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Between Two DoorsEpisode 27: Enjoy Family-Friendly Homes in Rural Fort Worth, Texas with Anita IceAre you dreaming of building a home for your family in the charming rural areas of Fort Worth, Texas? Tune in to the latest episode of "Between Two Doors" with Nate Carver and special guest Anita Ice, a seasoned realtor with over 12 years of experience. Anita Ice shares her insights on the unique opportunities available in Tolar, including a subdivision of 98 lots with beautiful white concrete streets, underground utilities, and natural trees. With homes starting in the low $200,000s, you can find the perfect place to build your dream home.Don't miss this episode as Anita Ice...
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What Happened Next: a podcast about newish booksAnita LaheyMy guest on this episode is Anita Lahey. Anita is the author of six books, including The Mystery Shopping Cart: Essays on Poetry and Culture and two poetry collections: Spinning Side Kick and Out to Dry in Cape Breton and a the memoir The Last Goldfish, which was a finalist for the Ottawa Book Award. She is also an award-winning magazine journalist, and she serves as the series editor of the annual Best Canadian Poetry anthology. Anita’s most recent two books were both published in 2023: Fire Monster, a poetic graphic novel collaboration with artist Pauline Conley, was published by...
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The Homeschool Project PodcastE104: Adaptability In Your Homeschool and In LifeHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today's discussion is on adaptability and why it's an important skill for us to have. It is a skill that can help us to be more successful in our homeschools as well as in our day to day lives.So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions!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...
2021-12-0115 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE103: Managing The Juggle with Author & Entrepreneur Linsey KnerlHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Linsey Knerl joining us. Linsey is an author, writer, entrepreneur, and homeschool mom to six. She runs a full-time business and helps her husband on their hobby farm all while homeschooling their kids. Linsey’s interest in small business and entrepreneurship led to a freelance writing career that complimented her own homeschool style. She has been a trusted source for families since 2008. Her tips for budgeting have appeared in various publications, including Time, Shape, Better Homes & Gardens, Reader’s Digest, Family Circle, All You, and Woman’s World. Her media c...
2021-11-2237 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE102: Advocating For A Change In Education with Author Suzanne DeMallieHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Suzanne DeMallie joining us. Suzanne is an Author, CPA turned Educator, Advocate, and mom to three. As a parent, she fought a nationwide battle against bureaucracy for the simple, common-sense idea that children in the back of a classroom should be able to hear their teacher. Now, as a teacher herself, she is speaking loud and clear, fighting public-school dysfunction on the inside.Suzanne’s book, Can You Hear Me Now?, walks parents and teachers through everything they need to know to make a difference in their loc...
2021-11-1455 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE101: Chasing Dreams In A Hectic LifeHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today I speak on a topic that has always been important to Nathan and I. It's one that many parents may place on the back burner as we just try to juggle every day life of parenting and responsibilities. We all need to have a big picture of where we would like to see our life headed...on a personal as well as on a family level. Parenting never quite slows down regardless of us thinking, 'maybe in the next stage, I'll find more time'. Instead we need to change our mindset...
2021-11-0714 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE100: The Magical Moments of Outdoor Learning with Madeleine and Amber from Barefoot UniversityHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Madeleine and Amber from Barefoot University joining us. Amber and Madeleine were two homeschooling moms looking for a community to walk alongside them and their kid's zeal for nature while navigating homeschooling, parenting, and life. That’s when Barefoot University was born. Barefoot University follows the forest school principles for child led outdoor exploration, risk play, and nature-based skills. Along with these principles, Madeleine and Amber aim to create strong communities of families who enjoy meeting together weekly, organize activities by focusing on yearly learning rhythms, and tea...
2021-10-311h 01The Homeschool Project PodcastE97: Home Ed Series: Homeschool Lifestyle Organization / Living A Purposeful Life Without Clutter and Overwhelm with Tiffany from Hinterlife HomeschoolHello 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 e...
2021-10-101h 03The Homeschool Project PodcastE96: Home Ed Series: Running A Successful Business and Homeschool with Jen Myers from Homeschool CEOHello 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 succ...
2021-10-0355 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE95: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling The Early Years with Erin Loechner from Other GooseHello 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? Wher...
2021-09-2639 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastBonus Episode: Leadership Starts At HomeHello 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.
2021-09-2204 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE94: Home Ed Series: Private Chat With A College Homeschool Outreach Coordinator with Megan Fassero from Benedictine CollegeHello 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 k...
2021-09-1950 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE93: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling for College Credit with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa / The Road to Debt Free College EducationHello everyone and welcome back! Today in keeping with September's homeschool high school theme, we are replaying our conversation with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa. She is the author and founder of Homeschooling for College Credit. Jennifer and her husband have 4 sons, all homeschooled since Day 1. Through resourceful high school planning, Jennifer teaches parents how to make the most of their teen’s high school career by injecting college credit early, streamlining their homeschool exit strategy, and making calculated decisions about college selection.Jennifer's passion in helping and guiding homeschool families truly shines through her work and commitment to our...
2021-09-121h 07The Homeschool Project PodcastE92: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling The High School Years with Vicki Tillman from Homeschool Highschool PodcastHello and welcome back to the camp fire! This month we will be focusing on the high school years and prepping for post-graduation. Today we kick off the month with Vicki Tillman from the Homeschool Highschool Podcast. Vicki is a speaker, podcaster, mentor coach, and veteran homeschool mom. She served as an advisor to her local homeschool community for 20-plus years. Now all five of her children graduated from homeschool high school and have completed various degrees at college and graduate levels. Hundreds of her local homeschool high school advisees have gone onto fruitful adulthoods with career, c...
