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Jenny and Stacey are two homeschool moms, who also balance working full-time and homesteading. However, they each have very different approaches to homeschooling their kids. They come together here to discuss big homeschooling topics, with the help of some special guests along the way. Learning for Life is all about how to encourage kids (and parents alike!) to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Episodes
Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
34 min
Today we get to talk about one of our favorite topics: Homesteading! We discuss how to incorporate homesteading into our homeschools with our friend Katie Rutledge (@i.am.katie.anne on Instagram), who homeschools her four kids while homesteading. This episode is for anyone, even those who have never homesteaded before!
Check out our affiliate The Tuttle Twins! The Tuttle Twins books are an amazing, story-based way to teach economics and government to kids. If they don't understand liberty yet, they will after reading these books.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homesteading-and-homeschooling-w-katie-rutledge
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
11 min
When is it time to give up on a curriculum, and why didn't it work for you? Stacey shares some helpful tips for how to move on when the curriculum you purchased wasn't all that you had hoped it would be.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homeschool-how-to-when-your-curriculum-isnt-working
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
59 min
Shakespeare: A topic that makes most parents shudder. But with the help of our friend Ehren Ziegler, host of the Chop Bard podcast and longtime Shakespeare expert, we break down why Shakespeare is important and how you can teach it to your kids. (It's easier than you think!)
Check out our affiliate Evan-Moor for their amazing assortment of workbooks that span all homeschool subjects, as well as their free printable lessons, available here.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/why-and-how-to-teach-shakespeare-w-ehren-ziegler-from-chop-bard
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
11 min
Would you like to teach the value of money to your kids? It's not as complicated as you might think! Stacey shares tips on how to teach your kids important lessons about saving, spending, and investing money.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homeschool-how-to-teaching-the-value-of-money
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Oct 27, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
46 min
Want a good list of songs that the entire family can enjoy together? In this episode, we are joined by our resident music expert Derek Moore from The Deep Track Show With Derek Moore, to talk music and what we listen to with our kids. You don't want to miss his list!
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To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/songs-every-kid-should-hear-w-derek-moore
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
8 min
Is it possible to homeschool without internet? It sure is! Jenny gives advice on how to homeschool without internet, and shares her past experience with homeschooling without internet for over a year.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homeschool-without-internet/
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Oct 13, 2021
Oct 13, 2021
29 min
We all have bad days while homeschooling, but what should we do to avoid them, and what can we do do turn the day around? Seasoned homeschool mom of six, and creator of the homeschool YouTube channel Life in the Mundane Katie Waalkes shares some helpful tips and tricks about how she handles "bad days". Don't miss her Bad Day Box idea- it's genius!
Check out our affiliate The Tuttle Twins! The Tuttle Twins books are an amazing, story-based way to teach economics and government to kids. If they don't understand liberty yet, they will after reading these books.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/bad-days-and-what-to-do-about-them-w-katie-waalkes/
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
11 min
Is minimalism possible for families to achieve, even if they homeschool? In this Homeschool How-To, Stacey tackles this question and shares her minimalism journey, in order to inspire more families to do the same!
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/minimalism-homeschool/
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Sep 29, 2021
Sep 29, 2021
31 min
Kim from Youth Inspired Publishing is back! Our first return guest is here to discuss how to encourage creativity in your kids. She also gives all of the deets for Youth Inspired Publishing's newest book illustration contest, which is a great way to get aspiring artists reading and creating!
Check out our affiliate All About Reading to get your kids loving to read! Jenny and Stacey have both used All About Reading in their homeschools, and highly recommend it, even for the most reluctant readers. Click here to see everything that All About Reading has to offer.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/encouraging-creativity-w-kim-from-youth-inspired-publishing
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
11 min
Are you interested in incorporating audiobooks into your homeschool or daily life? They are a great tool for introducing more stories to your kids, and a wonderful alternative to screen time. Take a listen to this Homeschool How-To episode to hear Jenny's tips for how to use audiobooks with your kids.
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To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homeschool-how-to-audiobooks/
Connect with us:
You can find more homeschool tips over on our YouTube channel
We would also love to connect with you in our Facebook Group
Email us anytime at kidslearningforlife@gmail.com