Our Life Homeschooling Podcast

👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/ Questions in this episode: 1. How do you measure success without testing? 2. Do you go back and teach your teens things that you feel you ma...

Ambleside Online is a rich Charlotte Mason curriculum that we have loved using with our children from the very beginning. For a new mom, however, it can feel overwhelming. In this talk, Hannah Gravelle shares the simple, practical way she uses Ambleside Online in her homeschool while teaching multiple children. How We Make Ambleside Online Work for Our Large Family https://ourlifehomeschooling.com...

Our kids grow up in the blink of an eye. Childhood is short. Are you missing time with your kids? Monday doesn’t have to mean going back. You can choose something different. You don’t need to have everything figured out on the first day—start exploring your options. Give yourself permission to pause. This could be the year your family truly changes. Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto https://amz...

What questions do you have about homeschooling? I’m responding to your questions about math manipulatives, high school and college considerations, fostering independence, wake-up times, and more. Winter Themed Copywork (Free Printable)https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/12/26/winter-themed-copywork-free-printable/ SIMPLE MORNING TIMENOTEBOOK https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-n...

CJ from Homeschooling Through High School is homeschooling three high school-age children. She shares the many ways that high school is the same but also different in her homeschool. In this conversation…1. What led you to homeschooling?2. What has surprised you the most about homeschooling teens compared to the earlier years? 3. What does a high school day look like for you and your teens?, 4. Wh...

What does homeschooling boys look like? Boys are boisterous, busy, full of energy, competitive, and they sure do make homeschooling fun! I'm talking today about what I have learned about boys from our 15+ years of homeschooling. Free Christmas Copywork Pages https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/11/27/christmas-homeschool-copywork-pages-free-printable/ WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME? https...

Ashley Buffa joins me on the podcast to talk about the habits that set disciplined families apart from those who are barely getting by. Connect with Ashley: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyMBuffa Website: https://www.vocationalhomeschooling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymbuffa/ In this conversation... 1. Why do you think so many homeschool moms have bought into the “go wi...

Don't lose sight of the big picture in homeschooling! Learn to prioritize what matters. On the podcast Homeschooling for Large Christian Families, Haydee desires to help moms regain joy in their homeschool by owning their unique family rhythms. She shares ways busy moms can stay connected to God and encourages them to disciple their children. Connect with Haydee: Podcast: https://podcasts.appl...

Do you struggle to manage your time well as a homeschool mom? These are the 5 habits I practice as a busy mom of 12 to manage my time well. Fall Copywork (FREE Printable) https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printable/ Burgess Bird Book Nature Study Cards https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cards/ SIMPLE MORNING TIM...

If you have been homeschooling for any period of time, you are probably aware of the many reasons why homeschooling is so good for kids. You can probably list all of your own reasons why you chose to homeschool. But here is one advantage you might have overlooked. Top 10 Reasons Why We Choose to Homeschool Our Kids https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2020/07/13/why-we-homeschool/ Cozy Autumn Poems fo...

Do you struggle to balance the workload as a mom? Sarah from @HomeschoolGlue manages an in-home business and homeschools her kids. She shares practical tips on time management, meal planning, and homemaking. Connect with Sarah Website: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolglue/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCI4-N7VbwywscjGKZTAZ5_A Seashore Science: https://homeschoolglue.com/products/s...

It's not necessary that we teach our kids everything, but the key is to foster in them a love of learning. When kids love to learn, they can learn whatever needs to be learned in any given circumstance. When we help kids love to learn, we set them up for success. Here are ten ideas to help you foster this kind of lifestyle with your kids. 50 Lifeskills That Should Be Taught At Home https://our...

It can be easy to miss the point of homeschooling by getting caught up in the curriculum and checking off the boxes on our to-do list. When our tasks become more important than looking our kids in the eyes and listening to them, we may be drifting off course. In this interview with Marissa from  ⁨@theorganisedhomeschool⁩  , she tells how she creates a connection-focused homeschool. The Homeschool...

Do you have a limited budget? You can give your kids a rich education without spending a fortune. Here's how! Companion Phonics Guide for Bob Bookshttps://ourlifehomeschooling.com/companion-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/Ambleside Onlinehttps://amblesideonline.org/Simple Morning Time Notebookhttps://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/Fall Copywork (FREE Printable)https://ourli...

For many families, homeschooling is a step of faith. Since for most of us this is our first encounter with homeschooling, we're not sure where we are going or how it will all turn out. That certainly was our experience. Listen to our homeschooling story of trusting God by faith. Hebrews 11:6 "Without faith it is impossible to please God, but whoever would draw near to God must believe tha...

If you are homeschooling a child with delays or other learning struggles, I want to encourage you that you are fully equipped as a parent to find the best resources for your child’s unique needs and their individual strengths. In this conversation with Dayna from Our Sweetie Bird’s Home, she shares her experience working with her child who has a speech delay and offers practical tips for parents w...

Using a Book of Centuries is a wonderful visual tool to use as you teach history in your homeschool. Ann from Without Doors Curriculum shares how she has used a Book of Centuries to make history more meaningful for her kids. Connect with Ann: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withoutdoorscurriculum/ Website: https://www.withoutdoorscurriculum.com/ Book of Centuries https://www.withoutdoorscurri...

If you are stressed out by trying to have everything just right for the first day of school, you might be making it harder than it has to be. SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOK https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/ Back to the Basics |If I Were Homeschooling For The First Time, THIS Is What I Would Do https://youtu.be/mjvfsB5AFn0What You Need to Know As A First-Time Homeschooler...

I'm answering all your homeschool questions in this episode! Questions I Cover: -Training little ones toward a daily routine. -Teaching a healthy respect for authority. -Dinner clean up and putting middle kids to bed? -Ambleside Online, all the books or no, and how do you choose? -Dr. Moore's Book "Better Late than Early" -Handling interruptions. -Can you homeschool without being...

If you want to prioritize your family life and let homeschooling fit into the margins of your time, you may benefit from adjusting your schedule. Kristen from @pearlsandoak is joining me on the podcast to discuss how homeschooling with an alternative schedule has benefited her family. Connect with Kristen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearlsandoak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PearlsA...

Are you homeschooling for the first time this year? It can be a little scary to take the road less traveled, especially when you don't know exactly how it's going to turn out! I am sharing with you all the things I wish I had known my first year homeschooling. WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO R...

In this encouraging conversation, I talk with Brandi from @thehomeschoolhustle about why we should be intentionally homeschooling our kids. A few years ago, Brandi pulled her kids out of the traditional school system to homeschool them because she was concerned about the content they were learning in school. Her initial approach to homeschooling was reactive, but as she spent more time with her ki...

If I were homeschooling for the first time, these are the four basic steps I would take to introduce our family to this new lifestyle. These four layers are also the way I slowly ease back into homeschooling after big life changes like having a baby, moving, home renovations, or a crisis. Free Copywork https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/?s=copywork WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?https://ourlifeh...

Don't know where to start in planning for a new homeschool year? Learn from veteran homeschool mom Wendy, from Plan Prep Pray as she talks about the simple steps she takes to plan a new year. 2025 Home Management and Homeschool Planner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM9lJZuWa7c Connect with Wendy:IG: https://www.instagram.com/planpreppray/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/  ⁨@PlanPrepPray⁩  Br...