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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What's Your Homeschool Style? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself (Encore) 03.09.2024

Hi there, homeschool mom! Today we're talking about homeschool style and how nailing yours down will make your days easier and more enjoyable. We've got three key questions to help you figure it out and a quick QUIZ you can take to give you an answer. Click here for the free quiz to discover your homeschool style. Blessings! Kim & Jenny Note: We’re re-releasing "What's Your Homeschool Style? 3...

Boost Your Homeschool Curriculum: Incorporating Nature Study with Ease | 82 27.08.2024

Hi Homeschool mom! It's another special "Homeschool How-To" episode for ya', mama and it's my top tier subject: Homeschool Nature Study!  Get details on how to easily add these homeschool plans into your schedule and go DEEP across multiple subject areas. We even give a wellness tip to help you stay out in the field longer and stronger. We're also highlighting another homeschool business that had...

Tackle homeschool activities with an "I Get To" attitude! | 81 21.08.2024

Hi Homeschool moms!   In this episode of A Drop in the Well, part of the Homeschool Well podcast, Kim shares an empowering message for homeschool moms about embracing an 'I Get To' mindset. She reflects on her personal experience of moving her daughter back to college and the challenges of the homeschooling journey. Kim encourages moms to appreciate the short, sweet season of having their children...

Having a bad day? 5 Hacks for when homeschooling is HARD | 80 13.08.2024

Hi Homeschool Mom!   Have you ever had a terrible, horrible, no good very bad homeschool day?🙋🏼‍♀️ What do you do when your homeschool days don't go as planned? Do you have a back up plan?   Well, if you don't, never fear -- we've got you!    In this episode today, we are sharing practical strategies you can use to ease those challenging homeschool days when they arise.   Whether you are dealing...

Spice up your homeschool plans! 5 simple activities you can do to keep learning exciting | 79 06.08.2024

Hi homeschool mom!  Are you getting bored with your homeschool curriculum? Do your kids push back because they're tired of doing the same old thing? Maybe you are looking for ways to add creative homeschool activities to your days but just can't find the time? You're in the right place! In this episode we give you 5 creative ideas you can add to your homeschool schedule to keep your learning fun a...

How to homeschool multiple ages without losing your mind | 78 30.07.2024

Hey Homeschool mom! Are you homeschooling multiple ages and wondering how to maximize your homeschool schedule?  Does it stress you out when you think about how to fit everything in your homeschool lesson plans?  In this episode we give you ways to streamline your homeschool daily schedule for making the most of your time and keeping your sanity. By the end of our time together, you'll come away w...

Exhausted from homeschooling? Try these quick energy boosting exercises for homeschool moms | 77 23.07.2024

Hi homeschool mom, Are you tired all the time and finding it difficult to keep up with your kids?  Do you struggle to find time in your homeschool day to take care of yourself or get in a quick workout? We've known that feeling, and quite frankly, it sucks! Homeschool moms are doing SO MUCH every day, and sometimes it feels like there is no time to spare for one. more. thing. That's why we put tog...

Homeschool How-To: Bible Life Verse, Homeschool Organization Ideas, Good Posture Tips | 76 16.07.2024

Hi, Homeschool mom,  It's this month's "Homeschool How-To" episode and we've got heaps of homeschool goodies for you. Do you have a life verse from scripture? Find out why we need ours and what it is. You'll also benefit from the research-based resources on homeschooling we share and tips on how to let your kids organize their school supplies. Additionally, we're spotlighting our first homeschool...

5 Simple steps for making your long-term homeschool plans (plan your entire home learning year!) | 75 09.07.2024

Hey Homeschool mom! Are you looking for a step-by-step homeschool guide that teaches you how to plan out your year? Need a way to stick to your homeschool schedule? Do you get overwhelmed when thinking about how to fit everything into a solid homeschool plan?   In this episode we break down the overwhelming process of planning your year so that you can feel ready and prepared as you go into your h...

Need help creating a homeschool schedule? 7 steps to make one tailored to YOUR family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦| 74 02.07.2024

Hi Homeschool mom! Are you bogged down with homeschool planning? Not sure of how to make a daily homeschool schedule or where to start? In this episode we share a homeschool schedule idea that you can use for your unique family. Using our years of experience, we walk you through seven practical steps using post-it notes and a flexible mindset to help you create a homeschool routine that will actua...

Homeschool How-to: Young Writers, Homeschool Convention Takeaways and a Wellness Tip for Mom 💁‍♀️ | 73 25.06.2024

Hi, Homeschool Mom! Our newest podcast is the third edition in our new monthly format series: “Homeschool How-to" This time, we're focusing on Young Writers, Homeschool Convention Takeaways, and a Wellness Tip for Moms. You’ll benefit in more than just your homeschooling efforts from this mishmash of homeschool news, wellness tips, and information designed to empower you to BE WELL, TEACH WELL, an...

3 Expert strategies to avoid wasting money on homeschool materials (homeschooling tips) 💪| 72 18.06.2024

Hey Homeschool mom! Are you nervous about choosing the BEST homeschool curriculum? Worried about wasting money ordering the wrong thing?  Lots of homeschoolers feel this way! In this episode I (Jenny) share my own experience of choosing the wrong history curriculum and how to avoid making the same mistake I did. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with 3 practical tips to help you choose...

