Tips for Homeschooling All Littles with Hannah Olson OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-04-07 | If you are a young mom with all littles at home, this conversation with Hannah Olson will inspire you with encouragement and practical ideas to help you in your homeschool day.In this conversation we talk about….1. How do you prepare from homeschooling preschool? 2. How do you homeschool your school-age children when you have an infant?3. Do you have tips for when babies or toddlers interrupt school time?4. Go through a typical day at your stage of homeschooling.5. Ideas for starting a quiet time in your day. 6. What are your favorite curriculum/books/games for this age?Connect with HannahWebsite: justbeeblog.com/?v=882bac27d62bInstagram: instagram.com/hannahbeeolsonYouTube: youtube.com/@hannahbeeolsonWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
I Would Love to Homeschool My Kids But... OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-10-17 | Other than a love for your kids and a love for learning, you don't have to have any special qualities to be a good homeschool mom. And contrary to popular opinion, you don't have to be a naturally patient person...but you may learn, as I have, that the more time you spend with your kids, you naturally become a warmer, responsive, loving mom. SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebookNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksBurgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsFall Copywork (FREE Printable)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printableFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingX: https://x.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Discipleship is Relational Work and It Takes A Lot of Time OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-10-10 | As parents, we have an incredible opportunity to shape the minds of our children. As we live day by day beside our kids, our relationships can be the living testimony that has the biggest faith builder in their lives.Burgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsFall Copywork (FREE Printable)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printableSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebookNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingX: https://x.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Building a Connection-First Homeschool with Marissa OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-10-07 | It can be easy to miss the point of homeschooling by getting caught up in the curriculum and checking off the boxes on our to-do list. When our tasks become more important than looking our kids in the eyes and listening to them, we may be drifting off course. In this interview with Marissa from @theorganisedhomeschool, she tells how she creates a connection-focused homeschool.The Homeschool Reset:theorganisedhomeschool.com/simpleConnect with MarissaYouTube: @theorganisedhomeschool Instagram: instagram.com/theorganisedhomeschoolWebsite: theorganisedhomeschool.comTopics in this conversation...1. How do parents “miss the point” of homeschooling?2. How did you personally shift from “school-at-home” to a more connection-focused homeschool?3. How do you practically balance core academics with giving your kids freedom to follow their interests?4. How do you know if your homeschool is too rigid vs. too relaxed?5. What does a connection-first homeschool day look like in your house?6. What advice do you have for a mom who feels burnt out from trying to do all the things?Fall Copywork (FREE Printable)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printableSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebookNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksBurgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingX: https://x.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Have You Made the Same Homeschooling Mistakes I Have? OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-10-04 | As moms, we want to do the very best for our kids, but no matter how hard we try, we inevitably make mistakes. In our 15 years of homeschooling, I have made plenty of mistakes, but I believe it's never too late to change. Burgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsFall Copywork (FREE Printable)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printableSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebookNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
THIS is what I would invest in if I had a limited homeschool budget! OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-09-26 | Do you have a limited budget? You can give your kids a rich education without spending a fortune. Here's how!Companion Phonics Guide for Bob Booksourlifehomeschooling.com/companion-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksAmbleside Onlineamblesideonline.orgSimple Morning Time Notebookourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebookFall Copywork (FREE Printable)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printableBURGESS BIRD BOOK NATURE STUDY CARDSourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Look At Our Kids 2025-2026 Homeschool Checklists OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-09-20 | Take a look at what our kids are working on independently for the 2025-2026 school year for each grade level. Last Year's Homeschool Checklist Videoyoutu.be/wG8Ws99e8gASeterraseterra.comFall Copywork (FREE Printable)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printableSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebookBURGESS BIRD BOOK NATURE STUDY CARDSourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
