The Creative Homeschool

Episode 43: Three Lessons I Learned From Almost Dying Hey, it's me, Julie Soul here. In a special episode of the Creative Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing three powerful lessons from a life-altering event two years ago. From overcoming physical challenges to adapting homeschooling amidst unexpected life events, these lessons revolve around the impact of small steps, the inevitability of l...

Episode 42: Three Tips for Art Time Hey everyone, welcome back to the Creative Homeschool Podcast! Have you ever embarked on an art project with your kids, envisioning this amazing creation for your walls? You know, the one you saw online that seemed so cute and perfect? We've all been there, silently hoping for a magical, fun-filled art time with a hint of background music. But let's be...

Episode 41: Eight Ways to Spot Homeschoolers in the Wild In this episode of the Creative Homeschool Podcast, I dive into the lighthearted world of homeschooler spotting. I share eight amusing ways to identify homeschoolers out in the world, fully aware that these are stereotypes with a kernel of truth. From observing kids who abandon the playground for the allure of the forest to encountering avid...

Episode 40: The 6 Tips for Homeschooling I Wish I Was Told When I Started Today, I'm sharing six essential homeschooling tips I wish I'd known earlier. Picture this: I'm on my deck, the local public school's just three doors down with kids screaming and laughing, lawnmowers are roaring and I had been hoping to relax and enjoy nature. Life rarely goes as planned, and that's...

Episode 39: Breaking Away from a Public School Mindset: Let's Chat About Socializing Welcome back to The Creative Homeschool! Today, let's tackle a common challenge – shifting away from the public school mindset. Even if you or your kids haven't been to public school, breaking free from traditional education can be tough. You might have these questions: How much school is enough? Ho...

Episode 38: Five Ways to Plan Your Homeschool Today, I'm tackling the often intimidating subject of homeschool planning. It's that aspect of homeschooling that can trigger fear and uncertainty because we worry about covering everything necessary for our children's education, leaving something out and not having the time for all the things we should cover. Whether you're a seaso...

Episode 37: Friend Squad- 5 Ways to Find Homeschool Friends Embarking on the homeschooling journey? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, one question that almost all of us can relate to is: "Where can I find my homeschooling tribe?" Tune in to the latest episode of the Creative Homeschool Podcast, where I unveil five ingenious ways to unlock the secret to connecting w...

Episode 36: How to hit RESET, Part 3: Show Your Spirit with a Theme!   Today I'm talking about the 3rd way I love to hit reset (make sure to listen to episodes 34 and 35 for the first two). Today's idea is having a Spirit Day, something like the spirit days you may have had in public school when you were growing up (but a little more fun!). For homeschoolers, Spirit Days create a fun and...

Episode 35 Part 2: How to hit RESET and Get Moving - Effortlessly!   Join me on the Creative Homeschool Podcast as we dive into part two of "Resetting Your Homeschool"! Today, we're talking about the importance of movement in our homeschooling routine. I'm sharing fun ideas like "Taking a Hike" in your neighborhood with exciting challenges for the kids, "Taking a...

Episode 34: How to Hit Reset Part 1: Taking Kids on a Mystery Ride In today's episode of the Creative Homeschool Podcast, I share a refreshing way to hit the reset button during homeschooling by introducing the concept of taking something called a mystery ride. These rides offer a chance for parents and children to escape the routine and create lasting memories together. I provide exciting id...

Episode 33: The New Nine Types of Homeschooling In this episode, we explore different types of homeschooling to help you find the right approach for your family. There's no right or wrong way to homeschool, but host Juile Soul will help you to find what works best for you and your family to enjoy the journey!   Maybe you are... in the Adventure Academy category, where hands-on experiences and...

Episode 32: Making Mental Health and Self-Care a Priority In this episode of the Creative Homeschool Podcast, I'm talking about the other side of homeschooling - that is, not the curriculum, but our own emotional and mental health. I'm getting vulnerable and sharing my own personal struggles with opening up emotionally, and talking about how mental health and self-care looks different fo...

