The Homeschool Show with NCHE

Homeschool Interview:  We listen to part two of the interview Amanda had with Christy Faith of The Christy Faith Show and Thrive Homeschool Community.  Discussion: The gift of time.  How much more time we get with our children when we homeschool.  Social media and the time it takes away from our family. Homeschool News: How to get a discounted or free registration to Thrive!, Capital Fest April 2n...

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda interviews Christy Faith of The Christy Faith Show and Thrive Homeschool Community.  Discussion: Teaching character and integrity, not just academics. Homeschool News: Capital Fest April 2nd, Biltmore House April 21st, North Carolina Transportation Museum April 25th, Thrive! registration and graduation ceremony.         

Homeschool Interview:  Matthew interviews Brian Ray of National Home Education Research Institute .   They discuss the latest research in home education.  Discussion: How are home educated children doing in regards to academic achievement. Homeschool News: Capital Fest April 2nd, Thrive! early bird registration   

Homeschool Interview:  Melanie interviews Andrea Hall founder of EPIC Homeschool Network and featured Thrive! speaker.    Homeschool Discussion: Amanda and Melanie discuss working while homeschooling, late readers and avoiding the comparison trap. Homeschool News: Thrive! early bird registration , NCHEAC basketball state championship

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda interviews Jennifer Smith, marketing director for NCHE.   Homeschool Discussion: Amanda and Matthew talk about finding your approach to homeschooling and how you may need to change your approach during different seasons of your homeschool journey. www.nche.com/lets-get-started-webinar/   Homeschool News: Free Online Chess Workshop Feb 27th, Careers in the arts day at...

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda interviews Abraham Hamilton, host of The Hamilton Corner on American Family Radio.   Learning on Location: Roadschooling even when you can’t afford to drop everything.  www.nomadswithapurpose.com   ihomeschoolnetwork.com/roadschooling/   Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses homeschooling your preschooler and whether or not to use curriculum. Homeschool News:...

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda interviews Renton Rathbun Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview , and discusses how important worldview and apologetics are in our homeschools.   Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Homeschooling highschool - what’s the ultimate goal? Homeschool News: Speakers and workshops for Thrive!  Free chess workshop offered February 13th. NCHE scholarship applications being a...

Homeschool Interview:  We listen to part two of an interview Matthew McDill had with Ana Maria Bagnuoli of TransitionED , on helping Spanish speaking homeschoolers around the world.    What We’ve Seen on the Internet:  Parents are asking: What is the best online curriculum or best accredited curriculum? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives tips for working homeschool parents. Homeschool News...

157   Ana Maria Bagnuolio, ESL Homeschool Learning, Outsourcing   Homeschool Interview:  We listen to part one of an interview Matthew McDill had with Ana Maria Bagnuoli of TransitionED , on helping Spanish speaking homeschoolers around the world. What We’ve Seen on the Internet:  Parents whose first language is not English wonder if they will struggle to homeschool effectively. Homeschool Helps w...

The New Year:  Finding your why in 2025 Learning on Location:  Amanda talks to us about learning in the grocery store. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: De-schooling when transitioning from a brick and mortar school to homeschooling. Homeschool News: Field Trips , Graduation Central , and an update on Thrive! featured speakers as we seek prayer for Durenda Wilson.

You and NCHE:  Thank you to all who donated to NCHE during our end of year giving campaign.  Thank you for joining with us as we strive to help families across the state to homeschool with confidence and joy. Happy New Year:  Do you make resolutions or have an inspirational word for the year? Amanda and Melanie tell us about their words for the year. We Need Your Help: We want your help as we reva...

You and NCHE:  We let you know how you can help NCHE by sharing our information, and helping with our end of year giving .   What We’ve Seen on The Internet:  Can homeschooled students go to college?  Can homeschooling actually prepare my child for the real world? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda tells us how to avoid the “slide” during the holidays. Homeschool News: Getting ready for spring w...

Meet the Board:  We meet Evelyn Bickley, NCHE’s Activities Director. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives some advice on choosing curriculum. Conversation:  Evelyn and Amanda discuss their favorite field trips and why they are important. Homeschool News: Scholarship applications are now open.  NCHE offers free webinars on our website.    

