The Meaning of Christmas

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November 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment

True North Homeschool Academy Director is joined by her husband, Dr. David Nehring as they talk about the meaning and importance of Christmas!True North Homeschool Academy Director is joined by her husband, Dr. David Nehring as they talk about the meaning and importance of Christmas!

Christmas is the season of Light in the Darkness, as we celebrate the coming of Christ!

Being born into this world is a death sentence; nobody gets out alive! Which is why we are all in need of a Savior!

The Book of Joshua reminds us to be Strong and of Good Courage, but also to remember!

Join us this spring for classes that will encourage, delight and challenge k-12th grade students! Our Old Testament: Adam to Nehemiah class and New Testament Overview take students on an entire journey of Biblical Discovery!

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Creating Meaningful Thanksgiving Traditions | Replay

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November 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Today I am joined by guest Meredith Curtis, a fellow podcaster on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network and a teacher at True North Homeschool Academy. Today we are talking about How to Create Meaningful Thanksgiving Traditions.Creating Meaningful Thanksgiving Traditions!

Today I am joined by guest Meredith Curtis, a fellow podcaster on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network and a teacher at True North Homeschool Academy. Today we are talking about How to Create Meaningful Thanksgiving Traditions! Check out the fun and doable list of activities that you can implement today to enrich and preserve wonderful Thanksgiving memories!

Thanksgiving can definitely be a time of sharing great food, but it’s also a wonderful time to engage with each other in meaningful ways. We all have so much to be thankful for!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creating Meaningful Thanksgiving Traditions; it’s can be simple as:

  1. Bring people home to celebrate and eat with your family- invite people over!
  2. Pass out kernels of corn and then everyone share something they are thankful for for each kernel of corn they took.
  3. Have a special Thanksgiving Tablecloth and have everyone sign it.
  4. Decorate for Thanksgiving with guards and fall décor – create a cornucopia as a centerpiece.
  5. Create a “Thankful Tree”
  6. Create posters where people can write in what they are thankful for
  7. Eat and share good food
  8. Host a Pie Breakfast Open House
  9. Play board games
  10. Have a time of worship and testimony together
  11. Sing old Hymns together. Check out CrossSeven for some great ones!
  12. Watch or play football
  13. Play cornhole, volley ball or croquet
  14. Take an after dinner/ before desert walk
  15. Watch a parade
  16. Honor relatives you only see on holidays and record family stories

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Homeschool Burnout: How to Get Your Groove Back

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Overcoming Homeschool Burnout on the LifeSkills101 Podcast with Lisa NehringHey there, learners! Today, we’re talking about something important: homeschool burnout. Ever felt super tired, both in your body and mind? That’s what we call burnout. It can happen to both parents and students. But wait, how is it different from regular stress? Well, stress is like having a lot on your plate, but burnout is when that plate overflows. It’s not fun for anyone! So, let’s figure out the signs and consequences of homeschool burnout together. Ready to dive in and learn how to make homeschooling feel balanced and awesome again? Let’s do it!

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Navigating the Complex Terrain of Homeschool Burnout

Welcome to the Life Skills 101 Podcast, proudly presented by Blue Collar Homeschoolers and the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Whether you’re an experienced homeschooling family or just starting your homeschooling journey, this podcast is your go-to resource for equipping your family with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful future.

Show Notes for LifeSkills 101 Podcast Episode with Lisa Nehring

In today’s episode, we delve into a topic that resonates with many homeschooling parents and students: navigating homeschool burnout. Homeschooling is a rewarding journey, but the demands it places on both parents and students can lead to a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. It’s crucial to recognize the signs of burnout and understand the difference between stress and burnout. Join us as we uncover the root causes of homeschool burnout and share practical strategies to restore balance in your homeschooling journey. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to help you overcome burnout and create a fulfilling and sustainable homeschooling experience.

  •  Brief overview of homeschool burnout
  • Importance of recognizing and addressing burnout
  •  Purpose of the episode: providing guidance to navigate and overcome homeschool burnout

Understanding Homeschool Burnout

Alright, curious minds, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of understanding burnout. Imagine your energy tank running on empty – that’s burnout! It’s not just feeling tired; it’s feeling super, duper tired in your body, your heart, and your brain. Now, here’s the cool part: we need to figure out how burnout is different from regular stress. Stress is like having a bunch of homework to do, but burnout is when it feels like you’ve got way too much homework, and your brain is saying, ‘Nope, I need a break!’ So, buckle up for this learning adventure as we explore what burnout really means and how it can sneak up on us. Ready to be a burnout detective with us?

