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Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Winter break is in full swing and the year is winding down, you deserve to take it easy! In that spirit, we’ve compiled all the big questions we’ve answered this year into one easy place. Check the show notes for timecodes to each question.
SHOW NOTES:
00:48 What Do I Do If I Fall Behind?
03:31 How Do I Choose Curriculum?
06:30 What Do I Do If My Curriculum Isn’t Working For My Child?
10:05 Am I Teaching Too Much?
14:20 My Family Is Questioning My Decision To Homeschool My Child
19:40 How Do Learning Styles Effect Curriculum Choice?
25:02 How Do I Balance Teaching And Parenting?
30:40 Virtual School Is Too Long!
32:39 Should My Kids Take Standardized Tests?
35:14 Do I Need A Homeschooling Room?
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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
In just a few days, it’ll be Thanksgiving! While celebrations this year may be different, being thankful never goes out of style. Join Melody and Holly as they discuss what they’re thankful for this year.
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Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
There’s a probably a chill in air where you live, and you’re left thinking… what should I do about winter break? When to do it, how long should it last, and what can we do when this year is so different? Holly and Melody have the answers! Come learn about all the winter break benefits you’ll have this year!
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Iowa Test of Basic SkillsParents who have a Bachelor’s degree can administer the ITBS, otherwise homeschool families can contact a local private school to see if the school is administering the test and if they are open to allowing homeschoolers to take it. Areas tested include: language, math, science and social studies.
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway 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 (center) 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 (right) and her husband Jon embraced a learning lifestyle back in the early days of the modern home school movement. Teaching and training seven children in all of life, from birth to graduation, was a grand adventure! While the learning lifestyle continues as their family heritage, 34 years of home schooling drew to a close in 2018. Melody seems unable to stop teaching, and currently supports her local community as the elementary director for a wonderful homeschool hybrid program. She is delighted to be a part of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast team!