2021-09-0531 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE85: After Thoughts On A Van Camping Family Road TripHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today Nathan and I share our thoughts on our van camping road trip we just completed. We traveled up the Michigan coast as a family of 5 with a dog in our 1990's conversion van. We share what we loved, our struggles, the camping set up, and more!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...
2021-07-2155 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE71: Building Memories Through Family CampingHello everyone and welcome back to the campfire! Today we are taking you on our camping trip with us. We are currently camping in Ohio and it is our first time tent camping with the entire family. Nathan and I both grew up tent camping but for the last five years we have had a camper. As luck would have it, last winter a tree fell on our camper and we used that opportunity to try something different. We decided to purchase an old conversion van and buy a big tent. We wanted to be a little more flexible when i...
2021-04-1831 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE69: How To Fill Your Cup / Staying Motivated, Energized, and Relaxed In A Hectic LifeHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today it's just Nathan and I. We woke up early on a Saturday morning to record with a cup of coffee. We wanted to talk about how to fill your cup. How do you recharge every day? What do you do to keep your energy level high and your internal fire burning? Today we discussed what we do and our routine for keeping our personal lives going strong in the midst of parenting and homeschooling. To be great parents, especially homeschooling parents, you have to find ways to fill your cup eve...
2021-04-0453 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE67: What's Your Normal: Whatever You Want It To BeHello and welcome back to the campfire! On today's episode Nathan and I discuss what "Normal" means. As homeschoolers we are considered abnormal by most of society because we are still the minority when it comes to educating our children. We discuss how the world wants to give us a definition of normal in regards to education, finances, lifestyle, and just about everything else in our lives. Normal is whatever you decide it is and that does not have to look the same as the majority of others. We prefer to be abnormal when it comes to most of thes...
2021-03-2149 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE65: Traveling The World To Bring History To Life with Dr. William Jackson, The Nomadic ProfessorHello and welcome back to the campfire! We are so excited to share today's conversation. We have Dr. William Jackson, AKA The Nomadic Professor, joining us. William has a BA in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University, a MA in Humanities from Pennsylvania State University, and a PhD in History from Syracuse University. He has been teaching as a university professor for almost a decade.William has chosen to forego the traditional labor-for-tenure career track. He believes the internet holds the key to new forms of education that will, over time, erode and ultimately destroy traditional students i...
2021-03-071h 09The Homeschool Project PodcastE64: Homeschooling Is A Gift / Our Interview with the Untaming PodcastHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we are playing a special episode. Several months ago we had the honor of being interviewed by Emily from the Untaming Podcast. We had thought about doing a solo episode this week, and felt that our conversation with Emily really summarized everything that we wanted to speak on. So, we reached out and asked if we could use her audio. She was kind enough to let us use it and share it with all of you. So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss our path, our thoughts on ed...
2021-02-281h 12The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Heather Creekmore from Austin, TexasHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Heather on:
2021-02-2405 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE63: Sailing in Search of Freedom / Boatschooling with Keith and Renee from Sailing ZataraHello everyone and welcome back to the campfire! Today joining us are Keith and Renee, the creators of the platform, Sailing Zatara. Several years ago after a successful career, accumulating material possessions, and finding that happiness was not on the other side of money, Keith and Renee decided they needed a change. Their family of six left their Texas home with virtually no boating experience, and took off on a sailboat for a journey around the world and are still on that journey today. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Australia and l...
2021-02-211h 13The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Jenny from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CaliforniaHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Jenny on:
2021-02-1708 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE62: Travel, Roadschooling, & The Story of a Van Named Munay / Tara & Jared From The Classroom Less TravelledHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Tara and Jared from The Classroom Less Travelled joining us for a conversation. Several months ago they decided to sell their home, get rid of many of their belongings, and take their three children on an adventure of a life time. They purchased a van and have been touring the backroads of America to explore, experience, and teach their children about this amazing part of the world. Although it all hasn’t been easy, they show us how being a little uncomfortable can be a life lesson all on its o...
2021-02-141h 12The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Paulette from Ocala, FloridaHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Paulette on:
2021-02-1007 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE61: Free to Learn With Dr. Peter Gray / School is New, Education is NotHello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the honor of Dr. Peter Gray joining us. Dr. Peter Gray is a research professor of Psychology at Boston College, TEDx Speaker, founding member of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education, and Author of 'Free to Learn: Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life'. His TEDx speech, The Decline of Play, has reached over 500,000 downloads and his book, Free to Learn, has touched the lives of thousands of families around the world, including our own! Dr. Gray’s concept of free...
2021-02-071h 17The Homeschool Project PodcastE60: Waldorf, Minimalism & Raising Mindful Kids with Vanessa's Holistic LivingHello and welcome back! Today we have Vanessa, the creator of Vanessa's Holistic Living, joining us. She is a Waldorf inspired homeschool mom, US veteran, Military Spouse, and minimalist. She also has an educational background in health and wellness, and has a passion to lead her family and others in living a more holistic lifestyle. Vanessa and her family have moved and shuffled around the country due to her husband’s military career. In each new location she has brought a positive growth mindset allowing her to develop groups and organizations that didn’t exist when she arrived. Her posi...
