The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas

Homeschool mom, send your kids out to the world with a firm foundation of biblical truth that the study of Creation Science will bring. Listen in to find out how it paid off in our families and find out some of the homeschool curriculum and homeschool programs we used. Find Creation Science curriculum that we used from *Answers in Genesis right here! Next Steps: Grab Your Homeschool Freebies --> Start Homeschooling Checklist: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist 30 Practical Tips to Make Your Homeschool Day Easier and Enjoyable! www.thehomeschoolwell.com/tips Find Out Your Homeschool Style Quiz: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style Homeschool Help: Join The Homeschool Well Community for Support: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community Get Personalized 1:1 Homeschool Support: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/coaching Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, please give us follow and/or a 5 star review. Reach out directly to us by recording a quick message using our "Send Voicemail" button ⁠via our website to request content you need⁠ to help you homeschool well. *We are affiliated with Answers in Genesis and may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on this link. It will not effect the product cost.

End the Year Well: Homeschool Portfolios, Plans, and Parties “Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” ~Ecclesiastes 7:8 Few things bring as much excitement as the end of the homeschool year. There’s so much anticipation and, for homeschool families, a temptation to just wrap it up no matter where it stands and get on with vacation! We believe there’s a better way than just dropping all the school work to be picked up again when the beginning of the next school year rolls around. We’ll outline our process and show you how it will create a nice pattern by establishing chapters to your entire homeschool journey, provide closure to each school year, and give an empowering sense of accomplishment and confidence for both parents and children. Links to mentions in the podcast: Our blog article How to Plan Your Homeschool Year has concrete and applicable ideas and samples. We've created multiple classes and resources with a step-by-step planning guide and printable schedules to be customized to each homeschool need. One-on-one monthly online meetings can be scheduled with us to get specific needs met, and we have live community calls for open Q & A. Get the help you need to get it all in line.

Hey Mamas! On this episode we give you 3 reasons why you should definitely include handwriting as part of your homeschool. We also give you 6 tips on how to do it effectively. We hope this helps you! Check out the links for more info: www.thehomeschoolwell.com/store www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/how-and-why-to-teach-handwriting-in-your-homeschool