Episode 31 Resilience: How to Conquer the Things That Seem Impossible In life, most of us have experienced some type of hardship or life circumstance that made us feel like giving up. We've also had that feeling like we just don't measure up. In this episode, I'm sharing about something that drastically changed my life - and caused me to challenge the definition of resilience.  As I...

Episode 30: What to Do When Your Kids Won’t Color In Their Art Have you ever wondered why kids spend so much drawing, and then refuse to color it in? Deep down, we're wondering if we're going to get this beautiful and colorful piece to keep dear, or hang on the fridge, and then they draw it and add a little bit of green and announced - Done! In this episode, I'm unveiling the concep...

Episode 29: Five Fun Games For Visiting Art Museum   Visiting an art museum can be daunting when you have kids coming with you.   But not if you have some ideas and games in your pocket! I'm not talking travel chutes and ladders here, but fun ideas for keeping kids engaged - and getting them curious!   Listen in and then send me a DM on the grams or on FB at @soulsparklettesart and tell me wh...

Episode 28: Hit the Books! Books, High School and History with Emily Cook from Build Your Library In today's episode, I'm interviewing guest Emily Cook, Author of the curriculum "Build Your Library" (BYL), online used book store owner, and curator of history books for homeschoolers. And - gasp - she's done the terrifying and homeschooled kids all the way through! You'...

Episode 27: Fun Math Options to Shake It Up! In this episode of the Creative Homeschool podcast, I discuss various options for incorporating math into homeschooling in a fun and engaging way, outside of using your curriculum. Math can sometimes feel a bit monotonous and is often one of the main subjects parents worry about when homeschooling their kids. And sometimes the math problems from textboo...

Episode 26: Five Summer Read Alouds This week's episode of the Creative Homeschool podcast dives into Summer Reading and I'm recommending five fun books for you to enjoy with your family. The books are diverse in their characters and storylines, making them suitable for a variety of interests. Some are mystery and adventure, while others are humorous or fantasy. Studies show that reading...

Episode 25: So You Didn’t Finish Your Curriculum Are you a homeschooling parent feeling anxious about not finishing your curriculum for the year? Take a deep breath and listen to this episode of the Creative Homeschool Podcast! I have a secret to share with you - it's okay not to finish everything! From impromptu field trips to play days and smoothie runs, in this episode I'm reminding y...

Episode 24: How to Take Art Outdoors - Easily! Are you ready to be inspired by nature and art together? Being surrounded by nature or other outdoor scenery can be a great source of inspiration for artists. The changing light, colors, and textures can provide endless possibilities for creativity. However, you may be hesitant to head outside because set up and clean up is far more complicated, not t...

Episode23: Finding Your Child's Passion In this week's podcast episode, we'll explore ways to discover your child's passions and how it can help increase their confidence as well as their love of learning! We'll dive into the art of strewing, which is a popular way to ignite a child's interest as well as using subscription boxes, field trips, and modeling learning. I&...

In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest fears for homeschoolers, which is having a child who struggles to read. While I am not a reading expert, I'm sharing my experiences of helping my kids, especially my youngest, learn to read and some fun ideas that don't involve a regular ol' book such as games, word puzzles and silly sentences which can motivate reluctant readers with...

In today's episode, I discuss my loathing for the phrase, "I can't". The truth is, many people often use this phrase because they have been told that they are not capable or do not have the support they need to achieve their goals. In this episode, I share my personal story of being told I must be “demure” and to “dress a certain way” in order to succeed. I encourage you to sto...

Looking for a way to encourage your kids when they're feeling like a hike might be a terrible, boring idea, but you really need to get out? Or maybe you're an hour in and you have an hour back - and you need the kids to actually make it back to the car! In this episode, I'm sharing 3 fun games to level up your hike! Ready to take a hike? Join me!   Grab your FREE Hiking Games right...

Often when we're doing art, we worry that we should have been teaching math instead. What if we blended the two together?   I'm breaking down the misconception that art cannot be considered as learning for other subjects and focusing on how art can be incorporated into math. Ready to find out how?   Listen in!   Want a visual? Head to our 3 Easy Ways to Teach Math Through Art blog post r...