2021-01-311h 02The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Stephanie from Crestview FloridaHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Stephanie on:
2021-01-2707 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE59: Mid Year Check In With Two New Homeschooling MomsToday I spoke with my sister and cousin about how our homeschool year is going. I always like to take a step back and evaluate how my plans are working out mid-year. I think we all know what happens to 'plans'. We spoke about how everything is going as new homeschooling moms, finding our rhythm, and some of our curriculum and resources that we are using. So grab a seat and join us as we find inspiration and encouragement amongst one another. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appre...
2021-01-2429 minThe Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Rachel from Southeast AsiaHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Rachel on:
2021-01-2005 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE58: Overlanding with Sarah from Our World Safari / Homeschooling along the Pan-American HighwayHello and welcome back! Today we have Sarah, the creator of Our World Safari, joining us. Sarah and her family made the decision to place their lives on hold in BC, Canada to embark on an 18 month long adventure with their 2 kids, overlander, kite boards, surfboards, SUP's, bikes and cameras to explore the Americas one day at a time. They are traveling the Pan American highway to Central America in their 1992 retired fire fighting vehicle 'Bruce', and are currently in Mexico.Sarah shares on their traveling adventures, her philosophy on her children's education, what learning looks like on t...
2021-01-171h 15The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Nicole from Las Vegas NevadaHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you like what you heard, then stay tuned for our full interview with them! That episode will be released in the near future ;)If you want to join in on the fun and participate...
2021-01-1304 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE57: There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather - Embracing Scandinavia's Outdoor Culture With Author Linda Akeson McGurkIn today's episode we had the honor of speaking with journalist and author, Linda McGurk! Linda blogs over at Rain or Shine Mamma and is the author of 'There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)'. When Linda moved from Sweden to Indiana, she quickly learned that the nature-centric parenting philosophies of her native Scandinavia were not the norm. In Sweden, children play outdoors year-round, regardless of the weather, and letting babies nap outside in freezing temperatures is common and recommended by phy...
2021-01-101h 09The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Tara and Jared (The Classroom Less Travelled) from Somewhere on the Road #VanlifeHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you like what you heard, then stay tuned for our full interview with them! That episode will be released in the near future ;)If you want to join in on the fun and participate...
2021-01-0605 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE56: Rabbit Holes with S.D. Smith Author of the Green Ember SeriesToday we spoke with S. D. Smith! He is the author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” It was such a pleasure speaking with Sam. We are huge fans of his books and our kids (elementary age) hang on every word. Getting to know him a little better through this conversatio...
2021-01-0358 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE55: Appreciation For All Of Our Firelight Conversations And Wrapping Up Season 1This is our last episode for 2020! Today we are recapping Season 1 and spotlighting all of our guests from 2020 to discuss what each one means to us. We wanted to say thank you to all of them as well as all of you for listening and giving us the motivation to keep creating. We hope all of you finish up 2020 strong and enter 2021 with a new found appreciation for everything that we have and a positive outlook for all that is possible. See you next year with some exciting new content and more campfire conversations with amazing people. If yo...
2020-12-2740 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE54: Homesteading and Homeschooling / Off-Grid Living with Farm to Table MamaToday we spoke with Brittany, the creator of Farm to Table Mama and the YouTube channel, Honey I'm Homestead. Her and her family have spent the last five years learning to grow their own food and be self sufficient. They sold their home, payed off debt, left corporate America, and are now building a new off-grid homestead from the ground up! They are currently living in their camper on 9 acres while they build their new home. For the time being they are without a water source or electricity. This is their story of making the decision to change their fami...
2020-12-201h 02The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Emily from Christchurch New Zealand (Host of the Untaming Podcast)Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Emily:...
2020-12-1510 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE53: Don't Let the Winter Blues Get You Down (Do the Polar Bear Plunge)Today's episode is a repeat from last year. We felt it was perfect after our family's first Polar Bear Plunge in Lake Erie! (Kids included) Water temperature was about 43 degrees Fahrenheit, and it was invigorating. In this episode we discuss the Winter Blues and how to embrace Winter. We talk about what you can do to stay busy and active so you don't get down or depressed during the winter months. What fun adventure or challenge will you and your family create this Winter?Hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear and h...
2020-12-1343 minThe Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Vanessa from MarylandHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Vanessa:...
2020-12-0903 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE52: Rewild the Child / Emily from the Untaming PodcastHello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Emily from the Untaming Podcast joining us. She is a Homeschool Mama to 2, carries a degree in psychology, is a world traveler, and seeks to prioritize the biological, evolutionary, and physiological needs of children through the process of Rewilding. Emily has traveled to 46 countries, and currently resides in New Zealand. She has lived off grid with her family in Portugal in a home completely rebuilt by her husband. She has been an international classroom teacher, a live in and live out nanny, and a mental health support worker for teenagers and adult...
2020-12-0651 minThe Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Karla from Jacksonville, FloridaHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Karla at:
2020-12-0205 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE51: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events / When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Orange JuiceHello everyone and welcome back! Today Nathan and I are flying solo as we reflect on all that we can be thankful for, as we recorded this on Thanksgiving Day. This year has been different for all of us and to top it all off, we've had a streak of unfortunate events in our family lately. We speak about some of these events, what we are doing to keep a positive mindset (some of which may sound funny to other people ), and how to tackle and embrace the season of winter rolling in.So grab a seat and jo...
