Kim Godfrey and Jenny Barr - Teachers, Homeschool Coaches, Christian Moms
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas
How to Start Homeschooling * Home Education * Homeschool Tips * Homeschool Community * Homeschooling in Florida Are you overwhelmed with homeschooling and doubting your ability to plan well for your child’s future? Are you wasting hours searching online for homeschool ideas and answers, only to come up short? Are your kids bored, frustrated, or pushing back (and you’re burning out!)?Are you thinking homeschooling shouldn’t be THIS hard???Hi, Homeschool Mama, we are Kim Godfrey and Jenny Barr, friends and former public school teachers turned homeschool moms. We’ve been in your shoes and have le...
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Kim Godfrey and Jenny Barr - Teachers, Homeschool Coaches, Christian Moms
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Jul 7, 2026
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Homeschooling Fails: My 2 biggest mistakes + encouragement for scared moms | 107 18.03.2025 14:12
Hey homeschool mom! Feeling scared of failing at homeschooling? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Homeschool Well, Jenny is getting real and vulnerable about homeschooling fails — because let’s face it, no one gets it perfect, and fear of failure shouldn’t hold you back. If you’re thinking about homeschooling but are scared of failing or worried about being a homeschool failure, this episod...
Why you should homeschool your kids: 5 ways it makes them SMART | 106 11.03.2025 26:46
Hi homeschool mom! "Should I homeschool my kids?" We hear this question all the time, and today we are going to answer it! YES! Whether you're just considering homeschooling, already on the journey, or feeling a little unsure, this episode is for you. Today, we share five powerful ways homeschooling makes kids smarter—not just academically, but in life. We have had the unique perspective of teachi...
Thinking of homeschooling? Do it scared (plus tips on getting started!) | 105 04.03.2025 12:03
Hey homeschool mom! Are you thinking about homeschooling but feeling overwhelmed with fear and doubt? You’re definitely not alone! In today’s episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we share our journey from skeptic to seasoned homeschool mom and encourage you to take the leap—scared and all. Whether you’re just thinking about homeschooling or actually taking the leap, this episode tackles commo...
How to plan wellness in your day-to-day homeschool life: Essential tips for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being | 104 25.02.2025 24:42
Hey homeschool mom! In today's episode of the Homeschool Well podcast, we dive deep into the three pillars that guide The Homeschool Well philosophy: Be Well, Teach Well, and Learn Well. These foundational pillars stem from the story of the Samaritan woman meeting Jesus, where physical, emotional, and spiritual healing came together. Join us as we break down how these wellness principles can be...
Make handwriting magical with these multisensory learning activities | 103 18.02.2025 14:23
Hey homeschool mom! Are your kids interested in writing and you wonder how to to help them master letter formation? Do they become burdened by their inability to form letters that they give up on what they want to write about? In this episode, we’re diving into multisensory learning for kindergarten handwriting and beyond. Whether your child is just starting to write or struggling with letter form...
How to teach handwriting in your homeschool kindergarten (5 quick tips!) | 102 11.02.2025 13:55
Hey homeschool mom! In this episode, we're diving into handwriting letter practice and how to make it fun, effective, and frustration-free for your little learners. Many kindergarten curriculum for homeschool programs rely on workbooks that aren’t age-appropriate. But don’t worry—we've got five simple strategies to help your child develop strong handwriting skills while keeping things engaging! 💡...
Transform your homeschool plans! Exploration learning beyond the desk | 101 01.02.2025 20:09
Are you and your kids bored with your homeschool routine? Do you want to have new educational adventures in your homeschool daily schedule but don't know how or where to start? In this episode, get inspired by our homeschooling journey as we share our adventurous exploration learning along with resources we used to help break out of our homeschool schedule. You'll learn how to create rich educat...
Hear why 2 public school teachers started homeschooling: Revisiting & updating our homeschool journey | 100 21.01.2025 52:57
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you having a hard time imagining the end of your homeschool journey and where your kids will end up? Does it stress you out to imagine all of the ways you might be "messing up" your kid's education? We're revisiting our homeschool journey in our 100th episode and giving all the details to encourage you through the truth found in scripture from Galatians 6:9: "Let us not bec...
Is your homeschool reading curriculum too hard? How to find the "just right" reading level | 99 14.01.2025 9:58
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you worrying about your child's reading skills? Are you wondering if he or she is making adequate reading gains? Are you looking for a homeschool moms’ guide for assessing reading progress? Listen in as we walk through: The key signs that a reading curriculum might be too difficult for your child. Practical strategies for adjusting reading lessons to better suit your child’...
Homeschooling Made Healthy: Add PE and Wellness to Your Homeschool Lesson Plans | 98 07.01.2025 16:51
Happy New Year homeschool mom! Are you feeling lost when it comes to adding PE to your homeschool plans? Maybe you are needing some new PE homeschool ideas? Are you ready to start the new year with a fresh plan that will empower your kids with wellness strategies? Today’s tips will help your kids start 2025 off on the right foot by focusing on the importance of healthy habits to nurture body, mind...
5 Strategies to Avoid Homeschool Burnout in the New Year (re-release) | 97 17.12.2024 15:18
Hi there. This week's episode is a re-release from the beginning of 2024 with ways to empower you to refresh for the new year so you can relax during this holiday season. Enjoy! ___ Are you a homeschool mom who finds yourself burnt out after Christmas, and trying to muster up enough strength to finish off the second half of the school year? Maybe you are excited to implement new homeschool plans,...
