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The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
A Quick Summer Update from The Homeschool Well
Hey homeschool moms! We’re taking a short break from The Homeschool Well Podcast this summer. Between our full family and business schedules and a personal health issue, we're pausing the podcast temporarily. We plan to return at the end of summer with fresh episodes! Though new episodes will be on hold, we’re still here for you! Our membership community, evaluations, testing, and coaching are all continuing as usual—and, of course, our inbox is always open. 📩 Need help or want to connect? Email us at: thehomeschoolwell.com 🙏 We’d love your pray...
2025-06-06
03 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Happy (Belated) Mother’s Day! Encouragement for homeschool moms — prioritizing relationship w/ your kids | 114
Hey Homeschool mom! Welcome to The Homeschool Well Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, we share a special (and slightly belated) Mother’s Day message filled with encouragement, honesty, and hope — just for the homeschool mom (and especially moms with strong-willed kids!). Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by your homeschool journey or just needing a little reminder that you're not alone, this episode is packed with wisdom. Jenny reflects on how parenting and homeschooling her oldest son — who just turned 20 — shaped her family’s homeschool experience. In this episode, you'll hear about what it means to truly p...
2025-05-13
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to create a homeschool portfolio (Florida evaluation tips, too!) - Rerelease | 113
Hi homeschool mom! Today we’re rereleasing one of our most popular episodes from April 2024: how to create a homeschool portfolio, especially if you're wrapping up the year and preparing for your homeschool evaluation in Florida. We’ll walk you through step-by-step how to compile a homeschool portfolio that not only meets Florida’s legal requirements, but also showcases your child’s growth and achievements. Whether you're brand new or just need a refresh, this episode is packed with practical tips, encouragement, and real-life ideas to make the end of your year smoother. 🧾 Topics we cov...
2025-05-06
14 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool transcript tips: How to write creative course titles with confidence | 111
Hey there, homeschool mama! Welcome to Episode 2 of our transcript series, all about building a strong, flexible, and empowering homeschool transcript for your high schooler! 🎓 This week, we’re zooming in on one of the most important (and often intimidating) parts of the process: course titles. Whether you’re pulling from traditional academics or crafting classes from your student’s unique experiences, this episode will help you write those course names with confidence and clarity. In less than 20 minutes, you'll learn: - Why knowing your state’s graduation requirements matters - How to alig...
2025-04-16
18 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
High school homeschool transcripts made easy (really!) | 110
Hey homeschool mom! Welcome to The Homeschool Well Podcast, where we tackle all things homeschooling with peace and purpose. This episode kicks off a brand-new series all about the homeschool transcript. If the idea of creating a homeschool transcript feels overwhelming or confusing, you are not alone. Many of us have felt intimidated by this one piece of paper. But here's the good news: it's not as complicated as it seems. In fact, it’s just a clean, simple summary of your teen’s high school years—and we're here to walk you through it step b...
2025-04-08
18 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Our biggest homeschool regrets & what we’d do differently | 109
Hey there homeschool mom, Are you a momma looking for advice from those who’ve been there? In this episode of The Homeschool Well, we share the top two things we wish we had done differently in our homeschool journeys. Whether you're a new homeschooler or a seasoned parent, this conversation is packed with practical homeschool advice, Christian parenting insights, and encouragement to help you avoid common pitfalls. Here’s what we’re covering: Making the most of the spiritual window in homeschooling (teaching your kids is more than just homeschool curric...
2025-04-01
18 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschooling Fails: Pride, anger, and God’s grace in messy moments | 108
Hi homeschool mom! Ever feel like you’re scared of failing at homeschooling? You’re not alone — and today, Kim shares some real talk about her biggest homeschooling fails, including the emotions of pride and anger that nearly derailed her journey. From pretending she could teach upper-level math (spoiler: it didn’t go well) to letting poor time management and the “mean mommy voice” creep in, Kim opens up about what homeschool failure looked like in her home — and how God brought grace, healing, and even laughter through it all. If you’re thinking about h...
2025-03-25
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Why you should homeschool your kids: 5 ways it makes them SMART | 106
Hi homeschool mom! "Should I homeschool my kids?" We hear this question all the time, and today we are going to answer it! YES! Whether you're just considering homeschooling, already on the journey, or feeling a little unsure, this episode is for you. Today, we share five powerful ways homeschooling makes kids smarter—not just academically, but in life. We have had the unique perspective of teaching in traditional school settings, private schools, and homeschooling our own kids. Now that our children have transitioned to college and vocational education, we’ve seen...
2025-03-11
26 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to plan wellness in your day-to-day homeschool life: Essential tips for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being | 104
Hey homeschool mom! In today's episode of the Homeschool Well podcast, we dive deep into the three pillars that guide The Homeschool Well philosophy: Be Well, Teach Well, and Learn Well. These foundational pillars stem from the story of the Samaritan woman meeting Jesus, where physical, emotional, and spiritual healing came together. Join us as we break down how these wellness principles can be applied to your homeschool journey and your personal life: For physical wellness we discuss posture and its importance in everyday things like handwriting! Add these tips to your homeschool plans. :) Our emotional wellness can take a tol...
2025-02-25
24 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to teach handwriting in your homeschool kindergarten (5 quick tips!) | 102
Hey homeschool mom! In this episode, we're diving into handwriting letter practice and how to make it fun, effective, and frustration-free for your little learners. Many kindergarten curriculum for homeschool programs rely on workbooks that aren’t age-appropriate. But don’t worry—we've got five simple strategies to help your child develop strong handwriting skills while keeping things engaging! 💡 Plus, we’ll share details about our specialized kindergarten curriculum for handwriting, designed for active learners who thrive with hands-on, engaging activities! 🔗 Resources & Links: 📌 Get our handwriting course: thehomeschoolwell.com/handwriting 📌 Join our membership for f...
2025-02-11
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Transform your homeschool plans! Exploration learning beyond the desk | 101
Are you and your kids bored with your homeschool routine? Do you want to have new educational adventures in your homeschool daily schedule but don't know how or where to start? In this episode, get inspired by our homeschooling journey as we share our adventurous exploration learning along with resources we used to help break out of our homeschool schedule. You'll learn how to create rich educational adventures by adding in imaginative ways for your kids to respond to them. By the end of this episode, you'll have more than a dozen specific ways to enhance homeschool lesson plans, from virtu...