The World Is Our Classroom! OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-09-12 | It's on these vibrant, fall days that I am most thankful to be homeschooling. We get to be learning life skills right beside our kids. Most of all , we can enjoy the beautiful weather outside, watching everything slowly change. The world is our classroom and we are here for it!How We Make Ambleside Online Work for Our Large Familyourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/20/ambleside-online-homeschool-curriculum-for-a-large-familyBurgess Bird Bookamzn.to/4mXAGJbPeterson Field Guide Coloring Bookamzn.to/4mgisSiBurgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsFall Copywork (FREE Printable)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printableSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebookNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Homeschooling a Speech-Delayed Child with Dayna from Our Sweetie Birds Home OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-09-04 | If you are homeschooling a child with delays or other learning struggles, I want to encourage you that you are fully equipped as a parent to find the best resources for your child’s unique needs and their individual strengths. In this conversation with Dayna from Our Sweetie Bird’s Home, she shares her experience working with her child who has a speech delay and offers practical tips for parents who are also homeschooling a child with a speech delay.In this conversation, we talk about…1. When you first realized your little one had a speech delay, how did that affect you as a mom and even the way you thought about homeschooling?2. Did you try any formal interventions or therapies along the way, or did you find yourself doing most of the work at home?3. How do you naturally work on speech with your child during your homeschool days—just in the flow of family life?4. What have been some of those sweet “breakthrough” moments that reminded you your hard work at home is paying off?5. For other moms who feel unsure if they can handle this, what encouragement would you share about being your child’s biggest teacher and advocate?Teach Me to Talk Website teachmetotalk.comTeach Me to Talk YouTube Channelyoutube.com/@UCqITx6MI21zh0MLPmPD2PHQ Connect with Dayna:Instagram: instagram.com/oursweetiebirdshomeYouTube: youtube.com/@UCiZL4F6iobVy1DEJ82luo7A Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingX: https://x.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschoolingSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksBurgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cards
Easing Into Our 16th Year of Homeschooling | DIL Family of 12 OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-09-01 | Because we have a small homestead where we raise a lot of the food our family eats, we start our homeschool year slowly. Our kids are all excited to start again! Take a look at what our slow September start looks like on an ordinary day. Fall Copywork (FREE Printable)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/20/fall-themed-copywork-free-printableSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebookBURGESS BIRD BOOK NATURE STUDY CARDSourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
How to Keep a Book of Centuries With Ann From Without Doors Curriculum OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-08-28 | Using a Book of Centuries is a wonderful visual tool to use as you teach history in your homeschool. Ann from Without Doors Curriculum shares how she has used a Book of Centuries to make history more meaningful for her kids. Connect with AnnInstagram: instagram.com/withoutdoorscurriculumWebsite: withoutdoorscurriculum.comBook of Centurieswithoutdoorscurriculum.com/book-of-centuriesIn this conversation...1. What is a Book of Centuries, and how does it differ from a regular timeline?2. When and how do you introduce a Book of Centuries? 3. What does it look like to use a book of centuries on a typical day or week? What kinds of entries should go into it? How often should a student add to their Book of Centuries? 4. In what ways does it train students to see history as a whole, rather than disconnected events? 5. What kind of long-term fruit have you seen from students keeping a Book of Centuries through the years?SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksBurgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingX: https://x.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling#bookofcenturies#charlottemasonhomeschool #charlottemason #amblesideonline #charlottemasonbookofcenturies#homeschoolhistory