Meet the Board:  We meet Diane Helfrich, NCHE’s development director. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Grade levels, do we need them all? Conversation:  Homeschooling during the holidays: Amanda & Diane speak from their own experiences and give a few ideas. Homeschool News: NCHE day at Charlotte Hornets, Aquarium field trip, Webinars  www.nche.com/activities/field-trips/    

Special Guest - Amy Sloan from the Humility & Doxology website and podcast joins us for this episode.   What We’ve Seen on the Internet - Amanda and Amy answer a question they saw online: How can we effectively present our homeschool curriculum on a high school transcript?  Homeschool Helps with Amanda - Amanda asks Amy how to homeschool through crisis. Amy has found ways to continue to homesc...

Meet the Board:  We meet Briggs Greenwood, NCHE’s graduation coordinator and advisor to the board of directors. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives tips on dealing with family that doesn’t understand homeschooling. Learning on Location:  How to use camping as a learning opportunity.  Homeschool News: NCHE day at Charlotte Hornets, NCHEAC sports opportunities www.nche.com/activities/field-tr...

What We’ve Seen on the Internet:  Do you have to state your homeschool name when withdrawing your child from public school?  Do you have to do your standardized test at the same time every year? Homeschool Helps:   Melanie gives advice on what to do when your child refuses to do school. What’s Happening with NCHE:   NCHE day at the Charlotte Hornets, Nutcracker Ballet in Charlotte, Hotels and trad...

148  Homeschooling from a Dad’s Perspective, When Homeschooling Begins, Graduate Central Conversations:  Michael Wares discusses homeschooling from a dad’s perspective. Homeschool Helps:   Amanda answers the question; “When does homeschooling begin?” What’s Happening with NCHE:   NCHE day at the Charlotte Hornets, Nutcracker Ballet in Charlotte, Graduate Central , Thrive! 2025.   www.nche.com/acti...

Homeschool Conversations: Meet Diane Helfrich, our development director. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses how we pay for homeschooling and whether an expensive curriculum is necessary. What We’ve Seen on the Internet:  Amanda & Diane talk about lonely homeschoolers.  Where do we find community ? Homeschool News: NCHE end of year campaign, NCHE day with the Charlotte Hornets , Win...

Learning on Location: We visit Old Salem and discuss the importance of field trips. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about outsourcing, and whether it is a good idea or not. What We’ve Seen on the Internet:  Are virtual schools for homeschooling?  What happens when the public school wants your homeschool documentation before your child is seven? Homeschool News: Moms retreat , Kaleideum...

In this Episode, as we pray for those affected by hurricane Helene, Amanda & Melanie discuss homeschooling through trauma. Our Executive Director Matthew McDill discusses how NCHE can help those affected by the hurricane.  nche.com/relief (this website will be available 10/16/2024)  hslda.org/explore/applying-for-a-curriculum-grant  

What We’ve Seen on the Internet: Amanda & Melanie discuss what to do when you feel like giving up. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about homeschooling young children. Homeschool News: Moms retreat info,  Kaleideum field trip.

What We’ve Seen on the Internet: Matthew & Amanda discuss naming your homeschool and if you can change the name. Homeschool Conversations: We learn about Matthew’s role with NCHE and why his family chose homeschooling. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about grading your students and saving work. Homeschool News: Moms retreat info, Asheville Mini Conference , Discounted hotel bookings...

What We’ve Seen on the Internet:  What happens when you are thrown into homeschooling and what about that child that just won’t sit still? Homeschool Stories:  Melanie & Amanda share their homeschool stories.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda:  What happens when you need to pivot? Homeschool News: Thrive! vendor applications available online.  We discuss level 2 NCHE membership benefits.

141  Learning Through Fun, Graduation Requirements, Benefits & Resources of NCHE Learning on Location:  Melanie introduces us to the world of letterboxing, and shows how we can use it for fun and for learning. www.atlasquest.com   Homeschool Helps:  Amanda discusses graduation requirements. Homeschool News: We review the current NCHE level one membership benefits and resources and remind you a...