Barefoot Scholars The Podcast

Join us as we close out the first season of The Barefoot Scholars Podcast with special mini Barefoot Scholar guest stars and two huge surprises. Hear directly from our kids about what they love about being homeschooled, what they feel is challenging about being homeschooled, and what advice they would give to new homeschooling parents. Then, find out how you can hear us in person at the Midwest Homeschool Expo on June 22, 2024. Resource: Midwest Homeschool Expo event https://www.theacademyofchaos.com/midwesthomeschoolexpo Season 2 episodes will drop every other Thursday beginning at the start of next school year–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us as we share with you the things we don’t love about homeschooling! Of course there’s so much we love about this choice we’ve made and the life we have all created, but it’s time to share some of the not so fantastic parts and hopefully help you feel less alone. The positives outweigh the negative, but it’s certainly not all butterflies and rainbows! Resource: @schoolnest and her lovely notebooks! Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us as we discuss the ways we measure our kids’ successes–and our own! We’ll discuss test taking, grades, measuring up to societal norms and grade levels. We’ll also be sharing how we’ve grown in our confidence around witnessing our kids’ growth and learning vs taking tests and following the trends. Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us as we are interviewed by Sarah Buffie of Soulbird Consulting! Sarah, a trauma consultant, facilitates an inspiring conversation covering a variety of topics ranging from Social Emotional Learning to how we move from mom to educator and vice versa. Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us as we share some of the tips and tricks we use to overcome challenges, frustrations in school work, and what to do when we are sick! We’ll give you some of the tools we use, how we do our best to take care of our own selves, prioritize rest, and hopefully inspire you to be kind to YOU. Resource:@sara_happiness.is.here happinessishereblog.com Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us as we share some of the problems or hurdles we’ve encountered in our four years of homeschooling. We’ll talk about money, societal pressures, family dynamics and so much more! Resource: @yournaturallearner Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us for insightful and candid conversations on homeschooling where we will share personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs of educating at home. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or just curious, tune in to gain valuable insights, tips, and a sense of community! Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us for a short bonus episode where we share all about our favorite homeschooling hero and guru– Julie Bogart! Share with us any questions you may have! Find out more about Julie Bogart by visiting her website: www.bravewriter.com or checking out her Instagram: @juliebravewriter Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us this week as we share about all things curriculum and getting started! We will share some information on homeschool legalities along with our process of selecting curriculums that best work for each of us. Each state has different guidelines with homeschooling, so please be sure to check out the laws in your own states. Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us this week as we share our love for nature–why we choose to prioritize it, how we get out, and what tools we use to make sure it's a smooth outing! If you’re new to nature or wanting to have it be a bigger part of your life, this episode is for you. We’ll start from the beginning and break it all down so you can find success on your next outing! Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us this week as we answer the famous homeschool question, “But how are they socialized?!” We’ll dive into the benefits we find in our school setting, the relationships our kids have formed, and unpack whether or not traditional public schooling is really built for socializing. Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

In this week’s episode, we will answer a few of the questions we get most often: How do you do it? How do you spend that much time with your kids? We will also share our views on deschooling and how that process has looked for each of us and our families. Share with us what questions you receive or questions you have for us! Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Join us this week as we share about our individual journeys to homeschooling! We will discuss different challenges we faced, mistakes we made, and how we’ve come to implement lessons learned throughout. Don’t miss our Redo and Resources segment at the end of the episode! Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]

Meet your hosts of the Barefoot Scholars™ Podcast: Michelle, Sammy, and Hannah and learn what you can expect from us! We are pro-educator, pro-teacher, and pro-student. Any critiques are directed towards the American education system, not those working so hard and passionately in the schools. We fully support every family making the choice that is right and feasible for them. Episodes will drop every other Thursday–be sure to like and subscribe so you do not miss out and leave a review if you like what you hear! Connect with us on Instagram @barefootscholars_thepodcast or email us any questions or feedback: [email protected]