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We’re Emma and Beth, two mom friends who have been homeschooling our kids together for about fifteen years in super-flexible, fun ways. Our oldest kids have graduated and are successful adults, and we are still homeschooling the rest of our kiddos. On our podcast and blog, we’ll be sharing our experiences along with tips and tricks for creating a peaceful homeschool life. Peaceful Homeschool: You can do it, and it can change your family’s life. https://peacefulhomeschool.com
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PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading skills? Are you ready to cut through the curriculum clutter and know the exact skills you need to teach your child to become a confident reader? Does your child attend school in a classroom setting, yet still struggles with motivation to read at home? I am your host, Melanie Jeffrey; a classroom teacher and parent wi ...
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Homeschool Vibe

Beth Lee

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The Homeschool Vibe Podcast is a great companion to the Find Your Homeschool Vibe book by host Beth, who shares insights from her journey to find her homeschool vibe. She went from not wanting to homeschool to loving it more than she could have imagined and now that she has a successful homeschool grad and a senior in high school, she is ready to share her tips, insights, funny stories, and homeschool life hacks to help you find your Homeschool Vibe. Learn more at: homeschoolvibe.com Follow ...
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Grace in Homeschool

AmyElizSmith

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Do you want to start homeschooling but are overwhelmed with where to start? Have you started your homeschool journey and want to dig in deeper? Join Amy Eliz Smith, former Kindergarten teacher, M.Ed., turned homeschooling mom every Tuesday and Thursday morning as she talks about home education, the Charlotte Mason philosophy, literacy, and great books. Each episode contains simple and accessible steps to help you start or continue your homeschool journey. Let’s continue on this adventure tog ...
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The Primary Educator Podcast

