Episode 140: The Importance of Personalized Learning, with Amir Nathoo of Outschool Hiya, sisters! We are excited to bring this week's episode to your earbuds because we know we have oodles of Outschool fans in the Sisters community. And if you haven't heard of Outschool yet, you're going to want to pull up a chair and get comfy for a second because we might just rock your homeschool world.  In this week's episode, we welcome Amir Nathoo, founder and CEO of Outschool. What a fun conversation it was! We chat about education, learning, and the sheer joy of a personalized education. Amir sha ..read more

Keeping Your Life on Track When Life Isn't Simple   Here at The Homeschool Sisters Podcast, we get A LOT of questions about planning. Whether you're someone who lives and breathes all things homeschool planning, or if you're someone who has been struggling to find the perfect planning system from the get-go, you're going to love this episode.   This week, The Homeschool Sisters Podcast welcomes Robyn Calvi, a veteran homeschool mom to six children and the COO of Homeschool Planet. In this episode, Robyn keeps it real. She advocates for holding your homeschool plans loosely and being ..read more

Episode 135: More Than Math, with Mr. D. Please welcome Dennis DiNoia to The Homeschool Sisters Podcast. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the world of education, homeschooling, parenting, and how to raise self-directed learners who aren't afraid to explore their passions, set goals, and pursue a career that they love. Visit the episode page for everything mentioned in today's episode: - Episode 136: More Than Math, with Mr. D   ..read more

Episode 135: Excellent Students vs. Excellent Learners  In today's episode, Cait discusses a submission from the Sisters community.  What is the difference between being an "excellent student" and an "excellent learner," and how do we help children transition from a traditional school setting to a homeschool routine? What do we do if our children put enormous pressure on themselves? How do we help them follow their interests and not worry about being/doing/achieving "enough?"  Visit the episode page for everything mentioned in today's episode: - Episode 135: Excellent Students v ..read more

Episode 134: Homeschooling in 2024: A Homeschool Sisters Update Happy 2024, Sisters! In our first episode of '24, Cait takes a look back at 2023 and all of the big changes and transitions that happened during the year. Then, Cait shares a sneak peek into the upcoming season. We have an incredible line-up of guests and episode topics that you are going to love! Visit the episode page for everything mentioned in today's episode: - Show Notes for Episode 133: Homeschooling in 2024: A Homeschool Sisters Update ..read more

Teaching Your Child to Read: Tips for Success (And When You Need to Worry), with Sarah Constantine [Episode 133] What is the best way to teach your child to read? When should you start teaching your child how to read? What should you look for when choosing a reading curriculum? How much time should you spend on reading lessons? And when should you worry? What are the warning signs that might mean your kiddo needs some extra support when it comes to early literacy and reading development? I receive all of these questions and more in my inbox every month. Today, I am phoning a friend, and I thin ..read more

The Ins and Outs of College for Neurodivergent Homeschoolers with Jessica Nelson [Episode 132] Are you homeschooling a unique learner? Are you homeschooling a high schooler? Are you worried about creating transcripts? Does the thought of college applications make you break it into a cold sweat? Are you looking for practical tips and strategies for making the college application process easier? If so, you're going to love today's episode. Please welcome Jessica Nelson from Collegewise. Visit the episode page for everything mentioned in today's episode, including a special offer from our sponsor ..read more

Reading Aloud and Older Kids, with Sarah Mackenzie [Episode 131] Please welcome Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books to the podcast. Are you curious if reading aloud to tweens and teens is still important? Do you want to read aloud to your teens, but they aren't interested? What do you do if you've fallen out of the habit and want to re-establish a read-aloud routine with your kids? Plus, get a behind-the-scenes peek into what it's like to be a children's author and discover what is coming up for Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books! Visit the episode page for everything men ..read more

Middle School Math That's Actually Fun, with Betsy Mays [Episode 130] Are you wondering if it's possible to make middle school math fun? (Spoiler: Yes, it's possible!) Join us for a conversation with Betsy Mays, a veteran middle school math teacher, parent, instruction and curriculum specialist, and game designer. Visit the episode page here: https://my-little-poppies.com/middle-school-math-thats-actually-fun-with-betsy-mays-episode-130 ..read more

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