The Inspirational Educators Podcast

In this episode I go through lesson planning, step-by-step to ensure your kids gain the most from their lessons and show you, the parent, exactly how to teach the lessons. In no time you'll be equipped to know exactly how to teach your kids to make the most out of your lessons.  Listen for a freebie at the end!  Visit www.buildaproject.net for project-based learning resources & to se...

In this episode I interview Marcela Collier. Marcela Collier is a parenting coach and owner of HIC Parenting education. She’s passionate about helping parents go from overwhelmed to empowered by responding according to their children’s needs.  We discuss the deeper need of what your child may want which will most likely create a much more positive homeschool experience. We also talk about Mon...

Are you thinking about or just starting to homeschool your child? You may be feeling overwhelmed, lost or frustrated with wondering where and how to start. Well not to worry because in this episode, I lay out exactly how to get started to get you going and decrease that overwhelm.  If you're finding you would like support with planning for your child specifically, I work one-on-one with paren...

You don't want to miss this amazing interview with psychologist, Dr. Melanie Wilson. In this episode we talk about how to schedule out your day that best fits your lifestyle, giving yourself grace, small mindset shifts that can make a huge impact and so much more. Melanie speaks openly about her experience planning for her 6 children, the shifts she had to make and how it best served her. After li...

You planned the perfect lesson and activities for your kids. You're sure it's going to go great and your kids are going to love it. You start teaching it and your kids are not engaged. They don't want any part of it and don't want to participate. It's completely normal and happens to all of us. There are some things you can do to help your kids stay focused. In this episode, I talk about small, ye...

There are a plethora of curriculum options to choose and the process can get overwhelming to say the least. Cathy Duffy, founder of cathyduffyreviews.com, is a curriculum specialist, author and has the largest curriculum review website, entrusted by thousands of homeschoolers. Cathy gives us all the tips and methods of how to go about choosing the right curriculum and what to look for. You don't w...

You have to teach your child how to read...now what? It's funny because as much as it's a skill we use everyday, we have to think about breaking the steps down in order to teach reading and it can totally feel overwhelming.  Then after you teach reading, your child may push back and not want to read. It could feel like pulling teeth to get them to read. You want them to love reading and know...

There is one thing that makes kids successful...and that is GRIT. Kids need grit and perseverance in order to succeed. How do they get that? One way is through Growth Mindset. Listen to today's episode on how to help your kids gain growth mindset. Find the Learning to Captivate Workshop to learn a ton of fun ideas to implement and incorporate into learning at www.buildaproject.net/handsonlearning....

Did you know that there are really simple, yet wildly effective tips you can incorporate when you're teaching your child? In today's episode, I talk about 7 tips to incorporate when you're teaching your child that will completely improve the way they learn. The best part is, you don't have to change very much about what you're doing already.  Find the Learning to Captivate Workshop to learn a...

Do you have multiple children you need to homeschool who are at different ages and grade levels? This could be quite challenging but there are definitely ways to work around it and make it fun for everyone! Listen to today's episode to learn simple, yet effective strategies you can implement to successfully teach all of your kids at the same time.  Sign up for the Group Membership program at...

Public speaking is the most feared practice amongst people. The more we can have our kids practice public speaking from now, the more likely they will be able to speak confidently publicly in the future. Listen for some practical and simple ways to get started in an engaging way. Sign up for the Group Membership program at www.buildaproject.net/group. Enrollment closes August 12th. Find some ready...

Engaging your child in homeschooling and planning for homeschooling doesn't have to be challenging or elaborate. Try these 10 simple tips to enhance your homeschool experience. Find some ready-made project-based learning resources to encourage the thinking process for your children. Visit www.buildaproject.net/shop for ready-made and ready-to-implement projects. If you're finding you would like su...

Planning schedules can be tricky. Our lives change throughout the year. Our kids and responsibilities change. In this episode, I provide a step-by-step of how to efficiently and effectively plan a schedule that works for your life and homeschooling. If you would like the checklist I mention in the podcast, feel free to respond to this email and I will send it to you! Find some ready-made project-b...

Often times our initial instinct might be to give our kids the answer right away. We try to find what we need to teach them and think that is all we need to do. Just teach them information and do some activities. But education needs to go beyond that. Instead of just teaching our kids information on facts - which is also important and necessary - we need to teach them how to think. In this episode...

Whether you are taking the summer off or continuing to homeschool throughout the summer, planning for the next year could be beneficial. You’ll thank yourself if you at least plan an overview of what you are going to do for the first few months of the school year. Planning curriculum for the year could be an overwhelming and daunting task. From choosing the right curriculum to figuring out what yo...

Many times, parents confuse their child's lack of attention or boredom with ADD. This is a common idea, especially in today's times. But it this is not always the case. There are other contributing factors that could cause the lack of attention and we lay it all out in today's episode. Find out what you can do to help improve your child's attention and have a successful time teaching your children...

In this episode, we talk all things project-based learning. What is project-based learning, how do you create a project and how do you implement it? Project-based learning is such a great way for students to learn new material. It helps children gain real-world skills in a hands-on dynamic way. Listen on how to easily implement projects today and why it's so worth it. Want to save time and use rea...

Welcome to the first episode of Homeschool with Ease! I'm Nancy Mikhail and in this podcast we will talk all things about teaching your kids at home. Whether you are homeschooling or supplementing extra learning at home, this podcast is for you! We discuss planning your curriculum, activities, project-based learning, planning your schedule and mindset in homeschooling.  Which leads to the fir...