  • Definition of burnout
  • Differentiating between stress and burnout
  • Impact of burnout on parents and students
  • Recognizing signs and consequences of homeschool burnout

Addressing the Root Causes

Ever wondered why you feel so tired or stressed? It’s time to ask some important questions to uncover the real reasons behind it. Imagine you’re solving a mystery – we’re going to be like Sherlock Holmes, but for homeschool burnout! What are the things that might be secretly making us feel overwhelmed? It’s time to be super sleuths and figure out the clues that will help us understand what’s really going on. Ready to put on your detective hats and uncover the secrets behind burnout? Let’s crack the code together!

  • Importance of identifying root causes
  • Essential questions to uncover underlying issues
  • Creating awareness of potential triggers contributing to burnout

Strategies to Overcome Homeschool Burnout

  • Taking Breaks
  • Importance of breaks for rejuvenation
  • Incorporating short breaks into the daily routine

Establishing Routines

– Creating a structured daily schedule
– Balancing flexibility with routine for optimal learning

Setting Realistic Goals

– Significance of achievable objectives
– Strategies for setting and adjusting realistic goals

Prioritizing Self-Care

– Role of self-care in preventing burnout
– Incorporating self-care practices into daily life

Seeking Support for Homeschool Burnout

– Importance of a support system in homeschooling
– Strategies for reaching out and building a network

Experimenting with Teaching Methods

– Need for variety in teaching approaches
– Trying new methods to keep homeschooling engaging

Going on Field Trips

– Benefits of experiential learning outside the home
– Incorporating field trips into the curriculum

Delegating Tasks

– Recognizing the need to share responsibilities
– Strategies for delegating tasks effectively

Reviewing and Adjusting Your Approach

– Importance of ongoing assessment and adaptation
– Making necessary adjustments to the homeschooling approach

Seeking Professional Guidance for Homeschool Burnout

– Knowing when to seek professional help
– Resources and avenues for professional support

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Get Organized! A Roomless Approach to Functional Homeschooling

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The takeaway was simple: homeschooling isn't about a specific room but about being flexible and understanding what's best for each child's learning.As we head into the Holiday season, let’s talk about decluttering for the holidays as well as setting up for a great spring semester of learning!

Today, Lisa Nehring is talking with Wendy Zanders about the need for a homeshcool room, holiday clutter and prepping for spring learning!

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Setting Up for the Holidays 🎄 Creating Holiday Memories to Cut Down on Clutter Prepping for Spring Homeschooling 🌼 the transition smooth and stress-free.

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Rethinking Homeschooling: A Functional Approach to the Homeschool Room

In a recent talk about homeschooling, the focus shifted to the idea of a “Homeschool Room.” The talk challenged the need for a set classroom space.

One family’s experience stood out. They didn’t prioritize a traditional room but rather focused on what worked best for their kids. Their setup was wherever the kids felt comfortable to learn—bed, porch, or the dining table.

They avoided clutter by using online resources instead of paper books.

They organized borrowed books to avoid misplacing them. The focus was on making things practical and adaptable.

Understanding their kids’ unique learning styles was crucial.

They realized not all kids learn well by sitting still, so they embraced movement-based learning. They mixed exercises like burpees or jumping jacks with memorization techniques, which surprisingly worked well.

Their story suggested that a “Pinterest-worthy” Homeschool Room isn’t necessary. A beautiful but unused space is merely for show, not for learning.

The takeaway was simple: homeschooling isn’t about a specific homeschool room but about being flexible and understanding what’s best for each child’s learning.

The talk concluded with advice for new homeschooling families: don’t feel pressured to recreate a school-like environment at home. Embrace diverse learning spaces and styles; it’s often better for a child’s education.

Ultimately, it’s not about the room; it’s about the approach and the individual needs of the children that truly matter.

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Giving Kids Time to Think with Felice Gerwitz

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October 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Giving Kids Time to Think | Interview with Felice Gerwitz on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast NetworkLifeSkills101 Episode: Giving Kids Time to Think

Interview with Felice Gerwitz of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network

Celebrating 10 Years of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Happy Birthday, UHPN! Check out the giveaway!

In this episode of LifeSkills101, we dive into the importance of giving kids the time and space to think. We’ll join Felice Gerwitz, a prominent figure in the homeschooling community and the founder of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Felice shares her wealth of knowledge and experience. She shares how parents and educators can foster an environment that nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in children.

