Homeschool Moms Unfiltered

Bill Nye has fired up the homeschool community over the years with comments about homeschoolers and science and general preparedness for the real world.  Join us as we unpack it all!  Is there validity to his statements?  How are homeschoolers tackling science?  Could we be doing better?   During the episodes we referenced a couple of studies.  Here are links to the studies if you’d like to dig in...

Today we will be exploring part two of Soul School by Amber O’Neal Johnston and we remain epic fans of this book!  We’ll be exploring the curated list of resources that Amber has created for us and it is truly more than you can even imagine.  Come check it out with us!   This is a must purchase book for every homeschooler seeking to diversify their homeschool environment and de-colonize their book...

Join us for a discussion about deschooling!  We’ll be exploring why it is so important, what it looks like, the legalities of this time period, and so much more!   Thank you to this week's sponsor - Miss Devyn's Video Game Universe. Learn more about their class offerings here: https://outschool.com/teachers/missdevyn?signup=true&usid=C19DrybH Also, use coupon code DEVYNCOUPON19 for a $...

We are continuing our discussion of Soul School by Amber O’Neal Johnston and we remain epic fans of this book!  In fact, Amanda said it is the best book we’ve read in our book club to date.  That is high praise!  This is a must purchase book for every homeschooler seeking to diversify their homeschool environment and de-colonize their bookshelf.  We wholeheartedly recommend ordering it here:  http...

Tune in for a super in-depth analysis of Beast Academy.  Is it the right math program for your learner?  ((NOTE: We are in no way sponsored or affiliated with Beast Academy. This is an independent review.)) Also, we release a book club every Thursday as well.  You can tune in without ever reading, but if you’d like to read along with us, that’s great too!  Our current book is Soul School by Amber...

This is our first week discussing Soul School by Amber O’Neal Johnston and all we can say it WOW, WOW, WOW!  This is a must purchase book for every homeschooler seeking to diversify their homeschool environment and de-colonize their bookshelf.  We wholeheartedly recommend ordering it here:  https://amzn.to/3YXlGlg Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live meet-ups 2x/month and c...

Has your homeschooler ever asked, “When on Earth am I ever going to need to know this??”  If so, you’re not alone!  Let’s talk about it!  We’d love to hear your thoughts on the topic.  Tell us what you think in the comments!   We release a book club every Thursday as well.  You can tune in without ever reading, but if you’d like to read along with us, that’s great too!  Our current book is Soul Sc...

We have reached the final week of our discussion for The New Menopause. What insights have you taken away from this book? Is it one you'd like to add to your library shelf as reference material?? If you’d like to read along with us, you can find the book here:  ⁠https://amzn.to/4j2Noop⁠   ((Hey there!  Just a quick note.... sometimes, but not always, we share affiliate links.  We only share pr...

We’ve been reading The New Menopause in our Thursday book club episodes for the past few weeks, but today we specifically wanted to dig into navigating their puberty and (possibly) your perimenopause while trying to teach Algebra and somehow carve out some self-care time.  If you’ve got it all figured out, please share your secrets, but the struggle is real for most of us!  Let’s discuss….  ((Side...

We are learning a ton about menopause.  We are about half way through our book now and this has been quite the journey.  Join us today for a discussion of chapter 9 and part of chapter 10 (because it is ridiculously long!).   If you’d like to read along with us, you can find the book here:  https://amzn.to/4j2Noop   ((Hey there!  Just a quick note.... sometimes, but not always, we share affiliate...

In this episode, we welcomed the one and only Heritage Mom, Amber O’Neal Johnston for a discussion about her new book, diversifying our homeschool approach, and so much more!  Amber is an absolute force of nature wrapped up in a gentle spirit.  You won’t want to miss this!   In this episode, we discussed Amber’s two books.  Her new book Soul School will be our next book club selection.  But you’re...

We are learning a ton about menopause.  We are about half way through our book now and this has been quite the journey.  Join us today for a discussion of chapters 6-8.   If you’d like to read along with us, you can find the book here:  https://amzn.to/4j2Noop   ((Hey there!  Just a quick note.... sometimes, but not always, we share affiliate links.  We only share products we use and love!  It doe...

