TB 1: I Can't Homeschool! I Don't Know Calculus!

How do I teach my child a subject I don't even know? All homeschool parents will ask this question at some point during their homeschool careers. In this podcast Chaz and Christie will be sharing not only their experiences (good and bad), but make specific suggestions for helping you teach your child in the areas you are not comfortable. 

As a veteran homeschool mom and a former homeschooler, Chaz and Christie have a unique perspective as ones who have been where you are, both as a teacher and as a homeschooled student. Listen as they discuss evaluating the interest and abilities of friends and family and incorporating their talents within your homeschool. They even touch on how to use Zoom, Skype or other communication platforms to learn from those who do not live near you. This is especially useful information in light of the COVID pandemic. They also spend time covering online classes.

They include a discussion of locating senior adults who may enjoy working with your child - even discussing a volunteer reading program provided by the AARP. In the podcast they cover free, low cost and other tutoring opportunities through local colleges, in person tutors and online programs. They also discuss using the library and You Tube as a resource for parents and students in learning difficult subject material. 

They relay the story of how Radio Shack unexpectedly became a great learning resource for their family. This story shows the importance of always watching for new opportunities for learning in areas where a parent needs help in covering certain topics in the classroom.

Chaz and Christie also talk about learning subjects alongside your child or taking a class in a subject ahead of your child in order to learn or even just brush up on a subject. Chaz discusses the benefits of shared learning between parent and child. This podcast will be a great encouragement for any parent struggling with concerns over teaching subjects in which they do not have a background.

We look forward to sharing this podcast with you and invite you to explore our other podcast here at Toolbox for Learning. And please stay tuned for our future podcast.