CONNECTING HOMESCHOOLERS

EPISODE 149 | The homeschooling landscape has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. With the advance of the internet, how we find things or communicate has radically evolved. It’s also altered how we interact with one another. The thrill of checking the mail or making sure everyone is off the phone so you can get that scheduled call is no longer a thing. Instead, we read messages instantly on messaging apps and social platforms which only show a curated view of other’s lives. Join Janna and her guest, Stephanie Cavin, as they discuss homeschooling now vs when they were kids, plus hear why Homeschoolers Connect was created. Plus, understand how letter writing connects students with their peers as they learn a multitude of things from spelling to delayed gratification. Use code bookshark10 for 10% off your subscription. ABOUT OUR GUEST | Stephanie Cavin is a 2nd generation homeschooler. She has been homeschooling her 2 kids for the past 7 years and loves it. She is a high school teacher and the owner of  Homeschoolers Connect, connecting homeschoolers nationwide with other homeschoolers in lasting friendships through pen pals. LISTENER COUPON CODE ★Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES| Second-generation homeschooler Stephanie Cavin shares her experience as a child and as a high school teacher, now dedicating her life to education through Homeschoolers Connect. (0:00) Homeschooling experiences and resources. (1:13) Homeschooling and its benefits. Janna shares her experience as a homeschooler in the 1900s, highlighting the diversity of homeschooling methods and the misconception that all homeschoolers have the same experience. (2:29) Homeschooling, prioritizing education, and connecting with other homeschoolers. Janna and the unknown speaker use Book Shark, a literature-based learning program, to homeschool their children. (6:57) The benefits of letter-writing for children's development. Janna shares her excitement about the program's delayed gratification aspect, citing the need for more patience and anticipation in today's fast-paced society. (13:26) Teaching children to write and reflect on their lives. Homeschoolers connect with pen pals, improving writing skills and social studies knowledge. (18:34) Homeschooling, simplicity, and outsourcing. The guest shares a homeschool hack, looping schedules, to prioritize important subjects and outsource others. (24:52) Thanks to show sponsor BookShark.⁠ Request a homeschool curriculum catalog⁠ or⁠ download samples⁠ at⁠ bookshark.com⁠. If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest,⁠ leave a comment at bookshark.com/podcast⁠. We'd love to feature your reflection on a future episode.