Spotlight On Home's podcast
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAt spotlight on home you learn how to homeschool successfully without losing your mind even if you've never done it before. We seek to assist you in becoming the best version of you to better impact your family and the world. Grab our free download "10 Tips To Start Homeschooling Now!" https://www.spotlightonhome.com/pl/2147534042
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Podcast 25: Interview the Tired Christian Parents Podcast
March 28, 2022 15:20 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBA very special episode with our friends Matt & Colleen from The Tired Christian Parents Podcast Listen in to this episode and get to take a peek inside another families homeschool life, it’s so much fun to see all the variety & different flavors that are available in each homeschool. If you want to hear more from Colleen & Matt, you can reach them @TiredChristianParents on gab and all other platforms the podcast is Tired Christian Parents and they can be reached at tiredchristianparent...
Podcast 24: The Four C's of Homeschooling
March 07, 2022 19:09 - 23 minutes - 26.4 MBToday we share with you the four C’s of homeschooling. They are a great guide to helping not only your student’s, but also you, by coming along side to and give them the fullest ands safest education experience possible. These practices will aid in fostering the life long learner spirit in your child. Curiosity Compassion Calm Confidence For more helpful tips, download the free pdf “10 Tips To Begin Homeschooling Now” https://www.spotlightonhome.com/pl/2147534042 which will save ...
Podcast 23: The Perfect Curriculum
February 22, 2022 16:34 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBWhat is the best curriculum? What curriculum do you use? These are common questions among homeschoolers. We put a lot of pressure on the curriculum to be perfect and when it’s not- we blame ourselves or think homeschooling is just not for us. We want to offer you this thought- There is no perfect curriculum, only the curriculum you make perfect. Want to learn how? Listen in to this week’s podcast as we take a deep dive into this concept. For more helpful tips, download the free pd...
Podcast 22: Managing Your Life As A Homeschool Parent
January 03, 2022 17:37 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBListen in as we share with you what we do as busy parents of 8 kids. Take what works for you- leave the rest! You’ll want to listen to this, especially if you are overwhelmed and feeling like you can’t homeschool & manage your home. I’ll teach you the systems we use in our home to make sure everything gets done without drama. If you want more help and take the work deeper, grab The Homeschool Moms’ Survival Kit that Katie put together in her business, Health Wellness & Chocolate. You c...
Podcast 21: Creating A Home Atmosphere Of Seeing
December 20, 2021 23:09 - 38 minutes - 43.5 MBAs parents, one of our jobs is to train a habit of teaching our children how to “see” in their world details which lead to wonder. It’s so important in this day and age to put aside the hurry and learn how to notice details. This is a skill that will serve them in every aspect of their lives. Listen in and learn how to create a home atmosphere that’s leads to seeing and wonder in everyday life. For more helpful tips, download the free pdf “10 Tips To Begin Homeschooling Now” https://www.s...
Podcast 20: Christmas School
December 13, 2021 23:17 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBMy friend and mentor Lisa, told me about a tradition called “Christmas School” that she did every year with her children. Listen in for some fun ideas of “doing school” and incorporating all the fun activities of the season into school for your children. History, science, fine arts, language arts, world cultures, composers, Bible History, and more are all incorporated into “Christmas School”. Join us for some fun ideas and recipes to get you in the holiday spirit and away from the tex...
Podcast 19: Our Favorite Christmas Traditions
December 05, 2021 20:40 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MBThe season has started, ready or not! Homeschool offers you the unique opportunity to stop and smell the poinsettias. Take your kids this season and look at your traditions. Talk about why you do them, what they like about them, or maybe what they don't like about them. Maybe you don't really have any and need to start some, or maybe you have too many and need to drop some to keep the sanity or make room for something more beneficial. We discuss our journey down the christmas tradition road...
Podcast 18: Easy Weeknight Meals That Are Healthy And Cooking Opportunities That The Kids Can Help With
November 28, 2021 19:42 - 26 minutes - 29.7 MBIt’s the busiest time of year and your family still needs to eat nourishing food, regardless of what comes up each day. Listen in to this week’s podcast for some quick weeknight meal ideas as well as our favorite apps & websites for meal ideas too. www.raddishkids.com www.emeals.com www.therealfooddietitians.com For more helpful tips, download the free pdf “10 Tips To Begin Homeschooling Now” https://www.spotlightonhome.com/pl/2147534042 which will save you hours of time researchin...
