Simple Homeschool
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 193 ratingsJoin veteran homeschool mom of 15 years Jamie C. Martin and her homeschool graduate son Jonathan for a quick dose of homeschooling inspiration, confidence, and freedom - helping you discover the unique style of homeschooling that fits your unique family.
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Simple Homeschool Ep #126: Jamie's Homeschool Day with a 7-, 8-, & 9-year-old (UPDATED!)
April 01, 2024 17:39 - 33 minutes - 47 MBThis year I'm doing monthly Then and Now Reflections on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year homeschooling career and sharing what I've learned along the way AND what I'd do differently if I could go back. Welcome! . This episode is sponsored by Sonlight K-12 Curriculum and Dyslexia Connect Take Jamie's quiz, What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? In Episode 126, you'll hear me and my daughter Trishna (20-yrs-old, homeschool graduate, special needs) discuss: I introduce the spec...
Simple Homeschool Ep #125: Then & Now, Jamie's Homeschool Day with a 6-, 7-, & 8-year-old
March 05, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MBHow often do you wish you could have a homeschool do-over? Well, now you can, through revisiting Jamie's mistakes instead of having to make your own! . This episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids and TJEd's Young Statesmen/Stateswomen Society! Take Jamie's quiz, What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? This year I'm doing monthly Then and Now Reflections on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year homeschooling career and sharing what I've learned along the way. In Episode 125, you'll hear...
Simple Homeschool Ep #124: Then & Now, Jamie's Homeschool Day with a 5-, 6-, & 7-year-old (UPDATED!)
February 05, 2024 14:24 - 36 minutes - 51.1 MBHow often do you wish you could have a homeschool do-over? Well, now you can, and in the best way possible - without having to make mistakes of your own! This episode is sponsored by FORM Fitness! Take my quiz, What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? This year I'm doing monthly Then and Now Reflections on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year homeschooling career and sharing what I've learned along the way. In Episode 124, listen in with me and my son Jonathan (currently 19) as we...
Simple Homeschool Ep #123: Then and Now - Lessons from a Veteran Homeschool Mom
January 23, 2024 17:47 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBNote: If you'd prefer to read instead of listen to this episode, head here. This episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and Oak Meadow! Fifteen years ago as a new, insecure homeschooler, one thing comforted me like no other: Clinging to the words of a few veteran homeschool mothers who I followed online. Now I want to be that voice for you!! Listen in to discover what I have planned...I'm excited about it! Take my quiz, What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality?
Simple Homeschool Ep #122: Motivation for the Winter-Weary Homeschool Mom
December 27, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBThis December Jamie is taking a break from podcasting, so we are revisiting top episodes from the podcast's history - enjoy your winter break! This episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane! * Today's episode is sponsored by Dyslexia Connect and Sonlight's K-12 Curriculum. * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality re...
Simple Homeschool Ep #121: The Homeschool Hack That Saved My Sanity
December 06, 2023 19:56 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MBThis December Jamie is taking a break from podcasting, so we are revisiting a top episode from the podcast's history - Merry Christmas to you and yours! ***** If you'd prefer to read this post instead, head here. And for more current snapshots of how this hack has worked in our family, check out my day in the life posts over the years. Today's episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids and the Young Stateswomen/Statesmen Society from Thomas Jefferson Education! What's Your Homeschool Mom Perso...
Simple Homeschool Ep #120: Our Homeschool Experiment Year
November 06, 2023 19:46 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane! Today's episode is sponsored by Buddy Books and Write the World's College Essay Course! ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/ This year I ditched most of what we’d done before, and decided to take a Homeschool Experiment...
Simple Homeschool Ep #119: Are You Brave Enough to Homeschool?
September 26, 2023 13:38 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBThis episode was written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholar, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Today's episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and Generous Students Curriculum! * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz Hyping myself up to make a phone call is not out of the norm for this introvert. I’d much rather be trampled by wild rhinos. Bravery is acting even when fear...
Simple Homeschool Ep #118: Bittersweet - My First Fall NOT Homeschooling
September 06, 2023 18:27 - 29 minutes - 41 MBWelcome back to a new episode of the podcast - I'm flying solo on this one, since Jonathan is currently on tour as Lighting Director for the Jonas Brothers! If anyone is going to one of their concerts this fall or winter, please head over to the lighting booth if you can and tell him, "Your mom sent me over to remind you that she's proud of you and she loves you." * This episode is sponsored by Night Zookeeper and FORM Fitness! In Episode 118 I chat about: The wonder of seeing Jonatha...