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This is the Primary Educator Podcast, where we share stories about homeschooling, public schools, and education in general. We hope these stories will help parents become the primary educators they were meant to be! New episodes every Monday and Friday.
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Based off her popular and darkly humorous Facebook page, blog and forthcoming novel of the same name, author Brandy Ferner takes her love of adult conversation to the air as she spears the injustices of modern parenting and continues her tradition of saying things out loud that others won’t. As a lover of truth and all things dark comedy, she and special guests partake in real talk about everything relating to motherhood – marriage post kids, birth, the never-ending micromanagement of screen ...
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Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by all the reading homeschool curriculums to choose from and wonder which one is best? Do you wish you had an EXACT routine to follow for your child's daily phonics instruction? I am so excited you're here! This podcast will help you check the boxes for phonics…
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Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by all the reading homeschool curriculums to choose from and wonder which one is best? Do you wish you had an EXACT routine to follow for your child's daily phonics instruction? I am so excited you're here! This podcast will help you check the boxes for phonics…
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PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS Get PHONICS BUMP on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by all the reading homeschool curriculums to choose from and wonder which one is best? Do you wish yo…
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PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS Get PHONICS BUMP on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Do you worry that you won't be able to teach your kiddo how to read? Are you overwhelmed by all the reading homeschool curriculums to choose from and wonder which one is best? Do you wish yo…
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Show Notes Get PHONICS BUMP with Spelling Sheets! on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Today's episode, ‘Teach My Child to Read with Sight Words for Homeschool Moms’, helps you understand the need for sight words in your child’s early reading journey. PHONICS RULES F…
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Show Notes: Get PHONICS BUMP with Spelling Sheets! on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading s…
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Show Notes Get PHONICS BUMP with Spelling Sheets! CLICK the link to my TeachersPayTeachers store below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Today's episode debunks the common myth that great readers are good spellers. PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wo…
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Today's podcasts explores what blending is, how your child can learn this skill and the use of Elkonin boxes to support blending and segmenting. TeachersPayTeachers Link to ElkoninBoxes: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Elkonin-Boxes-for-Phonemic-Awareness-and-Hands-On-Spelling-12208104?st=b0c289a120f8a66203a7a64ddd9730c0…
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Get PHONICS BUMP! on my TeachersPayTeachers store: Click the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids Today's episode explores the power of phonics games to support phonemic awareness reinforcement for your Language learners! PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to r…
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PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading skills? Are you ready to cut through the curriculum clutter and know the exact skills you need to teach your child to become a confident reader? Does your child attend scho…
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Listen in to our interview with author and homeschooling mom Julie Bogart of Brave Writer! On this episode we’re discussing learning outside the box, encouraging a love of learning (and writing) in our kids, and the importance of critical thinking skills in today’s society. Julie shares strategies from her new workbook for helping kids to learn how…
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Welcome home educators! My mission to empower you to confidently teach your child to read. Check out the 44 Phonemes Chart from Reading Rockets: https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/migrated/the-44-phonemes-of-english.pdf PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if …
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PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading skills? Are you ready to cut through the curriculum clutter and know the exact skills you need to teach your child to become a confident reader? Does your child attend scho…
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Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading skills? Are you ready to cut through the curriculum clutter and know the exact skills you need to teach your child to become a confident reader? I am your host, Melanie Jeffrey; a classroom teacher and parent with extensive training and ‘boots on the ground’ experi…
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Do all teens need to have stereotypical attitudes and behaviors? Do they all have to be sulky and uninterested and revert to grunting as their main form of communication? How can we foster the relationships with our teens/tweens when they have so many changes going on and they aren’t sure how to handle them all. Plus, doesn’t society tell us that’s…
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Today we’re answering the question of why we homeschool. It’s not just one reason; it’s a whole plethora. Having our own experiences in public school and knowing what the world is like, we knew that homeschooling was the way to go for us. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s always been worth it! Jump on our Facebook page and tell us why you chose …
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Listen in as Emma chats about exposing our kids to a variety of opportunities that will help them learn job skills as well as figuring out what they might want to explore as a career and what they definitely don’t want to pursue. Also, hear why Emma cautions against job takeover in teens. Young Eagles program Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Hom…
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Today Emma is talking about the differences between unschooling and deschooling, what they mean, what they might look like in your homeschooling, and some thoughts about why deschooling may be needed after pulling your child out of public school. Links mentioned: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-to-know-about-unschooling John Holt…
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Planning to homeschool your little one starting from the beginning? Tune in as we talk about homeschooling for Kindergarten and/or Preschool and what that can look like. What should you realistically expect of your little one? Does your Kindergartener have to sit at a desk for 7 hours, trying to read chapter books and write essays? No, silly, of co…
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Today Emma and Beth are discussing pulling your kids from public school. Is it legal? Can you only pull them at the end of the school year? What if the school says you have to choose their independent study program instead of true homeschooling? Come get answers to your questions and more in today’s podcast! LINKS MENTIONED: Can I Pull My Kids Out …
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Struggles in homeschooling? Maybe YOU, the parent, need to deschool. If you attended public school, you may be pushing your kids into public school ways without realizing it or without realizing many aren’t necessary in a homeschooling setting. Homeschool toward learning, not toward checking boxes. There is nothing that says you have to complete Ch…
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Best of Series replay of episode 15. Wanting to homeschool but feel like it’s not within your budget? What if we told you there were plenty of ways to homeschool for free or on a budget? Listen to this week’s episode where we share some of our favorite free/inexpensive homeschool options. You don’t have to spend hundreds, or thousands, of dollars o…
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Best of Series - Replay of episode 11. Today Emma and Beth discuss planning a homeschool schedule. Do you preplan everything down to the day and page numbers? Or do you plan weekly? Or do you do a general flexible plan? Find out what they learned through trial and error throughout the years. Here are some links mentioned: Free Homeschool Record Kee…
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Best of Series - Todays episode is a replay of Ep. 8. Ahhhhhhhh, curriculum!!!!! This is one of the biggest stressors for new homeschoolers. Is there a perfect curriculum? Is an all-in-one curriculum the best? Should I just choose a curriculum and make my child do it? What do I do if the curriculum we chose isn’t working? Hear Emma’s & Beth’s persp…
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Best of Series is a replay of Ep. 4. Today we’re talking about whether homeschooling needs to look like public school at home. Homeschool kids can usually complete their schoolwork in a few hours compared to the seven hours in a public school day. About how many hours a day do your homeschool kids need to spend on sit-down work/bookwork? Check out …
