Explore every episode of the podcast Canada Homeschools
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5E1 Planning Your Homeschool Year: The Big Picture (Part 1 of 2) | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:11:24 | |
There are other episodes that pair well with this one as you plan your year. Homeschooling for Beginners has a discussion of creating a vision for your homeschool https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/2019/4/9/homeschooling-for-beginners?rq=beginners and Homeschooling and the Holidays shares creative ways to plan to reduce stress https://www.canadahomeschools.com/episodes/s2e5?rq=holidays | |||
| S4E4 Is Your Homeschool PREPARED? | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:30:56 | |
Get prepared for an emergency with this practical episode on emergency preparedness. Here’s the link for the solar/crank radio/light: | |||
| s3e8 What About Post-Secondary Education? | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:33:25 | |
Rowan discusses 4 ways to gain admission to post-secondary programs as a homeschooled student. | |||
| Bonus The Canadian Online Homeschool Conference 2022 | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:22:48 | |
Rowan will be speaking on the topic of Teaching History and there’s a handout and a coupon code for a big discount on the Epic Bundle of Headphone History! Check out the series on parental rights here: https://www.aheaonline.com/events/live-and-learn-series | |||
| s3e7 One Man's Journey to Unschooling | 24 Jan 2022 | 01:16:18 | |
Here is the link to my dropbox where listeners can download either a .mobi (Kindle) or ebook (.epub) version of "Becoming Supergenius, Vol. 1: The outside world." https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ycavkupppmza8og/AABWy4tziVrn68jW81Tax26wa?dl=0 The book also has a webpage. Hardcopy and audio versions are available: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/becomingsupergenius_part1book/ | |||
| s3e6 5 Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:14:19 | |
| s3e5 Christmas and The "Bestest Gift" | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:29:22 | |
Get the 99 cent holiday bundle here: https://sowl.co/bjVNZK You can get Anne’s book on Amazon or at www.canadian-a.com | |||
| s3e4 The Humanities in a STEM World | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:25:01 | |
Why the humanities are important in education and practice in a STEM world. Job prospects for humanities students. Why the push for STEM? | |||
| More Indigenous History Stories | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:24:05 | |
Free printable https://sowl.co/bsV77H | |||
| Indigenous History Stories | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:17:53 | |
Get the free printables here: Get the free history worksheetsksheets Get Headphone History here: Headphone History Indigenous history for Canadian kids. | |||
| s3e1 Welcome Fall! | 26 Sep 2021 | 00:10:44 | |
Rowan shares podcast and Canadian-A updates, and welcomes fall with some field trip ideas, essential oil recipes and more. | |||
| s2e39 Parenting with Chris and Rowan | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:41:32 | |
Rowan and Chris discuss parenting, teaching values, financial literacy, the tween years, parenting styles and transitioning from responsible parent to mentor and coach. | |||
| s4e3 Tips for a Meaningful Advent | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:42:12 | |
Here is the Etsy shop with advent printable: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OnceUponATreebyMK2?ref=l2-about-shopname Here’s the Amazon link to Anne’s book: Here’s the link to the simple family advent study Anne mentioned: | |||
| s2e38 Read-a-louds in Your Homeschool | 27 Aug 2021 | 00:20:06 | |
Learn how books can be a great way to educate about history, social issues and character, and some things to look for when building your family library. | |||
| s2e37 Homeschooling and Daycare | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:32:03 | |
Rowan, a second-generation homeschooler, chats with her mom about homeschooling in the 80's and 90's and running a home daycare | |||
| s2e36 The Guilt List | 07 Aug 2021 | 00:09:47 | |
Get Rowan’s book here: https://www.canadahomeschools.com/resources | |||
| s2e35 World Schooling | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:28:36 | |
Find out what surprised homeschool mom and author Janet LoSole the most about their journey through Central America and we learn about World Schooling and 4 tips for if you're planning to do so. | |||
| s2e34 Homeschooling on a Chicken Bus | 17 Jul 2021 | ||
To get Janet’s book, click here: https://amzn.to/36Lo2Yc | |||
| s2e33 Gap Year After High School? | 11 Jul 2021 | 00:18:09 | |
Rowan discusses the pros and cons of a gap year and some experiences students have had with their gap year. | |||
| s2e32 Mom Blogging and Homeschooling with Bonnie Way | 27 Jun 2021 | 01:11:45 | |
You can find Bonnie at https://thekoalamom.com/ Be sure to check out https://www.headphonehistory.com/ | |||
| s2e31 Working and Homeschooling with Lisa Marie | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:48:43 | |
Home – The Canadian Homeschooler Rowan and Lisa Marie talk about the business of The Canadian Homeschooler, and how Lisa Marie runs it while homeschooling her 5 children. | |||
| s2e30 Advice for New Working Homeschool Moms | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:25:12 | |
10% of sales in June 2021 go to help indigenous Canadian families who have to travel for medical care. Shop at headphonehistory | |||
| s2e29 Strategic Working Homeschool Mom | 04 Jun 2021 | 00:41:52 | |
Here’s the link to CovidSense, Deanna’s YouTube channel on Covid data: CovidSense | |||
| S4E2 A Cross -Cultural Education | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:30:50 | |
An interview with author Laurie Vandenhurk, a Canadian who moved to Tanzania to serve the people there while homeschooling her children. Laurie has authored a series of books for children which tells the stories of her own children experiencing village life in Tanzania. Laurie has chosen to publish her stories with Admiration Books, a division of Canadian-A Educational Resources | |||
| s2e28 Practical Working Homeschool Mom | 28 May 2021 | 00:52:29 | |
You can find Jen at Practical, By Default Here’s the link to the children’s picture book contest (open to Canadians not valid in Quebec): | |||
| s2e27 Working Homeschool Parents Series Introduction & 3 Tips | 18 May 2021 | 00:11:01 | |
Homeschooling and working is a more common combination than you’d think, and Rowan provides 3 tips for doing that juggle. Introducing a series for working homeschooling parents! | |||
