Better Than Curriculum

Episode 169 Hey there, wonderful homeschooling parents! Jean here, your guide on this exciting adventure of homeschooling. Today, let’s dive into a concept I call better than curriculum. “What could possibly be better than curriculum?” you might…

Raising Lifelong Learners

Episode 154 Hey, hey homeschooling friend! Today, we’re talking all about raising lifelong learners and I have some great strategies to share with you. In the whirlwind of day-to-day homeschooling challenges, it’s easy to lose sight of…

Homeschool Block Schedule

Episode 122 Creating a simple homeschool block schedule can help you stay on track and relieve overwhelm throughout the year. When you plan out your homeschooling year in blocks, inspiration and fortitude are sure to follow. In…

No Perfect Home Educators!

Episode 118 What if I told you there’s no such thing as a perfect teacher? Seriously. Not in a classroom, not in a homeschool. Not anywhere! And there are no perfect home educators. Consider this…What do you…

Join Us at the Book Hearth

Episode 102 Hello friends! I’m collaborating with my dear friend and fellow teacher Alison Manzer on a new project. And we’re inviting you to join us at the Book Hearth! Alison and I have taught classes and…

Homeschooling On a Budget

Episode 85 Homeschooling can mean living on a single income for many families. And we all want to be mindful of how we spend our money on homeschooling supplies and resources. By focusing on simplicity and creativity,…

When Our Children Resist

Episode 76 In many hands-on homeschooling approaches, stories form the foundation of the lessons. Stories can work like magic! They connect us, person to person, and heart to heart. The shortest distance between a human being and…