2025-02-01
20 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Hear why 2 public school teachers started homeschooling: Revisiting & updating our homeschool journey | 100
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you having a hard time imagining the end of your homeschool journey and where your kids will end up? Does it stress you out to imagine all of the ways you might be "messing up" your kid's education? We're revisiting our homeschool journey in our 100th episode and giving all the details to encourage you through the truth found in scripture from Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." W...
2025-01-21
52 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Is your homeschool reading curriculum too hard? How to find the "just right" reading level | 99
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you worrying about your child's reading skills? Are you wondering if he or she is making adequate reading gains? Are you looking for a homeschool moms’ guide for assessing reading progress? Listen in as we walk through: The key signs that a reading curriculum might be too difficult for your child. Practical strategies for adjusting reading lessons to better suit your child’s needs. The importance of understanding independent, instructional, and frustration reading levels. How taking a step back can build your child’s confidence and set the stage for future...
2025-01-14
09 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschooling Made Healthy: Add PE and Wellness to Your Homeschool Lesson Plans | 98
Happy New Year homeschool mom! Are you feeling lost when it comes to adding PE to your homeschool plans? Maybe you are needing some new PE homeschool ideas? Are you ready to start the new year with a fresh plan that will empower your kids with wellness strategies? Today’s tips will help your kids start 2025 off on the right foot by focusing on the importance of healthy habits to nurture body, mind and spirit. At the end of the show today, you'll have three areas of healthy habits to focus on and sp...
2025-01-07
16 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
5 Strategies to Avoid Homeschool Burnout in the New Year (re-release) | 97
Hi there. This week's episode is a re-release from the beginning of 2024 with ways to empower you to refresh for the new year so you can relax during this holiday season. Enjoy! ___ Are you a homeschool mom who finds yourself burnt out after Christmas, and trying to muster up enough strength to finish off the second half of the school year? Maybe you are excited to implement new homeschool plans, but you know that you need to take specific steps to avoid overwhelming yourself with all of the responsibilities that come with being a...
2024-12-17
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
3 Quick Ways to Relieve Holiday Season Stress During Your Homeschool Day | 96
Hey homeschool mom, Are you feeling physically run down in the middle of this Christmas season? We know that sometimes it can get pretty stressful when you're trying to continue your homeschool day amid all the excitement and distraction of the holiday experiences. So today we're going to give you three quick tips to stop and reset whether it's a chaotic scene around the school table or head and neck pain these techniques to refresh will become go-to's in your daily homeschool routine. Listen to the end to take away three easy things to do...
2024-12-10
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Struggling with reading instruction, homeschool mom? We answer 3 of your most-asked questions! (re-release) | 95
Hi Homeschool Mom! Do you have questions about reading? In this episode, we talk about: -What to do if your child is resistant to reading -Where to start with a preschool aged child to teach reading and writing -How to teach those energetic kiddos who are ready to read, but just can't sit still for long Listen in for some answers to these questions, and if you have MORE questions about reading, homeschool curriculum, how to start homeschooling (or anything else!), join us at our w...
2024-12-04
22 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool lesson for mom! Cultivating a thankful mindset (rerelease) | 94
This is an episode rerelease from November 2023 -- Enjoy! Hi there homeschool mom! Are you finding it difficult to be thankful in your current circumstances? We get it! Homeschooling is never easy, but as our world has gotten increasingly more uncertain, depressing, unstable, and hello EXPENSIVE! over the past few years, the days can be difficult, and you can find yourself in a pit of despair on a daily basis if you don't have a solution to combat it. We have found ourselves in this pit many da...
2024-11-26
18 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Stress-Free Holiday Season: Educational Activities for Homeschool Families | 93
Hi homeschool mom, Do your homeschool plans tank during the holiday season and bring on the mom stress? In this episode, you’ll learn five things you most likely already do for holiday family fun which count in your homeschool plans. We also give ten interactive learning activities to easily add to your daily homeschool lessons this holiday season. By the end of this episode you will feel relieved and actually be able to enjoy the holidays again! Be sure to check out our episode from 2022 with the original five tips and...
2024-11-19
17 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Keep Calm and Homeschool On: Homeschool Plans for the Unexpected Seasons | 92
Hi homeschool mom, Are you in an unexpected season of your homeschool journey? Do you need ideas on how to be flexible and fit schooling in right now? In this episode, we discuss the unexpected seasons in homeschooling and how to adapt. Kim shares personal experiences with her son's recent return to homeschooling, providing practical tips on leveraging unique learning opportunities and embracing flexibility. The discussion touches on themes from Ecclesiastes about the changing seasons of life and emphasizes the importance of trusting God's timing, maintaining mental health, and fin...
2024-11-12
14 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Finding homeschool help! Who should you partner with? | 91
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you struggling a little right now in your schooling? Are you looking trying to find a homeschool community or just looking for homeschooling help? In this episode we give you 3 ways you can join up with homeschool partners so that you do not have to feel like you are doing this homeschool life all by yourself. You'll come away with practical ideas and encouragement to team up with others and utilize their knowledge to help you. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier...
2024-11-05
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Fall Christian Homeschool Activity: Carve Pumpkins with The Pumpkin Prayer | 90
Hi Homeschool mom! Does your child like the fun part of Fall holidays but hides their eyes from all the scary scenes around town? We've got the perfect hands-on pumpkin carving activity with symbols that teach the Gospel and bring LIGHT to your homeschool and even your neighborhood. Be empowered! In this week's episode, learn The Pumpkin Prayer poem and follow the instructions to carve or paint a pumpkin design that will become a Christian homeschool family tradition. We pray this brings the LIGHT to your little ones heart during the Fall season....
2024-10-29
11 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to homeschool during a life crisis: 5 lessons learned | 88
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you going through a hard time right now? Having to ditch your homeschool plans because of your current life situation? Be encouraged! In this episode we share lessons we learned (like life schooling!) while we were homeschooling through Hurricane Irma. By the end of this episode, you'll breathe a sigh of relief and have a new outlook on how to homeschool during these trying times, whatever they may be. We hope and pray this brings you comfort and lessens your anxiety.❤️ God bless, Kim an...
2024-10-15
16 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
3 Key ways to PREVENT behavior problems in your homeschool | 87
Hey Homeschool mom! How are you doing? Are you struggling with behavior issues right now in your homeschool? We've got you! In this episode we are giving you 3 ways you can change that around and actually PREVENT those unwanted behaviors in your home. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with a few ideas to change things up and create a better homeschool culture in your home. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! :) Blessings! Kim and Jenny
2024-10-08
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to homeschool when you just want to GIVE UP (be empowered w/ these 3 tips!) | 86
Hey Homeschool mom, Are you TIRED? Do you feel like throwing in the towel? We've been there, but it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode discuss how to keep homeschooling even when you feel like you just want to quit. We give you 3 things to try when you feel like you just can't go one more day. And be encouraged -- by the end of this episode, you'll come away with strategies you can do to stick with it and actually enjoy it. :) Blessings! ...
