HeyJaredCalled To Homeschool
Are you feeling the call to homeschool and you're not sure what to do? Or maybe you are already homeschooling and it doesn't look like what you hoped it would.
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#381 Homeschooling With Little Kids: What I’d Actually Do (opens the original)
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How do you homeschool a kindergartener when you also have a preschooler, toddler, and baby who all need you? In this episode, I’m answering a listener’s question about what a typical homeschool day can look like when you have a house full of little kids. I’ll share what I would actually focus on at these ages, how I’d keep kindergarten and preschool simple, why I wouldn’t save school for nap time, and how I think about a daily rhythm instead of a strict schedule. If you’re trying to juggle lesso
#380 I Asked My Adult Daughter: What Actually Helps Kids Become Independent? (opens the original)
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In this episode, I’m joined by my 22-year-old daughter to talk about something I think every parent wants: raising kids who grow into capable, independent adults. My daughter earned her Associate degree at 16 and has since lived all over the world, so I wanted you to hear her perspective on what actually helped her become independent and responsible. We share 3 things parents can do to help their kids take more ownership of their lives , make decisions, solve problems, and become more confident
#379 Is My Homeschooler “On Grade Level”? (opens the original)
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Wondering if your homeschooler is “on grade level”? In this episode, I answer a listener who recently pulled her 10-year-old twins out of public school and is wondering where in the world to start. Do you give placement tests? Look for learning gaps? Choose curriculum based on their age? Or, as she hilariously asks, just “wing it like a hippie”? We’re talking about how to figure out what your child actually needs without getting caught up in arbitrary grade levels, why I sometimes intentionally
#378 Am I Teaching Enough? The question almost every homeschool parent asks. (opens the original)
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Am I teaching enough? It's one of the most common questions homeschool parents ask—and one that can quickly lead to second-guessing, overwhelm, and comparison. In this episode, I answer a listener's question about whether she's covering enough subjects, how to know what's truly important, and why learning to trust yourself may be one of the greatest gifts you can give your homeschool.
#377 What Are Living Books? (And Why I Love Them) (opens the original)
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Have you ever wondered what homeschoolers mean when they talk about "living books"? In this episode, I'll explain what living books are, why Charlotte Mason believed they were so important, and how they've completely changed the way I think about education. I'll also share some of my favorite historical fiction and nonfiction living books to help you get started and hopefully inspire your own love of history and lifelong learning.
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