2020-11-2933 minThe Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Christina from Fort Sill, OklahomaHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Christina at:
2020-11-2507 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE50: Roadschooling: Family, Freedom, & Travel / Bryanna from Crazy Family AdventureHello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure joining us. She is an Unschooling Mama to 4, entrepreneur, and creator of Crazy Family Adventure. Six years ago, Bryanna and her husband Craig decided to sell EVERYTHING and move into an RV to travel full time. Their goal is to enjoy each other, focus on the moment, and spend as much time together as they can while spreading the word that you can truly deepen your family bond through travel.Our discussion spanned from their decision to leave a seemingly normal life, moving into an RV...
2020-11-221h 08The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Tiffany from Sunshine Coast Hinterland, AustraliaHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Tiffany on:
2020-11-1804 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE49: Preserving Children's Classic Literature / Brad & Melanie Hasse from The Junior Classics PodcastHello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Brad (AKA Sir Bradley) and Melanie Hasse, creators of The Junior Classics Podcast, joining us. Brad is a modern day knight on a mission to preserve the wisdom in the classics before it is lost forever. He served as a member of the First Ranger Batallion and now serves as a Police Officer. With the help of his wife Melanie, they are "inspiring children and families to a love of good reading and a real and lasting interest in Western literature, history, and scholarship". The Junior Classics Podcast is a...
2020-11-1553 minThe Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less (or close enough) : Carla from Mount Juliet, TennesseeHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Carla at:
2020-11-1109 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE48: Connecting Kids with Nature / Penny Whitehouse from Mother NaturedHello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Penny Whitehouse, creator of Mother Natured, joining us. Penny holds an Applied Science degree in Wildlife Biology, a graduate diploma in Education, and has experience as a zookeeper as well as a wildlife education officer and an environmental educator . As a working mother, she knows how hectic life can get and how easy it can be to push nature play down the list of priorities as more pressing tasks take up our attention.Her hope is that by raising nature-connected kids, we will encourage a generation that will...
2020-11-081h 00The Homeschool Project Podcast5 Minutes or Less : Anita from Cleveland, OhioHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!Ongoing Community Support:
2020-11-0308 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE47: Homeschooling for College Credit with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa / The Road to Debt Free College EducationHello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Jennifer Cook-DeRosa, author and founder of Homeschooling for College Credit, join us. We couldn't say it any better, so this is straight from her website,"Jennifer and her husband have 4 sons, all homeschooled since Day 1. Their sons all began earning college credit in high school, and collectively her family earned 10 degrees from 8 different colleges.""Through resourceful high school planning, Jennifer teaches parents how to make the most of their teen’s high school career by injecting college credit early, streamlining their homeschool exit strategy, and making calculated dec...
2020-11-011h 07The Homeschool Project PodcastFive Minutes or Less: Nina from MississippiHi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.Hope you enjoy!You can find Nina on...
2020-10-2806 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE46: Taking Math Outdoors in Your Homeschool / Rachel Tidd from Wild MathHello everyone and welcome back! Are you looking for ways to bring more of your homeschool and learning outdoors? Today we have the talented Rachel Tidd joining us. Rachel is the author and creator of the Wild Math Curriculum and homeschool mom to 2 boys. She has successfully integrated the outdoors and the use of natural materials in math education with her curriculum. Wild Math has been used by schools and homeschool parents throughout the U.S. and the world. With Rachel's creation, Math can now be 'Re-Imagined' as something other than dry textbook material.We hope you enjoy t...
2020-10-2556 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastIntroducing the Re-Imagine Series : Speaking to those changing the definition of normal in their life, education, and homeschool.The goal of this series is to speak with those who are Re-Imagining what is considered "normal" when it comes to lifestyle and their child's education. We will be speaking to wildschoolers, boatschoolers, roadschoolers, homesteaders, and much more. Join us weekly around the campfire as we discuss the endless possibilities of what learning was meant to be. As always, Let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out.Nathan and Anita Please visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
2020-10-2400 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE45: Homeschool Mom Supporting Military Families and Giving Back to Those Who Served / Christina Etchberger from It's A Military LifeHello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Christina Etchberger join us. Christina is a former educator turned homeschool mom, military spouse, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of It's A Military Life and It's A Military Child Life. Her platform's mission is to create a virtual community amongst military families and veterans and to facilitate community service opportunities. The good news is that you don't have to be a military family to join in. Anyone can benefit from her resources. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did and feel inspired to give back to your...
2020-10-181h 00The Homeschool Project PodcastE44: Much Needed Girl Time- 3 SAHMs and A TeacherHello everyone and welcome back! Today I have my 3 sisters join me for some much needed girl time. If you are feeling a little burnt out or overwhelmed or just needing a break from all the homeschool talk, then be sure to join us for this chat! I find that the way to help boost my mood is with some great laughs and support from other Mamas.Stay tuned next week when we have Christina Etchberger from It's A Military Life join us for a wonderful discussion. Christina is a military spouse, homeschooling Mama, and entrepreneur with...
2020-10-1151 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE43: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset / Samantha Shank from Learn In ColorHello everyone and welcome back. Today we had the honor of speaking with Samantha Shank from Learn in Color. Samantha was homeschooled, started Learn in Color at the age of 14 (a blog that has reached over 4 million people), and graduated college debt free. She now runs Learn in Color full time and her 'goal is to help inspire kids to learn to love learning.' On this episode we discussed Samantha's homeschooling journey, the freedom it gave her and the opportunities that it opened up. This freedom to follow her passion and focus on what was most important to her...