2024-10-01
09 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
A Christian homeschool mom's secret weapon to get kids to listen without yelling | 85
Hey homeschool mom, Do you find yourself using harsh words and tone of voice when asking your kids to get focused on their homeschool tasks? Are you tired of asking your kids over and over and having the same power struggles everyday? Would you love a quick and easy way to get them back on track? In this episode we're sharing the way we use one of the Ten Commandments to rein in negative behavior...even our own! Mutual respect between you and your kids will be easier for you to nurture with this secret weapon. By the end of this...
2024-09-24
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Steal our best homeschool Language Arts plans (journals galore) | 84
Hey Homeschool mom! Do you wonder how to create motivating connections in your homeschool language arts program? Are you tired of hearing your kids ask “Do I have to do writing today?” Would you be floored if they asked, “ When do I get to write about what I learned? In this episode we're telling all about how to do just that by adding journaling to your homeschool plans. By the end of this episode, you'll learn how to make language arts homeschool planning a breeze using the ways we added journaling throughout several subject areas. You'll find out how we turned r...
2024-09-17
19 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
What's Your Homeschool Style? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself (Encore)
Hi there, homeschool mom! Today we're talking about homeschool style and how nailing yours down will make your days easier and more enjoyable. We've got three key questions to help you figure it out and a quick QUIZ you can take to give you an answer. Click here for the free quiz to discover your homeschool style. Blessings! Kim & Jenny Note: We’re re-releasing "What's Your Homeschool Style? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself" in honor of the beginning of the traditional school year for those who are struggling to make things work. Th...
2024-09-03
17 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Boost Your Homeschool Curriculum: Incorporating Nature Study with Ease | 82
Hi Homeschool mom! It's another special "Homeschool How-To" episode for ya', mama and it's my top tier subject: Homeschool Nature Study! Get details on how to easily add these homeschool plans into your schedule and go DEEP across multiple subject areas. We even give a wellness tip to help you stay out in the field longer and stronger. We're also highlighting another homeschool business that had us mesmerized by their engaging, interactive video lessons when we met them at convention this past summer, so be sure to listen in! AND pay a...
2024-08-27
34 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Tackle homeschool activities with an "I Get To" attitude! | 81
Hi Homeschool moms! In this episode of A Drop in the Well, part of the Homeschool Well podcast, Kim shares an empowering message for homeschool moms about embracing an 'I Get To' mindset. She reflects on her personal experience of moving her daughter back to college and the challenges of the homeschooling journey. Kim encourages moms to appreciate the short, sweet season of having their children close and to approach even the most burdensome homeschool activities with a positive attitude. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and finding time to refresh in order t...
2024-08-21
06 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Spice up your homeschool plans! 5 simple activities you can do to keep learning exciting | 79
Hi homeschool mom! Are you getting bored with your homeschool curriculum? Do your kids push back because they're tired of doing the same old thing? Maybe you are looking for ways to add creative homeschool activities to your days but just can't find the time? You're in the right place! In this episode we give you 5 creative ideas you can add to your homeschool schedule to keep your learning fun and motivating (and prevent unwanted behaviors!). Whether you're just starting to homeschool or have been at it for a while, we k...
2024-08-06
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to homeschool multiple ages without losing your mind | 78
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you homeschooling multiple ages and wondering how to maximize your homeschool schedule? Does it stress you out when you think about how to fit everything in your homeschool lesson plans? In this episode we give you ways to streamline your homeschool daily schedule for making the most of your time and keeping your sanity. By the end of our time together, you'll come away with homeschool schedule ideas for combining subjects and utilizing other resources, and we know you'll be empowered to make plans for the new year. :) ...
2024-07-30
16 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Exhausted from homeschooling? Try these quick energy boosting exercises for homeschool moms | 77
Hi homeschool mom, Are you tired all the time and finding it difficult to keep up with your kids? Do you struggle to find time in your homeschool day to take care of yourself or get in a quick workout? We've known that feeling, and quite frankly, it sucks! Homeschool moms are doing SO MUCH every day, and sometimes it feels like there is no time to spare for one. more. thing. That's why we put together this podcast just for you, so you can learn some simple ways t...
2024-07-23
20 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool How-To: Bible Life Verse, Homeschool Organization Ideas, Good Posture Tips | 76
Hi, Homeschool mom, It's this month's "Homeschool How-To" episode and we've got heaps of homeschool goodies for you. Do you have a life verse from scripture? Find out why we need ours and what it is. You'll also benefit from the research-based resources on homeschooling we share and tips on how to let your kids organize their school supplies. Additionally, we're spotlighting our first homeschool business that will breathe the Holy Spirit into your homeschool journey, and lastly, we're sharing posture tips to bring health and wellness to your days so you can feel good a...
2024-07-16
33 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
5 Simple steps for making your long-term homeschool plans (plan your entire home learning year!) | 75
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you looking for a step-by-step homeschool guide that teaches you how to plan out your year? Need a way to stick to your homeschool schedule? Do you get overwhelmed when thinking about how to fit everything into a solid homeschool plan? In this episode we break down the overwhelming process of planning your year so that you can feel ready and prepared as you go into your homeschool year. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with the many benefits of lo...
2024-07-09
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Need help creating a homeschool schedule? 7 steps to make one tailored to YOUR family 👨👩👧👦| 74
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you bogged down with homeschool planning? Not sure of how to make a daily homeschool schedule or where to start? In this episode we share a homeschool schedule idea that you can use for your unique family. Using our years of experience, we walk you through seven practical steps using post-it notes and a flexible mindset to help you create a homeschool routine that will actually work. By the end of the show, you will be prepared to make a schedule of your own based on the needs of y...
2024-07-02
14 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool How-to: Young Writers, Homeschool Convention Takeaways and a Wellness Tip for Mom 💁♀️ | 73
Hi, Homeschool Mom! Our newest podcast is the third edition in our new monthly format series: “Homeschool How-to" This time, we're focusing on Young Writers, Homeschool Convention Takeaways, and a Wellness Tip for Moms. You’ll benefit in more than just your homeschooling efforts from this mishmash of homeschool news, wellness tips, and information designed to empower you to BE WELL, TEACH WELL, and for your children to LEARN WELL! A few highlights and links from this episode include: -Get self care tips to stay strong and healthy so you can focus on teac...