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In this inspiring podcast episode, we meet Theresa Peters, mom to two homeschooled kids who are now 15 and 20 years old. Theresa shares her passion for changing the way students learn and achieve their dreams. Drawing from her experience teaching in public schools and privately mentoring homeschool students, she emphasizes the importance of fosteri…
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In this episode, our guest, Amberlee Rich of Rich Living Coaching, shares valuable insights and practical tips on how to save money while homeschooling. She emphasizes the importance of adopting a money-saving mindset, where spending more does not necessarily translate to a better education for your children. Amberlee suggests exploring free resour…
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This episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast features Emma and Beth discussing how they plan for the upcoming homeschool year. They reflect on their different planning styles and emphasize the importance of involving their kids in the planning process to ensure a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. Emma shares her preference for early …
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In this heartwarming episode of the Homeschool Vibe Podcast, your host, Beth, shares her profound gratitude for their homeschool journey as her youngest graduates high school. Join her as she explores the top 10 reasons why homeschooling has been a transformative experience for her family. From personalized learning styles and social labels to fost…
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In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool podcast, hosts Emma and Beth discuss how to make the most of the summer season for homeschooling families. They share their personal experiences and strategies for creating a summer bucket list, incorporating daily activities, and maintaining a healthy balance between relaxation and productivity. From read…
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In this episode of the Homeschool Vibe Podcast, host Beth discusses the importance of time management and home management for homeschooling families. She emphasizes the need to involve children in household responsibilities to develop essential life skills and prevent burnout for parents. Beth shares practical tips on integrating homeschooling into…
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Today we’re chatting with Eric Franzen, the co-founder and director of Ideal School, and part of his team is joining us from Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Mexico. Ideal School is a dual immersion language school with students from around the globe. We’re talking with their team about the benefits of dual immersion, learning a second language, …
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On this episode we are delving deep into learning about math with math whiz Dr. Del (aka Craig Hane), but we’re also listening to Dr. Del’s wisdom about teaching our kids. He reminds us not to compare, and talks about intrinsic motivation in learning, learning practical math, and not to be a victim of the system. Dr. Del shares tons of free resourc…
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20 : Homeschool Basics: The Importance of Play I dive into the crucial role of play in homeschooling. Join me as we explore the benefits of play-based learning, incorporating the Reggio Amelia philosophy, observing children's needs, the value of open-ended play, and the pitfalls of pushing academics too soon. Get ready to be inspired and equipped w…
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Starting on your homeschooling journey can feel a little overwhelming at first. As parents, we want to do things well and help our children succeed. What if I make a mistake? Do we need an expensive curriculum? What about state standards? Do we need a schoolroom? How will my child socialize? Beth answers these questions in today's episode. These th…
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Homeschooling high school doesn't have to be a daunting experience—it can actually be a ton of fun! Imagine a flexible schedule, personalized learning, and the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. 🎓💪 With the right resources and support, you can navigate this exciting journey with confidence. Plus, we've got links to help…
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This episode features Betsy Mays, former public school math teacher and creator of math games designed to make learning fun! Betsy talks about what to do if your child is really struggling with a math concept, using vertical number lines, and how you can incorporate learning math through playing games, sewing, and so many other hands-on activities.…
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19 : Importance of Managing Our Time in Homeschool In this episode, I want to share some encouraging insights and practical recommendations to help you on your homeschool journey. We talk about the need to prioritize intentional breaks, avoid excessive phone usage during homeschool hours, and find healthier alternatives to taking breaks, such as ha…
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Today we’re chatting with Melissa Fleming of The Homeschool Awakening, sister of Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, and longtime home-educating mom of five. Melissa shares why her family chose to homeschool, her style of homeschooling, why having intentional time with her children is one of the best parts of homeschooling, and plenty of tips fo…
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18 : Importance of Daily Habits in Homeschool I'm excited to dive into a topic that holds immense value in our homeschooling journey: the significance of daily habits. In this episode, we'll explore how turning to God and making conscious decisions can help us cultivate a home that honors Him and positively impacts our children's lives. Together, w…
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On this episode we’re interviewing Leah Boden of Modern Miss Mason. Leah shares who Charlotte Mason was, the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, what living books are, and how Charlotte Mason education can be adapted to fit any homeschooling family, including those who have children with special needs. Modern Miss Mason book Modern Miss Mason …
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17 : Importance of a Positive Mindset in Homeschool Let's talk about the importance of maintaining a positive mindset in homeschooling. Having the right mindset is crucial for the overall well-being of the family and the success of homeschooling. I encourage you to focus on positive thoughts, cultivate gratitude, and embrace a growth mindset. Here …
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16 : Importance of Motherhood in Homeschool In this episode, host Amy discusses the importance of motherhood as a full-time job, particularly in the context of homeschooling. She emphasizes the significance of embracing the role of a mother and going against cultural norms. Amy also highlights the need for cultivating a home filled with joy, develo…
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On this episode, we’re interviewing Dr. Natalie Bruce, author of “Jesus.Yoga Pants. Homeschool.,” and chatting about reading - teaching kids to read, ways to encourage and foster a love of reading, phonics vs memorization, Newberry award winning books, and what to do when struggles arise. We also chat about classical education and what that can loo…
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15 : Homeschool 101: What to Homeschool Your Children With If you have the desire to begin homeschooling, don’t wait! You can start with reading books together and nature journaling outside! Let’s talk about my absolute best (and mostly FREE) recommendations for beginning your homeschooling journey TODAY! Resources Free Online Safety Resources Doc …
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14 : Homeschool 101: How to Homeschool Your Children Remember that less is more. You can always add more later. The goal of homeschooling is connection and high-quality education. This can begin with a read-aloud and level-appropriate reading and math. The logistics of homeschooling can become based on many different philosophies of education but d…
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Today Beth is giving tips and pointers on shifting from a stressed homeschooling journey to a peaceful joy-filled one. Listen in to see what you can do to lessen your stress load. If homeschooling isn't fun for everyone it's time for a shift! Look for the chore chart graphic on social media and the website. Support the show Links: Support the Show …
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Today Beth is a solo-host! Emma has some exciting things happening! Beth is sharing 2 episodes from her other podcast Homeschool Vibe. In today’s episode Beth covers different ways to socialize homeschoolers from preschool to high school. Let us know what you think of this bonus episode! Homeschool Vibe Podcast Homeschool Vibe Website Episode 5 of …
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13 : Homeschool 101: Why Homeschool Your Children We send our children off because it is what is done in our society, most of us have not questioned this routine, but many families had their eyes opened with shutdowns. During the Covid lockdowns, many parents were forced to bring their children home because they saw not just the inadequacy of schoo…
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12 : Quick Tips to Encourage You to Homeschool I want to encourage you to jump into your home education journey. Ask for help & find a community of women who can encourage you! Take care of yourself! Have fun with learning! Take days off! Compliment your children! You will learn from mistakes, expect imperfection! The question is not did you cover …
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