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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Astronomy is tied into many subjects homeschoolers may be studying. Whether history, mythology, or navigation. But it also exposes your children to the beauty of the universe, from the planets of our solar system, to igniting clouds of dust millions of lightyears away. Today, we discuss How to Teach Astronomy.
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Best stargazing apps 2024: AR Apps and Virtual Star Maps
The Stars: A New Way to See Them, by H.A. Ray on Amazon
The Night Sky Book: An Everyday Guide to Every Night, by Jamie Jobb and Linda Bennett on Amazon
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, 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.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Ever since 2020, homeschooling has been booming. As such, not only are there more people than ever needing help navigating the world of homeschooling, but the world of education in general is transforming to meet the needs of this new homeschooling population. Join Holly and Jennifer as they discuss the ever-increasing growth of homeschooling.
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On today's episode, Holly recommended:
Cathy Duffy Homeschool Curriculum Reviews (cathyduffyreviews.com)
Rainbow Resource (rainbowresource.com)
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, 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.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Contests and competitions can create much-needed external motivation for students and can foster skills and abilities in our kids that will help them in their future. But for some people, competition is a dirty word, so how can you make sure you're doing it right? Today, we'll be discussing the ins and outs of using contests and competitions in your homeschool.
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Visit our website at www.happyhomeschoolerpodcast.com
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com
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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, 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.
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.