Podcast 17: Defending Your Decision To Homeschool At Holiday Dinners With The Family
November 21, 2021 21:07 - 43 minutes - 49.2 MB"Defending Your Decision To Homeschool" Cheat Sheet https://www.spotlightonhome.com/pl/2147550383 It's that time of year again! Holiday dinners can be a time of warm embrace or a point of contention. From politics to religion and now, throw in something totally untraditional like homeschooling, there is no end to the possible crazy responses that can come from loved ones. We have compiled a list of stats on the podcast and some links here in the notes to help you defend your decision to ch...
Podcast 16: “Doing School” Thanksgiving Week
November 14, 2021 20:26 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBStarting to go through your to do list as Thanksgiving approaches and wondering how you can get school done and prep for Thanksgiving? Join Chris & Katie this week as they share with you some fun ideas to incorporate Thanksgiving preparations into school. Science, literature, math, history, handwriting, spelling, home economics, interior decorating and handcrafts can all be covered with these tips & you’ll get all your Thanksgiving prep work accomplished as well. For more helpful tips,...
Podcast 15: How Do I Homeschool When Life Feels Overwhelming?
November 07, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBWhat happens when life goes sideways and you still have kids that need to learn, housework that still needs to be done and hungry people looking to eat? Believe it or not- there are some very strategic things that you can put in place to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Life will get crazy sometimes, plan on it & lets go over some tools to help you get ahead of the curve so that you aren’t taken by surprise. In this episode, we’ll introduce the concept of Floors & Ceilings (minimum baselines)...
Podcast 14: Common Homeschool Myths Debunked
October 31, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 53.8 MBDeciding to homeschool can be met with so many unknowns and insecurities. You may ask yourself questions like: What if my homeschooled kid can’t get into college? Or What if there are gaps in their education? Does my homeschool need to be accredited? Or I’m not qualified to homeschool advanced math or latin. Or What about socialization? Will my child have any friends if I decide to homeschool them and have access to extracurricular activities? So many misconceptions crop up when you conside...
Podcast 13: How a Working Father Supports His Homeschooling Family
October 24, 2021 20:58 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MBFathers- it is your responsibility actually! As fathers we can slip into relinquishing all the responsibility of homeschooling to your wife. That would be a poor approach speaking as a man, to other men. Moms need to know they can ask for the support they deserve without worrying they are asking too much. After all, “happy wife happy life”, am I right? Chris does a special episode talking to dads to encourage them to step up to the plate and deliver. Chris will go over specific tactics for ...
Podcast 12: Creating An Education Rich Environment
October 17, 2021 18:11 - 49 minutes - 56.7 MBMany homeschools fail to thrive because as parents, we often feel like we have to spoon feed educational opportunities to our children. That creates such a huge burden! We’ll give you some tips on how to create an environment that is naturally rich in educational opportunities to allow learning naturally without so much effort from you. Plus- There are easy ways to check in as you aim for success in your homeschool. Listen in to todays’ episode as we give you some questions to ask yoursel...
Podcast 11: Can Homeschooling actually be fun?
September 30, 2021 15:23 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBBeing with our children and pouring into them is a privilege. At the end of the day, make sure you've invested into the relationships that God has given to you. Schedule a quiet time to seek God and learn His wisdom & will for your life. Make sure that you communicate to your children that being with them is not drudgery but enjoyable and a blessing. Remember, raising children who grew up knowing that they were loved unconditionally makes the best adult, regardless of voc...
Podcast 10: Taking Time For Self Care As A Homeschool Mom
September 30, 2021 15:12 - 35 minutes - 41.2 MBHomeschooling is a marathon, not a sprint. In This Podcast Episode we discuss how to Give yourself grace to do your best but don't strive for perfection. Build margin into your school schedule for down time and days off Can you hire support such as a cleaning person 1/month? Write Down Your NUTS and learn what to do with them! For more helpful tips, download the free pdf “10 Tips To Begin Homeschooling Now” https://www.spotlightonhome.com/pl/2147534042 which will save you hours of ...
