The Homeschool Project Podcast

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Special Bonus: Debunking Homeschool Fears Oct 20, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have two certified teachers joining us for the conversation, both of which are my sisters. Emily is a homeschool mom to 3 young boys with several years of experience, teaching at the Elementary level. And Paulette is mom to two and currently still teaches at the upper grade levels and has been for the past 15 years.
This is an episode from last year but we felt the topic is encouraging as well as one that is important. It stems from the common doubts we have in homeschooling our children. What if I fail my child? Can I do this? Am I qualified? Aren't the schools more equipped to educate my child? We have assumptions when it comes to many of these questions that aren't always true.

So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Florida to debunk some of these doubts and fears!
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Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E98: Home Ed Series: Deschooling & Reconnecting Children With Learning Naturally with Kelly Edwards from 90-Minute School Day Oct 17, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Kelly Edwards joining us. Kelly is an entrepreneur, licensed foster parent, creator of the 90-Minute School Day, and homeschool mom to 3. Seven years ago when Kelly first began to homeschool, she tried to bring school home and the boxed curriculum was the teacher. She soon realized this was not going to work.

Through her real-life failures, connections with other families in similar straits, and the guidance of some amazing mentors; Kelly redefined what she wanted homeschool to be like for her family. This is where the 90-Minute School Day was born.

Through this lifestyle approach to education, Kelly’s method connects children with learning in their natural environment: at home with their family. This method guides the homeschooling parent with a framework and system that will spark imagination, ignite wonder, and inspire your whole family to adventure.

So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the mountains of West Virginia and discuss how to detox and launch our new diet of learning naturally in our homeschools!

Show Notes

90-Minute School Day website: Welcome - 90-Minute School Day (90minuteschoolday.com)
Instagram: @ 90minuteschoolday
Clubhouse: @ 90minschoolday
Books Mentioned:
Teach Your Own by John Holt- https://amzn.to/3FBDk1U
Learning All The Time by John Holt- https://amzn.to/3oL4XzT
Montessori: A Modern Approach by Paula Lillard- https://amzn.to/3anFTGv
The Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori- https://amzn.to/3AvAckH
For The Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay- https://amzn.to/3uZXD4q
Own Your Life by Sally Clarkson- https://amzn.to/3Fx5HP1
Other related episodes:
Free To Learn with Dr. Peter Gray- https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/7701526
Unschooling With Robyn Robertson- https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/8983186
A Montessori Homeschool with Aubrey Hargis- https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/8954060
21st Century Charlotte Mason Education with Leah Boden-
https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/8842675
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum:

Bite Size Wednesday: Just Start... Oct 13, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today's Bite Size Wednesday was inspired after interviewing a particular guest for a future episode. It reminded me of the possibilities that can come if you just follow your interest or idea and just start.
I hope you find this helpful and remember to download the link below if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet! And if you would like to share something for Bite Size Wednesdays, please be sure to email us. We would love to hear what bite size tips others have to share.

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
The Music Podcast for Kids Learning Package - https://themusicpodcastforkids.podia.com/premiumvoulumone/wguqi
Big Life Journal - https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
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E97: Home Ed Series: Homeschool Lifestyle Organization / Living A Purposeful Life Without Clutter and Overwhelm with Tiffany from Hinterlife Homeschool Oct 10, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Tiffany from Hinterlife Homeschool joining us. Tiffany is a business owner, founder of Freely and homeschool mom to two. She is passionate about child-led learning, supporting small businesses, growth mindset, and living a purposeful life without clutter and overwhelm. After a year of trial and error of trying to find the right tool to help organize their family’s lifestyle, she realized it didn’t exist.

She began to see a common need amongst other homeschoolers; ones that approached homeschooling as a life choice rather than just an education pathway. That’s when Freely was born. Through the creation of Freely as well as YouTube videos, Tiffany is following her passion of helping others.

So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Australia to discuss how you can prioritize and enjoy what matters most in your unique, crazy, messy, adventure-seeking homeschool!

Show Notes
Tiffany's You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX4kIkTReTyxmKpOLZqxfEQ

Instagram: @ hinterlife_homeschool
@ learnfreely.app

Freely: https://www.learnfreely.app/
Book mentioned:
The Call of The Wild and Free: https://amzn.to/2YwTY2o
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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Bite Size Wednesdays: Using Reading Aloud As A Tool For Your Homeschool Oct 06, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today for Bite Size Wednesdays, I'm sharing on the one tool that has helped our homeschool the most- reading aloud. I hope you find this helpful and remember to download the link below if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet! And if you would like to share something for Bite Size Wednesdays, please be sure to email us. We would love to hear what bite size tips others have to share.