How to homeschool in the summer without actually doing "school" (summer learning fun!) 🍉| 71 BONUS 14.06.2024

Hey, Homeschool Mom!   Are you wondering how you can infuse learning into your summer while you're not officially homeschooling? Need homeschool ideas for your kids who are bored already?   In this bonus episode of the Homeschool Well Podcast, we share five creative and enriching ways to keep learning going during the summer while still relaxing and enjoying your time off.   By the end of this epi...

Practical Tips for Letting Your Kids Choose Their Homeschool Path⭐ | 70 11.06.2024

Hi, homeschool mom,    Do you wonder how to start interest-led learning in your homeschool? We've been there and are giving you a peek into how we figured it out.    In this episode of 'A Drop in the Well,' Kim tells about the system she used to get her kids involved in deciding what they wanted to learn.  Find out how utilizing good ol' sticky notes, leaning into the ability to let go, and giving...

Need free homeschool curriculum? Hear our top picks for homeschool resources free (or cheap!)🤑 | 69 04.06.2024

Hey Homeschool mom! Are you looking for free homeschool materials? Need budget-friendly homeschool ideas for outings and field trips in your community? In this episode we give you ways that we have used to find these homeschool resources without breaking the bank. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with many sites and recommendations that may work for your homeschool, and we know you'll...

Are you grading homeschool work? 3 Things to consider + how to homeschool w/other assessments📝| 68 28.05.2024

Hey, Homeschool Mom, Are you feeling overwhelmed with the topic of homeschool grading? Uncertain of how you should be keeping track of your kids' learning?  You are not alone! In this episode we give you a few things to consider when keeping track of homeschool grades. When you finish listening to this episode, you will have a better idea of knowing if and how you should give grades and also alter...

Homeschool How-to: School Trends, Pomodoro Study Technique, Star Wars Jokes 💁‍♀️ | 67 21.05.2024

Hi, Homeschool Mom, Today's podcast is our second edition in our new monthly format series: “Homeschool How-to." You’ll benefit more than just your homeschooling efforts from this mish-mash of homeschool news, wellness tips, and entertainment designed to empower you to be well, teach well, and for your children to learn well! A few highlights and links from this episode include:   Learn Well with...

How do homeschool parents know what to teach? 5 Tips to get started! (How to start homeschooling) 📚 | 66 14.05.2024

Hey, Homeschool Mom, Are you feeling overwhelmed knowing what you should teach your children in your homeschool? Uncertain what your kid should know at their age/grade level? You are not alone! We get these questions all the time. Be encouraged, mama, because today we are going to share with you 5 ways that can help you determine what you should teach in your homeschool. You’ll learn where to look...

History of Homeschool: A Trailblazer’s Story of Building a Thriving Community 🤝 | 65 07.05.2024

Homeschool mom, can you imagine a time when no one knew anything about homeschooling? Where, if you thought about educating your child at home you were considered pretty weird? Today we're sharing a conversation with one of the trailblazers of the homeschooling movement in our county in Florida and the challenges she faced. You'll learn why she started homeschooling in the first place and how she...

Homeschool Organization: Practical tips for building a portfolio 😅 | 64 29.04.2024

Are you looking for ideas on how to organize your homeschool portfolio? When we meet with families, we find that most people don't know how to set one up, what to keep, or how to stay with it throughout the year. Today we’re empowering you with useful tips and tricks on how to stay organized with this homeschool treasure and how to use it as a culmination at the end of the year. This info will be...

Homeschool How-to: Convention, Sports, and Parent Panel 💁‍♀️ | 63 22.04.2024

Hey, homeschool mom! Today's podcast is an inaugural format intended to replicate something valuable from our homeschool journey, Parent Panels. We were greatly blessed by these which we attended together through our local homeschool support group. We had monthly meetings. Then a few times of year, the support group brought together a handful of homeschool moms to share the challenges of their jou...

Do you need a new homeschool schedule? Maybe, maybe not! 📋 | 62 15.04.2024

Hey, Homeschool Mom, Are you feeling overwhelmed with your homeschool days? Not enough time...too much to do...feeling frustrated? We can relate! We are going to give you 3 surprising truths to ask yourself when determining if you need a new homeschool schedule...or not! By the end of this episode, you'll have some new ways to think about your homeschool plan, and we know you will be encouraged al...

What’s your Homeschool Style? 3 Questions to ask yourself 😎| 61 09.04.2024

Hi there, homeschool mom! Today we're talking about homeschool style and how nailing yours down will make your days easier and more enjoyable. We've got three key questions to help you figure it out and a quick QUIZ you can take to give you an answer. Click here for the free quiz to discover your homeschool style. Blessings! Kim & Jenny =========   💖👯‍♀️Join like-minded homeschool moms in ou...

3 Tips for how to homeschool a reluctant reader (and avoid power struggles!) 👏 | 60 01.04.2024

Hey, Homeschool Mom, Feeling frustrated with your little reluctant reader? Many moms feel this way. Well, be encouraged, because today we are going to share with you three homeschool tips to help you avoid power struggles and actually help your child enjoy reading. You’ll discover simple tricks for how to homeschool a child who puts on the brakes during reading time. By the end of this episode, yo...

Redefining homeschool workload: ”Quality Over Quantity” makes it better✨ | 59 25.03.2024

Hi, homeschool mom👋 Are you having a hard time dealing with the amount of work you think you NEED to get done in your homeschool? The struggle, the tears, the frustration, and trying to pound it out every day. We're here to ensure you that no educational setting, ESPECIALLY your homeschool, has to function this way. Learn how to cut out what is NOT needed to have easier days and still get the imp...

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