2024-06-25
38 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
3 Expert strategies to avoid wasting money on homeschool materials (homeschooling tips) 💪| 72
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you nervous about choosing the BEST homeschool curriculum? Worried about wasting money ordering the wrong thing? Lots of homeschoolers feel this way! In this episode I (Jenny) share my own experience of choosing the wrong history curriculum and how to avoid making the same mistake I did. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with 3 practical tips to help you choose the right homeschool materials for your family, and we know you'll be empowered to move forward confidently. Get ready to make your h...
2024-06-18
09 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to homeschool in the summer without actually doing "school" (summer learning fun!) 🍉| 71 BONUS
Hey, Homeschool Mom! Are you wondering how you can infuse learning into your summer while you're not officially homeschooling? Need homeschool ideas for your kids who are bored already? In this bonus episode of the Homeschool Well Podcast, we share five creative and enriching ways to keep learning going during the summer while still relaxing and enjoying your time off. By the end of this episode, you will have summer activities you can implement right away in your home. Tune in for ideas and inspiration to keep your summer homeschool life educational and enjoyable! Blessings, Kim and Jenny ================= 💖👯♀...
2024-06-14
09 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Practical Tips for Letting Your Kids Choose Their Homeschool Path⭐ | 70
Hi, homeschool mom, Do you wonder how to start interest-led learning in your homeschool? We've been there and are giving you a peek into how we figured it out. In this episode of 'A Drop in the Well,' Kim tells about the system she used to get her kids involved in deciding what they wanted to learn. Find out how utilizing good ol' sticky notes, leaning into the ability to let go, and giving kids the reins to their education could transform their academic journey. This collaborative effort in curriculum choice might be just what your homeschooling experience needs! Bles...
2024-06-11
19 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Need free homeschool curriculum? Hear our top picks for homeschool resources free (or cheap!)🤑 | 69
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you looking for free homeschool materials? Need budget-friendly homeschool ideas for outings and field trips in your community? In this episode we give you ways that we have used to find these homeschool resources without breaking the bank. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with many sites and recommendations that may work for your homeschool, and we know you'll be empowered to make plans for the new homeschool year. :) Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings!
2024-06-04
24 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Are you grading homeschool work? 3 Things to consider + how to homeschool w/other assessments📝| 68
Hey, Homeschool Mom, Are you feeling overwhelmed with the topic of homeschool grading? Uncertain of how you should be keeping track of your kids' learning? You are not alone! In this episode we give you a few things to consider when keeping track of homeschool grades. When you finish listening to this episode, you will have a better idea of knowing if and how you should give grades and also alternative methods you can use to assess your homeschool students. Get ready to learn ways to make homeschooling easier and actually e...
2024-05-28
16 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool How-to: School Trends, Pomodoro Study Technique, Star Wars Jokes 💁♀️ | 67
Hi, Homeschool Mom, Today's podcast is our second edition in our new monthly format series: “Homeschool How-to." You’ll benefit more than just your homeschooling efforts from this mish-mash of homeschool news, wellness tips, and entertainment designed to empower you to be well, teach well, and for your children to learn well! A few highlights and links from this episode include: Learn Well with the focus-empowering “Pomodoro Study Technique”. Teach Well with the latest in education trends and homeschool news from Forbes. Be Well with this tip on proper Tongue Posture an...
2024-05-21
33 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How do homeschool parents know what to teach? 5 Tips to get started! (How to start homeschooling) 📚 | 66
Hey, Homeschool Mom, Are you feeling overwhelmed knowing what you should teach your children in your homeschool? Uncertain what your kid should know at their age/grade level? You are not alone! We get these questions all the time. Be encouraged, mama, because today we are going to share with you 5 ways that can help you determine what you should teach in your homeschool. You’ll learn where to look to get guidelines and suggestions and if they are right for you. By the end of this episode, you'll ha...
2024-05-14
13 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
History of Homeschool: A Trailblazer’s Story of Building a Thriving Community 🤝 | 65
Homeschool mom, can you imagine a time when no one knew anything about homeschooling? Where, if you thought about educating your child at home you were considered pretty weird? Today we're sharing a conversation with one of the trailblazers of the homeschooling movement in our county in Florida and the challenges she faced. You'll learn why she started homeschooling in the first place and how she and a group of vanguard homeschool friends started the first homeschool co-op. This led her to write a how-to book for families who want to start a...
2024-05-07
42 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool Organization: Practical tips for building a portfolio 😅 | 64
Are you looking for ideas on how to organize your homeschool portfolio? When we meet with families, we find that most people don't know how to set one up, what to keep, or how to stay with it throughout the year. Today we’re empowering you with useful tips and tricks on how to stay organized with this homeschool treasure and how to use it as a culmination at the end of the year. This info will be especially helpful if you are homeschooling in Florida. So listen in and enjoy! Be...
2024-04-29
17 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool How-to: Convention, Sports, and Parent Panel 💁♀️ | 63
Hey, homeschool mom! Today's podcast is an inaugural format intended to replicate something valuable from our homeschool journey, Parent Panels. We were greatly blessed by these which we attended together through our local homeschool support group. We had monthly meetings. Then a few times of year, the support group brought together a handful of homeschool moms to share the challenges of their journey and answer our questions. We hope this format empowers you like the Parent Panels did for us with homeschool help, how-to's, homeschool news and we even added a few fun things for...
2024-04-22
30 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Do you need a new homeschool schedule? Maybe, maybe not! 📋 | 62
Hey, Homeschool Mom, Are you feeling overwhelmed with your homeschool days? Not enough time...too much to do...feeling frustrated? We can relate! We are going to give you 3 surprising truths to ask yourself when determining if you need a new homeschool schedule...or not! By the end of this episode, you'll have some new ways to think about your homeschool plan, and we know you will be encouraged along the way. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim...