Podcast 9: Opportunities Unique To Homeschoolers
September 30, 2021 15:10 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBOur daughters would volunteer at a local historical farm and give tours to public school kids during the school year.They learned so much and they also benefited by this experience. What opportunities are available to you because the kids are home during the day? Often beaches, museums, tourist sites are reduced in price once school starts and it's the "off season"- take advantage of that! If you have a high school aged child, look for service. opportunities in their area of ...
Podcast 8: Organize & Store Homeschool Stuff
September 30, 2021 15:06 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBMake sure you have a plan to organize your homeschool books, curriculum and school materials because it can take over your house! In this podcast episode we share tips on where to put all this homeschool stuff! Bookshelves, plastic bins, a cleaned out cabinet are all places where our homeschool stuff sits during the week. Acquire a library card if you don't have one yet. Not only will you save money on books but often libraries have passes to local attractions. For more helpf...
Podcast 7: Don’t Homeschool Alone! Build A Tribe Or Find One!
September 30, 2021 15:03 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBHomeschooling can be very lonely- make sure you build a tribe In this podcast episode we discuss what quality connections look like and how to avoid loneliness and make sure everyone gets enough socialization. Join the Spotlight On Home Membership https://www.spotlightonhome.com/pl/2147534132 for community & support as well as fun monthly classes so you can grow & learn too! Co-ops are a great way to meet other moms as well as offer opportunities for field trips and other group expe...
Podcast 6: What Does A Typical Day Look Like Of A Homeschool Family?
September 30, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MBSo much learning can happen within the walls of your home naturally. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, board games, free play time, quiet reading time matters just as much as structured school lessons. What time do you want to start school? This will vary based on the ages of your children. Length of school days will vary based on age as well. Make sure you plan for nature studies and outside time. For more helpful tips, download the free pdf “10 Tips To Begin Homeschooling Now” https:...
Podcast 5: Plan Your Year
September 30, 2021 14:50 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBNow is the perfect time to look at your goals and curriculum choice and begin to look at your year as an overview I plan my field trips around the history time period we chose- for example, if we study early American History we'll plan a trip to Philadelphia. Look around to see what is interesting near you and can tie into the time period you are learning about. Consider major life events, moving, new baby, construction Consider your energy level & personality- avoid burnout ...
Podcast 4: How Do I Pick The Best Homeschool Curriculum?
September 29, 2021 15:30 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Ultimate Guide To Homeschooling by Deborah Bell is my favorite book to recommend for new homeschoolers. She'll guide you with the different curriculum philosophies and help you understand which style you are drawn to. Consider your budget, time, energy level and your own abilities along with your child’s interest and learning styles. Don’t try to recreate school. It’s unnatural and unnecessary. For more helpful tips, download the free pdf “10 Tips To Begin Homeschooling Now” http...
Podcast 3: Do This Before You Start: Write A Vision Statement For Your Homeschool
September 28, 2021 20:22 - 16 minutes - 18.4 MBWrite a Vision/ Purpose Statement For Your Homeschool Consider the Vision/ Purpose Statement bumpers for your time, activities, goals and focus. Ask yourself, what do I want my children to remember about me & their home life? What skills, character traits do you want to impart to them before they graduate? How do you wish you were taught? How do you envision the day to day activities of your life? All these answers should shape your vision statement. For more helpful tips, downlo...
Podcast 2: “Is It Legal To Homeschool My Child?”
September 28, 2021 20:16 - 18 minutes - 21.6 MBLearn The Homeschool Laws For Your State Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states in the USA. But the homeschool Laws do vary by state. Check HSLDA for specific laws by state Learn how to legally remove your children from public school- HSLDA will provide guidance for you http://www.askpauline.com is a great site to visit for samples of Pennsylvania requirements For more helpful tips, download the free pdf “10 Tips To Begin Homeschooling Now” https://www.spotlightonhome.com/pl/2...
Spotlight On Home Open House
September 28, 2021 15:16 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this podcast, Chris & Katie Corbett, 11 year homeschool veterans to their 8 children, introduce themselves along with their new adventure, The Spotlight On Home Podcast- Together they answer questions such as “Is homeschooling even legal?” “How do You Homeschool Multiple Grades at Once?” “What Is The Best Curriculum To Use?” “How do I keep from feeling overwhelmed?” “What about socialization?” and so much more. For more helpful tips, download the free pdf “10 Tips To Begin Homeschooling ...