Podcast Episode Show Notes Episode Title: Homeschooling Elementary: It’s Not That Hard! Host: Lisa Nehring Episode Description: In this enlightening episode of “It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool,” Lisa Nehring dives into the essentials of homeschooling elementary-aged children. Drawing from over 20 years of personal homeschooling experience, Lisa provides practical advice and encouragement for parents navigating […]
Welcome to another episode of the It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool the podcast where we delve into the magical early years of childhood, exploring the wonders of kindergarten through third grade, and discussing why it’s never too early to embark on the homeschooling journey. We normally chat all things high school, but today we’re
Look, we are living through what’s called the 4th Industrial Revolution and like every revolution it’s a time of disruption. Changes are occurring in technology, transportation and how we live and work as well as in the field of education. Now, more than ever, our high school students need to do some serious Career Exploration.
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This post was originally published in 2015. It might be more relevant now than ever before! Enjoy! I’m going to start out by saying something that may come as a shock. It’s not the sort of thing you hear many homeschooling families admit, but I will confess it freely. Here it is: my kids could
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Overview: Find out how to make an impressive homeschool high school transcript with a few pieces of vital information. Answers all your questions! You wake up out of a sound sleep—heart pounding, adrenaline rushing, hot flash, well, flashing. Your anxiety-laden subconscious has been stewing about that dreaded homeschool transcript again. Once started, you churn ’til
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Dear Mom whose baby is a high school senior this year,
I know it was just yesterday you were changing diapers or wiping crumbs. Or tucking in at night. Or pushing the swing at the playground.
It feels like the years went too quickly, doesn’t it? And now that little snot-nosed kid who you thought you had so much more time with is preparing to graduate.
This blog post is designed to guide homeschooling parents in supporting their non-college bound children, focusing on practical skills, personal development, and preparing them for a successful future outside the traditional college path.
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Did you know that many colleges base scholarship decisions solely on scores from college entrance exams, namely the SAT, ACT, and or CLT? While we know test scores are an artificial indication of your child’s readiness and ability to succeed in college, it is reality that they are very important for determining whether your child
Here we are, in the middle of the homeschool year. It’s after the holidays, and there’s a long way to go before spring break. This is when the winter blues can hit; and I don’t know about you, but at our house, we can tend to get off of our homeschool schedule. (Actually, we can
Pumpkin Spice Everything Food trends come and go, but few have captured the hearts and taste buds of people quite like the pumpkin spice craze. As soon as the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, pumpkin spice lattes, pies, and even cereal start appearing on menus and store shelves everywhere. But what’s
In the fast-paced world we live in today, honing executive functioning skills has become more crucial than ever for our teenagers. These skills encompass a range of cognitive processes that enable individuals to manage their time, stay organized, plan ahead, and accomplish tasks effectively. Lisa Nehring understands the significance of these skills and has shared
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Explore the Excelsior Classes website today and embark on an exciting educational journey that will empower your homeschooling experience.
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Episode 97: Assessments for your Homeschool Student!
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Overview: Contributing writer Sara Dennis takes us step-by-step through the process of planning a homeschool graduation ceremony. This information will help you to make yours wonderful! Do you have a senior in high school about to graduate? Then you might be thinking about planning a homeschool graduation ceremony. Keep reading! I’ve graduated four children from
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Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis shares how to take any curriculum and create your homeschool lesson plans from it, so that you know you’ll get through it in the time you need to. Good stuff! Are you attempting to figure out how to make homeschool lesson plans using a curriculum that doesn’t do the planning
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Overview: You CAN create fun electives for high school for your homeschooled teen. Listen (or read) to learn how! Guest podcaster Sara Jordan shares how she creates fun electives for high school for her delight-directed teens. It’s really “not that hard!” 5 simple steps will give you the flexibility you want and the credits your
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Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis from Classically Homeschooling walks us through creating the perfect high school homeschool schedule, so you and your teen can work together smoothly and get ‘er done! I love homeschooling teenagers. They work independently, have fascinating discussions, and are involved in many activities. It’s exciting watching my kids turn into young adults. However,
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Overview: Almost every teen needs help to catch up in homeschool fast at one time or another. Here’s how to make it happen! I will bet you 20 cents that your high school student is behind their homeschool schedule right now. I don’t mean behind grade level, like what may happen if your child has
Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling shares some great tips to help anyone teach teens to learn independently. I advocate independent learning in high school, to prepare our kids for college where that is what they will need to do to succeed! I think everyone has heard the rumor that homeschooled teenagers can
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Note: Guest writer Julie Polanco of JulieNaturally.com is a veteran homeschool mom, and in this article she shares from her experience unschooling high school — which I have never done, so I’m thrilled to have her contribution here! As homeschooling increases in popularity, more and more people are considering unschooling as an option, even unschooling