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US Navy Life In “US Navy Life,” episode #252, Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette continue celebrating America’s 250 Birthday celebration by taking a close look at one military family with gratitude for all our men and women in uniform and their families. We’re looking back over Laura’s father Lew’s navy career. Of course, Lew’s naval […] The post US Navy Life appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Will the Real Father of American Education Please Stand Up? In “Will the Real Father of Education Please Stand Up,” episode #251, Meredith Curtis continues celebrating America’s 250 Birthday celebration by looking back at American education from colonial times until today and the man who founded it. But wait. Is it Noah Webster or Horace […] The post Will the Real Father of American Education Please Stand Up? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

The Bible & the American Revolution In “The Bible and the American Revolution,” episode #250, Meredith Curtis continues celebrating America’s 250 Birthday celebration with a look at the Bible’s influence on the Founding Fathers. Did the Bible really shape the culture of Colonial America & the American Revolution? Did the Founding Fathers read and understand […] The post The Bible & the American Revolution appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Teens on the Pony Express In “Teens on the Pony Express,” episode #249, Meredith Curtis continues celebrating America’s 250 Birthday celebration with the Pony Express. Grab the entire family and meet 15-year-old Bill who discovers a Job Poster. Wanted: Riders for the Pony Express. Young Skinny Wiry Fellows. Riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans […] The post Teens on the Pony Express appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Undercover Superheroes of the American Revolution In “Undercover Superheroes of the American Revolution,” episode #248, Meredith Curtis continues celebrating America’s 250 Birthday celebration by introducing you to the Undercover Superheroes of the American Revolution. We’re talking about the Son’s of Liberty, of course. Mostly young husbands and fathers, there were some older men, too. They […] The post Undercover Superheroes of the American Revolution appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Celebrations & Contests In “Celebrations & Contests,” episode #247, Meredith Curtis shares all the contests and celebrations she’s uncovered for America’s 250 Birthday celebration all year long. From art and writing contests to special celebrations from American Legion, DAR, and US National Park Service. Take time to celebrate this year – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime birthday! […] The post Celebrations & Contests appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Pop the Popcorn & Watch a Christmas Movie In “Pop the Popcorn & Watch a Christmas Movie,” episode #246, Meredith Curtis suggests Christmas movies for the whole family. At our house, we love to curl up under a blanket and watch a Christmas movie with the whole family. Some are inspirational, others funny, and all […] The post Pop the Popcorn & Watch a Christmas Movie appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

A Moravian Christmas In “A Moravian Christmas,” episode #245, Meredith Curtis introduces listeners to the passionate and joyful Moravians who traveled to the New World to save souls. Their missionary zeal was only matched by their joyful Christmas celebrations. Travel with me back to Colonial Times and meet these amazing people who led Charles and […] The post A Moravian Christmas appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Teen Queen Elisabeth In episode 244, “Teen Queen Elisabeth,” Meredith Curtis introduces you to a teenage queen. Have you ever imagined yourself as a princess or queen? How fun to have beautiful clothes and servants to wait on you hand and foot, especially back in the times of knights and castles. Married at 14 and […] The post Teen Queen Elisabeth appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Write a Mystery 104: Suspects, Clues, Red Herrings In episode 243, “Write a Mystery 104: Suspects, Clues, & Red Herrings,” Meredith Curtis talks about those ingredients that make a mystery fun. Mystery writers, it’s time to create suspects and all those clues that lead the detective and reader to unmask the criminal, and the red […] The post Write a Mystery 104: Suspects, Clues, Red Herrings appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Write a Mystery 103: Classic Who Dun It Plot In episode 242, “Write a Mystery 103: Classic Who Dun It Plot,” Meredith Curtis brings you to the next step on your storytelling journey. Mystery writers, it’s time to create a plot. The classic who dun it plot goes beyond the inciting incident, rising action, climax, […] The post Write a Mystery 103: Classic Who Dun It Plot appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