2024-04-15
12 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
What’s your Homeschool Style? 3 Questions to ask yourself 😎| 61
Hi there, homeschool mom! Today we're talking about homeschool style and how nailing yours down will make your days easier and more enjoyable. We've got three key questions to help you figure it out and a quick QUIZ you can take to give you an answer. Click here for the free quiz to discover your homeschool style. Blessings! Kim & Jenny ========= 💖👯♀️Join like-minded homeschool moms in our online community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community ✨Grab Your Homeschool Freebies: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store
2024-04-09
17 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
3 Tips for how to homeschool a reluctant reader (and avoid power struggles!) 👏 | 60
Hey, Homeschool Mom, Feeling frustrated with your little reluctant reader? Many moms feel this way. Well, be encouraged, because today we are going to share with you three homeschool tips to help you avoid power struggles and actually help your child enjoy reading. You’ll discover simple tricks for how to homeschool a child who puts on the brakes during reading time. By the end of this episode, you'll be empowered to help your kiddo learn to like (maybe LOVE) reading! Get ready to learn ways to ma...
2024-04-02
14 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Redefining homeschool workload: ”Quality Over Quantity” makes it better✨ | 59
Hi, homeschool mom👋 Are you having a hard time dealing with the amount of work you think you NEED to get done in your homeschool? The struggle, the tears, the frustration, and trying to pound it out every day. We're here to ensure you that no educational setting, ESPECIALLY your homeschool, has to function this way. Learn how to cut out what is NOT needed to have easier days and still get the important work accomplished. Listen in to find out FIVE reasons why planning to finish work of QUALITY rather than QUANTITY is the bes...
2024-03-25
19 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
#1 Homeschool Topic - Description of heaven from the Bible! 🕊️ | Bonus Episode
Hi, homeschool mom! You’ve got to hear the connection we make with studying, what we think, is the number ONE part of the Bible...the description of heaven. We think it’s something you and your kids will benefit from….now and then! Listen in for all the details and dig in to what the Bible says about Heaven. ~Be enlightened, Kim & Jenny💟 Links mentioned in the show: 🔗Read about the specifics of Heaven in Revelation 21 right here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2021&version=NIV +++++++++++++++ Meet with us weekly and set...
2024-03-19
05 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Refresh, Renew, Learn: Optimizing homeschool days with brain breaks 🧠 | 58
In this episode, we explore the power of strategic breaks in your homeschool routine. You'll get a few ways to incorporate brain breaks throughout your homeschool day, enhancing focus and productivity for both you and your kids. We're curious to find out if you and your kids successfully complete a couple of these brainy body movements...they're challenging, but they wake up the brain! Listen in, give them a try and let us know how it goes by sending us an email at support@thehomeschoolwell.com. ~Be empowered, Kim & Jenny💟 Links ment...
2024-03-11
08 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Christian homeschool must-have: An effective morning routine ☕ | 57
Hi, mama! If you've floundered getting a morning routine, you'll find easy ways to start the day on the right foot in this episode. Christian Homeschooling only gets better when you ask the Holy Spirit to take over as soon as you start each day. You'll hear why morning devotionals WITH your kids in the Word might be the best method for an effective routine. You'll get specific ways to make it easy to create time with Him each day before you hit the academics. We're praying this inspires you to ad...
2024-03-04
20 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to teach beginning reading using choral reading in your homeschool 📖 | 56
Hey, homeschool mama! In this episode, learn about choral reading and how to use it with your beginning readers in your homeschool language arts time. Choral reading helps bridge that gap when your kids love to LISTEN to you read to them BUT they're not yet ready to try to read the words on their own. This topic comes from a question from one of our community members during our Office Hour strategy call. Listen in on how we helped her, a homeschooling mom just like you. Are you ready to get YOUR...
2024-02-26
12 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How can I work from home while homeschooling? Hear 3 tips for homeschool success! 💪🏼 | 55
Hey there mama! Are you considering homeschooling, but don't know if you can do it because you have to work? It can be done! In this episode we want to share three tips for homeschooling while working from home that helped make our homeschooling life possible (and easier!). Listen in to be empowered! We pray this blesses you, Kim & Jenny www.thehomeschoolwell.com ================= 💖👯♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community ✨Grab Your Freebies: https://thehome...
2024-02-19
16 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
5 Ways to share the Gospel with your kids. This homeschool help could lead them to salvation! 🙌 | 54
"5 Ways to Share the Gospel with Your Kids: This Homeschool Help Could Lead Them to Salvation!" Learning about the Gospel is the most important thing for Christian homeschool families to do consistently. In this insightful episode, we explain five of our favorite practical tools for sharing the Gospel with your children. These tools offer invaluable guidance to help you engage in meaningful discussions about Jesus, and to help your kids foster a deep understanding of salvation. Tune in to discover how these tools can play a pivotal role in your homeschool by helping...
2024-02-12
20 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Burdened by long homeschool days? Try 10 little ways for how to make homeschooling fun each day 🥳| 53
The biggest challenge for many families in home education is beating boredom and trying to remain positive throughout the day. Although we and our kids embraced the fact that we could homeschool, we still sometimes felt burdened by the length of our days. If you can relate, try these 10 ways to build delight and make homeschooling fun daily. Be empowered! Kim and Jenny ================= 💖👯♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community ✨Grab Your Freebies: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store 💕Get enco...
2024-02-06
09 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Christian Homeschool Must-Have: Homeschool Morning Menu | 57
Hi, mama! If you've floundered getting a morning routine, you'll find easy ways to start the day on the right foot in this episode. Christian Homeschooling only gets better when you ask the Holy Spirit to take over as soon as you start each day. You'll hear why morning devotionals together WITH your kids in the Word might be the best method for your homeschool. You'll get specific ways to make it easy to create time with Him each day before you hit the academics. We're praying this inspires you to...
2024-02-05
20 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Preschool homeschool curriculum? Just say NO! Do this instead 🧸 | 52
Hey, Homeschool Mom! Are you thinking about homeschooling your preschooler but not sure how to go about doing it? Maybe you’re feeling pressure to buy workbooks and preschool homeschool curriculum for your kiddo? Listen in today while we have a conversation about developmentally appropriate activities you can do with your preschooler that are cheap and fun and will help you teach well, help your child learn well, and we even have a little part at the end of the episode where we talk about how to BE well when homeschooling preschool age.🥰️ We pray...
2024-01-30
20 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
What is a Unit Study? Homeschool Methods Revealed ✨ | 51
Hey homeschool mom! Are you overwhelmed by the multitude of homeschool methods to decide from? Let us help you find the best fit for your family. If you've asked yourself "What is a Unit Study? This episode will provide answers as Kim tells how it benefitted her family over the years in her homeschool. You'll find unit study ideas with applicable ways to add them to your homeschool day and insight into where it may not be a good fit. We also talk about homeschool resources available that make it easy to add h...
