10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 445 ratingsPop in your earbuds and get ready to be inspired. Veteran homeschool mom and podcast host of the Your Morning Basket Podcast, Pam Barnhill unpacks how to have a better homeschool 10 minutes at a time.
Full of practical tips, stories, interviews, and inspiration 10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool is your home learning go-to show for quick, helpful information.
*Formerly the Homeschool Snapshots Podcast
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TMBH 43: Come Join Us at the Beach
September 09, 2022 14:27 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBJust 8 spots left!! We are heading to the beach this January for our first ever We Gather Together Morning Time Retreat. Join me, Gather author Heather Tully, Dawn Garrett and the team as we do Morning Time together, relax on the beach, and share a ton of encouragement and ideas for your homeschool Morning Time. In this special episode of the podcast we discuss all the retreat details. Register and read more at https://pambarnhill.com/retreat. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High Sc...
TMBH 42: Help! I Never Planned to Homeschool
September 02, 2022 09:30 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat if you always intended for your kids to go into a public or private school and somehow God called you to do something different in your home? That is exactly what happened to Ashlee Williams and her husband. Hear about how this is called to homeschool mama made the decision to bring her kids home and has never looked back. She has some awesome advice for all homeschool moms in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the hig...
TMBH 41: Key Ingredients for a Kindergarten Plan That Works
August 26, 2022 09:30 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBIt can be one of the most exciting times of your homeschool career, and the most intimidating -- starting kindergarten! How do you know what to teach? How do you not mess this up? Take a deep breath and listen on -- we've got all the info you need right here. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any other opportunities life throws their way...
TMBH 40: Simplifying Your Homeschool Schedule
August 19, 2022 09:30 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBWhat if there were a way to make a homeschooling schedule that you could actually follow? Well there is! We start by scheduling time and not content. Then we move on to a scheduling hack that can change the course of your homeschool forever. Don't miss listening to this one! Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any other opportunities life ...
TMBH 40 Simplifying Your Homeschool Schedule
August 19, 2022 05:30 - 10 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat if there were a way to make a homeschooling schedule that you could actually follow? Well there is! We start by scheduling time and not content. Then we move on to a scheduling hack that can change the course of your homeschool forever. Don't miss listening to this one!
TMBH 39: The Secret Sauce to Beating Homeschool Burnout
August 12, 2022 09:30 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBHomeschool burnout happens to all of us. I'm joined today by mom of 10 Heather Tully to chat about why burnout happens, how to recognize the signs, and some tips for preventing it in our homeschools. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any other opportunities life throws their way. Navigating High School is a guide to confident homeschooli...
TMBH 39 The Secret Sauce to Beating Homeschool Burnout
August 12, 2022 05:30 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBHomeschool burnout happens to all of us. I'm joined today by mom of 10 Heather Tully to chat about why burnout happens, how to recognize the signs, and some tips for preventing it in our homeschools.
TMBH 38: Creating an Efficient Homeschool
August 05, 2022 09:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBYou have lots of kids and not a lot of time. How can you create a more efficient homeschool so that you can get more things done and still have a little sanity in your day? In today's podcast I have three different tools that you need to do exactly that. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any other opportunities life throws their way. Nav...
TMBH 38 Creating an Efficient Homeschool
August 05, 2022 05:30 - 11 minutes - 14.8 MBYou have lots of kids and not a lot of time. How can you create a more efficient homeschool so that you can get more things done and still have a little sanity in your day? In today's podcast I have three different tools that you need to do exactly that.
TMBH 37: Key Ingredients to Successfully Teaching Your Child to Read
July 29, 2022 09:30 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MBTeaching my kids to read was something I worried about before we started homeschool. I had been a high school English teacher but the idea of taking someone who can't read and helping them to make sense of what is on a page seemed mysterious and complicated. Okay, maybe it sill is mysterious, bit it totally isn't complicated. With the right set of expectations and an incremental reading program that breaks it down step-by-step, you can totally do this! Mentioned in this episode: Navigatin...