12 Homeschool Gold Nuggets from Laura & Meredith In “12 Homeshool Gold Nuggets from Laura & Meredith,” Episode, #241, join Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette for a trip down memory lane with purpose. They will share their very best homeschool tips and insights to help your homeschool journey be joyful and successful. From teaching to […] The post 12 Homeschool Gold Nuggets from Laura & Meredith appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Live the Legacy of Charlie Kirk! In “Live the Legacy of Charlie Kirk,” episode #240, Meredith Curtis challenges teens and adults to keep the legacy of Charlie Kirk alive in your personal life, home, and sphere of influence. She looks at some takeaways from Charlie’s life and gives practical ways to live them out. This […] The post Live the Legacy of Charlie Kirk! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Write a Mystery 102: Create a Detective In episode 239, “Write a Mystery 102: Create a Detective,” Meredith Curtis brings you to the next step on your storytelling journey. Mystery writers, it’s time to create a detective. He will be the protagonist, the one your readers will root for. Will it be a man or […] The post Write a Mystery 102: Create a Detective appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Write a Mystery 101: Choose Your Genre In episode 238, “Write a Mystery 101: Choose Your Genre,” Meredith Curtis starts you on your storytelling journey. So, you’ve decided to write your own mystery. Congrats! What a fun project. Let’s start with what kind of mystery you want to write. Are their different kinds of mysteries? […] The post Write a Mystery 101: Choose Your Genre appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Crazy Fun Back-to-School Celebrations In “Crazy Fun Back to School Celebrations,” Episode #237, Meredith Curtis encourages homeschool families and teens to plan something special for the first day of school. And it doesn’t have to be Mom who plans; teens have great ideas, too. This podcast gives a plethora of ideas from food and nature […] The post Crazy Fun Back-to-School Celebrations appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Weather Modification I: What is Cloud Seeding? In “Weather Modification I: What is Cloud Seeding?” Episode, #236, Meredith Curtis introduces weather modification, a topic that has implications for you and your future! Cloud Seeding was first tried in 1946 and has been sanctioned by the government since the 1970s. How does it work? What are […] The post Weather Modification I: What is Cloud Seeding? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Teen Summer Book Club! In “Teen Summer Book Club,” Episode, #235, Meredith Curtis has a challenge for teens before summer ends: have a summer book club with friends and/or family. Just choose and read a book for pure enjoyment! Make it more exciting by discussing it with friends while you eat yummy food! Reading excellent […] The post Teen Summer Book Club! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Summer Job Applications & Interviews In “Summer Jobs Applications & Interviews,” episode #233, Meredith Curtis gives teens wanting to grab a summer job some practical advice for the job application and interview. Learn to put your best foot forward with confidence. Mae Smith, a talent acquisition specialist, joins her to give the interviewer’s perspective.   […] The post Summer Job Applications & Interviews appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Computer Skills for Children In “Computer Skills for Children,” Episode #232, Laura Nolette comes out of the background at the Finish Well Podcast to talk to you about an important life skill for your children. Computer skills are life skills. Computers are everywhere and our children are fascinated by all the flashing lights and fun […] The post Computer Skills for Children appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

God’s Promises for Homeschool Moms In “God’s Promises for Homeschool Moms,” Episode, #231, Meredith Curtis invites you to grab hold of the Promises of God for your situations so you can get out of survival mode to rule and reign in Christ. Whether you are needing wisdom, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with guilt, or simply exhausted, […] The post God’s Promises for Homeschool Moms appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Between Easter & His Ascension In “Between Easter & His Ascension,” episode #230, Meredith Curtis walks everyone through what happened during the 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead until He gave the Great Commission & ascended into Heaven. Meredith shares passages to cover and ways to bring it alive for children, teens, and […] The post Between Easter & His Ascension appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Easter Traditions around the World In “Easter Traditions around the World,” episode #229, Meredith Curtis travels the globe to uncover unique and inspirational celebrations in other countries. It’s so fun to learn about people in other places, to see how they rejoice in their faith! You just might want to try some of these traditions […] The post Easter Traditions around the World appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Feminist-Free Living In “Feminist-Free Living,” episode #228, Meredith Curtis celebrates Women’s History Month by taking a fresh look at femininity and feminism. What is the purpose and worldview behind feminism and where does it lead? Does God have a better plan? What is His plan for families? What is his plan for women? Teens and […] The post Feminist-Free Living appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

24 Women Who Changed the World In “24 Women Who Changed the World,” episode #227, Meredith Curtis celebrates woman’s history month with you this week. Let’s meet 24 women from the 20th century who impacted the world in a lasting way. These women are unique pioneers, heroes, or leaders. Though this list of women is […] The post 24 Women Who Changed the World appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Presidents Day Salute! In “Presidents Day Salute!” episode #226, Meredith Curtis introduces you to her favorite Commanders-in-Chief along with their leadership style and impact on the USA and the world. The President of the USA is the most powerful man in the world. Yet, it is a taxing job fraught with constant conflict, difficult decisions, […] The post Presidents Day Salute! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Valentine’s Day Fun for the Whole Family In “Valentine’s Day Fun for the Whole Family,” episode #225, Meredith Curtis answers the question: Is Valentine’s Day just about romance? Nope! It’s a great day to celebrate God’s love, family love, AND romantic love. Join me for some amazing and creative activities the whole family – from […] The post Valentine’s Day Fun for the Whole Family appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Teens, Take Adulting Baby Steps In “Teens, Take Adulting Baby Steps,” episode #224, Meredith Curtis invites teens to get ready for adulting the easy way by taking baby steps that lead to bigger steps. Transition from teen toddling to teen triumphing by taking ownership of your chores, schoolwork, health, relationships, and walk with God.   […] The post Teens, Take Adulting Baby Steps appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Inauguration Day Learning Fun In “Inauguration Day Learning Fun,” episode #223, Meredith Curtis invites you to learn about Presidential Inaugurations the fun way! No matter who you voted for, Inauguration Day is a great time to learn about our political system and the tradition of taking an oath in a time-honored ceremony, a festive parade, […] The post Inauguration Day Learning Fun appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Top Ten Christmas Stress Busters In “Top Ten Christmas Stress Busters,” episode #222, Meredith Curtis shares the top ten Christmas stress busters for homeschool Moms over the holidays. From personal experience, Meredith understands how the hustle and bustle of Christmas can be overwhelming at times for a homeschool mom. Join her as she shares ten […] The post Top Ten Christmas Stress Busters appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Celebrate Christmas in Central Florida In “Celebrate Christmas in Central Florida,” episode #221, Meredith Curtis takes your homeschool family to sunny Central Florida for the holidays in 2024. She shares famous and not-so-famous festive adventures for those who are visiting for the holidays as well as those who call Central Florida home. Inspirational, educational, and […] The post Celebrate Christmas in Central Florida appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Keep Faith & Family First During the Holidays In “Keep Faith & Family First During the Holidays,” episode #220, Meredith Curtis shares easy tips and simple hacks to enjoy meaningful time with family growing in your faith. Meredith shares ideas for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, New Years, and Three Kings Day. Try out two or three […] The post Keep Faith & Family First During the Holidays appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

