EPISODE · Mar 22, 2022 · 36 MIN
REFRESHING YOUR HOMESCHOOL
from Homeschool Your Way · host BookShark
Learn how to avoid burnout by refreshing your homeschool. Keep your kids motivated, keep yourself on track with your homeschool goals, and finish your school year strong as you lead into a delightful (and well-deserved) summer break! ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES DeeDee: "So sometimes we think it's too late in the year to make a big change of things, but that's not true. As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to change things whenever we want." Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 04:42 Planning versus going with the flow. 07:09 How Ximena totally ditched their curriculum and went an unschooling route when she saw her son losing zest for learning. [Listen to the UNSCHOOLING episode here.] 09:36 Reflecting on what's working and what's a challenge. 11:09 Choosing energizing activities. 12:12 Focus on enjoyment in your homeschool. It may mean adding a unit study, a special project, etc. 21:34 Have a reset day. 29:12 Plan fun outings. 30:35 Look forward to the end of the school year by planning a celebration. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 01:05 Hack of the Week—Reserving books at the public library. 17:50 A system for resolving sibling conflict from The Independent Homeschool by a Dr. Fred Lybrand. 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.
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Learn how to avoid burnout by refreshing your homeschool. Keep your kids motivated, keep yourself on track with your homeschool goals, and finish your school year strong as you lead into a delightful (and well-deserved) summer break! ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES DeeDee: "So sometimes we think it's too late in the year to make a big change of things, but that's not true. As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to change things whenever we want." Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 04:42 Planning versus going with the flow. 07:09 How Ximena totally ditched their curriculum and went an unschooling route when she saw her son losing zest for learning. [Listen to the UNSCHOOLING episode here.] 09:36 Reflecting on what's working and what's a challenge. 11:09 Choosing energizing activities. 12:12 Focus on enjoyment in your homeschool. It may mean adding a unit study, a special project, etc. 21:34 Have a reset day. 29:12 Plan fun outings. 30:35 Look forward to the end of the school year by planning a celebration. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 01:05 Hack of the Week—Reserving books at the public library. 17:50 A system for resolving sibling conflict from The Independent Homeschool by a Dr. Fred Lybrand. 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.
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