YEAR-ROUND HOMESCHOOLING: THE PERKS & MYTHS

Year-round homeschooling doesn't mean that you do lessons all the time without any breaks. It simply means you spread out your breaks more evenly through the year instead of taking a massive summer break. It also means you can start and stop your school year anytime you like versus mimicking the public school's pattern of starting a new curriculum each August or Sept. Year-round homeschooling is a fantastic way to homeschool your way! ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 04:52 How DJ's husband's irregular work shifts made a traditional schedule difficult. 07:39 Taking the summer off isn't fun for folks who don't like hot weather. 08:46 You can start your school year whenever you want! 09:33 How year-round homeschooling helps when you're dealing with anxiety (as a mom). 10:41 Year-round schooling = grace schooling. 13:00 Year-round schooling and taking long holiday breaks. 14:58 PRO: Avoiding summer slide. 16:58 PRO: Family travel. 18:00 PRO: Working from home. 18:41 Pitfalls of year-round homeschooling. 22:08 How to do it YOUR way! SPECIAL SEGMENTS 01:27 Self-care Your Way Hydration. If you don’t have a strong sense of thirst, you may forget to drink enough water. 24:01 What We’re Reading An Indigenous People's History of the U.S. by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (adapted for children by Jean Mendoza) Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com.