2020-10-0453 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE42: Reconnecting to Who You Are and Looking Out for Numero Uno (Homeschooling / Parenting)Welcome back and thank you for joining us! Today's episode is on a topic that is dear to our hearts and that is, your identity and finding ways to keep your identity flame burning. With the daily roles and responsibilities we have towards our family, homes, and educating our children or going to work, it's so easy to fall into the trap of forgetting about numero uno (you). We need to keep in mind that these seasons in life are not forever. Things will change and when they do, will you still feel confident in knowing who you are? A...
2020-09-2750 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE41: From Homeschooling to Air Force Pilot: One family's Story of Homeschool SuccessWelcome back and thank you for joining us! On today's episode, we spend time with the Lawrence family as they share their inspiring homeschooling story. From making the decision to remove their son from public school to embarking on a journey of unknowns, parents Kemiko and Mark knew that their son Anthony's best interest lay at home with them. After graduating from homeschool Anthony has gone on to become the first African American male officer to graduate from the Air Force's Pilot Training Next Program. His story is one of encouragement and should inspire every one of us who ho...
2020-09-201h 00The Homeschool Project PodcastE40: Having a Purposeful Homeschool Budgeting PlanWelcome back and thank you for joining us! We were recently interviewed by the Wildlings Podcast (release date TBA) and one question brought up was how we manage homeschooling on one income. That wasn't the first time we've been asked this question so we figured it was time to create an episode on the topic. We tried to be as transparent as possible so you can have a real idea of how money gets spent in our family. We have found that with a purposeful plan, you can attain an affordable quality education. We hope you enjoy this...
2020-09-1355 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE39: Wildlings Forest School, Unschooling, and Learning Naturally / with Nicki Farrell, Co-FounderWelcome back and thank you for joining us! Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Nicki Farrell. Nicki is a former High School teacher turned Unschooling Mama, Co-Founder of Wildlings Forest School in Queensland Australia, and Co-Host of Wildlings Podcast. She's an adventurous nature play maker, risk taker, and children's rights advocate. Nicki brings with her a fresh and inspiring perspective on education with an emphasis on outdoor play and learning naturally. Whether you are an unschooler or not, she shares ways to incorporate her philosophy as well as time spent in nature in your homeschool. We hope...
2020-09-061h 18The Homeschool Project PodcastE38: Back to Homeschool/School Reality CheckWelcome back and thank you for joining us! Today I have two of my sisters on the show. Nina, Homeschool Mom of 3, and Paulette, Classroom Teacher and mom of 2. We chat about how Back-to-School time is going for all of us. We discuss how challenges are met and things don't always go according to plan but we are in this journey together to support one another. So grab yourself a cup of tea, coffee, or even wine as you listen in and know that you are not alone.Stay tuned for next week when we interview Nicki...
2020-08-301h 05The Homeschool Project PodcastE37: On Empowering Your Child and Keeping the Natural Joy of Learning Alive with Natalie Cottrell Owner of Grasshopper MontessoriWelcome back and thank you for joining us! Today we are excited to have Natalie Cottrell join us. Natalie is the Founder/Owner/Director of Grasshopper Montessori and Grasshopper Academics. She is a single parent, entrepreneur, and has over 10 years of experience in Montessori and Early Childhood Education. Natalie is passionate in educating parents on positive academic habits while maintaining the child's natural joy of learning. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Remember, if you have any questions or comments write us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or find us on In...
2020-08-2348 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE36: Continuing the Homeschool Curriculum Chat: What's On Our List This Year - Part 2Welcome back and thank you for joining us! This is the second half of our Homeschool Curriculum Chat. My sister, Nina, joins me as we discuss all the resources, books, and activities we are excited and plan to use this school year. In this 2nd half we chat about Geography, Science, Nature Study, Literature, extra curricular activities and more! So if you are looking for ideas on what to implement in your school or just love a good ole curriculum chat, then take a listen! Stay tuned next week when we interview Natalie Cottrell with Grasshopper Montessori and...
2020-08-1647 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE35: Homeschool Curriculum Chat: What's On Our List This Year - Part 1Welcome back and thank you for joining us!This is Part 1 of a 2 Part episode joined by Anita's older sister, Nina. They chat about their books, products, resources, and activities they are excited to use this school year.There is talk about idea notebooks, Language Arts, Math, History, and more! Be sure to stay tuned next week for Part 2 of this Curriculum chat as we review the remainder of our planned subjects.This conversation will also be available on our YouTube channel!We hope you enjoy this episode. Remember, if you have any...
2020-08-0951 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE34: Music in Your Homeschool with Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite from the Music Podcast for KidsWelcome back and thank you for joining us. Are you searching for ways to add music to your homeschool? Do your kids love listening to podcasts? Are you a fan of music and fun learning? If so, then be sure to listen to this episode where we interview Bill Henry and Bruce Fite, creators of The Music Podcast for Kids. Bill and Bruce have over 30 years of combined experience in music education. We discuss their philosophy on music education, the importance of music in a child's development, and how parents can integrate music into their homeschool. Bill and Bruce are am...
2020-08-0255 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE33: Homeschool Success and Famous HomeschoolersWelcome back and thank you for joining us! On today's episode we begin with speaking on success. What do you define as success in your homeschooling journey? Its different for everybody but we think we have found a handful of homeschoolers that can be viewed as successful in all different ways. For those of you who are still wondering if homeschooling can provide a top notch education and set your children up for success, this episode is for you. We hope you enjoy learning about these individuals and their amazing backgrounds and accomplishments. Remember, if you have any questions or...