TMBH 37 Key Ingredients to Successfully Teaching Your Child to Read
July 29, 2022 05:30 - 10 minutes - 16.5 MBTeaching my kids to read was something I worried about before we started homeschool. I had been a high school English teacher but the idea of taking someone who can't read and helping them to make sense of what is on a page seemed mysterious and complicated. Okay, maybe it sill is mysterious, bit it totally isn't complicated. With the right set of expectations and an incremental reading program that breaks it down step-by-step, you can totally do this!
TMBH 36: Jen McKinnon - The Top Five Systems for Surviving Working at Home and Homeschooling
July 22, 2022 09:30 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHow do you work from home and homeschool if you have a set schedule that you need to follow and actually have to be on at specific times? Is it even possible to get things done for work and be available to your kids at the same time? Jen McKinnon is back on the podcast today with five very practical strategies that work at home, moms can use them to help them accomplish what they need to do for their job and homeschool their kids successfully all in the same day. Mentioned in this episode:...
TMBH 36 The Top Five Systems for Surviving Working at Home and Homeschooling: An Interview with Jen McKinnon
July 22, 2022 05:30 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MBHow do you work from home and homeschool if you have a set schedule that you need to follow and actually have to be on at specific times? Is it even possible to get things done for work and be available to your kids at the same time? Jen McKinnon is back on the podcast today with five very practical strategies that work at home, moms can use them to help them accomplish what they need to do for their job and homeschool their kids successfully all in the same day.
TMBH 35: Three reasons why your child will be ready for the real world if you homeschool
July 15, 2022 09:30 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MBLet's get real. We all worry about our kids and if we are adequately preparing them for the real world. But you know what? Parents who send their kids to school also wonder if there kids are going to be adequately prepared for the real world. This isn't just a homeschool worry, but a universal parent worry. The good news is, there are some ways that homeschoolers are uniquely prepared for the real world. Take hear mom and dad -- it's going to be ok. To access the show notes please visit: ...
TMBH 35 Three reasons why your child will be ready for the real world if you homeschool
July 15, 2022 05:30 - 8 minutes - 14 MBLet's get real. We all worry about our kids and if we are adequately preparing them for the real world. But you know what? Parents who send their kids to school also wonder if there kids are going to be adequately prepared for the real world. This isn't just a homeschool worry, but a universal parent worry. The good news is, there are some ways that homeschoolers are uniquely prepared for the real world. Take hear mom and dad -- it's going to be ok. To access the show notes please visit: ...
TMBH 35 Three reasons why your child be ready for the real world if you homeschool
July 15, 2022 05:30 - 8 minutes - 14 MBLet's get real. We all worry about our kids and if we are adequately preparing them for the real world. But you know what? Parents who send their kids to school also wonder if there kids are going to be adequately prepared for the real world. This isn't just a homeschool worry, but a universal parent worry. The good news is, there are some ways that homeschoolers are uniquely prepared for the real world. Take hear mom and dad -- it's going to be ok. To access the show notes please visit: ...
TMBH 34: The five things you need to preschool at home
July 08, 2022 09:30 - 10 minutes - 12.1 MBThis is the information I wish I had when I started homeschooling preschool over 11 years ago. It's a helpful bit of what you need, but more importantly paying attention to what you don't need to have a fulfilling preschool experience for your kids. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any other opportunities life throws their way. Navigati...
TMBH 34 The five things you need to preschool at home
July 08, 2022 05:30 - 9 minutes - 15.8 MBThis is the information I wish I had when I started homeschooling preschool over 11 years ago. It's a helpful bit of what you need, but more importantly paying attention to what you don't need to have a fulfilling preschool experience for your kids.
TMBH 33: Writing goals that work for your homeschool
July 01, 2022 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThis is a special snippet from our Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot co-working session is a peek at how making realistic goals can shape your priorities in your homeschool. Join Pam, veteran mentor Laney Holman, and the planning moms for a sneak peek at how group planning sessions run and find out more about the importance of goals. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for ...