How We Prep For Camping As a Large Family (10 Kids!) OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-08-25 | Camping is such a wonderful family getaway for large families. It’s affordable, it connects everyone to nature, and it makes lasting family memories! This is the step-by-step process we do to prepare for taking our family of 12 camping.Large Family Camping Essentials Checklistourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/08/23/how-we-prep-for-camping-with-a-large-family-10-kidsBurgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
The NO STRESS Way to Start a New Homeschool Year OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-08-20 | If you are stressed out by trying to have everything just right for the first day of school, you might be making it harder than it has to be. SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook Back to the Basics |If I Were Homeschooling For The First Time, THIS Is What I Would Doyoutu.be/mjvfsB5AFn0What You Need to Know As A First-Time Homeschooleryoutu.be/ViEVcn28XlwBURGESS BIRD BOOK NATURE STUDY CARDSourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Your Homeschool Questions Answered! Teaching Respect, Routine After a Baby, Ambleside Online OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-08-12 | I'm answering all your homeschool questions in this episode! Questions I Cover: -Training little ones toward a daily routine.-Teaching a healthy respect for authority.-Dinner clean up and putting middle kids to bed?-Ambleside Online, all the books or no, and how do you choose?-Dr. Moore's Book "Better Late than Early" -Handling interruptions.-Can you homeschool without being in a co-op?-Is HSLDA membership necessary or no?-Routine after giving birth?-When do kids wake up in the morning?-Consequences for not doing school work?-Thoughts on contraception?-Storing end of year portfolios?-How do you choose read-alouds?-Resetting after kids have bad attitudes and are disobedient and everything goes south.How We Make Ambleside Online Work for Our Large Familyourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/20/ambleside-online-homeschool-curriculum-for-a-large-familyBURGESS BIRD BOOK NATURE STUDY CARDSourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
5 Skills Kids Wont Learn From Your Homeschool Curriculum OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-08-09 | There are some skills kids can't learn from a curriculum. They learn them by working side-by-side doing practical hands-on tasks. And who is the best person to teach them these skills? It's you!Burgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Adjust Your Homeschool Schedule to Fit Your Unique Family Needs With Kristen OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-08-05 | If you want to prioritize your family life and let homeschooling fit into the margins of your time, you may benefit from adjusting your schedule. Kristen from @pearlsandoak is joining me on the podcast to discuss how homeschooling with an alternative schedule has benefited her family.Connect with Kristen:Instagram: instagram.com/pearlsandoakYouTube: youtube.com/@PearlsAndOakMade2Homeschool Community: made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/Q8oRXcJrTopics we cover in this conversation:1. What does your homeschool year look like, and how did you land on a non-traditional schedule?2. How do you keep your momentum going through the summer when everyone else seems to be taking a break?3. How has building your homeschool rhythm around your family’s actual life made things better—not harder?4. What are some simple ways a family could start adjusting their schedule if they feel stuck in the traditional mold?5. What would you say to the mom who feels like a different rhythm might help, but she’s afraid of getting ‘behind’?WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Enjoying Our Summer While Slowly Getting Ready for a New Homeschool Year OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-08-02 | We are fully enjoying our summer, but it has been busy with all the produce coming in from our garden that we need to preserve, and caring for the animals we are raising for meat for our family. Even so, I have been spending some time slowly getting ready for a new homeschool year. I'm excited to show you a new Nature Study resource on the blog that I plan to use with our younger kids.Burgess Bird Book Nature Study Cardsourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/30/burgess-bird-book-homeschool-nature-study-cardsSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook How to Keep a Simple Nature Study Notebookourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/26/how-to-keep-a-simple-nature-notebookCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gNEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Summer Life Skills | Learning Without a Curriculum OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-07-25 | Not all learning happens through books. Children are always learning. Although