The Brave & Balanced Homeschool with Mary Berghammer

WhatAboutHomeschooling.com The Brave & Balanced Homeschool Planner Are you struggling to create a homeschool schedule that actually works for your family? Maybe you started the year with the perfect plan, only to discover that real life doesn’t always cooperate. In this episode of The Brave & Balanced Homeschool, we’re talking about the difference between a strict homeschooling schedule an...

Go here to see sample grade scales and access the online homeschool grading calculator www.whatabouthomeschooling.com/gradinghomeschool   Not sure how to grade homeschool assignments or wondering if you’re doing it the “right” way? Homeschool grading doesn’t have to be complicated, and you may have more flexibility than you realize. In this episode of The Brave & Balanced Homeschool, I’m shari...

Click  here for the video mentioned in this episode  whatabouthomeschooling.com/homeschoollessons   Are children learning better on computers, or do books and handwritten work still matter? In this episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool Podcast, we're taking a thoughtful look at how today's technology is changing the way our children learn. From digital curriculum and online lessons to physi...

https://whatabouthomeschooling.com/the-mystery-of-history/ In episode 44 of Brave and Balanced Homeschool, the host reviews Mystery of History (Volume 1), explaining how the curriculum weaves biblical events together with ancient world history and why that perspective helps students see the Bible in historical context. The episode covers the curriculum’s format and updates — student re...

For all the links go here:   https://whatabouthomeschooling.com/summer-homeschooling/ Episode 43: Should You Homeschool Over the Summer? If you're wrapping up your school year and wondering whether to keep going or take the summer off — this episode is for you. The honest answer? Do what works for your family. But I'm sharing what we actually did in our homeschool over the summers, why I always ke...

Check out The Brave & Balanced Homeschool Planner Here! Check out all the planner links HERE   Looking for the best homeschool planner? In this episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool, we’re talking all about homeschool planning, homeschool organization, and how to choose the right planner for your family. Whether you prefer a paper homeschool planner, spiral homeschool planner, online ho...

To see all the links to the curriculum mentioned in this episode click HERE Teaching reading is one of the most important parts of homeschooling. In this episode of The Brave & Balanced Homeschool Podcast, I share the most successful way to teach your child to read at home based on my experience homeschooling four children — including one with moderate dyslexia. We talk about why phonics is th...

Go here for the free resources mentioned in this episode https://whatabouthomeschooling.com/free-homeschool-resources/   As homeschool moms, we spend so much time researching homeschool curriculum trying to find that perfect one for our children. Unfortunately, there isn't a perfect homeschool curriculum, but there is a perfect book that you should be using not just in your homeschool but in your...

Be sure to visit my website and get the free newsletter www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Sonlight timeline book. Sonlight timeline figures Homeschool In the Woods Timeline figures  In this episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool, we’re diving into one of my favorite subjects and one of my facorite history tools — the timeline! Discover how using a timeline book or a “Table of Centuries” can mak...

www.whatabouthomeschooling.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558953637407   The world of homeschool curriculum can be both a blessing and a burden—so many options, but where do you start? In this episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool, we cut through the overwhelm by focusing on two key questions every parent should ask before choosing a homeschool curriculum. We’ll explore: How...

Welcome back to The Brave and Balanced Homeschool Podcast! This is Part 3 of our “Getting Ready to Homeschool” summer series, and today we’re pressing pause on curriculum talk so we can get to the heart of your homeschool journey—your vision. Before we jump into what to teach and how to plan it all, let’s stop and reflect on why you want to homeschool in the first place. In this episode, I’ll walk...

Click here for more info on The Brave and Balanced Homeschool Membership Part 2 of the “Getting Ready to Homeschool” Summer Series Do fears like “What if I fail my child?” or “I’m just not organized or smart enough” hold you back from homeschooling? You're not alone—and you're not disqualified. In this heart-to-heart episode, I’m speaking directly to the fears and doubts many new or potential home...