2024-01-22
23 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
A Charlotte Mason homeschool journey: Homeschool methods revealed ✨ | 50
Hey homeschool mom! Are you overwhelmed by the multitude of homeschool methods to decide from? Let us help you find the best fit for your family. Our families have done a little bit of everything, but the Charlotte Mason method was one we kept in at least one subject area throughout our homeschool journey. In this episode, you'll get a seat at the table with Kim and her dear friend Wendy who reflect on their experiences with the Charlotte Mason method. You'll love the FUN story of how we met and our tak...
2024-01-15
19 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
What is Hybrid Homeschooling? Homeschool Methods Revealed ✨ | 49
Hey homeschool mom! Are you overwhelmed with the homeschool method you should choose for your family? It can be tough to figure out what the best answer is, but one key thing to remember is that you are never stuck one way or another -- you can always change! Our families have done a little bit of everything, but my initial start into homeschool was through a hybrid model. In this episode, we will discuss the definition of hybrid homeschooling, some pros and cons of this method, and my experience at a school like th...
2024-01-09
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Boring Homeschool Language Arts? Make it Come Alive: Part 2 of 3
Episode #44. This is episode 2 or a 3 part series from a recent workshop for our community members for details on how to ditch boredom in Language Arts homeschool plans. We see a pattern with the kids that we have taught in the past, with our own children, and with the kids we presently teach, which is: Interest-led educational experiences drive creativity, bolster motivation, and instill an intrinsic love of learning -- especially in Language Arts, as it is the foundation of the learning process. A few years into our homeschool journey, we heard this d...
2024-01-05
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Boring Homeschool Language Arts? Make it Come Alive: Part 3 of 3
Episode #45. This is the last of our 3 part series "Make Homeschool Language Arts Come Alive" from a recent workshop for our community members for details with how to bolster achievement and ditch boredom in your Language Arts homeschool plans. We see a pattern with the kids that we have taught in the past, with our own children, and with the kids we presently teach, which is: Interest-led educational experiences drive creativity, increase motivation, and instill an intrinsic love of learning -- especially in Language Arts, as it is the foundation of the learning process.
2024-01-05
14 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
5 KEY Strategies to Avoid Homeschool Burnout in the New Year! | 48
Hey there tired mama! Are you a homeschool mom who finds yourself burnt out after Christmas, and trying to muster up enough strength to finish off the second half of the school year? Maybe you are excited to implement new homeschool plans, but you know that you need to take specific steps to avoid overwhelming yourself with all of the responsibilities that come with being a homeschool mom. For us, some years we found ourselves excited to jump into a new semester and a new year with fresh homeschool ideas. But some years...
2024-01-02
14 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Stay Sane! 5 Homeschool Tips for Your Strong-Willed Child | 47
Hey there tired mama! Are you homeschooling a difficult child and having hard days? Does he or she like to do whatever they want? Maybe they have a very strong personality? Maybe they are born a gifted leader that will be GREAT one day, but right now you have to find ways to rein this little tyrant in? Homeschooling (and parenting) these powerful humans can be a big job, but we have 5 homeschool tips to help you avoid power struggles and make your days easier and more enjoyable. Listen i...
2023-12-31
17 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool Moms Need to Know: Why Hymn Study is a Smart Choice! | 46
Hey Homeschool mom! We know you're probably like us at this time of the year wondering how you're going to get all the Christmas things done before the big day! And we've got the perfect, light-hearted soundtrack to listen to while you're checking off your list with today's episode. In the first of what we hope to be many interviews to come with our formerly homeschooled kids, you'll find out why Hymns, and music study in general, are a smart addition to your homeschool lesson plans. We think hearing it from the student’s voice af...
2023-12-21
12 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool Lesson For Mom: Cultivating a Thankful Mindset | 41
Hi Homeschool Mom, Are you finding it difficult to be thankful in your current circumstances? Homeschooling is never easy, but as our world has gotten increasingly more uncertain, depressing, unstable, and expensive (!!) over the past few years, the days can be difficult, and you can find yourself in a pit of despair on a daily basis if you don't have a solution to combat it. We have found ourselves in this pit many days, especially when we were not connecting with God regularly and other Godly-minded women to speak life into us and...
2023-11-20
16 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Grow Your Child’s Literacy Skills With This Homeschool Idea | 40
In this episode, Kim tells how and why to add DIY Paper Bag Books to your homeschool language arts activities. Do you wonder how to make homeschooling fun? This DIY Paper Bag Book idea will bring the fun and increase reading skills in your homeschool language arts activities and beyond. Whether dealing with struggling readers or just adding this in for fun, interactive reading comprehension lessons, we know you will see the potential in making paper bag books a foundation for your homeschool reading curriculum. The possibilities are endless and the a...
2023-11-14
21 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Drop In The Well: How to Make Homeschool Fun
How do you react when your kids make a mess? Here’s a homeschool learning idea that will change your outlook on it. _____________________________ Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days: ✨Grab Your Homeschool Freebies --> Start Homeschooling Checklist: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist Find out your homeschool style quiz: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style 🤝Homeschool Help: Join The Homeschool Well Community for Support: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community Get Personalized 1:1 Homeschool Support: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching 🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please give us follow and/or a 5 star review.
2023-11-10
06 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool Help Q&A: Dealing with Doubters, Quality Reading Assessments | 39
In this episode, Kim and Jenny answer your questions: >How do you deal with the friends and family who have doubts about your decision to homeschool? It's not fun dealing with that we know firsthand. We give you 3 ways to stay positive and hold your course when faced with doubters. >How do you know where to start your child in reading instruction? We give a few ways to find free and low-cost reading assessments to help you PLUS the BEST way to target and where to begin. >...
2023-11-06
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool Record Keeping: Tips & Strategies for Organization | 38
Have your kids ever told you they want to go to "real school" and you lack homeschool recordkeeping to show them that they do, in fact go to the BEST school? Have you had rich educational experiences either out and about or at home and no homeschool record keeper of the learning that took place? Have you asked yourself what you taught or what they learned and wondered how to become organized to easily store and find that information? Beyond meeting legal requirements in some states, keeping a homeschool portfolio will lead to better...