we aren't doing formal academic work in the summer, our kids are learning so much! BRAVE2025made2homeschool.com/a/2148118598/Q8oRXcJr7 Easy Foods to Preserve With Kids This Summer (includes the recipe for pickles)ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/05/23/7-easy-foods-to-preserve-with-kids-this-summerCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Are You Homeschooling Proactively Or Reactively | Brandi from The Homeschool Hustle OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-07-21 | In this encouraging conversation, I talk with Brandi from @the_homeschoolhustle about why we should be intentionally homeschooling our kids. A few years ago, Brandi pulled her kids out of the traditional school system to homeschool them because she was concerned about the content they were learning in school. Her initial approach to homeschooling was reactive, but as she spent more time with her kids, she realized she needed to take ownership and be proactive as a homeschool mom. Connect with BrandiIG: instagram.com/the_homeschoolhustleFirst Interview With Brandi: Challenging the Many Misconceptions of Homeschoolingyoutu.be/udrblSJj1X8BRAVE2025made2homeschool.com/a/2148118598/Q8oRXcJrMade2Homeschool Communitymade2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/Q8oRXcJrWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Website: ourlifehomeschooling.com/YouTube: youtube.com/@OurLifeHomeschoolingInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Pinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
If I Were Homeschooling For The First Time, THIS Is What I Would Do OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-07-16 | If I were homeschooling for the first time, these are the four basic steps I would take to establish a homeschool routine that works and doesn't lead to burnout. These four layers are also the way I slowly ease back into homeschooling after big life changes like having a baby, moving, home renovations, or a crisis. Free Copyworkourlifehomeschooling.com/?s=copyworkSIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOK ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Simple Steps for Planning a New Homeschool Year With Wendy from Plan Prep Pray OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-07-09 | Do you struggle to know where to start in planning for a new homeschool year? Learn from veteran homeschool mom Wendy, from Plan Prep Pray, as she talks about the simple steps she takes to plan a new year. Connect with Wendy:IG: instagram.com/planprepprayYouTube: youtube.com/@UCMIERxBeIN7uOT6vdP8WckQ 2025 Home Management and Homeschool Planner youtube.com/watch?v=VM9lJZuWa7cBrave 2025made2homeschool.com/a/2148118598/Q8oRXcJrMade 2 Homeschoolmade2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/Q8oRXcJrQuestions we cover in this interview.1. What’s the first thing you do when it’s time to plan a new homeschool year?2. How do you set goals for your homeschool without getting overwhelmed?3. How do you plan both the learning and the faith parts of your homeschool?4. What’s a common mistake moms make when planning—and how can they avoid it?5. How has your Home Management and Homeschool Planner made planning simpler or more peaceful?WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Website: ourlifehomeschooling.com/YouTube: youtube.com/@OurLifeHomeschoolingInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Pinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Evening Home Routine | Family of 12 | Guarding Our Family Time OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-07-05 | Family time is significant to us. As our kids get older, it gets harder to keep those family times a priority, but it's something we are always working to protect. Summer Homeschool Copywork (Free Printable) ourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/07/03/summer-themed-homeschool-copywork-free-printableCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Teach Homeschool Spelling Without a Curriculum Using These Three Tools OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-06-27 | After 15 years of homeschooling, these are the three tools I use to effectively teach spelling without using a formal curriculum. FREE Printable-25 Spelling Patterns and Rulesourlifehomeschooling.com/welcome-to-our-life-homeschooling2025-2026 Simple Morning Time Notebookourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/06/06/2025-2026-simple-morning-time-notebookBRAVE 2025made2homeschool.com/a/2148118598/Q8oRXcJrFree Copyworkourlifehomeschooling.com/?s=copyworkAll About Using Copywork in Your Homeschoolourlifehomeschooling.com/2021/01/27/helpful-habits-for-writing-well-2-copying-the-best-pieces-from-great-authorsHow to Do a Charlotte Mason Narration In Your Homeschoolourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/02/23/how-to-do-charlotte-mason-narration-in-your-homeschoolFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