4 Ways to Teach Life Skills In “4 Ways to Teach Life Skills,” Episode, #219, Meredith Curtis invites parents & teens to explore the exciting world of adulting. Life Skills help us live useful and productive lives. Some folks call it adulting. In the business world, life skills such as problem solving, conflict resolution, and […] The post 4 Ways to Teach Life Skills appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Teens & Their Friends In “Teens & Their Friends,” Episode, #218, Meredith Curtis invites parents & teens to talk about friendships during the teen years. Why do these relationships matter so much? How do friendships impact teens? How can teens makes choices in relationships that set them up for success?         Powerline […] The post Teens & Their Friends appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Projects Instead of Tests In “Projects Instead of Tests,” Episode, #217, join Meredith Curtis to consider projects instead of tests for K-12 learning. Meredith shares the problems with test-taking and the benefits of hands-on projects. She gives practical examples of immersive learning that works from the beginning to high school graduation. Lots of practical ideas! […] The post Projects Instead of Tests appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Make America Literate Again In “Make America Literate Again,” Episode, #216, Meredith Curtis will inspire and equip you to take part in a movement to get children and teens reading quality literature again so that as teens and adults they can read great works. I know there are some out there already on board (parents […] The post Make America Literate Again appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Reimagine High School Government In “Reimagine High School Government,” Episode, #215, join Meredith Curtis for an inspiring look at ways to make government fascinating to learn (if you are a teen) and motivating for your teens (if you are a parent). Making government interesting and fun was the challenge before Meredith and this is what […] The post Reimagine High School Government appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Your Prayers Can Shape History In “Your Prayers Can Shape History,” Episode, #214, join Meredith Curtis for an inspiring look at how God used intercessors during World War II to shape history and turn the tide. We face incredible challenges in our homes and nation today. Should we give up? No! Let the true stories […] The post Your Prayers Can Shape History appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

US Geography Virtual Field Trips In “US Geography Virtual Field Trips,” Episode, #213, join Meredith Curtis for a hack that bring US geography to life: virtual field trips. Meredith shares the kinds of field trips she takes her students on during the online US geography course she teaches. With general field trip ideas and a […] The post US Geography Virtual Field Trips appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Reading Adds Joy to Life In “Reading Adds Joy to Life,” Episode, #212, join Meredith Curtis for inspiration for parents and teens to read books for pure enjoyment! Reading excellent literature for fun works out your brain, stretches your vocabulary, increases your attention span, cultivates compassion, and builds character. Plus when you read for fun, […] The post Reading Adds Joy to Life appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Career Choices & Decisions In “Career Choices & Decisions,” Episode, #211, join Meredith Curtis on a challenging adventure to make career decisions or guide teens through the process. Some teens know what career path they want to choose early on but most teens graduate from high school not sure what they want to do with […] The post Career Choices & Decisions appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Family Road Trips Exploring Early US History In “Family Road Trips Exploring Early US History,” Episode, #210, Meredith Curtis talks to teens and parents about the benefits of travel to explore Early American History. Meredith takes you to early settlements, colonial towns, the Museum of the Bible, American Revolution sites, Presidential Homes, living museums, and […] The post Family Road Trips Exploring Early US History appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Celebrate 5 Moms Who Changed the World In “Celebrate 5 Moms Who Changed the World,” Episode, #209, Meredith Curtis invites you to meet 5 amazing women who changed the world! A Jewish momma, a pastor’s wife, a Victorian mother, the mother of a President, and a modern woman have or are all changing the world. […] The post Celebrate 5 Moms Who Changed the World appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Teen Life Skill: Plan a Road Trip! In “Teen Life Skill: Plan a Road Trip!,” Episode, #208, Meredith Curtis talks to teens and parents about the benefits of teens planning the next family road trip! She gives the practicals of what to plan and how to budget for a trip. Teens can pack their suitcase, […] The post Teen Life Skill: Plan a Road Trip! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.