Hi Homeschool mom! Are you tired? We know, we've been there. If we have to stop and rest or take a nap in the middle of the day because we feel so horrible, then not much school is getting done. It's our goal with this episode to give you tips and strategies to help you have better quality sleep at night and improved energy in the daytime so that you can feel your best as a homeschool mom. Kim chats with special guest and personal trainer, June Beeks ⁠Find out more here about June⁠. Throughout our homeschool journey, going to the park and using the playground equipment was a great way to use time efficiently and work up a good night's sleep for more energy the next day. (Read our blog) to find out more about using playground "zones" to get a good workout. Need more help adding this strategy to your homeschool mom toolkit? Get on-demand access The Playground Workout for moms AND Jump Rope class for your kids on the member side of our website by creating your account here today. Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool mom! Are you searching for how to homeschool preschool or kindergarten aged kiddos? Do you need reading or writing activities for your young child who is just in the beginning stages noticing print? Then this podcast is for you! Many parents think they have to buy all kinds of preschool or kindergarten homeschool curriculum, but in actuality, it's not necessary at all. Children at this stage are soaking in everything around them, so use that fact to your advantage and save your money for later when you will need it! ;) In this podcast we want to share with you 7 homeschool activities you can do for free or cheap that will make the biggest impact on your child's literacy development. Take a listen! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Links mentioned in the show: Libravox for free audiobooks - https://librivox.org/ The Homeschool Well YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZTeCcoeFqpGPiImz1yXQ7A ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hey homeschool mom! Do you help your kids memorize scripture? How do you teach them to hide God's word in their heart? In this episode, we are going to show you the power of the words written in the Holy Bible. This transformative power is something we have experienced in our lives, witnessed in the lives of those we know and love, and believe in when we learn about the work He has done in people throughout time and all over the world. We had the honor of meeting and talking with Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell who makes beautiful and innovative scripture memorization tools like temporary tattoos and key ring cards. We share a passion to help others memorize God's LIVING and ACTIVE Word! This is her family's story about the powerful testimony of how His word changed their lives. We'd like you to encourage you to consider the following: Do you and your kids have a life verse? That's a bit of scripture which brings you closer to Jesus. A life verse can lead to your testimony. God says our testimony triumphs over the enemy. What exactly are you waiting for?!! Join us as we help spread this message to not only your family but, your homeschool community and the world all through the humble beginnings of adding this most important subject of memorizing scripture into your bible homeschool curriculum and daily lesson plans. Want more in the form of our community of support? We’ve got tools to help you memorize scripture in our new class “How to Hide God’s Word in Your Heart”. Go to thehomeschoolwell.com to get started today and see how God's word works in the lives of your children. Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Links mentioned in the show: Dwell: https://dwelldifferently.com https://dwelldifferently.com/pages/podcast-2 In our conversation I mention Tim Tebow's eye black. Here's an explanation and know the year this 1 min 37 second video of Tim Tebow's explaining his eye black story. This shows how God works through scripture. https://youtu.be/ILz_9KRwzB8 Simply Charlotte Mason Scripture Memory System (w/ free downloads): https://simplycharlottemason.com/timesavers/memorysys/ Our Blog about this topic: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/How%20and%20Why%20To%20Add%20Scripture%20Memorization%20to%20Daily%20Homeschool%20Plans Our YouTube Channel w/ songs/videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS7jjq__MRYQtDgYwePWmcRdtY0K0mZmC ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Happy New Year, Homeschool mom! Are you ready to push the reset button? Do you need a new plan and new strength for the new year? In this episode, we are empowering you with five tips for planning the New Year! A new beginning in January always brings time to reflect and renew. What has been working in your homeschool life? What needs to go? Where can you insert more creative homeschool ideas to finish the second half of the year well? Fall semester of a homeschooling year is a time to tackle academics and establish good routines. Spring semester is a great time to lighten up and plan more field trips, interest-led unit studies, and enrichment activities to keep motivation high and homeschool successfully. Over the years, we realized that just because we started something in the fall, didn't mean we had to keep going with it into the spring semester. This time of year is the perfect time to switch things up to allow for the upcoming doldrums of winter, the lack of academic drive with spring fever, and the fizzle out at the end of the year. Thankfully, there are ways to combat these pitfalls, and we have 5 homeschool tips to help you plan accordingly. "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." ~Isaiah 40:31 Listen in and be encouraged. Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool mom! Are you trying to figure out how to do a little Christmas homeschooling right now and take a break from the regular homeschool schedule? Give yourself permission to soak in the season and have fun. In today's episode, we give five ways to count the extra holiday activities as "school." We know it can be easy to feel a little frenetic with taking time off, and it seems nothing educational is being accomplished, but in reality, there's so much education going on during this season. With the holidays, everything counts! Listen in, and learn how to rest and enjoy this season, which is ultimately about our Savior being born. Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool mom, Have you considered adding music curriculum in your homeschool? Whatever stage you're in….whether you’ve never attempted the subject, your babies are jammin’ out on the triangle, or your kids are seriously tinkling the ivories, this episode is going to enlighten and encourage you to take the next step to grow confidence and leadership skills in your kids -- whether in music or life skills. Homeschools do SOAR when homeschool music curriculum is added! Don’t feel pressured, mama…you can do this even when your biggest musical gift is being able to turn on the radio... and you don’t have to mortgage your home to afford it, either. “How?” you ask. We connected with our friend and homeschool-supermom, Cindy DiMarco who has been there and done it. Listen to our latest podcast episode to find out how God clearly prompted her and her husband to include music lessons as an integral part of their homeschool schedule, which evolved into a myriad of performance opportunities starting at nursing homes, church events and private parties, and eventually leading them to prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and more. Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hey Homeschool mom, Throughout the years, countless people have told us they could never homeschool only because of the continual daily demands on their mental and physical state. We can definitely relate to that, as we’re sure every homeschool mom can. We’ve had seasons of great challenge and also great reward in this area. In today’s episode, we discuss methods we used to keep the homeschool ball rolling because if we don’t have the stamina, who will? We're releasing this episode at the beginning of the holiday season for mom's to gain the strategies inside to use during this stressful season. We are honored to have Deanna Hanson founder of Block Therapy join us in this episode. We were introduced to this unique exercise program towards the end of our homeschool journey and wish we would’ve known about it sooner. We both have reaped the benefits of this practice. Deanna will share the basic concepts for you to start using them today to reduce stress and improve overall wellness. Be empowered, Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Links mentioned in the show: -https://blocktherapy.com/ Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool Mamas! Welcome to our episode about the reading and writing connection. Woohoo! Two amazing things to celebrate with the release our latest podcast episode: 1. 🥳100 LISTENS 🎉A heartfelt thank you to those people! This has been a huge learning curve for us and we are motivated by the support! 2. 🥳Our first guest 🎉 Thank you, Lisa Casey! It was so fun doing this together, a sweet trip down memory and a powerful reminder of how JESUS transforms lives! This is the first episode where we have a guest, and we're so excited to say that it is one of our dear friends and brilliant educators, Lisa Casey from Love2Learn2Day, LLC. She is going to inspire with amazing homeschool tips and encouragement and an applicable reading & writing homeschool lesson that you can add to your plans today. We also talk about the way God has worked in our lives from the beginning of our friendship which began in kindergarten😳, through teaching in public school together and then homeschooling our kids. What a journey we have had! Visit Lisa’s website, www.Love2Learn2Day.com to get the PDF she discusses in the podcast. If you have a homeschool child who's not a fan of the writing process, this is the perfect activity to help light the fire of writing. Enjoy the show!! Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool Mama! In this podcast, we're going to tackle some of the most commonly asked questions that parents ask about teaching beginning readers in their homeschool: What to do if your child is resistant to reading Where to start with a young child to teach reading and writing How to teach those energetic kiddos who are ready to read, but just can't sit still for long Listen in to be empowered so that you can be your child's best teacher! Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool mom! Is there a voice of doubt and fear fighting for your attention when it comes to teaching homeschool reading? Listen in to our latest Podcast for tips that will empower your teaching skills and help you feel confident no matter where your children are at in reading. As your child's parent, you are already doing so many "literacy" activities with your children. According to the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) out of Florida State University, there are seven main areas in which children need instruction to learn to read. Jenny touches on these areas as well as give other ways you may not even realize that you're already nurturing your child's reading skills. Find out how to access, for FREE, our in-depth online class "Teaching Reading In Your Homeschool" which will take these tips to a deeper level empowering you with applicable skills you can use today to help you be the best teacher for your child. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Links mentioned in the show: -www.thehomeschoolwell.com/reading Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hey Homeschool mom! Are you dealing with negative behavior issues in your homeschool? They can suck the life out of your day. BUT these undesirable moments can also be a chance to develop character by meeting and defeating the challenges. We’ve been fortunate enough with our own kids to have MANY opportunities (haha) to experiment with various strategies designed to turn burdensome behaviors around. Listen in for some of our tired-and-true homeschool tips to tame behavior. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Links from the show: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/behavior You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded) by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool mom, Are you struggling with respect in your homeschool? Does your homeschool schedule need some team culture built in? Then listen in to be empowered. The battle is real...the mindset among you, your husband, and your children can either allow homeschool lessons to flourish or make them tank. We have been in that space when trying to lead your kids in a homeschool activity when the horrible feeling of losing control or disrespect slowly creeps in. We’ve escaped in the middle of the school day and hidden ourselves away in the bathroom praying on our knees. Trust us there is a better way. Listen in and take away applicable strategies to help you and your family make the commitment to team homeschool, even when things go awry! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Links mentioned in the show: -www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist -www.thehomeschoolwell.com/commit Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool Mom! Listen in and find out how God reassured us in this discussion on PLANNING…a topic which can worry and weigh us down BUT God’s plans exceed anything we can imagine! Be encouraged, Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