| s2e26 Learning Styles and Strategies | 10 May 2021 | 00:20:50 | |
Get the free Learning Styles and strategies infographic at this link: https://sowl.co/exR6f . Teaching in a way that your student learns best will contribute to their success. Homeschooling allows you the flexibility to customize the education you give. | |||
| s2e25 Charlotte Mason Education | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:44:38 | |
Applying the Charlotte Mason model of education to homeschooling. An interview with Cori Dean, Canadian expert on this method of education. | |||
| s2e24 Exceptional Grace: A Conference for Exceptional Learners | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:21:57 | |
Learn about the almost 30 sessions for parents of exceptional learners which will include testimonials from parents of exceptional learners and practical ways to cope with learning difficulties. | |||
| s2e23 The Classical Education Model | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:34:07 | |
Part of our professional development series for home educators, Hester teaches us the Classical model of home education. | |||
| s2e22 More Professional Development for Homeschoolers | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:13:13 | |
We look at an ongoing five-phase model of educational professional development which includes mentoring and evaluating our practices. You are engaging in this development already. | |||
| S2 E21 Professional Development for Home Educators | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:18:11 | |
How does the concept of professional development apply to homeschoolers and what are some ways we can hone our craft? | |||
| s2e20 Certified or Qualified? | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:15:08 | |
Do you need to be certified in order to be qualified to teach your children at home? How do we respond to those who question our qualifications to homeschool? | |||
| s2e19 Children in Heaven and On Earth | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:33:30 | |
Rowan and Sara talk about Sara’s experience of having a stillborn baby and how that continues to impact the lives of their family. Sara offers support for others experiencing a child in heaven and children on earth. | |||
| S4E1 Speaking Life to Your Children | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:40:49 | |
To see Rowan and Kimberly in person at the OCEC conference click here: https://www.ochec.org/convention/ For the Renewed Mama Podcast and Speak Life Badges, click here:Kimberly's website To get Rowan’s book, click here: https://www.canadian-a.com/books-for-parents | |||
| s2e17 The Canadian Schoolhouse | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:31:32 | |
The Canadian Schoolhouse is a treasure trove of resources specifically for Canadian Homeschoolers. In this interview with Stephanie Morrison, learn how this Canadian arm of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine came to be and how it can help you in your homeschool. | |||
| s2e16 I Don't Have the Patience to Homeschool | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:14:01 | |
Most homeschoolers would not say patience is their strongest virtue; rather, it is something that can be learned as we eliminate stressors and ways of thinking that contribute to impatience. | |||
| S2E15 The Dreaded Guidance Appointment | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:19:01 | |
Rowan gives practical tips and helps with mindset issues as well as you and your teen prepare for an appointment with the guidance counsellor. | |||
| s2e14 Rabbit Trails with Annette Vellenga | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:50:30 | |
Annette is a rabbit breeder and homeschooler, and we chat about how those go together in giving her son an education about life. | |||
| s2e13 Self Care for Homeschool Moms | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:51:10 | |
Go to the link for Headphone History and find Rowan’s book and other helpful resources | |||
| S2 E12 Homeschool Mama Self Care | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:35:52 | |
A frank discussion of self care for homeschool mamas and the importance of having an identity distinct from your kids. Info on Teresa’s new book. | |||
| S2E11 Homeschooling Preschool | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:08:24 | |
How to homeschool preschool with activities, routines, products and encouragement. Free printables on the website. | |||
| s2e10 Canadian Online Homeschooling Conference | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:14:24 | |
http://www.canadianhomeschoolconference.com/aff//93/ Here’s where to sign up for the conference. Rowan gives you the “lo-down” on what is offered at the conference, and chats with Lisa Marie Fletcher who is the founder. | |||
| S2E9 Bonnie Way Interview Part 2 | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:33:13 | |
Conference Link Here: The Canadian Online Homeschool Conference (canadianhomeschoolconference.com) Bonnie and Rowan discuss math curriculum, socialization and more in this interview. | |||
| S2E8 Attachment Parenting and More with Bonnie Way Part 1 | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:22:33 | |
Rowan and Bonnie discuss the journey of homeschooling, Bonnie’s blog thekoalamom.com, attachment parenting and the value of motherhood. | |||
| S3E13 Homeschooling in Alberta and AHEA | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:40:50 | |
Rowan interviews the Executive Director of Alberta Home Education Association (AHEA) to learn about homeschooling in Alberta. Here’s a link to the episode “Certified or Qualified?” | |||
| S2E7 Markers & Mishaps | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:13:00 | |
Tips and thoughts about homeschooling with toddlers, those messy characters! Markers, mishaps, ideas and inspiration for juggling multiple ages in your homeschool. | |||
| S2 E6 Running on Empty | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:56:43 | |
Rowan and Ana discuss burnout and expectations and ideas about how to homeschool in a restful way to help you go from stressed to blessed. | |||
| S2 E5 Homeschooling and the Holidays | 29 Dec 2020 | 00:14:00 | |
Rowan gives some tips and permission to allow your holiday traditions to serve you, and not you serve them, as you celebrate in these busy times. | |||
| S2 E4 The Canadian Homeschooler | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:35:28 | |
Rowan interviews Lisa Marie Fletcher of The Canadian Homeschooler website and blog. Lisa is an author and homeschool mom of 5 who has also created an incredible community of home educators in Canada. | |||