EAGLE Podcast

In this episode, we interview several homeschooled students to gain insight into some homeschoolers' thoughts and what it is like. We will hear about some of their favorite things about homeschooling, some of the things that make homeschooling unique, their perspective on the purpose of education, what a homeschooling schedule can look like, and more. Current homeschooling families and famili...

Listen as Julie, Linda, and Edy share tips from their years of homeschooling their own children and evaluating 100's of families.  Follow the PA Homeschool Law Basics Find Community Let Your Child's Curiosity Guide You Prepare Your Evaluation as You Go Have Fieldtrip Fun Seek Your Child's Future  Begin With the End in Mind Rise to the Challenge Execute Your Brilliant Ideas Make Adju...

Join Edy and Marya as they discuss how you may want to use AI in your homeschool program. From creating inspiring reading material, to producing different-grade learning experiences from one educational text (differentiation), to offering an inspiring creative opportunity to your children, AI has amazing possibilities.  At the same time, we discuss the dangers and promises of this new technology s...

Join Marya, Edy, Marann, Ann, and Cassandra for a romp through lesson planning. We discuss some valuable resources for planning what to teach and aids for that teaching. In addition, we offer insight into engaging instruction in all kinds of settings: traditional home education, the Waldorf method, private tutoring, and formal classrooms.  Slide Presentation which includes links to resources: http...

If you are considering homeschooling or have recently started and you want to see that you have everything covered, this is a great place to start. Join Edy, Ann, Julie, Marya, and Rachel as we discuss: PA Homeschool Law The timeline of a year of homeschooling Subjects to be covered What determines a "day" and "subject"  How do high school, middle school, and elementary school...

Today we're interviewing Beth Mellott, the president of Harrisburg Area Homeschoolers about their January 28th, 2025 Homeschooling Thru High School Workshop. Ms. Mellott is also the founder and owner of HomeschooLegacy.com where parents can find such things as unit studies for all ages and valuable field trip guides. Join us as we discuss the workshop, homeschooling under trying circumstances...

Join Edy Sarnoff, Darlene Catlett, and Brianne Good as they share Evaluator Wisdom about: My child is 5 years old; do I need to register them as homeschooling this year? If I don't report them this year, does that mean I have to repeat Kindergarten next year? Where do I find the PA homeschool law ?  What forms do I need to submit to my school district’s superintendent? What is the difference...

Join Ashley and I as we explore Flock School, a brand-new homeschooling resource. Being new to homeschooling Ashley found all that she needed in this online collaborative curriculum resource that includes lesson plans, themes with tons of ideas, searchable concept mastery, links to videos and even books on all subjects for grade K-8. Find out more information at Flock School Enjoy more homeschooli...

Join Eagle Mom Squad co-founders, Edy and Julie, to explore the third in our podcast series about leadership in homeschooling. Today we explore these leadership Principles: 5. Keep Your Family Members Informed. 8. Develop a Sense of Responsibility in your children. 9. Ensure that the task is Understood, Supervised, and Accomplished. 10. Educate them as a Team. 11. Have them do things in Accordance...

Join Eagle Mom Squad co-founders, Edy and Julie, to explore the second in our podcast series about leadership in homeschooling. Today we explore these leadership Principles: 4. Make sound and timely decisions 5. Set the example 6. Know your children and look out for their well-being Be sure to check out our website for resources , and our other videos and podcasts for encouragement. For on-going e...

Join Eagle Mom Squad co-founders, Edy and Julie, to explore the first in our podcast series about leadership in homeschooling. Today we explore these leadership Principles: 1. Know Yourself and seek self-improvement 2. Be competent even if that means finding outside support for certain topics 3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions Be sure to check out our website for resou...

Join Julie and I as we chat with Pennsylvania Homeschoolers founder, Susan Richman. We explore how to successfully apply to college as a homeschooler. Website for getting "your homeschooler into a college that they love": Fearless Homeschoolers College Counseling | Fearless Homeschoolers You can find Susan's wonderful resources at Pennsylvania Homeschoolers AP Online Classes: PA Hom...