What Ive Learned From 20 Years as a Stay At Home Mom OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-06-20 | After 20 years as a mom, spending the majority of my time investing in our kids, I am sharing with you a pitfall that I struggled with so I can help you avoid it.Play the Long Game | Why Moms Need to Look Beyond Todayyoutu.be/ilMKDtsR6Ao?si=dfDWCN-cBFHYswZHMade2Homeschool Community made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/Q8oRXcJrWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
2025 2026 Simple Morning Time Notebook OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-06-12 | IT'S HERE!! 2025-2026 Simple Morning Time NotebookWould you like to simplify your homeschool? Try the 2025-2026 Simple Morning Time Notebook! Practicing a consistent Morning Time in our homeschool has been the ticket for teaching multiple ages while also covering the beautiful subjects beyond Reading, Writing, and Math.This notebook is one of the ways we make Charlotte Mason and classical education work for our large family. I hope you'll join us for our studies this year!2025-2026 Simple Morning Time Notebookourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/06/06/2025-2026-simple-morning-time-notebookHow to Keep a Simple Nature Study Notebookourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/26/how-to-keep-a-simple-nature-notebookListen to the podcast!open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling#ourlifehomeschooling #simplemorningtimenotebook#morningtime#homeschoolmorningtime #homeschoolmorningtime #homeschoolmorningbasket #charlottemason #charlottemasoneducation #classicaleducation #classicaleducationathome
How to Start a Homeschool Co-op | Our Story of Growing a Grassroots K-12 Co-op OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-06-06 | Are you looking for a homeschool community that will support you in homeschooling? Consider starting a homeschool co-op! It's not as difficult as you might think. Listen to our story about starting a grassroots K-12 co-op, which was an incredible blessing to our families and our community! In this episode...1. The story of how our co-op started.2. Listener question: Can you share your kids co-op information sometime? What are your policies, ages, curriculum, schedule, or meeting time look like?3. Tell all the interesting classes we’ve had over the years. 4. Leadership Team: How did we handle bringing in new people? How often did leadership meet? What roles/duties did we have? 5. What were some of the challenges of getting started? What did we learn from our experience? What worked/didn’t work? 6. Advice for homeschool parents who want to start a co-op.Made2Homeschool Community made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/Q8oRXcJrBrave Conferencemade2homeschool.com/a/2148118598/Q8oRXcJrCheck out the blog!ourlifehomeschooling.comListen to the podcast!open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Home Reset | Deep Cleaning + Updating Decor OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-06-01 | After a full year of homeschooling, our home needs a deep clean and some new decor. Join me for some home projects as I give our home a reset.Check out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Reflecting On Our Homeschool Year | What Went Well + What Well Focus On Next Year OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-05-22 | We've turned the final page on our homeschool year. We are in full summer mode. But I spent a little time this week thinking about what went well and what I want to work on for next year. Check out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Q and A | Teaching Cursive, Discipling Boys, Organizing School Supplies, Summer Routines OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-05-20 | What questions do you have about homeschooling? I’m answering your questions about teaching cursive, organizing school supplies, summer routines, discipling boys, and more!Booklists on the Blogourlifehomeschooling.com/category/book-listsOur Favorite Ambleside Online Booksourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/20/ambleside-online-homeschool-curriculum-for-a-large-familyHow to Keep a Simple Nature Study Notebookourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/26/how-to-keep-a-simple-nature-notebookHere is a sample of some of the questions I answer….How do you keep a nature journal and what is your child required to do in it? -How do you teach your child to type on the computer? -How do you decide what books your child needs to read in their book list? -How do you decide what science and history topics you want to teach your kids for the year?-How do you keep track of grading? Do you grade weekly or monthly?-Do you teach cursive and what program do you use? What age do you start teaching cursive?-Can you give more information about co-ops? -How do you organize your homeschool supplies, so that your dining room is still neat?-How to disciple teenage sons.-What is your summer rhythm?And more!!Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Three End of Year Homeschool Tools I Couldnt Do Without OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-05-15 | These three (free!) homeschool tools have helped me, especially at the end of the year, simplify our year and give me confidence as a mom.How to Make a Workable Homeschool Checklistourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/08/22/how-to-make-a-workable-homeschool-checklistBooklistdrive.google.com/file/d/1IW7a-gC7JobMVbAo6o03eC8PZTnBv7Vj/view?usp=sharingHow To Make A Simple Homeschool Portfolioourlifehomeschooling.com/2020/10/08/how-to-make-a-homeschool-portfolioCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
