Homeschool with Moxie Podcast

If you're driving to see family today or in the coming weeks, here's a quick run-down of some of the episodes you may have missed. Whether you're homeschooling a kindergartener or trying to prep your pantry without spending a ton of money, we've got an episode for YOU! Be sure to grab our free digital Black Friday magazine to keep track of all the seasonal deals, freebies, giveaways, and sales in the homeschool world. You can find that at https://www.4onemore.com/blackfriday

You can’t control everything, but as the homeschool parent, you can control the consistency factor. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/238

Some parents have asked me whether or not their child should skip a grade. Here are the questions I would ask and optional ideas to consider. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/237

I’m answering a question today I saw on social media about how my priorities have changed over the years of homeschooling. What would I say to that young homeschooling mom who’s just starting out? And what are those things that I’m glad we focused on?

Want to teach your 9-11 year olds about the history of slavery, abolition, and the Underground Railroad but with a Christian worldview perspective? That's what Danika Cooley does in The Who What Why Series. We'll review these books in this episode PLUS I'll tell you a fascinating story of my personal connection to the Underground Railroad. Get free lapbooks to use with The Who What Why Series and see our full review in the show notes at https://www. 4onemore.com/234

Dennis DiNoia is the founder of Mr. D Math and has a passion for helping students become independent and responsible learners. Listen to this episode of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast where Dennis shares how homeschool parents can set the right atmosphere for students to develop lifelong self-mastery skills.

My teens have all benefited from taking dual enrollment classes as homeschooled students. Here are the five reasons why you should consider dual enrollment for your high schooler. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/231

Today we chat with Michelle Osborn, veteran homeschool mom of four graduates. She runs Homeschooling Teens Successfully and shares how to overcome doubt, answer the question "am I doing enough?" and help our teens reach success during the high school years. You can find show notes at https://www.4onemore.com/229

Ready for a new homeschool year? It’s exciting to open up the new school supplies, set new goals, and begin a fresh year. But there are some common homeschooling mistakes that you may encounter. The good news is that there are effective solutions so that you can navigate these challenges successfully! Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/228

Ready to be more organized, productive, flexible, yet efficient this year? Here are 5 tips for getting ready for a new homeschool year. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/222

Come learn about our eclectic mix of budget-friendly 10th grade homeschool curriculum options and the mindset shift you need to homeschool through high school effectively. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/218

Ready to refuel, be encouraged, and learn new strategies as a homeschooling mom? Then use these all-time best homeschooling book recommendations to create your summer reading list. We'll talk about best books for the new mom just starting out, books for the mom who needs to be encouraged, and books for the learning mom. Plus, download our list of 60 Books Homeschool Moms Should Read in our show notes at https://4onemore.com/215 - also don't forget to enter the Giveaway from IEW ($99 value) at 4onemore.com/IPS before June 27th

Are you wondering what you should cover for a homeschool high school English credit? Here are nine specific ideas for you plus dozens of recommended resources. And we even created a High School English Planning Worksheet that you can download for free. Find it in the show notes at https://www.4onemore.com/214

This year we’re graduating our third child from our homeschool! Here are the 3 lessons I’ve learned in this process and what I would tell my younger self. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/213

Are you wondering how to plan ahead for the high school years? Now that we’ve graduated 3 kids from our homeschool, I'm sharing everything you need to know to be organized, effective, and successful. And most of all – enjoy this time with your young adults! Show notes with many links to helpful resources are at 4onemore.com/212

Did you know that narration is an amazingly effective tool to use with kids with special needs? You may be surprised at how well narration helps your child with dyslexia or ADD. Learn more about this chapter from Karen Glass’ book Know and Tell. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/211 PLUS be sure to enter our Mystery Box of Books Giveaway before May 17th (worth $115!) at 4onemore.com/books

What are some of the things you should do everyday to prepare for the next homeschool day? This episode is full of actionable strategies! Show notes are at 4onemore.com/210

Learn how to encourage a life-long love of learning through story. We’ll chat with founder and instructor of Clear Water Press, Daniel Schwabauer, about how homeschool moms can use this unique approach with their kids. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/209

