by Erica Harrell of Homeschool For Freedom

Voice Notes from the Organized Homeschool

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Sending voice notes to all my homeschooling besties! Listen in on my personal and guests' reflections, learnings, advice, stories of homeschooling, and more. We'll chat getting and staying organized, planning lessons, activities, playdates, prepping for the day and anything else homeschooling that comes up! theorganizedhomeschool.substack.com

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by Erica Harrell of Homeschool For Freedom

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Voice Note 5: How I'm using Assessments in our Homeschool 19.06.2025 8:45

In this voice note from a morning walk, I discuss the recent assessment my son took, why I chose to have him take it, and how he performed. As a former principal and teacher, I shared my opinion on the importance of familiarizing my son with tests for his future education and ensuring he's on track with his skills. I chose the NWEA MAP test for its adaptability and comprehensive reports. Despite t...

Voice Note 4: Balancing Freelance Project Management and Homeschooling 18.06.2025 4:39

In this voice note, I discuss how I balance homeschooling my boys and managing a freelance project management business. I outline my typical weekly routine, which involves dedicating Tuesdays to client meetings with the help of a babysitter, and fitting work around homeschooling and family time on other days. Today, our babysitter couldn't come, so I adapted by using screen time and a new hack and...

Voice Note 3: Keeping the Learning Going - Our Summer Homeschool Approach 17.06.2025 7:50

In this voicenote, I share insights into our summer homeschool approach, which I call 'light learning,' to combat summer slide by focusing on reading, writing, and math. I outline the resources and methods we use, like Hooked on Phonics and Handwriting Without Tears, and emphasize maintaining a balance between educational activities and outdoor fun. I conclude by inviting you to share your summer...

Voice Note 2: Setting 12-Month Priorities During the 75 Hard Challenge 15.06.2025 10:38

📓 Grab my Homeschool For Freedom planner to start planning your homeschool goals for the next school year. In this episode of 'Voice Notes from The Organized Homeschool,' I discuss my reflections during the second week of the 75 Hard Challenge. I share my experience with the challenge's requirements and my decision to prioritize lifestyle changes over perfect adherence to the rules. The book 'Be...

Voice Note 1: Excited to share my homeschool journey 14.06.2025 8:06

✅ Grab my FREE Weekly Planning Checklist - https://stan.store/theorganizedhomeschool/p/get-my-free-weekly-planning-checklist-now Introduction to Voicenotes from the Organized Homeschool with Erica Harrell In this inaugural episode, Erica Harrell introduces herself and her new homeschooling podcast. She shares her background as a former teacher and principal, her journey into homeschooling her two...