid-Trellis/1003096508?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-ggl-_-LIA_LWN_243_Planters-And-Outdoor-Decor-_-1003096508-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIopeWmO6p_gIVbxXUAR2CXgdbEAQYASABEgJcAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Bird feeders and bird baths DIY: https://happygardens.com/blogs/news/homemade-bird-bath-ideas Or https://youtu.be/UxiU53nNk_M

Homeschooling 101–What you need to know to get started! Apr 14, 2023

Kris Cox talks about getting started strong in homeschooling in Minnesota, from laws, reporting, curriculum, and just setting the atmosphere in your home. Links: https://hswithconfidence.com/7-steps-to-getting-started-with-homeschooling For legal info: https://mache.org/man-law/ or https://hslda.org/

Improve Cognitive skills with Learning Rx Apr 11, 2023

Today I talk to Baird Johnson from Learning Rx. We discuss cognitive function and how that can effect learning and what parents can do to improve their child’s cognitive awareness. Learning Rx is providing MACHE members FREE online cognitive assessments for up to 4 of their children. This will provide insights into how your child’s brain works, which skills are strong or weak, and how you can h leap them learn more easily. Now through April 25th, you can register your children for this free test, which normally costs $149 per child! Click on the link below for the test: https://forms.gle/hYmpu8pLjbTcu1c68

Everything MACHÉ! With Executive Director Rob Prigge Apr 07, 2023

Hear from Rob Prigge all about Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHÉ). We talk about the history of how MACHÉ started and the four branches of MACHÉ. Visit the website at www.mache.org

Your Child’s Giftings and You! Mar 29, 2023

How do you help your child to find what their Giftings are? What do you do when a child wants to try something new? How do you champion your child in finding new opportunities? Join Dayle and Mark Annand as they share their experiences with homeschooling and raising their kids and what God has done with their gifts in their homeschooling journey.

Legislative Update for Minnesota Homeschoolers with Julie Johnson Feb 22, 2023

Julie Johnson is the legislative director for MACHE. We will discuss what she does in the state capital on behalf of homeschooling families in Minnesota as well as give updates to important legislation happening right now. To be better informed about legislative happenings and to track bills that could effect homeschooling, visit and sign up for updates at https://mache.org/mache-legislative-watch/

Homeschooling the Neuro Diverse Child part 2 Feb 21, 2023

The second part of my interview with Dolly Lowery from BrainyAct.

Homeschooling the Neuro Diverse Child with Dolly Lowery, BrainyAct Feb 20, 2023

Today we talk with Dolly Lowery about homeschooling the neuro-diverse child. Dolly is the founder and CEO of BrainyAct which provides tech-enabled, patent-pending therapy programs via gamification for neurological disorders such as Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD. For more information visit www.brainyact.com

Homeschooling Gifted and Talented Children with Kelly Noah part 2 Feb 17, 2023

Kelly Noah volunteers with Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented in their CHOICES program.

Homeschooling Gifted and Talented Children with Kelly Noah part 1 Feb 16, 2023

Kelly Noah volunteers with Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented in their CHOICES program. We discuss common markers to identify gifted kids, what to do if you feel your child is gifted, how to integrate your gifted child into homeschooling and so much more! Links to topic’s referenced: MCGT message board and calendar https://groups.io/g/mcgtchoices.net Choices website https://mcgt.net/choices MCGT identifying gifted https://mcgt.net/identifying-gifted Columbus Group https://educational advancement.org/what-is-gifted MCGT preschool Behaviors in Gifted Children https://mcgt.net/preschool-behaviors-in-gifted-children MCGT Gifted Professionals Directory https://mcgt.net/mn-gifted-professionals SENG https://www.sengifted.org MCGT CHOICES Homeschool Panel Talks, behind paywall https://mcgt.net/choices/videos The Ultimate Guide To Homeschooling Gifted Children https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-homeschooling-gifted-children/ TJEd Homeschooling the Gifted Child https://tjed.org/2016/12/homeschooling-gifted-child/

Inside the MACHE Convention 2023! Feb 10, 2023

Hear from Karen Soencksen all the details and maybe a few secrets about the upcoming MACHE Conference 2023! Karen is the conference director for Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators.

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