Whether you’re a mom considering homeschooling for the first time, or a veteran homeschool mom who needs reminded of these simple facts, here’s what you need to know before you homeschool your kids – for the first time or for another year. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/208

Have you ever struggled as a homeschool mom to see your real life home education experience with your kids as a gift - even if it's messy? Listen to this chat with Erin Cox and be encouraged that real life home education may not always look how you expect. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/207

If you’re spending all weekend erasing and crossing out lesson plans from your teacher book because you’re not where you thought you’d be on day #108, then stop. Simplify your planning instead. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/206

If you’re ready to start homeschooling, here’s the 30,000 foot view with my advice as a seasoned homeschool mom with soon to be 3 high school homeschool graduates. You don’t have to wait until everything is perfect! Show notes are at 4onemore.com/205

Are you pulling your kids out of school on short notice and need a simple homeschool plan?  Here is some good news:  it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You really can start homeschooling tomorrow! Show notes are at 4onemore.com/204

If you have a bunch of littles and you’re doubting your ability to add homeschooling into the mix, this episode is for YOU. We’ll tackle the question from a local homeschool mom: Will I be too overwhelmed if I homeschool with 3 kids under 5? Show notes are at 4onemore.com/203

Has anyone ever said to you? “Wow, you’re lucky you can afford to homeschool.” Why do people always assume only wealthy people can afford to homeschool? We’ve been a one-income family for our entire married lives and have managed to live well on one budget and homeschool successfully. So today I’m answering the question: “What has enabled you to financially homeschool long-term?” Show notes are at 4onemore.com/202

Do you need to teach preschool at home? Should you use a formal curriculum? What are the skills that preschoolers need to know? Download a preschool skills checklist in the show notes at 4onemore.com/201

Are you a second generation homeschooler? Maybe you feel like you're starting from a different place than other homeschool moms. In this episode, we’re answering a listener’s question about this topic as we chat with second generation homeschooler, Sarah McCubbin, of TenMinuteMomentum.com Show notes are at 4onemore.com/200

Deschooling provides a valuable buffer between traditional schooling and homeschooling. It gives you the time and space to really get to know your kids, how they learn best, and to clarify why you’re bringing them home for school. Here’s what you need to know about deschooling. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/199

What do you do if curriculum isn’t working for you mid-year? Do you have to finish it? If you stop using it, what should you do instead?  Here’s some helpful advice for those mid-year slumps when homeschooling just isn’t going well. Show notes are 4onemore.com/198

Are you overwhelmed because everyone needs you all day? There’s a better way. You can transition from parent-led to student-led work time so you can get housework done, work on your side business, take care of the baby, or work with younger ones who still need more intensive mom-time and attention. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/197

Homeschool families accumulate a lot of digital files! Here's how to organize digital homeschool resources so that you will actually use them. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/196

It's the right time of the year to analyze how the fall semester of homeschooling went for you and your kids. What worked? What frustrated you or them? How can you fix it? Here's how to choose ONE thing to fix to make your homeschooling or homemaking much smoother. We'll do a quick walk-through of a SMART Goals New Year Reset for homeschool moms. Are you overwhelmed with homeschooling right now? Use the code JAN23DEALS to save 50% off the Homeschool Mom Collective until 1/16/23 at midnight. 4onemore.com/collective

This interview with Cara Harvey from Purpose Driven Mom first aired as episode 170 in July 2022. But this is the perfect time of year to revisit this topic and this episode is packed full of actionable strategies! Want to read this conversation later and take notes? Download a PDF in the show notes at 4onemore.com/194

Our free 25 Day Productivity Challenge will give you bite-sized tasks or ideas to implement each day. Don’t worry if you miss a day, just keep going from where you left off. It's a great way to get on the right foot as a homeschooling mom so you're ready to start a fresh new year with more peace, confidence, and efficiency.

A friend recommended Notgrass History to us several years ago when I asked for high school history recommendations, so now I'm recommending it for your consideration. Here's why it works for us and might be a great fit for you. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/192