Giving Children the Room to Think for Themselves

The conversation begins with Felice emphasizing the significance of allowing children the room to think for themselves. She explains how this practice promotes independence and self-reliance, empowering kids to make sound decisions and explore their interests. Felice underscores that giving children time to think does not equate to neglecting them; instead, it’s about striking a balance between guidance and freedom.

Throughout the interview, Felice touches on the role of curiosity and how it fuels a child’s innate desire to learn. She discusses various strategies, including open-ended questions, discussions, and hands-on experiences, that parents and educators can employ to stimulate critical thinking and keep children engaged in their education.

Patience While Processing

The episode also delves into the concept of patience and its importance in nurturing a child’s thought process. Felice emphasizes the need for adults to resist the urge to provide quick answers. Instead, give children the space to formulate their own solutions and ideas.

Felice’s expertise in the field of homeschooling shines through as she shares valuable insights on tailoring educational experiences to suit a child’s unique learning style. She discusses how homeschooling allows for a more flexible and personalized approach, which is conducive to fostering independent thinking and lifelong learning.

Tune In to Learn: Giving Kids Time to Think

Tune in to this enlightening episode of LifeSkills101 as Felice Gerwitz shares her wisdom and practical advice for parents and educators seeking to empower the next generation with the life skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent or not, you’ll find valuable takeaways on how to give kids the time they need to think and thrive.

Enjoy Felice’s Most Popular Shows

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Life Skills Your Kids Need Before They Launch

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October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Life Skills Your Kids Need Before They Launch

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what your kids need to know before they launch | Life Skills to LaunchThis show is called Life Skills, so let’s talk about 6 Life Skills Areas that will allow your kids to launch!

  • Food – Plan, Prep, Budget, Shop, Cook, Clean, Use Left-overs
  • Shelter -Shop for, save for pay mortgage and insurance
  • Vocation/ Work -what areas make sense for your kids, preparing for the future economies, including Gig Economy
  • Money -how to earn, save, spend, give
  • Health -keeping it, re-building, mental, social, physical, spiritual
  • Transportation – how to buy a car, maintain it, clean it, repair it and insure it.

True North Homeschool Academy Classes that teach Life Skills:

Personal Finance

Life Skills `

Entrepreneurship

Career Exploration Full Year Class

Economics

Other Resources

Joy of Cooking

Usborne First Cookbook

Hear Lisa speak in person at the Great Homeschool Conventions in SC, OH, and TX! She’ll be talking about: Ready for Launch: from Awkward Homeschooler to Confident Adult

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Writing and Education in Crazy times with Andrew Pudewa of Institute for Excellence in Writing

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September 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment

In this week's episode of Life Skills 101 podcast, Andrew Pudewa of IEW fame offers several tips to encourage this skill in crazy times.SPECIAL REPLAY | While Writing isn’t exactly a soft skill, it is an invaluable hard skill that makes a feedback loop with the soft skills. Andrew Pudewa of IEW fame offers several tips to encourage this skill in crazy homeschooling times.

  • The top two things needed for your kids are; Language Skills (liberal arts), and Math skills (Logic/Stem/Arithmetic)
    • Choose what is interesting, but also needed.
  • Teach your kids how to memorize
    • Especially poetry, this will teach them diction, and heavily ingrain a love for language and reading, which in turn will give them a love for learning.
  • The 4 deadly errors of teaching writing:
    • Over correction
    • With holding help- if your child asks for it when writing, they probably need it.
    • Unclear Assignments- Your child cannot follow instructions they don’t understand. Be clear.
    • Over expectation- set a high bar, but be willing to give grace for learners.

 

Resources from IEW

https://iew.com/

  • TWSS
  • Language Acquisition Through Poetry
  • Themed Based Writing Books
    • Ancient History
    • Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales
    • People and Places
    • All things fun and fascination
  • With all of the resources in the world of homeschooling today, you can get the best of both worlds of Public School and Homeschool

True North Homeschool Academy Resources

https://truenorthhomeschoolacademy.com/product-category/english/

  • British Literature
  • ‘Dinner with Shakespeare and Dickens’
  • Literature through the movies

 

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Post 2020 College | Replay

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September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Post 2020 College: One of the concerns I hear all the time from homeschoolers is worry that their students won’t get into college.Post 2020 College/Post Covid College Decision

One of the concerns I hear all the time from homeschoolers is worry that their students won’t get into college. Look, it’s actually easier than ever to be admitted into college; homeschoolers traditionally perform extremely well on standardized tests and do a great job of competing and winning in National Competitions, such as the National Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, etc.