Simple Homeschool Ep #117: The 7 (Easy) Keys of Great Teaching
August 21, 2023 14:24 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBWelcome back to a new episode of the podcast - the last one featuring Jonathan for a while, as my buddy has gone on tour as Lighting Director for the Jonas Brothers! If anyone is going to one of their concerts this fall or winter, please head over to the lighting booth and tell him, "Your mom sent me over to say that she's proud of you and she loves you." * This episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids and Florida Virtual School! In Episode 117 we discuss: Spontaneously choosing a topic to di...
Simple Homeschool Ep #116: The End of Our Homeschooling Journey!
August 02, 2023 14:27 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIt's hard to believe it, but after 15 official years, Jamie has reached the end of her homeschooling journey! Join me and my 18-year-old son Jonathan as we chat about how surreal this moment is and what we did to commemorate it as a family. * This episode is sponsored by Learn Math Fast and Dyslexia Connect! In Episode 116 we discuss: Jamie's Homeschool Retirement Party and all it included (pop quiz, toast, poetry reading, prayer time) Jonathan reads the letter he wrote to me when he ...
Simple Homeschool Ep #115: 5 Things I Hate About Homeschooling
July 11, 2023 14:07 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis summer Jamie is on sabbatical for a few weeks this summer, so we are revisiting a couple of the top episodes from the podcast's history! This one originally published in Feb 2022. Today's episode is sponsored by All About Learning and Oak Meadow! ***** If you'd prefer to read this post instead, head here. What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz Homeschooling isn’t all fun and games, as anyone w...
Simple Homeschool Ep #114: Intentional Mediocrity, A Homeschool NOT To Do List
July 05, 2023 13:39 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBThis summer Jamie is on sabbatical for a few weeks, so we are revisiting a couple of the top episodes from the podcast's history! This one originally published in August 2021. Today's episode is sponsored by Ratio 21 and Sonlight! ***** This episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your fre...
Simple Homeschool Ep #113: Dealing with Post-Homeschooling Parental Guilt
June 06, 2023 13:32 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThis episode was written by Lusi Austin, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Lusi's personal site, That Homeschool Life here. Today's episode is sponsored by the Young Statesmen/Stateswomen Society and Write the World Summer Writing Workshops! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz I’ve finished homeschooling three of my five kiddos. Something that caught me off guar...
Simple Homeschool Ep #112: Boundaries with Technology and Screen Time
May 22, 2023 19:04 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBWelcome back to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and The Animation Course! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade/graduation and today we are answering a common question: How did you navigate technology and screentime in your homeschool? In Episode 112 we discuss: Using Screen Time intentionally so that you can maximize its education potential Stumbling u...
Simple Homeschool Ep #111: Don't Make Math a Misery
May 09, 2023 12:55 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBWelcome back to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by FORM Fitness and Night Zookeeper! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade/graduation and today we are answering a question that came in from Danielle: What you did for math with your kids at various ages? In Episode 111, you’ll hear us discuss: How much we love Family Ties (doesn't have to do with math, but still fun ;) H...
Simple Homeschool Ep #110: When Your Homeschooler Refuses to Do Something
April 25, 2023 14:28 - 31 minutes - 43 MBWelcome to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by Outschool and Ivy Kids! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, and in this episode we are answering a question we get a LOT: What do you do when your homeschooled child doesn't want to do an assignment, chore, etc? In Episode 110, you’ll hear us discuss: How to handle pushback depending on the age of your child (littles, tweens...
Simple Homeschool Ep #109: Reasons to Homeschool (There are a lot of them!)
April 11, 2023 15:17 - 52 minutes - 72 MBPLEASE NOTE: In this episode Jonathan and I chat about some sensitive topics, including our experience with school safety, that I don't recommend for little ears. Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by Modify Homeschool App and Dyslexia Connect! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, and in this episode we talk about some of the most popular reasons families choose to homeschool, including ou...
Simple Homeschool Ep #108: Thanks, Homeschooling, for All the Opportunities!
March 28, 2023 14:13 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBWelcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by Story Masters and Jamie's four books! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, and in this episode we answer a question sent in from Gillian: "Do you feel like homeschooling gave you extra opportunities that you wouldn't have had in traditional school?" In Episode 108, you’ll hear us discuss: Trips we took during the school year Conferences we attended ...
Simple Homeschool Ep #107: What Makes a GOOD or BAD Homeschool Mom?
