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If you're wondering how to teach elementary physics it might sound intimidating, but Holly and Jennifer are here to show you it can be one of the most fun subjects in your homeschool! They share simple, hands-on ways to introduce young learners to concepts like motion, gravity, forces, and energy using everyday household items and playful experiments. You’ll come away with approachable ideas for building curiosity and a strong foundation in scientific thinking, no fancy equipment required!
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Secrets of the Universe - Objects in Motion: Principles of Classical Mechanics, by Paul Fleisher
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Little Bins for Little Hands - Simple Science and STEM
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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
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Oct 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
51 min
Find yourself wondering how to teach elementary biology? It doesn’t have to mean expensive kits or complicated lesson plans! Holly and Jennifer share hands-on, approachable ways to introduce young learners to the living world, from backyard nature walks and garden projects to observing animals, insects, and the human body. Grab a magnifying glass and get ready to explore!
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Handbook of Nature Study, by Anna Comstock on Amazon.com
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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
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Oct 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
1 hr 10 min
Homeschooling and AI might seem like an unlikely pair, but Holly and Jennifer are here to show you how artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly useful tool in the home educator’s toolkit! In this episode, they explore practical ways homeschooling families can use AI to support and enrich their curriculum, while also diving into the important conversation around teaching students to use AI responsibly and thoughtfully.
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Check out Meryl's podcast, Homeschooling with Technology
Notebook AI
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Gemini
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
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About Our Hosts
Jennifer Jones (left) is a dedicated homeschool advocate and community leader with over two decades of experience homeschooling her eight children in Marble Falls, Texas. After joining The Happy Homeschooler Podcast as a guest, Jennifer was thrilled to join the podcast as a co-host in 2022. She hopes that by sharing her own experiences on the podcast she is able to make homeschooling more approachable for new families. She believes homeschooling is truly a lifestyle, not just an educational choice, and encourages listeners to embrace it as an adventure for the entire family.
Holly Williams Urbach (right) is a dedicated homeschooling mother of six wonderful people (five of whom are now adults). She began homeschooling in Texas in 1993 when homeschooling was not yet fully legal. She is passionate about the benefits of the homeschooling lifestyle and shares her passion by mentoring new homeschoolers in person, through the local Facebook group she moderates with other seasoned homeschoolers in her community, and by being a co-host of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast.
Melody Gillum (not pictured) was a founding host of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast. In 2025, she retired from the show to spend more time with her husband Jon, with whom she homeschooled her seven children.