Getting into college might be easier than ever but considering the ROI of college costs is also more important than ever.

College costs has sky-rocketed and on average cost between $22,000 and $50,000 per year! It’s time for Parents and Student to take a hard look at the ROI of college financial, social and spiritual costs!

Resouces:

 

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Demystifying the IEP | Replay

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September 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment

LS101 Demystifying the IEPDemystifying the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)

On this episode, True North Homeschool Academy Director, Lisa Nehring tackles one of the common question we get at True North Homeschool Academy regarding homeschooling students with IEPs.

We’ll cover a lot in this episode, including

  • The history of the IEP
  • Then, what disability categories warrant an IEP
  • What an IEP will Provide:
  • Who is part of the IEP Team
  • What the IEP process consists of in a traditional school setting
  • The IEP Process in a Traditional School System
  • .The SPED exodus to Homeschooling with a brief look at
  •  The 7 main types of learning disabilities (LD) are:
  • Homeschoolers, IEP’s & forming your educational team
  • When an IEP is necessary
  • Everyone Else

SPED and Adapted live online small group Classes:

SPED Academic Advising

Adapted Classes English I and English II, World History, U.S. History, Science

Adapted Bundle-purchase two classes and save over ala carte

Executive Functioning Class

Life Skills Class

SPED Private Tutoring

Bridge Writing Class- Organizing Your Writing I and Organizing Your Writing II

FREE Resources:

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Helping a Reluctant Writer | 6 Tips from a Pro

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September 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Cultivating Writing Confidence: 6 Tips to Help Your Reluctant WriterCultivating Writing Confidence: 6 Tips to Help Your Reluctant Writer

Special Host: Beth Purcell

Welcome to another episode of the Life Skills 101 podcast on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network! Today, we have a special guest, Beth Purcell from True North Homeschool Academy, joining us to discuss a topic that many homeschooling parents encounter – helping reluctant writers find their voice and confidence. Whether your child struggles with putting pen to paper or faces writing assignments with trepidation, these six tips will guide you in nurturing their writing skills. Let’s get started with our first reluctant writer tip.

Reluctant Writer Tip 1: Reorient – Discover Their Interests

The first step in helping a reluctant writer is to reorient their perspective on writing. Begin by understanding their interests, passions, and hobbies. Encourage them to write about subjects they genuinely care about. By tapping into their curiosity, you’ll motivate them to explore and express themselves through the written word.

Tip 2 for the Reluctant Writer: Reconstruct – Create a Supportive Writing Environment

Once you’ve identified their interests, reconstruct their writing environment to be inviting and inspiring. Set up a dedicated writing space with supplies readily available. Make sure they have access to books, journals, and other writing materials. A comfortable and inviting atmosphere can help alleviate writing anxiety.

Reluctant Writer Tip 3: Restrict – Start with Small, Achievable Goals

Reluctant writers often become overwhelmed by lengthy assignments. To avoid this, restrict the scope by breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable goals. Encourage them to write a paragraph, a sentence, or even just a word a day. Gradually, they’ll build confidence and feel less intimidated by the writing process.

Tip 4: Refine – Provide Constructive Feedback

Feedback is essential in improving writing skills. However, it’s crucial to provide constructive, not critical, feedback. Focus on their strengths first and then gently address areas for improvement. Offer guidance, suggest revisions, and celebrate their progress. This positive reinforcement will boost their confidence and motivation.

Tip 5: Release – Encourage Creative Freedom

As your reluctant writer gains confidence, it’s essential to release control and encourage creative freedom. Allow them to choose their topics and writing styles. Embrace their unique voice and style, even if it differs from your own expectations. This freedom will foster a sense of ownership over their writing.

Tip 6: Regroup – Seek Additional Resources and Support

Finally, if your child continues to struggle, don’t hesitate to regroup and seek additional resources and support. Consider enrolling them in a writing class or workshop tailored to their age and skill level. Online courses, writing coaches, and peer editing groups can provide valuable assistance and a fresh perspective.

Conclusion:

Helping your reluctant writer find their voice and confidence is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and adaptability. Remember to reorient their perspective by tapping into their interests, reconstruct their writing environment for inspiration, restrict tasks into achievable goals, refine their skills through constructive feedback, release creative freedom, and regroup when necessary with external resources and support.

Beth Purcell from True North Homeschool Academy has shared these valuable insights with us today. Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Life Skills 101 podcast. We hope these tips empower you to guide your reluctant writer on a path toward becoming a more confident and capable wordsmith. Happy writing, and may your homeschooling journey be filled with creativity and growth!

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