TMBH 33 Writing goals that work for your homeschool
July 01, 2022 05:30 - 12 minutes - 16 MBThis is a special snippet from our Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot co-working session is a peek at how making realistic goals can shape your priorities in your homeschool. Join Pam, veteran mentor Laney Holman, and the planning moms for a sneak peek at how group planning sessions run and find out more about the importance of goals.
TMBH 32: How to juggle life and homeschooling
June 24, 2022 09:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBOur time as humans is finite. Sorry to be the one to break that to you. That means there are so many hours in a week to get the homemaking, the homeschooling, and all the other things (including a job if you have one!) done. In this episode of the podcast Pam talks about the myth of balance and the single mindset shift you can make that might just save your sanity as you do all the things. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high scho...
TMBH 31: The myth of “planning from behind”
June 17, 2022 09:30 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBI have a bone to pick with "planning from behind" and this show is where I'm going to do it. Find out why planning from behind isn't actually planning at all, what it REALLY is, why it's valuable (sure it is), and what real, helpful planning actually looks like for your homeschool don't miss this episode. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career o...
TMBH 30: Why a "non-planning" person decided to make a plan
June 10, 2022 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBI have known Dawn Garret for about seven years now. She has worked with me for so long helping moms create homeschool plans that I had long forgotten that once upon a time she considered herself "not a planning person. It wasn't until she realized that here frustrations were coming from not having a path to follow that she started taking steps to create a plan that would bring sanity to her homeschool. Listen on to find out why she was skeptical about planning and how it ended up helping her...
TMBH 29: Three Reasons Why It’s Worth Your Time to Plan
June 03, 2022 09:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBI hear it all the time -- there is no need for me to plan, I won't be able to follow the plan anyway. If you can do that and not be frustrated by the resulting school year, then great. I say don't mess with what's working. But if you don't feel like you can plan but you DO feel like you need some structure to keep from dissolving into chaos, then this episode is for you. Even if you feel like homeschool planning never worked for you before, I give you three reasons why you might want to try ...
TMBH 28: Summer In Your Homeschool
April 29, 2022 09:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBSummertime. Where the living is easier (and summer homeschooling is easier too). These are my top tips for making this summer in your homeschool the best yet! Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any other opportunities life throws their way. Navigating High School is a guide to confident homeschooling! Get confident in your ability to plan...
TMBH 28 Summer In Your Homeschool
April 29, 2022 05:30 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBSummertime. Where the living is easier (and summer homeschooling is easier too). These are my top tips for making this summer in your homeschool the best yet!
TMBH 27: How do I choose a curriculum?
April 22, 2022 09:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWhen people begin homeschooling, the very first question they often ask is, "How do I choose a curriculum?" These three tips will help you get started! Find the show notes for this episode at https://pambarnhill.com/tmbh27 Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any other opportunities life throws their way. Navigating High School is a guide...
TMBH 27 How do I choose a curriculum?
April 22, 2022 05:30 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBWhen people begin homeschooling, the very first question they often ask is, "How do I choose a curriculum?" These three tips will help you get started! Find the show notes for this episode at https://pambarnhill.com/tmbh27
TMBH 26: Pam's favorite homeschool books
April 15, 2022 09:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBI have been reading homeschool books for over 10 years now. Some have been forgettable, but so many have helped to shape the way I school my kids. Today I am sharing a number of my favorites and telling you why I think they are important reads. Check these out! Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any other opportunities life throws their w...
TMBH 26 Pam's favorite homeschool books
April 15, 2022 05:30 - 12 minutes - 15.3 MBI have been reading homeschool books for over 10 years now. Some have been forgettable, but so many have helped to shape the way I school my kids. Today I am sharing a number of my favorites and telling you why I think they are important reads. Check these out!