This End Of Year Homeschool Practice Will Surprise You OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-05-08 | If you worry at the end of the school year if you did enough, this practice will help you stop questioning yourself. How to Make a Simple Homeschool Portfolioourlifehomeschooling.com/2020/10/08/how-to-make-a-homeschool-portfolioCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Fifteen-Year Homeschool Mom Answers Your Homeschool Questions OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-05-05 | When I was a new homeschooler, one of the things that helped me more than anything else was to ask moms who were ahead of me all my questions about homeschooling. That’s why I’m doing these q and a videos. I want to help others in the way that other moms have helped me! I hope this encourages you!Here is a sample of some of the questions I answer….-Do you have high schoolers do copywork?-How rigorous are you for high school?-What do you wish you would have known when first starting homeschool?-Suggestions for getting everyone to co-operate for read aloud or family subjects.-How do you create/ organize a portfolio for each kid?-What do you wish you would have known when you first started homeschooling?-How do you get the kids up to start their work in the morning?-How did you create the routine of cleaning up after morning time? How long did it take before your children knew what to expect?-How do you keep from getting overwhelmed with curriculum choices?And more!!PIAT achievement-test.com/testing-options/yearly-requirements/2-peabody-individual-achievement-testPiano BookAlfred’s Basic Piano Lessons WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Homeschooling Has Helped Us Give Our Kids a Wonder-Filled Childhood OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-04-30 | Do you want to give your kids a wonder-filled childhood? Homeschooling has helped us provide that for our kids.Homeschool Resources on the Blogourlifehomeschooling.comCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Special Needs Kids | You Can Do This! Interview With Katie OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-04-28 | Homeschooling mom of six, Katie, from Life In the Mundane, shares her story of homeschooling her kids with medical and academic special needs. She has learned to make many adaptations and personalizations to their homeschool to fit their family's unique needs. Her wisdom and experience will be a huge encouragement to parents who are homeschooling children with learning difficulties!Connect with Katie:Instagram: instagram.com/lifeinthemundaneYouTube: youtube.com/@LifeintheMundaneIn this conversation, we talk about...1.What led you to homeschool your kids with special needs, and how has that journey shaped your family?2. How do you balance the needs of your neurodivergent kids while still meeting the needs of your neurotypical kids?3. Can you share a specific example of how you’ve adapted curriculum or routines to fit your child’s needs?4. What biblical truths have anchored you as you navigate the unique challenges of special needs parenting and homeschooling?5. What would you say to the mom who feels unequipped or overwhelmed homeschooling her special needs child?HSLDA Resources for parents of struggling learners.hslda.org/teaching-my-kids/special-needs?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADv9Ad7JNVcqc9etWQNqHuZX8Ecru&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_JzABhC2ARIsAPe3ynq97qdFBhASYeAZjiFAGjgwf49h6k7C6B83Mj-nqOpsgO9riuUCrmAaAltaEALw_wcBWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.com/Facebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschooling/Pinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Homeschool Portfolio Samples | Field Trip | Life Skills Learning OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-04-24 | How to Make a Simple Homeschool Portfolioourlifehomeschooling.com/2020/10/08/how-to-make-a-homeschool-portfolioCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Staying Fit Through Multiple Pregnancies OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-04-15 | Check out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Spring Homeschooling | DIL Mom of 10 OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-04-10 | Spring is my favorite time of year to homeschool! Easter Bible Trivia (Free Printable) ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/03/25/best-easter-bible-trivia-questions-free-printableEaster Books for kids About the Resurrection Storyourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/04/03/easter-books-for-kids-about-the-resurrection-storyTop Kids Easter Songs to Celebrate the Resurrectionourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/04/10/top-kids-easter-songs-to-celebrate-the-resurrection100% Whole Wheat Bread(I make it in the dough cycle of my bread machine. Put the wet ingredients in first, then the dry. After the dough cycle, I let it rise for about an hour in a warm place. