Chattin' With CHAP

What do you do when the school day is spinning out if  control, the chores aren't done, and supper isn't on the table? How do  you achieve equilibrium? The most powerful solution is prayer. Join  Ginger as she shares her experience with refocusing through prayer. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling...

CHAP has been receiving many questions and concerns about the Unsworn Declaration. This special CWC bulletin explains some of those issues and gives answers to some of those questions. Tune in for some clarity about the Unsworn Declaration. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homesc...

Who's my state rep? How do I find them? What do I say to them? Join  in as Ginger explains how to locate your representative and senator,  what you should say to them, and most importantly, why you should  connect with them. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homesch...

Does CHAP give out scholarships? Yes! Does CHAP support  homeschoolers in financial need? Yes! How? Through the CHAP Foundation.  Listen in as Ginger explains what the CHAP Foundation is and how you can  support other homeschoolers financially through donating. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling jo...

Tune in as Ginger discusses the importance of processing through  disappointments - why you need to and what the effect is on you if you  do not. Even the little stuff adds up! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year...

Convention is a wrap! We were energized in being together again.  Tune in as Ginger shares about the experience and also shares about  CHAP's volunteer needs. To make the convention great and protect  homeschooling in PA, we need lots of hands! Get the low down here. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschool...

Have you heard the news? Homeschoolers may use an unsworn  declaration instead of a notarized affidavit to file for homeschooling.  When did this happen? Who decided? Was it a change in the homeschool  law? Is it really safe to use? Learn all this and more while Ginger  chats with Alicia Hunt about this new option for homeschoolers! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of information...

Do I need to hand in the paperwork or don't I? It's the question that we  hear  every year. And everyone says something different! Check out this  episode if you need a little direction on what needs to go to the school  district and when regarding immunization records. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their ho...

Ever have one of those days? Weeks? Years? A time when you really needed  someone to walk beside you and be your cheerleader. Someone who  encourages you to keep on keeping on in your homeschool journey? Would  you like to be that person for someone else? CHAP is building a mentor  network across the Keystone State! Listen in as Ginger chats with you  about the importance...

Meet Ginger's new friend Anita as we discuss STEM - what it is, why it's  helpful, and how you can incorporate it into your homeschool. There's  lots of fun, new ideas in this podcast! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provi...

Today Ginger is chatting with Denise Ebersole, homeschool mentor mom! Denise, along with Ginger and Bridget Anderson, are organizing a mentor network across the state of Pennsylvania! Listen in to learn more about Denise and CHAP's goals for the mentor network. Join us at the 2022 convention and sign up to be a mentor, too! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip...

Do evaluations have your flustered? Are you stressed about portfolios? Do you want to become an evaluator and serve the homeschool community? All these questions and more will be answered at the 2022 CHAP convention at the Evaluator session with Barb Beideman. Today Barb and Ginger chat about the evaluator session and the types of things she will be sharing to allay your fears. Join us! Chattin' w...

How important is play in your child's development? Does it really help them learn? Is it something you should make time for during your homeschool days? Join Ginger as she chats with Sarah Collins, occupational therapist and coach to homeschool parents. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Chr...

Today we meet mentor mom Bridget Anderson. Bridget is partnering with Ginger and Denise Ebersole to create CHAP's new mentor network! Listen in to hear about Bridget and her heart for helping homeschool moms along this amazing journey of homeschooling. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Chri...

Read the law - Ginger explains some parts of the law that trip many  people up. Listen in for clarification and encouragement to read the law  for your own peace of mind. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round...

Normal is just a setting on the washing machine. Ever feel different as a  homeschooler? Well guess what? You are! But instead of trying to hide  or brush over your different-ness, embrace it! Being different is  exactly what God wants you to do. Tune in for some timely encouragement  from Ginger. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and en...

Now that we've discussed the high school requirements in episode 19, how  do I fulfill those with my high school children? Listen to Ginger and  Dee's helpful suggestions. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-roun...

What exactly are the elementary requirements for PA homeschool law? If  you find the law confusing or overwhelming, tune in as Ginger and Dee  explain it all. It's not so bad! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-...

Infants, babies, and toddlers, oh my! What on earth do I do with my  littles during school? Check out suggestions from Ginger and Dee on this  challenging topic! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support...

PreK and K - where do I even start? Today Ginger and Dee give ideas on what to do with your itty bitties. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   "Check out www.homeschoolpenns...

What is good for first and second graders? Ginger and Dee discuss what are good goals for this age group. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   "Check out www.homeschoolpenns...

What on earth do I do with all these children? Listen in as Ginger and Dee discuss ways to homeschool multiple ages. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   "Check out www.home...

What is a learning style? How do you learn? How does your child learn?  Tune in to hear Ginger and Dee discuss how it is that you learn. Hint:  it's different for everyone! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-rou...

How do you define success? Does it haunt you? Is it in line with God's point of view? Grab some encouragement from Ginger as she discusses how our goal is not success, it is being obedient and faithful to God's call on our lives. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Associ...

Today's episode is a brief review of what paperwork you need to file  with the school district to get your homeschool year started. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  ...