TMBH 25: Nature Study, The Perfect Elementary Science Curriculum
April 08, 2022 09:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MBSometimes simple is better. Kids need to make observations about the world around them. Further science ability depends on being able to look closely, to see the details, and record them. I love that nature study (free and readily available in your backyard) is the perfect way to hone those skills. Find out more in this episode of the podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your tee...
TMBH 25 Nature Study: The Perfect Elementary Science Curriculum
April 08, 2022 05:30 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBSometimes simple is better. Kids need to make observations about the world around them. Further science ability depends on being able to look closely, to see the details, and record them. I love that nature study (free and readily available in your backyard) is the perfect way to hone those skills. Find out more in this episode of the podcast.
TMBH 24: What if I don't finish my curriculum?
April 01, 2022 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBHomeschoolers worry, "What happens if I don't finish our curriculum before the end of the year?' The answer isn't as cut and dried and you might think. Some curriculum resources are never meant to be finished 100 percent (really!) and those can be closed and left until the following year. Watch or listen for ideas on what to do when the curriculum doesn't get done and how to prioritize what's important. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling...
TMBH 23: Homeschooling and ADHD
March 25, 2022 09:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBDo you suspect that your child has ADHD? Have you wondered what that means for your homeschool journey? Should you have him or here tested? Can you even do homeschooling properly with an ADHD child? I am joined on this episode of the podcast by Colleen Kessler, a former teacher and expert on gifted and twice-exceptional kids (plus a homeschool mom to more than one with ADHD) to answer those questions and more. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homesc...
TMBH 22: Homeschooling on the Cheap
March 18, 2022 09:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIs it even possible to homeschool cheaply without buying tons of expensive curriculum? What about homeschooling almost totally for free without buying curriculum at all? Whit a few handy tools and some extra time in your budget there are some things you can do to substantially reduce the amount of money you spend on homeschooling your kids. Find out all the details here. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confide...
TMBH 22 Homeschooling on the Cheap
March 18, 2022 05:30 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBIs it even possible to homeschool cheaply without buying tons of expensive curriculum? What about homeschooling almost totally for free without buying curriculum at all? Whit a few handy tools and some extra time in your budget there are some things you can do to substantially reduce the amount of money you spend on homeschooling your kids. Find out all the details here.
TMBH 21: Learning Styles Aren't What you Think They Are
March 11, 2022 10:30 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBTeaching to your kid's learning styles is a huge buzzword in homeschool circles, but on today's episode of the podcast we are talking about why it doesn't matter nearly as much as you might think and even how it can be detrimental to your kid's education. Have a listen and let me know what you think ! Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or any...
TMBH 21 Learning Styles Aren't What you Think They Are
March 11, 2022 06:30 - 7 minutes - 11.5 MBTeaching to your kid's learning styles is a huge buzzword in homeschool circles, but on today's episode of the podcast we are talking about why it doesn't matter nearly as much as you might think and even how it can be detrimental to your kid's education. Have a listen and let me know what you think !
TMBH 20: Suspecting learning issues (Marianne Sunderland)
March 04, 2022 10:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWhen you have a child that is struggling you can sometimes feel a little helpless. What are they really capable of? How can I help them to succeed? What if they never learn what they need to? Our guest today is Marianne Sunderland from Homeschooling with Dyslexia. She is here to help us recognize when our kids might be having an issue and what first steps we can take to begin to solve the problem. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the h...
TMBH 19: What do I do to homeschool preschool?
February 25, 2022 10:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBHomeschooling preschool can seem daunting to first-time parents, not because it its difficult, but instead because this is the first chance to really buck the system and do something different that everyone else. At the end of the day, we feel like now we have to prove that this homeschooling thing is going to work. So what do we do? Usually too much. In this episode Pam breaks down the most important things to do in your homeschool preschool and how we can help. Mentioned in this episode:...
TMBH 18: Why attend a homeschool convention?
