Simple Homeschool

I can hardly believe it, but this is the FINAL episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast with me, Jamie C. Martin...and my son Jonathan joins me to wrap it up! Don't worry, though, I'm not leaving you Jamie-less :) You can still find me over at Simple Homeschool as well as sharing my quotes and poetry on both Facebook and Instagram ! This episode is sponsored by FORM Fitness PE/Health curriculum an...

Welcome back to  my newest Simple Homeschool series, in which I'm going back in time to share my thoughts as a retired homeschool mom after 15 years of active duty! This episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and Oak Meadow Take Jamie's quiz, What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? In this month's episode, I decided to chat about an article I wrote back in 2010 called 7 Characteristics of a Charlo...

This year I'm doing monthly Then and Now Reflections on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year homeschooling career and sharing what I've learned along the way AND what I'd do differently if I could go back. Welcome! . This episode is sponsored by Sonlight K-12 Curriculum and Dyslexia Connect Take Jamie's quiz, What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? In Episode 126, you'll hear me and my daugh...

How often do you wish you could have a homeschool do-over? Well, now you can, through revisiting Jamie's mistakes instead of having to make your own! . This episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids and TJEd's Young Statesmen/Stateswomen Society! Take Jamie's quiz, What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? This year I'm doing monthly Then and Now Reflections on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year home...

How often do you wish you could have a homeschool do-over? Well, now you can, and in the best way possible - without having to make mistakes of your own! This episode is sponsored by FORM Fitness! Take my quiz,  What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? This year I'm doing monthly Then and Now Reflections on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year homeschooling career and sharing what I've learne...

Note: If you'd prefer to read instead of listen to this episode,  head here. This episode is sponsored by My Fun Science  and Oak Meadow ! Fifteen years ago as a new, insecure homeschooler, one thing comforted me like no other: Clinging to the words of a few veteran homeschool mothers who I followed online. Now I want to be that voice for you!! Listen in to discover what I have planned...I'm excit...

This December Jamie is taking a break from podcasting, so we are revisiting top episodes from the podcast's history - enjoy your winter break! This episode was written by  Kari Patterson , and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here .  Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane! * Today's episode is sponsored by Dyslexia Connect and Sonlight's K-12 Curriculum ....

This December Jamie is taking a break from podcasting, so we are revisiting a top episode from the podcast's history - Merry Christmas to you and yours! ***** If you'd prefer to read this post instead, head here . And for more current snapshots of how this hack has worked in our family, check out my day in the life posts over the years .   Today's episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids and the Young Sta...

This episode was written by  Kari Patterson , and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here . Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane! Today's episode is sponsored by Buddy Books and Write the World's College Essay Course! ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/     T hi...

This episode was written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholar , and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here .  Today's episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and Generous Students Curriculum! * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at  simplehomeschool.net/quiz Hyping myself up to make a phone call is not out of the norm for...

Welcome back to a new episode of the podcast - I'm flying solo on this one, since Jonathan is currently on tour as Lighting Director for the Jonas Brothers! If anyone is going to one of their concerts this fall or winter , please head over to the lighting booth if you can and tell him, "Your mom sent me over to remind you that she's proud of you and she loves you." * This episode is sponsored by N...

Welcome back to a new episode of the podcast - the last one featuring Jonathan for a while, as my buddy has gone on tour as Lighting Director for the Jonas Brothers! If anyone is going to one of their concerts this fall or winter, please head over to the lighting booth and tell him, "Your mom sent me over to say that she's proud of you and she loves you." * This episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids an...

It's hard to believe it, but after 15 official years, Jamie has reached the end of her homeschooling journey! Join me and my 18-year-old son Jonathan as we chat about how surreal this moment is and what we did to commemorate it as a family. * This episode is sponsored by Learn Math Fast and Dyslexia Connect ! In Episode 116 we discuss: Jamie's Homeschool Retirement Party and all it included (pop q...

This summer Jamie is on sabbatical for a few weeks this summer, so we are revisiting a couple of the top episodes from the podcast's history! This one originally published in Feb 2022. Today's episode is sponsored by All About Learning and Oak Meadow ! ***** If you'd prefer to read this post instead, head here .  What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personali...

This summer Jamie is on sabbatical for a few weeks, so we are revisiting a couple of the top episodes from the podcast's history! This one originally published in August 2021. Today's episode is sponsored by Ratio 21 and Sonlight ! ***** This episode was written by  Kari Patterson , and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here .  Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacr...

This episode was written by Lusi Austin , and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here . Check out Lusi's personal site, That Homeschool Life here . Today's episode is sponsored by the Young Statesmen/Stateswomen Society and Write the World Summer Writing Workshops!   What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/...

Welcome back to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and The Animation Course ! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade/graduation and today we are answering a common question: How did you navigate technology and screentime in your homeschool? In Episode 112 we discuss: Usin...

Welcome back to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by FORM Fitness and Night Zookeeper! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade/graduation and today we are answering a question that came in from Danielle: What you did for math with your kids at various ages? In Episode 111, you'll hear us d...

Welcome to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by Outschool   and Ivy Kids ! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, and in this episode we are answering a question we get a LOT: What do you do when your homeschooled child doesn't want to do an assignment, chore, etc? In Episode 110, you'll...

PLEASE NOTE: In this episode Jonathan and I chat about some sensitive topics, including our experience with school safety, that I don't recommend for little ears. Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by Modify Homeschool App   and Dyslexia Connect ! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, and in this episod...

Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by Story Masters and Jamie's four books ! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, and in this episode we answer a question sent in from Gillian: "Do you feel like homeschooling gave you extra opportunities that you wouldn't have had in traditional school?" In Episode 108...

Warning: Be prepared for lots of #truthbombs in this episode!  Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! * This episode is sponsored by Oak Meadow and All About Learning ! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade so he has a unique perspective, and today we are articulating some of the qualities that we believe make a good homeschool mom/par...

Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! We're currently in the middle of a podcast series: "Reflections from a Homeschool Graduate." * This episode is NOT sponsored by Stew Leonards (listen in for more context LOL) , but IS sponsored by My Fun Science and Sonlight ! Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade so he has a unique perspective, a...

Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! We're currently in the middle of a podcast series called "Reflections from a Homeschool Graduate." * Today's episode is sponsored by Brighterly Online Math and Popular Book Company. Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade so he has a unique perspective, and in this episode we chatted about Relations...

Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast - with my new co-host, my 18-year-old son, Jonathan! This year we're doing a new podcast series: "Reflections from a Homeschool Graduate." * Today's episode is sponsored by Spark Learning Pals and Dyslexia Connect Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, so he has a unique perspective to share that's going to be so helpful for you as homeschool parents...