2020-07-2751 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastBonus Episode: Homeschooling from A to Z - Step by Step Process to Getting StartedWelcome back and thank you for joining us! On today's episode we recommend the steps to take in getting started in homeschooling. With the current rise in homeschooling families and the new school year approaching, we felt now would be a good time to help those needing guidance on where to begin. If you would like me to email you these steps along with a list of commonly used school supplies, then send us an email. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and please subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of choice...
2020-07-2142 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE32: Debunking Homeschooling Fears with Help from Certified EducatorsWelcome back and thank you for joining us today! Today's episode is a lengthy one but well worth your time. 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. Today we chat with Paulette and Emily, 2 certified teachers, to help debunk some of these doubts and fears. Our hope is to encourage homeschooling families as well as those considering...
2020-07-161h 24The Homeschool Project PodcastE31: Homeschooling with the Unit Study, Unschooling, & Eclectic Methods- Part 3Welcome back and thank you for joining us today! Today's Episode is Part 3 and the final episode to our mini series on the 6 more popular Homeschool Methods/Styles of learning. I discuss an overview of the Unit Study, Unschooling, and Eclectic methods. For each method I speak on the highlights, what it may look like, examples of curriculums, and helpful resources. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram and please subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of choice. If you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear send us an email...
2020-07-1248 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE30: Homeschooling with the Traditional, Classical, and Charlotte Mason Methods - Part 2Welcome back and thank you for joining us today! Today's Episode is Part 2 of a mini series on the Homeschool Methods/Styles of learning. I discuss an overview of the Traditional (AKA School At Home), Classical, and Charlotte Mason methods. For each method, I speak on highlights, what it may look like, examples of curriculums, and helpful resources. We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for Part 3 when we discuss the last 3 of the 6 more popular methods to homeschooling. Follow us on Instagram and please subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of choice. If you have...
2020-07-0651 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastE29: Homeschooling: Which Method is Best for You? - Part 1Welcome back and thank you for joining us today! Today's episode is Part 1 of a mini series on the Homeschool Methods/Styles. I explain what a method is and discuss the things one should consider when moving towards a particular style. Listen to the end as I assign 'homework' before you listen to Part 2. We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for Part 2 when we dive into the more popular methods of homeschooling! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of choice. If you have any questions, comments, or topics you would...
2020-06-3016 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 28: Sister Confessions on Motherhood - 3 SAHMs and A TeacherWelcome back! On this episode we are changing things up a bit. We thought it would be fun to invite my 3 beautiful sisters on to the show and just chat. With these hectic days of homeschooling life, I think we all could use some girl talk every now and then, right?! So grab a cup of your beverage of choice and enjoy some laughter with us as we discuss the day-to-day joys of motherhood/parenthood. We hope you enjoy and come back next week. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of c...
2020-06-221h 27The Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 27: Career Spotlight - Life as a High School TeacherWelcome back and thank you for joining us! Today is one of our Career Spotlight episodes and we will discuss life as a High School Teacher with Anita's sister, Paulette. If you have a high school student or maybe even a college student interested in a career as a teacher, then this is the episode for you. Paulette discusses her journey to becoming a teacher as well as a day in the life of a teacher. We hope you enjoy and come back next week. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of...
2020-06-121h 10The Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 26: If You Don't Use it You Lose It - Summer HomeschoolingWelcome back! It's that time of year...summer! To school or not to school, that is the question. In this episode we speak on the benefits of continued learning through summer, even if it's scaled back. We discuss creating a flexible routine, share many different fun learning ideas, and speak on taking this time to re-charge and plan for the next school year! We hope you enjoy and come back next week. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of choice. If you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like...
2020-05-3154 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 25: That's a Wrap : First Year of Homeschooling in the BooksShow Notes:Done and done! In this episode we speak on completing our first year of homeschool. We discuss what worked well, struggles, what we would do differently, and more. Whether you are new to homeschooling or not, be sure to join us and celebrate in wrapping up another year. Here's to summer fun! We hope you enjoy and come back next week. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of choice. If you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear send us an email at...
2020-05-2642 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 24: The Thought Process to Creating Our Homeschool Why-Part 2Show Notes:Welcome back! This is Part 2 in discussing knowing your Homeschool Why. In this episode we have Anita's sister, Nina, join us. Nina is a military wife and mom to 3. We discuss her thoughts on why they are considering homeschooling this fall. We also discuss in more detail how we came to decide to homeschool. From these reasons we create our 'Strong Why' to homeschooling or AKA our Homeschool Mission Statement. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe and leave a review on your Podcast App of choice. If you have any questions, comments, or topics you...
2020-05-201h 15The Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 23: Whats Your Why for Homeschooling? Creating a Homeschool Mission Statement - Part 1 Show Notes: In this episode we speak on how making a big decision in life such as homeschooling, typically involves having a vision and a set of goals. But with that decision, there needs to be a foundational reason as to why you want that for your life. Join us, with your beverage of choice, as we discuss the importance of knowing your 'WHY' and having a purpose. We hope you enjoy and come back next week when we discuss in more detail as to why we choose to homeschool. Follow us on Instagram and s...