March 21, 2023 11:22 - 16 minutes - 23.6 MBWarning: Be prepared for lots of #truthbombs in this episode! Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by Oak Meadow and All About Learning! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade so he has a unique perspective, and today we are articulating some of the qualities that we believe make a good homeschool mom/parent! We created this episode to coincide with the release of our new quiz: "Are you a good o...
Simple Homeschool Ep #106: The "S" Word: Socialization
February 21, 2023 14:21 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBWelcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! We're currently in the middle of a podcast series: "Reflections from a Homeschool Graduate." * This episode is NOT sponsored by Stew Leonards (listen in for more context LOL), but IS sponsored by My Fun Science and Sonlight! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade so he has a unique perspective, and guess what one of the most-submitted questions for him to answer has been? That's right -...
Simple Homeschool Ep #105: What is Relationship-Centered Homeschooling?
February 07, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! We're currently in the middle of a podcast series called "Reflections from a Homeschool Graduate." * Today's episode is sponsored by Brighterly Online Math and Popular Book Company. Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade so he has a unique perspective, and in this episode we chatted about Relationship-Centered Homeschooling (RCH), one of our favorite topics. What is Relationship-Centere...
Simple Homeschool Ep #104: Did you "miss out" because of homeschooling?
January 24, 2023 12:42 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast - with my new co-host, my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! This year we're doing a new podcast series: "Reflections from a Homeschool Graduate." * Today's episode is sponsored by Spark Learning Pals and Dyslexia Connect Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, so he has a unique perspective to share that's going to be so helpful for you as homeschool parents currently in the trenches, wrestling with questions and doubts on your journey. And by far...
Simple Homeschool Ep #103: Jonathan Tells All - My Homeschool Day in the Life (with my new co-host!)
January 09, 2023 15:21 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBWelcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast - with my new co-host, my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! * Today's episode is sponsored by Write the World's College Essay Workshops and TJEd High Jonathan homeschooled his entire life, Preschool through 12th grade, and graduated in May 2022. He has a LOT to share and I know as a homeschool parent in the trenches you will get so much out of hearing his insights - some of them surprised me too. We're doing a special series of episodes together, refle...
Simple Homeschool Ep #102: A Christmas Short Story, Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket
December 09, 2022 01:22 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBSo excited to share this new holiday special episode with you: I recorded one of my favorite short stories for you to listen to with your children, Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket by L.M. Montgomery - Merry Christmas! Today's episode is sponsored by CodeWizardsHQ and Night Zookeeper. I often tell my kids, "Sometimes the things that go wrong make the best memories." This story illustrates that perfectly. And if you want more after you're done, check out Episode 10 for another Christmas ...
Simple Homeschool Ep #101: Holiday Homeschooling How-To FAQ
December 01, 2022 16:29 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MBWelcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast - today's episode is sponsored by the World's Most Fascinating Rock Collection and Ivy Kids! * Check out Jamie's books here. Would you like to submit a homeschooling question for Jamie to answer in an upcoming episode? If so, email it to [email protected] with "Podcast Question" as the subject line. It's December, and that means holiday homeschooling is on everyone's mind. Listen in for Jamie's thoughts and suggestions on homeschooling ...
Simple Homeschool Ep #100: The Worst Reason to Homeschool
November 25, 2022 15:11 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to the 100th episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast!!! If this podcast has been an inspiration to you at any point over the past three years, please take a few seconds to leave a few words of review and tap in a star rating to celebrate this milestone. Today's episode is sponsored by Semper Smart Games and Jamie's Introverted Moms Advent Calendar! Use the code SAVE10 for $10 off any new subscription to Introverted Moms thru 11/30. Would you like to submit a homeschooling questi...
Simple Homeschool Ep #99: 4 Habits that Help our Homeschool Thrive in Busy Seasons
November 15, 2022 14:46 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBThis episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane * Today's episode is sponsored by Audiojack and Oak Meadow! * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz With the holidays approaching, as well as cross-country, theater, dance, and toting around two littles, life feels very full. Thankful...
Simple Homeschool Ep #98: Teaching Kids to Bake–The Whys and Hows
October 25, 2022 11:57 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBHead here to read this post instead and/or download Jamie's baking syllabus. Discover Jamie's books and her membership site, Introverted Moms! Follow up article: Teaching Kids to Bake, The Results Today's episode is sponsored by Popular Book Company and Sonlight Curriculum! For years my kids watched and "helped" me in the kitchen. But recently I felt they were ready to bake on their own. I had no idea how much of a positive impact this would have on our homeschool! Baking is now a co...