February 18, 2022 10:30 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBIt's my favorite time of year -- time for the homeschool convention. I will be speaking at all five of the regional GHC conventions this year and I think you should attend! In this episode of the podcast I am breaking down three reasons why attending a convention can be beneficial. Will I see you there? Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, trade school, a career or ...
TMBH 21: Learning Styles Aren't What you Think They Are
February 11, 2022 10:30 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBTeaching to your kids' learning styles is a huge buzzword in homeschool circles, but on today's episode of the podcast we are talking about why it doesn't matter nearly as much as you might think and how it can even be detrimental to your kids' education. Have a listen and let me know what you think!
TMBH 17: Is Homeschooling legal?
February 11, 2022 10:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBThese days homeschooling is such a common occurrence that when most people ask "Is it legal?" what they really mean is "What do you need to do legally homeschool?" The answer to that is complicated because it varies widely depending on where you live. In today's podcast Pam breaks down where the laws come from, ow you can find out more about them, and what it means to homeschool within the law. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high...
TMBH 16: Homeschool Socialization with Mary Wilson
February 04, 2022 10:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIf you homeschool you have probably been asked about socialization. While I have no fear that your kids (or mine) are going to be especially socially awkward, there are some extra things that homeschool moms have to consider when it comes to helping their kids to make friends. I am joined by Mary Wilson today to talk about how we can make sure we are serving our kids well in this area. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the hi...
TMBH 15: Outsourcing In Your Homeschool
January 28, 2022 10:30 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBThe great thing about homeschooling is that we really don't have to do all of the education or our children by ourselves. There are so many opportunities out there to outsource some of the kid's learning. In this episode of the podcast we will talk about why you might want to outsource, some examples of outsourcing, and the benefits and drawbacks of doing so. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can ...
TMBH 14: What is Deschooling?
January 21, 2022 10:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIf you have been around homeschooling circles you may have heard the term "deschooling." This podcast answers the questions what is deschooling, how long you might want to do it, as well as some practical suggestions for deschooling-type activities. Pam also talks about if people have always homeschooled need to deschool. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you can prepare your teen for college, ...
TMBH 13: Balancing work with trying to homeschool
January 14, 2022 10:30 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBSo many parents now are trying to work and homeschool. Some are working inside the home and some are even working outside the home. The good news is, it totally can be done and my guest today has done it. If your are working for yourself or someone else, inside the home or out, this episode has some actionable tips you can use to make homeschooling happen while you work. Don't miss it! Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school y...
TMBH 12: Giving Yourself Grace
January 07, 2022 10:30 - 13 minutes - 12 MBHomeschool moms have a tendency to be just a little bit tough on themselves and quite honestly it isn't the most helpful trait we have. Today I am joined by my good friend Mystie Winckler to talk about why we do this and how God uses our homeschools to draw us closer to Him. This all ties into Mystie's new book The Convivial Homeschool. Listen on to find out more. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School Go from anxiety about homeschooling the high school years to confidence you...
TMBH 11: Homeschooling High School: Everything You Need To Get Started
November 19, 2021 10:30 - 14 minutes - 17 MBI find it sad when families homeschool up until high school and then stop -- not because they don't desire to homeschool further but instead because they think they can't. On our episode today I am here to tell you YES you can, and my special guest Ann Karako knows how -- she's graduated five kids from her homeschool! Ann and I talk about everything from how to do it, is college possible, and increasing responsibility for your high school student. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating Hig...
TMBH 10: Homeschooling Middle School: Everything You Need To Make The Transition
November 12, 2021 10:30 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBMiddle school will bring changes to your homeschool and not all of them will be good. But some will. Just like anything there are life-situations that are difficult, but hey, everyone can read now -- which can be a game-changer for homeschooling. Now is the time to nudge your kids into burgeoning independence (but check up on them often!). We give you all the tips you need to homeschool middle school successfully in this episode! Enjoy. Mentioned in this episode: Navigating High School G...