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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
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Growth mindset is a positive attitude towards the process of learning, that leads to growth and improvement. This means embracing mistakes, appreciating effort, and encouraging goal-setting. In this Homeschool How-To, Stacey tackles this big subject and how you can make growth mindset possible in your every day family life!
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homeschool-how-to-growth-mindset/
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
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
What exactly is narration, and why is it important to teach to your kids? Jenny discusses this cornerstone of the Charlotte Mason method that anyone can use and benefit from in their homeschools.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homeschool-how-to-narration/
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!
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
In the first episode of our Homeschool How-To series, Stacey shares why reading aloud to our children is so important, and how even the busiest families can make time for read alouds.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homeschool-how-t…c-of-read-alouds/
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!
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
The amount of technology used by kids is a hot debate, especially in the homeschool community. And this is one subject that Jenny and Stacey do very differently in their homeschools! In this episode, they discuss the different ways kids can use technology for educational purposes and why it can help in a homeschool setting.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/technology-and-how-our-kids-use-it/
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
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Have you ever felt isolated or unsupported in your homeschool journey? It doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, Jenny interviews Jamie Phipps, a local homeschool mom of three who excels at creating a sense community in her homeschool. She is the co-founder of Humble Heart Press, a homeschool printing company, and Custom Gospel Ministry. She has also created the Homeschool Unburdened Facebook group, which aims to make fellow homeschoolers comfortable with being vulnerable about their homeschool concerns. Although this episode is about creating community, Jenny and Jamie discuss a wide array of topics, like balancing work and homeschool, and discernment for screen time.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/creatingcommunity/
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
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
It's a hot debate in the homeschool community: Should you homeschool through the summer? Today, Jenny and Stacey discuss their summer plans and explain how they plan to incorporate lessons into their summer "break". (Also, find out what Jenny is naming her family band! Keep an eye out for them on iTunes soon!)
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/3115-2/
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
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Have you ever wondered how yoga and meditation can improve your life, or maybe even your kids' lives? In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Smith, a yoga instructor and mom of three young kids, to discuss how we can teach yoga and meditation to kids, and how it can improve their behavior and self-esteem. We also talk about her experience of deciding to stop distance learning and switch over to homeschooling.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/mindfulness-for-kids-and-adults/
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
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Needless to say, this past year has been a roller coaster for all of us! In this episode, Jenny and Stacey review the curriculum and schedules they used this past year, and how they adapted their homeschools to accommodate the changes that took place in their lives. We hope this episode is helpful to anyone who has ever fallen upon hard times or unexpected circumstances, and had a hard time continuing to homeschool through it.
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/homeschooling-in-a-year-of-change/
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
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
What is speech therapy, and does your child need it? Today, we talk with our favorite speech-language pathologist Margaret Crawford (AKA Miss Maggie) about what every parent needs to know about their children's speech development. The insight she has is fascinating for families who have sought help with speech, and even those who have not!
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned), head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/all-about-speech-therapy/
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
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
"What is the best curriculum?" and "Where should I buy it from?" are two questions that have probably crossed your mind several times as a homeschooler. Today, Jenny and Stacey tackle these questions head on, by sharing their experiences of researching, buying, and implementing new curriculum!
To see the full show notes (including links to websites and items mentioned) head over to: https://www.kidslearningforlife.com/a-homeschoolers-guide-to-finding-curriculum
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