Super Simple Homeschool – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Are you feeling overwhelmed about homeschooling? Join me in my course, You CAN Homeschool, where I help you simplify your homeschool, while keeping it simple!

In today's episode, I am joined by Sarah Janisse Brown. Sarah is a homeschool mom of 15 and the founder of Thinking Tree Books. She shares how she broke free from standardized education through homeschooling with a focus on career goals and entrepreneurship. You don't want to miss this inspiring episode!

Be sure to check out Sarah's podcast, The Fun-School Show, and all the Fun-School journals on her website.

New to homeschooling? Check out Jenny's new course: You CAN Homeschool!

In today's episode, Jenny is joined by Cherelle German to discuss UN-schooling your mindset. Cherelle has been homeschooling for 9 years and counting and is the creator of The Simplified Feast homeschool curriculum.

Are you looking for an open-and-go family-style curriculum that features short lessons, covers all the essentials, and can be completed in just four hours, four days per week? If so, be sure to check out The Simplified Feast!

Check out all of Cherelle's resources including FREE workshops at her website Embracing Homeschool.

In this episode, we discuss how to keep your homeschool affordable and simple by finding free and low-cost resources.  We also discuss two homeschool techniques to reduce costs and simplify your schedule: Notebooking and Looping. 

In today's episode:
Homeschool Legal Defence Association
Dyslexia Specialist on YouTube
Free Printable Reading Program for Dyslexia
Reading Pathways- Amazon
Guide to Notebooking in Your Homeschool
Homeschool Pop US States Video Playlist
Freedom Homeschooling Blog
Find unique notebooks and digital downloads at ⁠our website!⁠ 

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In this episode, I answer some of the most common questions being asked by new and aspiring homeschoolers this time of year.  Join me as I help you find purpose in your homeschool while keeping it super simple. 

In this episode:
HSLDA Website
Transcripts and Diplomas
Notebooking in Your Homeschool
Find unique notebooks and digital downloads at our website! 

Chapters: 0:56 How do I start Homeschooling?

3:16 When should I start?

4:38 What are umbrella schools and enrichment programs?

8:37 What if I work full time?

10:10 How do I know they will pass the testing required by the state?

11:43 How do I know if I am doing enough to prepare them for the next grade level?

13:20 How do I know if I am doing enough to prepare them for college/trade school/a career?

15:38 How do you homeschool High School with grades and transcripts?

16:12 How do you homeschool multiple kids?

17:39 How do I be sure to meet my child's social needs?

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In this episode, we discuss one of the most common questions of new homeschool moms: which curriculum should I use?

Does a perfect curriculum exist?  How will I know which curriculum is right for my homeschool?  How do I know if I am doing enough?

We'll also discuss the importance of defining the purpose of your homeschool, entrusting your homeschool to God, and recognizing His call on your life as a homeschooling mom. 

In this episode:
NPR Article on Kerry Anderson
Jamie Martin's Blog Post
Teaching from Rest by Sarah McKenzie
Episode Transcript

Check out the t-shirt inspired by this episode!

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Learn more about Jenny's new course, You CAN Homeschool.

Check out these adorable homeschool notebooks.

In this short episode we address some of the most common myths about homeschooling including some objections that we often hear. You'll appreciate Jenny's candid approach to these common misconceptions about homeschooling.

Sign up for You CAN Homeschool, a course designed to help you⁠ learn everything you need to know to get started homeschooling! 

In this episode we hear from 4 working moms how they balance work and homeschooling!  

Mentioned in this episode: 

Wilson Hill Academy (Great Conversations Class) https://www.wilsonhillacademy.com/ 

Nature & Science: Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo

History: Real Cool History for Kids Podcast: https://angelaodell.com/real-cool-history-for-kids-home-page/

Bible lessons: Truth Seekers Podcast: https://sherilynrgrant.com/

Video Lessons by Answers in Genesis: https://www.answers.tv/

Audiobook players: https://us.yotoplay.com/

Audiobooks from your local library: https://www.hoopladigital.com/ and https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard

(Saturday) Symposium in Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie https://amzn.to/4cGH56F 

Cultural Care Au Pair https://culturalcare.com/ 

Sign up for my FREE Homeschool Introductory Seminar to learn everything you need to know to get started homeschooling!

In this episode we complete our series on Rhythms for a Super Simple Homeschool. We will discuss 3 spiritual rhythms: connection, celebration and creation.

Part 1: Practical Rhythms

Part 2: Slowing as the foundation of spiritual rhythms

In episode 5 and episode 6 we discuss two other spiritual rhythms: Solitude and Sabbath.

Mentioned in this episode:

Article: How did Jesus Fulfill the meanings of the Jewish Feasts?

Rooted in Wonder by Eryn Lynum

Check out these two Nature Journals to help inspire your time spent out in creation!

In this episode we discuss the important spiritual practice of slowing and how this sets the foundation for all other spiritual rhythms. This is part 2 of Rhythms of a Super Simple Homeschool. Join us in Part 3 next time where we share some spiritual rhythms.

For more information and resources visit our website.

The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg

Got Questions Article on The Easy Yoke

More on Oxytocin

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

In this episode I share some of the practical rhythms that help us simplify our homeschooling. These rhythms work for any method of homeschooling, whether you use curriculum or not.

For more resources to help you find purpose in your homeschool while keeping it super simple, check out our website.

For more on how we do chores in our home visit this blog post.