3 Quick Ways to Relieve Holiday Season Stress During Your Homeschool Day | 96 10.12.2024 13:46
Hey homeschool mom, Are you feeling physically run down in the middle of this Christmas season? We know that sometimes it can get pretty stressful when you're trying to continue your homeschool day amid all the excitement and distraction of the holiday experiences. So today we're going to give you three quick tips to stop and reset whether it's a chaotic scene around the school table or head and n...
Struggling with reading instruction, homeschool mom? We answer 3 of your most-asked questions! (re-release) | 95 04.12.2024 22:27
Hi Homeschool Mom! Do you have questions about reading? In this episode, we talk about: -What to do if your child is resistant to reading -Where to start with a preschool aged child to teach reading and writing -How to teach those energetic kiddos who are ready to read, but just can't sit still for long Listen in for some answers to these questions, and if you have MORE questions about reading,...
Homeschool lesson for mom! Cultivating a thankful mindset (rerelease) | 94 26.11.2024 18:19
This is an episode rerelease from November 2023 -- Enjoy! Hi there homeschool mom! Are you finding it difficult to be thankful in your current circumstances? We get it! Homeschooling is never easy, but as our world has gotten increasingly more uncertain, depressing, unstable, and hello EXPENSIVE! over the past few years, the days can be difficult, and you can find yourself in a pit of despair...
Stress-Free Holiday Season: Educational Activities for Homeschool Families | 93 19.11.2024 17:15
Hi homeschool mom, Do your homeschool plans tank during the holiday season and bring on the mom stress? In this episode, you’ll learn five things you most likely already do for holiday family fun which count in your homeschool plans. We also give ten interactive learning activities to easily add to your daily homeschool lessons this holiday season. By the end of this episode you will feel reliev...
Keep Calm and Homeschool On: Homeschool Plans for the Unexpected Seasons | 92 12.11.2024 14:57
Hi homeschool mom, Are you in an unexpected season of your homeschool journey? Do you need ideas on how to be flexible and fit schooling in right now? In this episode, we discuss the unexpected seasons in homeschooling and how to adapt. Kim shares personal experiences with her son's recent return to homeschooling, providing practical tips on leveraging unique learning opportunities and embracin...
Finding homeschool help! Who should you partner with? | 91 05.11.2024 13:02
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you struggling a little right now in your schooling? Are you looking trying to find a homeschool community or just looking for homeschooling help? In this episode we give you 3 ways you can join up with homeschool partners so that you do not have to feel like you are doing this homeschool life all by yourself. You'll come away with practical ideas and encouragement to team...
Fall Christian Homeschool Activity: Carve Pumpkins with The Pumpkin Prayer | 90 29.10.2024 11:31
Hi Homeschool mom! Does your child like the fun part of Fall holidays but hides their eyes from all the scary scenes around town? We've got the perfect hands-on pumpkin carving activity with symbols that teach the Gospel and bring LIGHT to your homeschool and even your neighborhood. Be empowered! In this week's episode, learn The Pumpkin Prayer poem and follow the instructions to carve or paint a...
What Christian Homeschoolers Need to Know about Climate Change | 89 22.10.2024 14:29
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you raising your kids to stand on the foundation of the truths of salvation with Jesus? Do you question the current trend of discussions around climate change and our need to save the planet? Is it confusing and overwhelming to talk to your kids about this in light of God’s good plan, let alone add it into your homeschool science plans? Be enlightened! In this episode we sh...
How to homeschool during a life crisis: 5 lessons learned | 88 15.10.2024 16:24
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you going through a hard time right now? Having to ditch your homeschool plans because of your current life situation? Be encouraged! In this episode we share lessons we learned (like life schooling!) while we were homeschooling through Hurricane Irma. By the end of this episode, you'll breathe a sigh of relief and have a new outlook on how to homeschool during these tryin...
3 Key ways to PREVENT behavior problems in your homeschool | 87 08.10.2024 13:36
Hey Homeschool mom! How are you doing? Are you struggling with behavior issues right now in your homeschool? We've got you! In this episode we are giving you 3 ways you can change that around and actually PREVENT those unwanted behaviors in your home. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with a few ideas to change things up and create a better homeschool culture in your home. Get ready to...
How to homeschool when you just want to GIVE UP (be empowered w/ these 3 tips!) | 86 01.10.2024 9:19
Hey Homeschool mom, Are you TIRED? Do you feel like throwing in the towel? We've been there, but it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode discuss how to keep homeschooling even when you feel like you just want to quit. We give you 3 things to try when you feel like you just can't go one more day. And be encouraged -- by the end of this episode, you'll come away with strategies you can do to...
A Christian homeschool mom's secret weapon to get kids to listen without yelling | 85 24.09.2024 13:03
Hey homeschool mom, Do you find yourself using harsh words and tone of voice when asking your kids to get focused on their homeschool tasks? Are you tired of asking your kids over and over and having the same power struggles everyday? Would you love a quick and easy way to get them back on track? In this episode we're sharing the way we use one of the Ten Commandments to rein in negative beh...
Steal our best homeschool Language Arts plans (journals galore) | 84 17.09.2024 19:22
Hey Homeschool mom! Do you wonder how to create motivating connections in your homeschool language arts program? Are you tired of hearing your kids ask “Do I have to do writing today?” Would you be floored if they asked, “ When do I get to write about what I learned? In this episode we're telling all about how to do just that by adding journaling to your homeschool plans. By the end of this...
Boost your child's reading comprehension with this engaging strategy! | 83 10.09.2024 21:36
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you wondering how to teach reading comprehension in your homeschool? Are you searching for reading comprehension strategies that will help your child visualize their stories in their head? Are you looking for ways to supplement your homeschool curriculum and make books come alive for your child? In this episode we give you an innovative read-aloud strategy that you can use...
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