2020-05-1054 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 22: Homeschool and Toddlers: Part 3 - Treats, Toys, and Train WrecksWelcome! Today is the final part of a 3 Part mini series on Homeschool and Toddlers. Be sure to listen to Part 1 & 2 first as we discuss the struggles during this developmental stage as well as peak times to get the core subjects done when homeschooling and ways to include the toddler in your school day. Joining us our Anita's sisters, Nina and Paulette (aka 'Polly'). On this episode we speak on what to do with your toddler when they are not having quiet time and do not want to take part in school with the others. We discuss ways to...
2020-05-0534 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 21: Homeschool and Toddlers: Part 2 - Crayons & FootballToday is Part 2 of a 3 Part mini series on Homeschool and Toddlers. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first where we discuss the struggles during the toddler years. Joining us our Anita's sisters, Nina and Paulette. On this episode we speak about what toddlers need during this developmental stage. We also speak on homeschooling with toddlers in the mix. We discuss pointers on the prime times to get the core subjects done during your school day as well as ways to involve your toddler during learning time. We hope you enjoy and come back next week for Part 3. Please c...
2020-04-2529 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 20: Homeschool and Toddlers: Part 1 - The Struggle is RealThis is a 3 part series discussing raising and homeschooling with toddlers. We had two special guests with us for this. Paulette and Nina who are Anita's sisters. Paulette is a high school math teacher who has found herself working from home and taking care of two toddlers and Nina is a military spouse with 3 children under the age of 7. Nina is new to homeschooling and just started teaching her 6 year old from home. In this episode we discuss the struggles that arise with toddlers during this developmental stage and all the funny things that can occur. In part 2 & 3, we will...
2020-04-2138 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 19: Thankfulness and Gratitude in Uncertain TimesThis week we discuss thankfulness and gratitude in uncertain times. We talk about how it is up to you to be thankful for all the things in your life. Even in hard times there are always things to be grateful for because we are all blessed in many ways. We asked family and friends to tell us a little about how things have changed for them and what they are still thankful for. Each one recorded their own thoughts and shared them with us. Gratefulness is a mindset and it is your choice on how you want to approach this...
2020-04-1349 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 18: Part 2 - Family Time Starts in the KitchenToday we pick up where we left off last week. We are discussing creating healthy eating habits for your family. We have some listener feedback and suggestions on how to make some great tasting healthy alternatives, the importance of not only healthy eating habits but cooking together, and the lasting impact that eating as a family can have. We encourage you to make cooking a family affair, and to make sure that dinner is a daily tradition. What better time then now to start these traditions if you don't already. If you have any other suggestions or ideas from this...
2020-04-0547 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 17: Part 1 - Creating Healthy Eating Habits for Your FamilyIn this 2 part episode we discuss how to create healthy eating habits for your family. We talk about the research based benefits, the importance of creating healthy habits during childhood, and tips on grocery shopping for the family as well as meal planning for our hectic lives! We hope that you enjoy. Please email us at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmai.com with any questions, or suggestions for a future episode. You can also reach out to us on Instagram or Facebook. Show notes below:YouTube video for a healthy pancake mentioned in the show - https://www.youtube.com/w...
2020-03-2945 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 16: School At Home on the Fly, with Paulette a High School Math TeacherMany people have found themselves thrust into homeschooling. It can be overwhelming and scary. You are now in some way responsible for your child's education. Take a deep breath and relax. The homeschooling community is very giving and always willing to help. So today we speak with Anita's sister Paulette who is a high school math teacher. We discuss how some schools are dealing with COVID-19 and how you can deal with remote learning and having your children in your home when they would normally be at school. Remember, we are all in the same boat and we will get thr...
2020-03-231h 14The Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 15: COVID-19 / Level Heads Prevail and Some Great Homeschooling Resources (Check out Show Notes)Today we speak about COVID-19. We talk about some of the facts that we know of now, some of the precautions we can all take, and some of the measures that are being taken worldwide. We discuss the domino effect of the national emergency, our similar experiences with the hurricanes in Florida, and some great ideas and resources for not only homeschooling families but those that have been thrust into the homeschooling world. We know that this is a very serious and stressful situation for many but we also want to make sure that people are keeping level heads and...
2020-03-1552 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 14: Part 2 - The Joys of Flu SeasonThis is the second half of our conversation about the Flu season. We have Anita's sister Paulette on via Zoom from sunny Florida. We talk about the flu, how bedtime routine takes forever, wearing old clothes, and some other random things. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. If you enjoy listening tell a friend, subscribe, and tune in next week for a new episode. Have a great week. Follow us on Instagram at Homeschool Project Podcast.
2020-03-1131 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 13: Part 1 - The Joys of Flu SeasonToday is part 1 of our conversation about the joys of flu season. We have a special guest with us via Zoom, Anita's sister Paulette. We discuss the sickness that wreaked havoc on our household this year, attempting to homeschool throughout, Paulette's own hilarious struggles with germs, and other topics as we went down the rabbit hole of conversation. Part 2 will be released next week. It went on a little to long for one episode so we split it up. We hope you enjoy. If you have any questions or comments send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or on Ins...
2020-03-0527 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 12: Northeast Ohio Happenings / March Today we discuss Northeast Ohio Happening for the month of March. We have done some research and found some amazing events and activities in our area. We hope that all our neighbors can enjoy some of the things that we found and if your not from here we hope it inspires you to find some fun things to do wherever you are from. If you have any questions or suggestions email us at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at homeschool_project_podcast. We hope you enjoy and all links are below.
