23. Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Homeschooling with Julie Walter

Join us for an enlightening episode on all things homeschooling with guest Julie Walter. Julie is the owner of Family Yields, an experienced educator, homeschooling advocate, learning pod leader and podcast host. She shares her experience with homeschooling and alternative education options, delving into practical tips and valuable insights to help you explore educational options for your children. We kick off the discussion by demystifying homeschooling, shedding light on what it actually looks like on a day-to-day basis. Julie guides us through the concept of learning pods and various alternate school options and what we need to consider to make confident and fulfilling decision for our family. We discuss the significance of thoughtful planning and the next steps if you choose to embark on a homeschooling journey, such as financial considerations, educational requirements, how to acquire materials and how to prepare yourself as a parent and teacher for the transition. Join us for this informative episode, gain insights from Julie's expertise, and open your mind to the world of homeschooling. Episode References Homeschooling Legal Defense Association Connect with Julie @familyyields on IG On Facebook Visit her website https://familyyields.com/ Listen to the Family Yields Podcast Come say hi! ⁠⁠@brittanymillersocials⁠⁠⁠ on IG ⁠⁠⁠https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/⁠⁠ Give us a follow if you're ready to take life from good to great, you'll be the first to know when we share more about motherhood and business. If it really resonated, the kids and I would do a happy dance if you left us a review 💗 ~ Brittany 00:00 Intro 2:57 Teaching while homeschooling 5:05 What does homeschooling actually look like 9:50 Defining learning pods 11:30 Alternate school options 14:43 Next steps for homeschooling 21:30 Time management to make homeschooling work 27:00 Preparing for homeschooling 32:00 But what does it actually cost? 40:00 Learning pod limits 44:00 Fear of homeschooling 46:30 Indicators for/ against homeschooling 50:40 Wrap up