"I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10b Hi Homeschool mom! Planning for enrichment is hands down our favorite part of homeschooling. In this episode, we lay out helpful tips to raise your homeschool lessons to a new level. Like the scripture above, God calls us to live abundantly, and we believe that is a fact in our homeschools as well. Listen in and be encouraged to get out there to experience real-life, hands-on learning! Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable :) Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Links mentioned in the show: -www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/enrichment Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool mom! In today's episode we are going to empower you with a method to make planning your homeschool year a breeze! Whether you are just starting to homeschool or you have been homeschooling for a while, we know this method will help you set up your homeschool schedule for success. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= Links mentioned in the show: -For more info on what we talk about and to see the samples we discuss, please refer to this blog post: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/blog/planning Was this helpful? Please consider leaving us a 5⭐ review and share with a friend! Thank you!🙏

Hi Homeschool Mama! In today's episode, we're taking the guesswork out and helping you drill down to discover your homeschooling style. Once you know the homeschool style that matches your family, homeschooling gets easier. This is the most empowering step that a homeschool mom can take. Find out your homeschool style with our quick quiz here and use the notes to help you plan better. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! Blessings! Kim & Jenny ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms 🙏Thanks for listening! To support our efforts, follow, give a 5-star review, and/or share with a friend who would benefit. That's how we grow our podcast.

Hi Homeschool Mom! In today's episode, we briefly discuss the many types of homeschooling methods out in the world today such as: More Traditional Methods: Charlotte Mason Classical Dual-enrollment Hybrid Schools Multiple Intelligences Online Schools Traditional/classroom at home Unit Studies Off the Beaten Path: Deschooling Eclectic Montessori Roadschooling Unschooling Umbrella Schools Waldorf World Schooling We hope it gives you a springboard to begin exploring your own style and find what's right for you and your family. Listen in and we pray this blesses you! Kim & Jenny www.thehomeschoolwell.com ❤️️Join The Homeschool Well Community: https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community Want to find out which homeschool style works for you? Take the quiz: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/style Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms 🙏Thanks for listening! Please follow, leave a review, and share with a friend if we helped you!

Hi Mama! Are you a homeschool mom thinking about homeschooling your kids? In today's episode, we give 7 Key Steps for how to get started homeschooling. We believe anyone can do it, and we're here walk you through it! Listen in, and we pray this blesses you! Kim & Jenny www.thehomeschoolwell.com ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ Ready to Start Homeschooling? Grab a checklist to keep you organized: https://www.thehomeschoolwell.com/checklist 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ================= 🙏Thanks for listening! Please follow, leave a review, and share with a friend if we helped you!

Hi Homeschool Mom! Welcome to The Homeschool Well podcast episode #1! In this very first episode, we take a few moments to introduce ourselves and discuss our journeys as homeschooling mothers. Neither of us set out to homeschool our children, but God led us here through our life circumstances, and we're so glad He did! Listen in and we hope this blesses you, Kim & Jenny www.thehomeschoolwell.com ================= 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms ========= 🙏Thanks for listening! Please follow, leave a review, and share with a friend if we helped you!