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.)Wet Ingredients1.5-2 cups warm water2 TB olive oil2TB milk1 tsp. lemon juice1/4 cup honeyDry ingredients3 cups of wheat berries (Grind 3 cups of berries and it makes just the right amount of flour)2 tsp. salt2 tsp. dry yeastCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Do You Take Time to Be Alone in Your Homeschool Day? OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-04-01 | Being with kids all day every day is exhausting! Do you take time to be alone in your homeschool day? Our Life Homeschooling Website:ourlifehomeschooling.comCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Q and A Part 2 | Teen friendships + Reluctant Readers + Screen Time OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-03-28 | A few weeks ago I asked you to send me your homeschooling questions on Instagram and YouTube. Since I received an overwhelming number of questions, I decided to make two podcasts out of it. This podcast is the second half of questions that were asked on YouTube. I hope this encourages you!I answer questions about these topics....-Balancing housework and homeschooling-How much time teaching each child?-Staying joyful-Reluctant readers?-Unmotivated learners-Handicrafts for boys?-Helping kids focus-Scheduling out a school year-Screen time-Teenage friendships-Morning Time-Preparing for homeschooling high schoolWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Homeschool Day In The Life | Relaxed Homeschooling OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-03-25 | A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HOMESCHOOLING COLLABORATIONWelcome to our homeschooling collaboration series! Each day this week, a different homeschooling mum is sharing her "Day in the Life" to showcase various homeschooling styles. Be sure to watch the whole series to find the approach that resonates most with you!📅 Collaboration Schedule:✅ Homeschool Day In the Life | Relaxed Homeschooling➡️ Next up: Dayna from Our Sweetie Birds Home – Video coming soon! (Check back here for the link once it's live.)📺 Full Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvB2pE_0J-_QmHS6DuWAxxXjSWpC_9GYA&si=CwOtZ4deNHX5TCHA💬 Let us know in the comments—what homeschool style are you most drawn to?👩🏫 Meet the Collaborators:🔹 Stacey – youtube.com/@Abiding_Home🔹 Sheri – youtube.com/@OurLifeHomeschooling🔹 Dayna - youtube.com/@oursweetiebirdshome🔹 Hannah - youtube.com/@hannahgravelle🔹 Marissa - youtube.com/@theorganisedhomeschool 💖 If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out the next video in the series!WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Homeschooling on the Farm with Leah OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-03-17 | If Leah had to label her homeschooling style, she would call it “Farm Schooling”. She highly values all of the core classes, but she also recognizes the beauty in learning beyond what can be covered in a book.Connect with LeahInstagram-instagram.com/littlefarmhouseonfeltonCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Family First | Dont Let Homeschooling Take Over Your Family Life OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-03-12 | Kids thrive on routine and structure and that's a big part of our homeschool. But sometimes it's good to stop and ask, "Is what I'm doing today good for my family? What do my kids need today? What do I need today?" And then do that instead.Our Life Homeschooling Website:ourlifehomeschooling.comCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksHow to Take The Stress Out Of Homeschoolinggenerationcedar.com/stressfreehomeschool/aff/4Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Q and A Homeschooling Advice | Answering Your Questions OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-03-06 | I'm answering all your questions about homeschooling high school, multiple kids, boys, Science, Spelling, Math, and more! Check out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Homeschooling Encouragement | Day in the Life | Mom of 10 OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-03-03 | We are keeping busy at home while enjoying the few days of sunshine we get until spring full arrives here. Join us for a day in the life with read alouds, math lessons, chores, and lots of fun learning at home!This video is a collaboration with Hannah Olsen.Connect with Hannah!YouTube: youtube.com/@UClXGFBrEpyRLzO1RxA-5oDA Instagram: instagram.com/hannahbeeolsonWebsite: justbeeblog.com/?v=882bac27d62bOur Life Homeschooling Website:ourlifehomeschooling.comCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksHow to Take The Stress Out Of Homeschoolinggenerationcedar.com/stressfreehomeschool/aff/4Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Practical Advice from a Second Generation Homeschooler with Amy Sloan OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-02-27 | If you want to avoid the common mistakes many homeschoolers make, learn from others who have been homeschooling for a while! This interview with second-generation homeschool mom, Amy Sloan, from youtu.be/PHWApZz2iI0?si=AvJ4WZBbhMENfiZx is full of practical tips that you can start implementing today!In this conversation, we talk about...