Join us for a discussion about giftedness.  We’ll explore the pros and cons of diagnosis (P.S. aside from cost, there are no cons), how to parent and homeschool a gifted learner, and so much more.  We both homeschool gifted learners and our approaches are quite differently.  We’d love to hear more about your journey in the comments too! We release a book club every Thursday as well.  You can tune...

Our first book club selection of season two isn’t entirely homeschool-focused, but related.  Many of us are homeschooling whilst riding a hormonal roller coaster and, in many cases, nurturing kiddos who are on their own age-appropriate hormonal roller coaster.  That’s a lot going on!   If you’d like to read along with us, you can find the book here:  https://amzn.to/4j2Noop   ((Hey there!  Just a...

In this episode, we’ll be talking about tweaking.  Homeschooling is all about flexibility, so if something isn’t working… you can (and should!) tweak!  Let’s explore what that might look like from small changes to really shaking things up.   In other news… Our current book club selection is The New Menopause… because homeschooling during menopause while our kids are on a hormonal roller coaster is...

We decided to have some more lightning round fun, but this time we are focused on audiobooks and podcasts.  If you are always on the hunt for amazing new content, we’d love to share some of our favorites!  Born a Crime:  https://amzn.to/40XbMBj   ((Reminder, this is *not* the YA version!)) The Baker’s Secret: https://amzn.to/48YaCYc   Where the Red Fern Grows:  https://amzn.to/4fAoSJr   Revisionis...

Accreditation is quite the buzz word in the homeschool community.  Is it necessary or irrelevant?  Let’s dive in!   During our conversation, we referenced a toolkit for parents of NCAA-bound college athletes.  You can find that information here:   https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2014/10/13/home-school-students.aspx     Our Patreon memberships are on sale through January 4, 2025. Use code BITE50 for 50...

Honestly, we can’t imagine homeschooling without Facebook.  From finding local groups to getting advice from other homeschool parents, it is an incredible resource for homeschool success.   However, it can also be a source of overwhelming information that causes paralysis.  You can also end up on a bit of a wild goose chase following well-intentioned, but uninformed leads from other homeschoolers....

Can you believe it is 2025??  If you’re looking for some ways to diversify and spice up (no… not *that* kind of spice - ha!) your reading this year, check out this episode.  We talked about some fun reading challenges that your family can participate in together to broaden your horizon and increase the focus on literacy.   If you’d like more information on the “decolonize your bookshelf” challenge...

In this episode, we (let's face... Meagan.... because Amanda doesn't fangirl over the national parks) explores ways to see some of the best sites in the U.S. on a budget. If you ever want to make Meagan's day, come to one of our Patreon Q&A sessions and let her help you plan your next National Parks adventure. In the meantime, here are some helpful resources: National Park Service website: htt...

In this episode, we are talking about what you need to know to enroll your learner in their first Outschool class.  If you aren’t on Outschool… you are truly missing out!  But there are some things you should know to ensure you have a great experience!   Follow this link to to receive $20 off your first class registration: https://outschool.com/teachers/Hub-of-Cuiosity?signup=true&usid=C19Dryb...

We had a blast with this one! We gave ourselves only 60 seconds to introduce a game that we love and tell you why we love it. We did go rogue on a few occasions and stray beyond board games, but the suggestions were just too good to leave out! If any of the games listed sound interesting, you can find them here: Scrabble To Go:  ⁠https://amzn.to/4fT9NSO⁠ Rummy: ⁠https://amzn.to/48Y8tvC⁠   Ticket t...

When you've missed the Amazon delivery cut-off and you can't face a trip to the store, try these last minute gift ideas! Our Patreon memberships are on sale through January 4, 2025. Use code BITE50 for 50% off your first month. Join here: https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI All members receive a themed unit study every month. VIP members also have access to *two* live meetings every month. One is a homeschool...

Supporting our kids' love of STEM can sometimes feel overwhelming if that isn't your jam. In this episode, Jaz joined us for a discussion about circuits, breadboards, magnetism, & more! Come join us! Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. During our discussion, Jaz rattled off *a lot* of resources. We've linked them below for easy reference. If you’re interested in setting your...

3D printers can be an incredible tool for STEM exploration in your homeschool life. However, there's a lot more to them than just plugging them in and pressing "print." If you're interested in a 3D printer or a resin printer, check out this in-depth discussion on how to jump in! Also, if you're looking for free 3D printing files, check out Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/ Feel free to dro...