Mastery vs. Completion: Why Homeschooling Lets You Have the Best of Both Worlds

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“Check the box and move on.”Sound familiar? If you’re transitioning from public school to homeschooling, you might be tempted to measure success by how quickly you can check off every subject on your planner. But what if homeschooling could offer something deeper—like actual mastery of concepts? Let’s break down the difference, share a few fun […]

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Using Talk-to-Text Technology to Help Reluctant Writers Thrive

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As a homeschool consultant, one of the most common issues I hear from parents is that they’re struggling to get their writer, writing! It can be writing short responses in elementary school, all the way through essays in high school. I’ve seen it in my own classes over and over again. They may have brilliant

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Online Education with SAMR Model

Using Innovative Processes to Reboot Online Education 

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 Today, we’re exploring a topic that’s transforming how educators use technology in online classrooms and beyond—the SAMR model. If you’re an educator, homeschooler, or just curious about how technology can enhance learning, this podcast episode is for you. By the end, you’ll not only know what the SAMR model is, but you’ll also understand how

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The Benefits of Using Manipulatives in Math Education

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What a benefit that, unlike other subjects that are more conceptual, math has the advantage of being so tangible in the younger years! Take advantage of this opportunity to incorporate manipulatives as often as you can with your students. Manipulatives—physical objects that students can use to explore and understand mathematical ideas—play a critical role in

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Embracing Educational Freedom: A Conversation with Sam Sorbo

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Hello, everybody! It’s Lisa Nehring with It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool. Today on the show, we have a very special guest, the one and only Sam Sorbo! Known for her versatility as an actress, author, and speaker, Sam has become the fearless queen of homeschooling. You might remember her from her role in Hercules:

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What's the Carnivore Diet got to do with Education, anyway?

What’s the Carnivore Diet Have to do with Education, anyway?

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Hey everyone! It’s Lisa Nehring here, and today, I’m diving into something a little different—but trust me, it’s all connected. I’ve been on an 8-month journey with the carnivore diet, and along the way, I’ve learned some fascinating things that apply not only to my health but to how we approach education, too. Yeah, I

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Podcast Interview with Adam Roberts of Scriptive

How Scriptive Encourages a Love for Reading and Writing

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In this episode of the It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool podcast, host Lisa Nehring explores the benefits of Scriptive’s WriteStories, an online writing program designed to make creative writing more accessible and enjoyable for homeschool students. The tool focuses on engaging learners by turning screen time into an interactive and creative storytelling experience. It

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Turn Screen Time into Story Time with This Innovative Homeschool Writing Tool Exciting news for homeschooling families and young writers! We're thrilled to announce an upcoming unboxing video featuring the groundbreaking online writing program, Scriptive by WriteStories. Join us as we team up with homeschooling expert Gina Steffy from "It's Not That Hard to Homeschool" to explore this innovative tool designed to ignite creativity and enhance writing skills in children of all abilities. https://www.scriptive.us/

Turn screen time into story time with this innovative homeschool writing tool.

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WriteStories by Scriptive Exciting news for homeschooling families and young writers! We’re thrilled to announce an unboxing video featuring the groundbreaking online writing program, WriteStories by Scriptive. Join us as we team up with veteran homeschool mom, Gina Steffy from “It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool” to explore this innovative tool designed to ignite creativity

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WriteStories: encourage reluctant writers and emerging storytellers to write their own stories using illustrations from children’s books.

6 Reasons Homeschoolers Will Love WriteStories by Scriptive

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WriteStories by Scriptive Review: The Ultimate Homeschool Writing Tool For homeschoolers seeking a unique and effective writing program, WriteStories by Scriptive offers an innovative approach to engage children in the writing process. This tool is perfect for all skill levels, whether you have a reluctant writer or a budding author. It transforms the writing experience

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