-What do you believe are the most important priorities for a homeschool family, and how can parents stay focused on them amidst daily challenges?-Many parents start homeschooling hoping for specific outcomes. Why is it important to remember that homeschooling is not a magic formula that guarantees specific results?-How do you balance faithfulness in homeschooling with flexibility when life doesn’t go as planned?-What practical strategies help you keep perspective and avoid burnout in long-term homeschooling?-If you could give one piece of advice to a new homeschooling mom who is feeling overwhelmed, what would it be?Connect with Amy:Website: humilityanddoxology.comInstagram: instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/2mQU03E32WvopIKchAsA3V?si=597c250062734e73YouTube: youtube.com/@HumilityandDoxologyFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschoolingWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books
This Is Your Homeschool and You Get to Decide OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-02-24 | What challenges are you facing in your homeschool today? Are there weaknesses that you want to work on? Or maybe you have certain areas of interest that you want to focus on more than others. Whatever it is, you get to decide what direction you want to go with your kids. You can chart your own course, starting today!Rhyming Books for Preschoolersourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/02/20/rhyming-books-for-preschool-through-kindergarten-agesCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksHow to Take The Stress Out Of Homeschoolinggenerationcedar.com/stressfreehomeschool/aff/4Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Are You Overthinking Homeschooling? OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-02-17 | Are you making homeschooling harder than it has to be? Keep it simple! Check out the blog! ourlifehomeschooling.comCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksHow to Take The Stress Out Of Homeschoolinggenerationcedar.com/stressfreehomeschool/aff/4Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Delight-Directed Learning with Julie Kreke OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-02-10 | Are you exhausted trying to complete everything on your homeschool to-do list? Delight-directed learning will bring fresh life back into your homeschool!What is delight-directed learning and why is it such a great fit for kids? When Julie saw how well delight-directed learning had worked for her in her schooling years, she decided that this was exactly what she wanted to do for her kids.Connect with Julie!Website: thedelightfulhomeschool.comYouTube: youtube.com/@jasonandjulieFollow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomesch1Instagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschoolingWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books
The Hidden Beauty of a Simple Home Life OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-02-06 | Does your homeschool seem…ordinary? No tricks, nothing special, just you and the kids making a little more progress every day. Should you be doing more? Is this simple day-to-day enough? Check out the blog! ourlifehomeschooling.comCheck out the podcast.open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR?si=dQMxjeqKQvKuknn1_y-51gWANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksHow to Take The Stress Out Of Homeschoolinggenerationcedar.com/stressfreehomeschool/aff/4Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
Incorporating Bible In Your Homeschool | Interview with Anna Bruce OurLifeHomeschooling 2025-01-30 | Do you need some help incorporating Bible into your homeschool? This interview with Anna Bruce is going to give you so many resources, ideas, and solutions for making Bible time a success in your home! Read more about Anna's story on the blog! ourlifehomeschooling.com/2025/01/30/incorporating-bible-into-your-homeschool-with-anna-bruceConnect with Anna: Website: annabruceco.comYouTube: youtube.com/@UCKBAR6N4_iqBEtQMwkYuW0g Instagram: instagram.com/annabrucecoMorning Manna Bible Curriculum: annabruceco.com/shop/p/morning-manna-full-homeschool-bundleHello Peace Family Devotions: amzn.to/3WBmxq7WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-booksHow to Take The Stress Out Of Homeschoolinggenerationcedar.com/stressfreehomeschool/aff/4Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.comPodcast: open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingTwitter: twitter.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: instagram.com/our.life.homeschoolingPinterest: pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling
