Erika Sagert

The Intentional Homeschooler

Education EN ↓ 51 episodes

Are you a Christian homeschooling mom navigating the challenges of providing your children a great education while ensuring you’re creating fantastic childhood memories? Do you sometimes wonder if you’re cut out for the job or how you’ll manage homeschooling, homemaking, and a healthy life? This podcast is your lifeline to sanity as you juggle all of your responsibilities. Host, Erika Sagert, has been there! Now she spends her time supporting homeschooling parents so they can give their kids the best education with a Christian worldview. She’s a wife, teacher, and veteran homeschool mom of fou...

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Erika Sagert

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Education

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hopelearningctr.com

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

050: The Five Priorities Every Homeschool Mom Should Know 25.06.2026

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049: The Simple Way to Build a Strong Math Foundation at Home 07.05.2026

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048: You Don't Have to be the Perfect Teacher to Homeschool Well 23.04.2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Book a FREE Coaching Call with Me: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment <<<<<<<<                                                                                                        OR >>>>>>>>>>>>> Download my FREE "Homeschool Reset:" https://theintentio...

047: The 10-Week Homeschool Reset: Decide Your Path and Take Action 09.04.2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Book a FREE Coaching Call with Me: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<< The 10-Week Homeschool Reset: Decide Your Path and Take Action Is your homeschool starting to feel scattered, overwhelming, or just… off track? You’re not alone. Many homeschool moms begin the year with a clear plan,...

046: From Chaos to Calm: 5 Systems That Keep a Homeschool Home Running Smoothly 26.03.2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Book a FREE Coaching Call with Me: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Does your homeschool home sometimes feel chaotic? Between messy rooms, endless laundry, and figuring out meals, many homeschool moms feel like they’re carrying the entire household...

045: Living in the Tension: Strength, Surrender, and Homeschooling 12.03.2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Book a FREE Coaching Call with Me: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Living in the Tension: Strength, Surrender, and Homeschooling The Intentional Homeschooler Podcast with Erika Sagert Many homeschool moms love structure. We love plans, organized bi...

044: Strong Writers Start Here: Why Handwriting and Grammar Matter More Than You Think 26.02.2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Book a FREE Coaching Call with Me: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< We all want our children to become confident, capable writers. But writing can feel like one of the hardest subjects to teach — especially if you don’t feel confident in it yourself...

043: Curriculum Clarity: Making Decisions Without Losing Confidence 12.02.2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Book a FREE Coaching Call with Me: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 1) Curriculum is a tool, not a teacher Curriculum doesn’t educate your child — you do. It supports you, provides structure, and offers guidance, but it’s not the boss of your homesc...

042: Teach Us to Pray: Finding Peace in the Pattern Jesus Gave 29.01.2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Book a FREE Coaching Call with Me: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Teach Us to Pray: Why a Framework Matters Prayer is something we know we’re supposed to do—but that doesn’t mean it always feels grounded, focused, or life-giving. If prayer sometim...

041: Common Homeschool Questions—Answered Honestly...From a Mom Who’s Been There 15.01.2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Book a FREE Coaching Call with Me: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< What if the questions that feel overwhelming to you are the same questions almost every homeschool mom asks ? In this episode of The Intentional Homeschooler Podcast , I’m answering...

040: Teaching History Step by Step: A Simple Roadmap for Homeschool Moms 01.01.2026

>>>>>>>> Book a free coaching call with Erika here: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<< Feeling overwhelmed by history—or worried your kids think it’s boring? In today’s episode, Erika breaks down a simple, adaptable framework you can use from elementary through high school. You’ll learn how to teach history with confi...

039: How to Figure out Your Child's Learning Style and Transform Your Homeschool 27.11.2025

>>>>>>>> Book a free coaching call with Erika here: https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<< If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same math problem again and again… or wondering why your child is fidgeting, staring out the window, or talking nonstop instead of focusing… You are not alone. And it may not be a discipli...

038: Peace, Courage, and Wisdom for the Homeschool Mom 18.09.2025

Homeschool mom, are you feeling weighed down by all the things you can’t control? From your child’s unique learning style to outside criticism, to the daily interruptions that derail your plans—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. But here’s the truth: while some things are out of your hands, there are always steps you can take. And in the middle of it all, God offers peace, courage, and wi...

037: The First Six Steps to Begin Homeschooling with Confidence 14.08.2025

     Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of starting homeschooling? You’re not alone. In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps you need to take—from legal requirements to setting a realistic routine—as you begin your homeschool journey. I’m also sharing a personal story about the moment I almost gave up before I even began (spoiler: I had two babies and a preschooler at the time!). If yo...