Get on the Brave and Balanced Homeschool Membership wait list and grab the Homeschool Vision Worksheet here - WhatAboutHomeschooling.com Check out the Homeschool Legal Defense here - HSLDA.org Welcome to the Brave and Balanced Homeschool podcast! In this kickoff episode of our brand-new "Getting Ready to Homeschool" summer series, we're diving into the essential first steps every new homeschool pa...

🖋️ Mentioned resources are available at whatabouthomeschooling.com In today’s episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool, we’re diving into one of those foundational homeschool topics—writing. Specifically, we’re talking penmanship: should you teach your homeschooled children cursive or print first? I’ll share my personal experience teaching writing to my four children, what I’ve learned along t...

Check the What About Homeschooling Website:  www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Mentioned is this episode: Saxon Math at christianbook.com DIVE and  Shorman Math Saxon placement tests Robinson Curriculum Homeschool classifieds for used homeschool books. In this episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool, we dive into Saxon Math, a secular curriculum known for its structured, incremental approach wit...

Make sure to visit my homeschool website www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Mentioned in this episode: Shurley English HSLDA Sonlight timeline Book   In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges homeschool families face during tough times. Whether you're dealing with personal struggles or family stress, it's essential to know when to pause or slow down homeschooling to prioritize well-being. We a...

https://www.whatabouthomeschooling.com https://www.teachingtextbooks.com   In this episode, I dive into one of my all-time favorite homeschool math curricula— Teaching Textbooks. If you’ve been looking for a self-grading, online math program that simplifies the homeschooling, you’re in the right place! I share how Teaching Textbooks has been a game changer for my family, providing flexibility, eas...

In episode 30, I talk about how to choose the best homeschool math curriculum for your child. We cover three key points: the importance of including math fact memorization, deciding whether math manipulatives are necessary for your child, and choosing between detailed lesson plans versus simplified ones. Tune in for tips on finding the right fit for your homeschool needs! Visit my website: https:/...

Make sure you grab your free downloads. Click the link, and grab them while they are still available! www.whatabouthomeschooling.com/podcast   Homeschooling after the holiday season can be a little difficult. How do you help your homeschooled children keep motivated to finish the school year? How about yourself? Do you feel a little bored with the same day to day homeschool tasks? Listen in for so...

Interested in any of the resources mentioned in this episode. Just go to my website and find links to all of them. Being able to homeschool my children was one of my life's greatest blessings! One thing I did with my children almost every school day was read aloud. In this episode, published right before Christmas, I share one of my favorite Christmas stories as I read it aloud to you. I hope you...

www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Have you ever shed tears over homeschooling? I mean have you ever been so discouraged at teaching your children or about a learning challenge and not knowing how to help them? I have. There were many times that I just didn’t know what to do. Do you lay awake at night worry about whether they will be prepared for college or be able to be successful in the workplace? T...

www.whatabouthomeschooling.com It's almost Christmas! It's time to make some memories with your children and pass on those cherished traditions! How do you homeschool during Christmas time? Should you even homeschool during the holiday season? How much time should you take off from homeschooling for the holidays? Listen in to find out how I homeschooled during the holidays for over 22 years.

Check out my website:      www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Are you a homeschool mom who wants to know more about alternative homeschool curricula? Have you heard of Charlotte Mason and want to find out more about her philosophy of education? You will want to listen in on this episode of the What About Homeschooling podcast. If you want to know more about Charlotte Mason and how to add some of her t...

www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Need some help choosing the best homeschool curriculum for your children? Here is my 2nd homeschool curriculum review! In this episode I review a wonderful unit study homeschool curriculum called A World of Adventure by Learning Adventures. Learning Adventures    

One of the challenges of homeschooling is choosing the best homeschool curriculum for your family. I want to help you get started homeschooling by providing some homeschool curriculum reviews. For my first review, I chose Sonlight, a literature-based homeschool curricula. Mentioned in this episode  WhatAboutHomeschooling.com                                             whatabouthomeschooling.com st...