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
Episode 10 The Amazing Power of Reading Aloud: https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/2730862
The Read Aloud Revival: Read-Aloud Revival - Read-Aloud Revival with Sarah Mackenzie (readaloudrevival.com)
Book Mentioned:
The Read-Aloud Family: https://amzn.to/3DiRwee
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
The Music Podcast for Kids Learning Package - https://themusicpodcastforkids.podia.com/premiumvoulumone/wguqi
Big Life Journal - https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
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E96: Home Ed Series: Running A Successful Business and Homeschool with Jen Myers from Homeschool CEO Oct 03, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Jen Myers joining us. Jen is an entrepreneur, founder of Homeschool CEO, and longtime homeschool mom. Over the past 17 years, she has homeschooled 4 kids while building 3 multi-six figure businesses. It all started in 2004, when her life came to a crossroads. The traditional school system wasn’t working for her family, and their second grader and preschooler needed more than the school system could provide.

Back then, homeschooling wasn’t even on their radar and they had a thriving automotive repair shop. Was it even possible to be successful at BOTH homeschooling and entrepreneurship? Through a crazy turn of events, Jen decided to try out homeschooling. She quickly learned that running both the business and homeschool was possible AND she didn’t have to feel guilty about it. That’s why Homeschool CEO was created. To connect, empower, and inspire women who are building more than a side hustle, all while educating the next generation of leaders, who will change the world.

So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Iowa and discuss how you can homeschool and build a wildly successful business AT THE SAME TIME!

Show Notes
Homeschool CEO website: Homeschool CEO
Instagram: @ homeschoolceo

Free Unboxed Summit from October 18-22, 2021: https://unboxedsummit.com

Books mentioned:
The Brave Learner : https://amzn.to/3zGTtiD

Essentialism : https://amzn.to/3mgZm1b

Bite Size Wednesday: Our Homeschool Rhythm Sep 29, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today for Bite Size Wednesdays, I'm sharing on our homeschool rhythm and organizing your days. I hope you find this helpful and remember to download the link below if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet! And if you would like to share something for Bite Size Wednesdays, please be sure to email us. We would love to hear what bite size tips others have to share.

E95: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling The Early Years with Erin Loechner from Other Goose Sep 26, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Erin Loechner joining us. Erin is a bestselling author, founder of Other Goose, and homeschooling mom of 3. After traveling the world and searching for an all-inclusive classroom that valued play, freedom, and structure, Erin discovered the solution in her own backyard: homeschooling.

But when the time came to choose an educational plan for her kids under the age of 7, the search wasn’t so simple. Where was the methodology that valued all philosophies of learning? Where was the boxed curriculum that didn’t box out the parent? Where was the simple homeschooling strategy that held space for open-ended discovery?

Other Goose was born from these questions. Together with a team of thought-leaders, childhood development experts, research scholars, and environmentalists, Erin welcomes all learners.

So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the Midwest to discuss simple and fun homeschooling for the early years!

Quick reminder. With Fall approaching and the leaves changing, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download.
If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!

Show Notes

Other Goose website: Welcome - Other Goose
Instagram: @ othergoose

Free Other Goose Workshop: Workshop - Other Goose

Erin’s book, Chasing Slow : https://amzn.to/3zH8wJ2

Other books mentioned:

The Brave Learner : https://amzn.to/3zGTtiD

The Little Prince : https://amzn.to/3m3gJCH

Bonus Episode: Leadership Starts At Home Sep 22, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today Nathan will be sharing on the importance of teaching our kids leadership. It is a subject area he is passionate about and one that many times gets overlooked when raising our children.
Quick announcement. With Fall approaching, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download.

Show Notes
The Who Was book series
The Who Was unit studies with The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

E94: Home Ed Series: Private Chat With A College Homeschool Outreach Coordinator with Megan Fassero from Benedictine College Sep 19, 2021

Show notes

Hello everyone and welcome back to the campfire! Today we continue with our final episode on September's homeschool high school theme. We have College Admission Office professional and former homeschooling mom, Megan Fassero, joining us. Megan is the Homeschool Outreach Coordinator for Benedictine College, a Catholic 4-year liberal arts college. After homeschooling her daughter from kindergarten through high school, she has taken her natural passions to help connect homeschool students and their families to her alma mater!

So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Kansas to discuss how we can prepare our homeschooled kids for college with joy and confidence.

Quick announcement. With Fall approaching, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download.

Show Notes
You can find Megan at- Meet your Admission Counselor | Benedictine College

Homeschooled? You’re welcome at Benedictine College

Resources Mentioned
Preparing For College Admission: A Free Guide For Homeschooling Parents- Homeschooling: Tips for College Admission - A Free Guide | Benedictine College

National Center For Education Statistics- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Home Page, a part of the U.S. Department of Education

My Majors- What Should I Major in? Create your college and career plan (mymajors.com)

Transferology- Transferology

Books Mentioned
Little House On The Prairie- https://amzn.to/3zprQKG

Little House 4-Book Box Set- https://amzn.to/39gskrQ

Swiss Family Robinson- https://amzn.to/2VRGD3f