Join Julie, Ann, and Edy as we answer lots of new homeschoolers' questions and give tips from our long, fun years of homeschooling. Listen as we answer: 1. How would you set up your own co-op or find an established one? 2. What hurdles can you overcome as you transition from public or private school to homeschooling at each grade level? 3. How do you know you are covering enough in each subje...

This is my journey of homeschooling my 6 children. Through ups and downs, it has been incredibly rewarding. I share some of the tools and resources I've used, how my homeschooling changed as my kids grew older, and some of the wonderful adventures we have had together.   Want to know more about homeschooling but don't know where to start? Check out our website: https://www.eaglemomsquad....

This pandemic year has been tough, but Carmeletta and her son, Matthew, pulled through just fine in their very first year of homeschooling. They share their ups and downs and offer useful tips for others new to this world. For more help on homeschooling, check out more EAGLE Mom Squad Resources: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8d6GTytWaeA2OpDPIJWtiw?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://...

What are PA evaluations like? What should you bring? How should you prepare for them? All of these questions and more will be answered by our team of experienced homeschool evaluators. Join Julie, Ginny, and Edy as they discuss their joys and challenges as evaluators to help you prepare for your evaluations: logs, portfolios, interviews, school district letters, guidance counselling, and more! For...

What joys have these once-homeschooled adults had that they chose to experience "the great privilege" of educating their own kids at home?  Kate and Theresa tell Julie and I all about their homeschooling adventures-giving lots of tips about scheduling, socialization, resources, and patience! For more help on homeschooling, check out more EAGLE Mom Squad Resources: YouTube: https://www.yo...

You can hear our joy as we recall blowing things up in the backyard, getting organs from the butcher to dissect, experimenting with different flour types in cake recipes with our kids.  All of these were part of our science-at-home journeys. You don't have to be this messy in your journey. In today's EAGLE Podcast episode Four Eagle Mom Squad parents sit down to explore the many ways to...

Sometimes we need a little help in our homeschool journey. Julie and I tell you where to get that help through our new EAGLE Mom Squad services page and beyond. For more help on homeschooling, check out EAGLE Mom Squad Resources: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8d6GTytWaeA2OpDPIJWtiw?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAGLE-mom-squad-108477904256131/?modal=admin_todo_...

Gracie West joins Julie and I for a fascinating discussion of the current state of public school policies and curriculum choices. She and her family recently fled Portland, that was "socially on fire", to start a new life on the east coast. Although "green to homeschooling," Gracie explains why it's critical to take control of your child's education today. She hosts h...

I love chatting with Esther, a composer, writer, teaching musician, and homeschool graduate. Hear her perspective on education during this pandemic, arts education, becoming an American citizen, teaching music and history, touching people's lives with our words, and more! During the podcast I mention this great documentary: The Paperclips Project: https://oneclipatatime.org/paper-clips-projec...

On this 233rd anniversary of the signing of the U. S. Constitution, I tell you about cool constitution facts to share. Are you curious about homeschooling but don't know where to start? Check out our: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8d6GTytWaeA2OpDPIJWtiw?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAGLE-mom-squad-108477904256131/?modal=admin_todo_tour Blog: https://www.e...

My sister and I have homeschooled and gone to public school. We tell you everything we liked and didn't like from both. Are you curious about homeschooling but don't know where to start? Check out our: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8d6GTytWaeA2OpDPIJWtiw?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAGLE-mom-squad-108477904256131/?modal=admin_todo_tour Blog: https:/...

I love sports. Listen to my brother and sister and I talk about how we did competitive and just-for-fun sports as homeschoolers. Are you curious about homeschooling but don't know where to start? Check out our: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8d6GTytWaeA2OpDPIJWtiw?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAGLE-mom-squad-108477904256131/?modal=admin_todo_tour Blog: htt...

Join me and my daughter-now a professional musician-as we explore how and why we homeschooled through the arts! Are you curious about homeschooling but don't know where to start? Check out our: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8d6GTytWaeA2OpDPIJWtiw?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAGLE-mom-squad-108477904256131/?modal=admin_todo_tour Blog: https://www.eaglemom...