Simple Homeschool Ep #97: Let Go To Thrive When Homeschooling Neurodiverse Kids
October 17, 2022 17:17 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThis episode was written by Colleen Kessler, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. * Enroll in the live run of our course, Homeschooling with Purpose, before it closes on Friday, Oct 21! Today's episode is sponsored by The Mailbox and My Fun Science! What's Your Child's Learning Style? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz Our homeschool year started recently. A week later, I had melted down and called my friend crying. I was over...
Simple Homeschool Ep #96: How We Manage our Teens’ Devices
September 27, 2022 11:55 - 20 minutes - 29 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Discover Jamie's books and her membership site, Introverted Moms - open now! Today's episode is sponsored by Dyslexia Connect and All About Reading/Spelling! Navigating devices with our children these days is a HUGE undertaking, so I wanted to share what's worked for us! Please note that the boundaries I mention in this episode are what felt right for us, but I’d never suggest you need exactly the same. I’m merely including our specifics as ...
Simple Homeschool Ep #95: Homeschooling around the Dining Table
September 12, 2022 15:04 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBThis episode was written by Lusi Austin, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Lusi's personal site, That Homeschool Life, and download her conversations starters PDF. Today's episode is sponsored by Cyber Civics and Dell Technologies! What's Your Child's Learning Style? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz Long before we introduced a no-tech-at-the-table policy in our home, we had a vision for our dining table. We wanted...
Simple Homeschool Ep #94: How to Say Yes to Your Children More Often
September 06, 2022 17:59 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBThis episode was written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholar, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Links Mentioned: Erin's GoFundMe page! Today's episode is sponsored by Greenways Academy and TJEd High! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz I’d found myself in the habit of saying “No” to my daughter. We had been in a busy season, and I lost perspective of what was important. ...
Simple Homeschool Ep #93: The Misunderstanding re: Learning Styles
August 16, 2022 18:45 - 13 minutes - 19.6 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Discover Jamie's books and her membership site, Introverted Moms - open now! Links Mentioned in the Episode: Take Jamie's new quiz, What's Your Child's Learning Style? Today's episode is sponsored by Night Zookeeper and Ivy Kids! Like many things when it comes to homeschooling, discovering and researching learning styles can be either helpful OR overwhelming. So let me simplify the learning styles conversation and address the elephant in t...
Simple Homeschool Ep #92: How to Know If You're Doing Enough
August 02, 2022 17:42 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Discover Jamie's books, her course, Homeschooling with Purpose,and her membership site, Introverted Moms. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Homeschooling 101: What to Teach and When to Teach It! Today's episode is sponsored by All About Spelling/Reading and Semper Smart Games! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take the quiz and get your free personality report: simplehomeschool.net/quiz Several months ago I asked Simple Homeschool rea...
Simple Homeschool Ep #91: How to Respond to the Question "No School Today?"
July 13, 2022 13:51 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBThis episode was written by Lusi Austin, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Lusi's personal site, That Homeschool Life here. Today's episode is sponsored by Oak Meadow and Clark Creative Education! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz It’s one of the most common questions my kids have been asked over the years when we’ve been out and about: “Is there no school today?”...
Simple Homeschool Ep #90: Once I Was a Homeschool Influencer
June 28, 2022 18:25 - 7 minutes - 11.4 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Discover Jamie's books, her course, Homeschooling with Purpose,and her membership site, Introverted Moms. Today's episode is sponsored by Sonlight Curriculum and My Fun Science! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take the quiz and get your free personality report: simplehomeschool.net/quiz Once upon a time I was a homeschool influencer. I wrote words that were often shared by thousands, sometimes by tens or hundreds of thousands. If y...
Simple Homeschool Ep #89: 6 Lessons from a Homeschool Pioneer
June 16, 2022 14:26 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThis episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane * Today's episode is sponsored by Supernow and Great Homeschool Conventions! * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz I learned six valuable lessons from a homeschool pioneer, my mother. I'm grateful for her life and legacy, and wanted...
Simple Homeschool Ep #88: An Introverted Homeschool Mom's Superpowers
May 20, 2022 21:35 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post, head here. ~ Join Jamie's community Introverted Moms - open to new members through May 25 ~ Read Jamie's book, Introverted Mom Today's episode is sponsored by CTC Math and All About Reading/Spelling! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take the quiz and get your free personality report: simplehomeschool.net/quiz Just as a bird soaring overhead doesn’t know to be impressed by his own flying skills, introverted moms might not be aware that what we sh...