2023-10-30
48 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
The Best Homeschool Math Dos and Don’ts: 7 Tips for Success | 37
Whatever homeschool math program you use, implement these tips for successful homeschool math instruction. We know you will find them helpful! 🔗Links from the episode: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days: ✨Grab Your Homeschool Freebies --> Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist 30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com/tips Find Out Your Homeschool Style Quiz: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style 🤝Homeschool Help:
2023-10-23
22 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to Make Homeschool High School Transcripts | 36
Are you overwhelmed thinking about high school transcripts? In this podcast, we speak directly to you, homeschool mom. You’ll get your questions answered as we outline the nuts and bolts of how to make a high school transcript. Links mentioned in the episode: -Blog Post: How to Make a Homeschool Transcript for High School. https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog Next Steps for Easier and Enjoyable Homeschool Days: ✨Grab Your Homeschool Freebies --> -Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist -30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com/tips -Find Out Your...
2023-10-18
30 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Drop In The Well: Wisdom for Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
How do you choose what to teach your kids? Do you ask them what they want to learn? Take a listen to our experience in asking our own kids and the students we teach what they want to learn about. It's a powerful approach to homeschooling. Links mentioned in the episode AND FREEBIES below: ----> Plane Pull to benefit the Special Olympics World's Strongest Man Plane Pull Aviation-related jobs Thanks for listening! To support...
2023-09-25
06 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Enhance Your Daily Homeschool Plans with Brain Breaks: Quick & Enjoyable PE Ideas for Kids | 31
Our latest podcast will help you boost homeschool success w/ specific ways to build Brain Breaks into your daily homeschool plans. Add these quick & fun P.E. ideas to your day to help your kids: >Energize learning with easy, enjoyable activities you can do with your kids >Increase focus and concentration with activities that promote listening, rhythm, and crossing the midline of the body >Improve coordination and cardiovascular health while you build a relationship with your child Next Steps: Grab Your Homeschool Freebies --> Start...
2023-08-14
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Know Your Why: Choosing What to Teach in Your Homeschool | 30
In this podcast, learn how to choose the right curriculum for your homeschool with confidence.🌠 Amidst overwhelming advice and opinions, we discuss ways to discover the importance of knowing your WHY. Listen in and explore 9 essential questions to guide your curriculum decisions, ensuring a meaningful and effective homeschool experience for your children. Know your WHY and make every moment count in your homeschool journey! Listen in! Next Steps: Grab Your Homeschool Freebies --> Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checkl...
2023-08-07
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
#25 Empowering Home Education: Fostering Social and Emotional Growth in Special Needs Homeschool Students
Discover how homeschooling families can successfully foster social and emotional growth in their children with special needs. In this engaging podcast episode, we address the commonly discussed question of socialization and emotional maturity. Join us as we provide valuable insights, practical tips, and essential resources to support your child's social and emotional development, while also nurturing your own growth as a parent. This episode marks the beginning of a captivating three-part series, with a specific focus on social and emotional growth in children. In the upcoming weeks, we will delve into intellectual and physical challenges...
2023-05-23
25 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
#24 Building An Empowering Homeschool Portfolio: Details & Examples
The idea of creating a homeschool portfolio can be intimidating, but we show you how to make it a part of your daily routine. We give concrete examples and tell how a well-crafted portfolio can become an empowering tool for recordkeeping. Links from the show: Find your state evaluation requirements at the US Dept of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/index.html The online organizer we used. A quick internet search will give other options: https://simplycharlottemason.com...
2023-05-01
25 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
#23 How to Choose Curriculum That Fits Your Homeschool Style
This episode is an excerpt from our recent live homeschool class for moms "How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum." Listen in and learn the 10 questions you need to ask to determine your homeschool style and spend your curriculum budget more wisely! We discuss knowing your children's learning styles, your beliefs, your current life situation, state laws, and more when deciding which homeschool curriculum you should use. Links from the show: State Regulation of Private and Homeschools 7 Day Free Trial to listen to the rest of the classState Regulation of Private and...
2023-04-16
22 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
#22 Why Choose Christian Homeschool Science Curriculum?
Homeschool mom, send your kids out to the world with a firm foundation of biblical truth that the study of Creation Science will bring. Listen in to find out how it paid off in our families and find out some of the homeschool curriculum and homeschool programs we used. Find Creation Science curriculum that we used from *Answers in Genesis right here! Next Steps: Grab Your Homeschool Freebies --> Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist 30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com...
2023-04-04
27 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
#21 End the Year Well: Homeschool Portfolios, Plans, and Parties
End the Year Well: Homeschool Portfolios, Plans, and Parties “Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” ~Ecclesiastes 7:8 Few things bring as much excitement as the end of the homeschool year. There’s so much anticipation and, for homeschool families, a temptation to just wrap it up no matter where it stands and get on with vacation! We believe there’s a better way than just dropping all the school work to be picked up again when the beginning of the n...
2023-03-20
24 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschooling is hard when you're tired! Stay charged w/ these workout tips for homeschool moms🤸♀️ | 19
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you tired? We know, we've been there. If we have to stop and rest or take a nap in the middle of the day because we feel so horrible, then not much school is getting done. It's our goal with this episode to give you tips and strategies to help you have better quality sleep at night and improved energy in the daytime so that you can feel your best as a homeschool mom. Kim chats with special guest and personal trainer, June Beeks Find out more here about June. Throu...
2023-02-20
24 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
7 Powerful activities for your homeschool preschool or kindergarten (from a reading teacher!)📚 | 18
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you searching for how to homeschool preschool or kindergarten aged kiddos? Do you need reading or writing activities for your young child who is just in the beginning stages noticing print? Then this podcast is for you! Many parents think they have to buy all kinds of preschool or kindergarten homeschool curriculum, but in actuality, it's not necessary at all. Children at this stage are soaking in everything around them, so use that fact to your advantage and save your money for later when you will need it! ;)
2023-02-06
34 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Why scripture memorization must be in your homeschool plans w/ guest Natalie Abbott from Dwell ⚔️| 17
Hey homeschool mom! Do you help your kids memorize scripture? How do you teach them to hide God's word in their heart? In this episode, we are going to show you the power of the words written in the Holy Bible. This transformative power is something we have experienced in our lives, witnessed in the lives of those we know and love, and believe in when we learn about the work He has done in people throughout time and all over the world. We had the honor of meeting and talking with Natalie...
2023-01-22
42 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
New Year, New Strength: 5 homeschool tips for planning a successful 2nd semester!🎊 | 16
Happy New Year, Homeschool mom! Are you ready to push the reset button? Do you need a new plan and new strength for the new year? In this episode, we are empowering you with five tips for planning the New Year! A new beginning in January always brings time to reflect and renew. What has been working in your homeschool life? What needs to go? Where can you insert more creative homeschool ideas to finish the second half of the year well? Fall semester of a homeschooling year is a time to tackle academi...