2020-02-2723 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 11: Book Nook Read Aloud / 52 Days by Camel by Lawrie RaskinToday is our Book Nook Book Review. We discuss 52 Days by Camel written by Lawrie Raskin. The book is based on the authors travels through the Sahara desert and parts of Africa. It is packed with so many great moments along with opportunities to learn about a different culture. We enjoyed reading with our children about the Salt Mines, Camel Caravans, Blue Men of Africa, and so much more. 52 Days by Camel is a great addition to the family book case. We have attached some great videos below to go along with the reading. If you have any questions or comm...
2020-02-2024 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 10: The Amazing Power of Reading AloudToday we discuss the amazing power of reading aloud. We talk about the tremendous benefits from simply reading to your children. There are so many positives that have been found from the act of listening to stories as a child. It is a key in their mental development and builds their imagination which will serve them well as they grow. Turn off the electronics and put down the phones. Pick up a book and read together as a family and travel to distant countries, meet world leaders, and blast into far away galaxies. All these adventures are just a turn o...
2020-02-1355 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 9: Homeschool Career Spotlight - A Military LifeWe have found a lot of families are asking about different career fields for their high schoolers. They are interested in certain areas but don't know much about them. We decided to start doing some career spotlight episodes to shed some light on different opportunities after graduation. Today we talk about a career in the military and some of the requirements to join. We try to speak generally since all services are different and everyone's experiences differ. I'm sure we missed something but we tried to hit on the important areas. We hope this helps and if you have any q...
2020-02-0848 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 8: Connecting Your Classroom with the WorldToday we discuss how to connect your classroom lessons with the real world. Making education fun and interactive is so important. The ability for a child to actually see what they have been learning is such a powerful tool. We speak about finding ways to accomplish this and make education and learning the amazing experience it was meant to be. Hope you enjoy. Contact us at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com Books we mentioned:Of Swords and Sorcerers - https://amzn.to/2t7SyLNMagic Tree House / Knights and Castles -https://amzn.to/36Cc2WA
2020-01-3030 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 7: Northeast Ohio Happenings / FebruaryToday we introduce the Northeast Ohio Happenings Episodes. This will be a monthly episode where we showcase some of the great opportunities in the NE Ohio area for homeschooling families. We hope to see you there. Enjoy. National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day 2020! - https://www.theclevelandbucketlist.com/events/national-ice-cream-for-breakfast-day-2020The Bernstein Beat - https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/1920-concerts-pdps/1920---tco-family-series-concerts/bernstein-beat-2020-02-02/?performanceNumber=18344&fbclid=IwAR1UbfNLPWX4sgeGAtXBrshUc0jre4qFICRzZGeaAELZJ5NtmhXImKwwrS8Cleveland Aquarium Homeschool Mondays - https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/homeschool-mondays/?fbclid=IwAR0mhy5IO0LwyXu4nndO6ET_kREfA8OgoJOta0jx_0fQFIsnPE1KDqb5s...
2020-01-2721 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 6: Don't Let the Winter Blues Get You DownToday we discuss the Winter Blues. We talk about what you can do to stay busy and active so you don't get depressed during the winter months. Show Notes:1) Discovery Education - https://www.discoveryeducation.com/2) Science Sparks - https://www.science-sparks.com/3) No Sweat Nature Study - https://ourjourneywestward.com/nature-study-book-list/4) Cleveland Metroparks Winter Activities - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/activities/event-activity-types/winter-activities5) Lorain County Metroparks Winter Activities - https://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/activities/#winter-activities6) ...
2020-01-2342 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 5: Don't Forget You as a Homeschooling ParentOn todays episode we discuss the importance of not forgetting yourself. Taking care of kids whether you homeschool or not can be all consuming. We speak about having hobbies, working out, and making personal time to relax and unwind. If you like the show please subscribe and leave a review. If you have any questions or suggestions send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com. We hope you enjoy. Fit body by Julia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdHAaL5VONEmbk901OSMPACaroline Girvan on YouTubeVelvet Hammer Fitness -https://www.youtube.com/channe...
2020-01-1634 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 4: Learning Doesn't Just Take Place in the ClassroomToday we discuss learning outside of the classroom. We speak about the benefits of taking field trips, implementing nature day, and creating an environment where leaning takes place everywhere. We can't forget the world is an amazing place and our capacity to learn grows as we discover the natural wonder of the earth. Hope you enjoy. Show Notes: 1) Cleveland Metroparks - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/2) Cleveland Museum of Natural History Homeschool Programs - https://www.cmnh.org/learn/homeschool3) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Homeschool Program - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/learn/educational-programs/educat...
2020-01-0933 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 3: The New Year / 2019 is in the books2019 is in the books. Today we discuss and reflect on 2019 and look forward into the future. We discuss some of our goals and dreams for the next year. We hope the best for everyone in the year to come. Happy New Year.
2020-01-0214 minThe Homeschool Project PodcastEpisode 2: Getting Started in HomeschoolingOn this episode we discuss the process of preparing to homeschool from start to finish. We talk about making the decision, the things that must be in place to start, and how to build a curriculum. Enjoy. Ohio Homeschooling Parents - https://ohiohomeschoolingparents.com/ (Check in your area / Facebook groups)Homeschool Legal Defense Association - https://hslda.org/content/Cathy Duffy 102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum - https://www.amazon.com/102-Top-Picks-Homeschool-Curriculum/dp/0929320190/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1MJ6G4O017ST2&keywords=cathy+duffy%27s+102+top+picks+for+homeschool+curriculum&qid=1578146222&sprefix=kathy+duff%2Cap...
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