Simple Homeschool Ep #87: Homeschooling High School, Taming the Fear
May 13, 2022 14:55 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBThis episode was written by Erin Vincent, and to see the links that she highlights in it, head here. * Today's episode is sponsored by Dell Technologies and Reading Eggs! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take the quiz and get your personality report: simplehomeschool.net/quiz * High school is looming, and I suddenly feel lost and full of fear. Our lovely interest-led homeschool now feels boxed in. But here are three ideas that are helping me navigate this unfamiliar territory ...
Simple Homeschool Ep #86: Are Homeschooled Kids Weird?
April 21, 2022 13:22 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBThis episode was written by Sarah Small, and if you'd prefer to read it instead of listen, head here. * This episode is sponsored by TJEd High and Film School 4 Teens! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your personality report: simplehomeschool.net/quiz Admit it. Somewhere deep in your heart, you’ve wondered, especially if you’ve ever heard someone say, “I know a homeschooling family at my church. Those kids are weird!” Listen in today and be encouraged!
Simple Homeschool Ep #85: What They Don’t Tell You About Reaching the Finish Line of Homeschooling
April 12, 2022 14:18 - 7 minutes - 11.2 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Discover Jamie's books and her course, Homeschooling with Purpose Today's episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids and Night Zookeeper! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take the quiz and get your free personality report: simplehomeschool.net/quiz We get one shot at raising our babes, and spend the rest of our lives praying that it was enough. Listen in for Jamie's inspiring reflections on reaching the "finish line" of homeschooling, and have...
Simple Homeschool Ep #84: 3 Things That Totally Changed My Homeschool (for the better!)
March 29, 2022 14:29 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBThis episode was written by Cait Curley, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Cait's site for info on gameschooling, lazy unit studies, and more! * This episode is sponsored by Semper Smart Games and All About Learning. * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report!
Simple Homeschool Ep #83: Jamie’s Homeschool Day in the Life
March 15, 2022 14:34 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Find more Homeschool Day in the Life posts here! Discover Jamie's books and her course, Homeschooling with Purpose! Save $20 on your 1st Every Plate meal subscription box. Today's episode is sponsored by Clark Creative Education and Oak Meadow! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz I always loved the idea of homeschooling the teen years because of the extra ...
Simple Homeschool Ep #82: 4 Reasons to Ditch Multi-Tasking in Your Homeschool for Good
February 22, 2022 15:37 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBThis episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane! * Today's episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and Sonlight! * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz I recently discovered that all of our “bad days” carried a common denominator: Mama multi-tasking. Listen in and be encouraged by wh...
Simple Homeschool Ep #81: 5 Things I Hate About Homeschooling (& How I Deal with Them)
February 09, 2022 12:54 - 15 minutes - 21 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post instead, head here. Discover Jamie's books and her new course, Homeschooling with Purpose! Today's episode is sponsored by Supernow and Great Homeschool Conventions! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz Homeschooling isn’t all fun and games, as anyone who has been attempting it for longer than one day (or hour?!) realizes. On homeschooling sites we often hear abou...
5 Things I Hate About Homeschooling (& How I Deal with Them)
February 09, 2022 12:54 - 15 minutes - 21 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post instead, head here. Discover Jamie's books and her new course, Homeschooling with Purpose! Today's episode is sponsored by Supernow and Great Homeschool Conventions! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz Homeschooling isn’t all fun and games, as anyone who has been attempting it for longer than one day (or hour?!) realizes. On homeschooling sites we often hear abou...
Simple Homeschool Ep #80: Unschooling Is Not our Goal
January 18, 2022 15:48 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThis episode was written by Lusi Austin, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Lusi's personal site, That Homeschool Life here. Today's episode is sponsored by CTC Math and All About Reading/Spelling! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz I’ve been around homeschooling circles a while now. Early on, I had a friend tell me that when I got more confident and was able to let...
Simple Homeschool Ep #79: The Homeschool Hack That Saved My Sanity
January 11, 2022 13:17 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBIf you'd prefer to read this post instead, head here. And for more current snapshots of how this hack has worked in our family, check out my day in the life posts over the years. Discover Jamie's books and her new course, Homeschooling with Purpose! Through the end of January 2022 get $20 off the course with the code NEWYEAR20 Today's episode is sponsored by Reading Eggs! What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.n...
Simple Homeschool Ep #78: Motivation for the Winter-Weary Homeschool Mom
December 27, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBThis episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane! * Today's episode is sponsored by Film School 4 Teens and TJEd High. * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/ * "I can feel my body tense up as I say the words with forced enthusiasm: “Ok, time for school!” They say what I know ...