2023-01-09
18 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschooling through the holidays: homeschool tips to make everything "count" as school 🎄| 15
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you trying to figure out how to do a little Christmas homeschooling right now and take a break from the regular homeschool schedule? Give yourself permission to soak in the season and have fun. In today's episode, we give five ways to count the extra holiday activities as "school." We know it can be easy to feel a little frenetic with taking time off, and it seems nothing educational is being accomplished, but in reality, there's so much education going on during this season. With the holidays, everything counts!
2022-12-05
18 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Music education makes the homeschool experience soar w/ guest Cindy DiMarco 🎵 | 14
Hi Homeschool mom, Have you considered adding music curriculum in your homeschool? Whatever stage you're in….whether you’ve never attempted the subject, your babies are jammin’ out on the triangle, or your kids are seriously tinkling the ivories, this episode is going to enlighten and encourage you to take the next step to grow confidence and leadership skills in your kids -- whether in music or life skills. Homeschools do SOAR when homeschool music curriculum is added! Don’t feel pressured, mama…you can do this even when your biggest musical gi...
2022-11-21
26 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Take care of YOU, homeschool mom! (and avoid homeschool burnout) w/ guest Deanna Hansen🧖♀️ | 13
Hey Homeschool mom, Throughout the years, countless people have told us they could never homeschool only because of the continual daily demands on their mental and physical state. We can definitely relate to that, as we’re sure every homeschool mom can. We’ve had seasons of great challenge and also great reward in this area. In today’s episode, we discuss methods we used to keep the homeschool ball rolling because if we don’t have the stamina, who will? We're releasing this episode at the beginning of the holiday season for mom's to gain the...
2022-11-06
30 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
The Reading and Writing Connection with expert Lisa Casey, Love2Learn2Day (w/ homeschool tips!)✍️ | 12
Hi Homeschool Mamas! Welcome to our episode about the reading and writing connection. Woohoo! Two amazing things to celebrate with the release our latest podcast episode: 1. 🥳100 LISTENS 🎉A heartfelt thank you to those people! This has been a huge learning curve for us and we are motivated by the support! 2. 🥳Our first guest 🎉 Thank you, Lisa Casey! It was so fun doing this together, a sweet trip down memory and a powerful reminder of how JESUS transforms lives! This is the first episode where we have a guest, and we're so excited to s...
2022-10-24
39 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Answers to our most-asked questions about teaching homeschool reading 👏| 11
Hi Homeschool Mama! In this podcast, we're going to tackle some of the most commonly asked questions that parents ask about teaching beginning readers in their homeschool: What to do if your child is resistant to reading Where to start with a young child to teach reading and writing How to teach those energetic kiddos who are ready to read, but just can't sit still for long Listen in to be empowered so that you can be your child's best teacher! Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable!
2022-10-16
26 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
No-fear methods for teaching homeschool reading (you're already doing it!) 📖 |10
Hi Homeschool mom! Is there a voice of doubt and fear fighting for your attention when it comes to teaching homeschool reading? Listen in to our latest Podcast for tips that will empower your teaching skills and help you feel confident no matter where your children are at in reading. As your child's parent, you are already doing so many "literacy" activities with your children. According to the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) out of Florida State University, there are seven main areas in which children need instruction to learn to read. Jenny touches...
2022-10-03
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Tried-and-true homeschool tips for taming behavior (for homeschool success!)👊 | 09
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you dealing with negative behavior issues in your homeschool? They can suck the life out of your day. BUT these undesirable moments can also be a chance to develop character by meeting and defeating the challenges. We’ve been fortunate enough with our own kids to have MANY opportunities (haha) to experiment with various strategies designed to turn burdensome behaviors around. Listen in for some of our tired-and-true homeschool tips to tame behavior. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Ble...
2022-09-18
21 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Commit, DON’T QUIT: Building character in your homeschool family 👩👧👦| 08
Hi Homeschool mom, Are you struggling with respect in your homeschool? Does your homeschool schedule need some team culture built in? Then listen in to be empowered. The battle is real...the mindset among you, your husband, and your children can either allow homeschool lessons to flourish or make them tank. We have been in that space when trying to lead your kids in a homeschool activity when the horrible feeling of losing control or disrespect slowly creeps in. We’ve escaped in the middle of the school day and hidden ourselves away in the ba...
2022-09-04
23 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Planning and Prayer in your homeschool🙏 | 07
Hi Homeschool Mom! Listen in and find out how God reassured us in this discussion on PLANNING…a topic which can worry and weigh us down BUT God’s plans exceed anything we can imagine! Be encouraged, Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community ✨Grab Your Freebies: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leavi...
2022-08-20
15 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to plan your year with enriching homeschool activities that your kids will LOVE 🖼️ | 06
"I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10b Hi Homeschool mom! Planning for enrichment is hands down our favorite part of homeschooling. In this episode, we lay out helpful tips to raise your homeschool lessons to a new level. Like the scripture above, God calls us to live abundantly, and we believe that is a fact in our homeschools as well. Listen in and be encouraged to get out there to experience real-life, hands-on learning! Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enj...
2022-08-07
20 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Homeschool how-to: Plan your homeschool year like a BOSS 💪| 05
Hi Homeschool mom! In today's episode we are going to empower you with a method to make planning your homeschool year a breeze! Whether you are just starting to homeschool or you have been homeschooling for a while, we know this method will help you set up your homeschool schedule for success. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community ✨Grab Your Freebies: https://thehomeschool...
2022-07-24
22 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
Find out your Homeschool Style to make homeschooling easier! (start homeschooling with this)😅 | 04
Hi Homeschool Mama! In today's episode, we're taking the guesswork out and helping you drill down to discover your homeschooling style. Once you know the homeschool style that matches your family, homeschooling gets easier. This is the most empowering step that a homeschool mom can take. Find out your homeschool style with our quick quiz here and use the notes to help you plan better. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https...
2022-07-09
21 min
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
7 Steps for How to Start Homeschooling: Help for Homeschool Moms 🙌| 02
Hi Mama! Are you a homeschool mom thinking about homeschooling your kids? In today's episode, we give 7 Key Steps for how to get started homeschooling. We believe anyone can do it, and we're here walk you through it! Listen in, and we pray this blesses you! Kim & Jenny www.thehomeschoolwell.com ================= 💖👯♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community Ready to Start Homeschooling? Grab a checklist to keep you organized: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist
2022-06-11
21 min