036: Curriculum is Just a Tool: How to Choose What's Best for Your Child 31.07.2025

Feeling overwhelmed by all the homeschool curriculum options out there? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Intentional Homeschooler Podcast , Erika Sagert shares practical, faith-centered guidance to help you choose curriculum with confidence — not fear. Erika walks you through the most important factors to consider (learning style, teaching style, worldview, and budget), mistakes to avoid,...

035: Teacher vs. Mom: When Your Kids Don't Take You Seriously as Their Teacher 17.07.2025

Do your kids struggle to take you seriously as their homeschool teacher? You’re not alone. Many moms wrestle with the question: “How can I be both mom and teacher—and still be respected?” In this episode of The Intentional Homeschooler Podcast, I’m unpacking why this dynamic happens, what you can do about it, and how to confidently lead your homeschool—even when you feel like you’re winging it. Yo...

034: Chores That Count: Turning Everyday Tasks Into Homeschool Lessons 03.07.2025

Is your homeschool day constantly interrupted by “What’s for lunch?” or a mess left in every room? What if those very interruptions could actually become part of your homeschool plan? In this episode of The Intentional Homeschooler Podcast , Erika Sagert shows you how to transform everyday chores into powerful homeschool lessons that teach character, life skills, and even academic concepts. Whethe...

033: Can I Really Homeschool my Children? 12.06.2025

     Every homeschool journey starts with a single, honest question: “Can I really do this?” In this heartfelt episode, Erika shares her personal story of being told she wasn’t capable of attending college because of her learning disability — and how pushing through that planted the seeds of determination that still fuel her homeschooling today.      If you're doubting yourself, this episode offer...

032: Building a Strong Math Foundation: Balancing Procedural Skills and Conceptual Understanding in Math Part 2 29.05.2025

Do your kids ever just follow math steps without truly getting it? Or maybe they understand the concept but struggle with calculations? This episode is your roadmap! Building on last week's discussion of conceptual vs. procedural math, we're diving deep into the "how" – offering concrete, actionable strategies and real-world examples to help your homeschooler not just do math, but truly understand...

031: Building a Strong Math Foundation: Balancing Procedural Skills and Conceptual Understanding in Math 15.05.2025

Today, we're diving into a fundamental aspect of math education: the crucial difference between conceptual and procedural math. We've all experienced the initial win of a child getting the right answer by following steps. But does this indicate true comprehension? This episode will explore the power of understanding the "why" behind math (conceptual) versus simply knowing the "how-to" (procedural)...

030: Homeschooling Hurdles: Addressing Common Concerns and Finding Solutions 01.05.2025

          Today, we're diving into a crucial topic for anyone considering or currently on the homeschooling journey: potential pitfalls. Emphasis on a positive and proactive approach – this isn't about negativity, but about equipping ourselves with knowledge and strategies for success and framing these "pitfalls" as essential considerations on the homeschooling roadmap. Our goal is to provide tool...

029: Get Your Hands Dirty, Grow Their Minds: Homeschooling Through Gardening 17.04.2025

Tired of textbooks? Yearning for hands-on learning that truly sticks? Join me as I dive into the wonderful world of gardening and discover how this engaging activity can blossom into incredible learning opportunities across all homeschool subjects. From science and math to language arts and social studies, we'll explore how getting your hands dirty can cultivate curiosity, responsibility, and a li...

028: Feeling Scattered? Focus on Your One Thing! 03.04.2025

Sign up for my FREE info session where I'll answer the top three homeschooling questions: 1) How do I fit homeschooling into my life? 2) Will I mess my kids up?  3) What about socialization? And, I'll have a Q&A session! Choose from April 18 or May 2nd. Click here to sign up! I can't wait to see you there!                                           >>>>>>>>>>>&g...

027: How Can You Build a Faithful Christian Foundation in Your Homeschooling? 20.03.2025

       Christian homeschooling parents have the incredible opportunity to shape their children's worldview. But how do we seamlessly integrate faith into every aspect of our homeschool? In this episode, we explore practical strategies for weaving biblical principles into academics, fostering spiritual disciplines, and modeling genuine faith. Join us as we unpack actionable steps to help you guide...

026: You ARE Making a Difference! Encouragement for the Homeschool Mom. 06.03.2025

 Homeschool moms, are you questioning your impact? In this episode, Erika Sagert reminds you of the vital role you play in shaping the next generation. Discover encouragement, practical insights, and the importance of community support in your homeschooling journey.  Erika Sagert addresses the concerns and challenges faced by homeschooling moms. She shares her personal journey and the growing anxi...

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