Unexpected homeschooling? Yes, many find themselves in this situation. What a time we are living in right now. My kids and I were just talking about how this moment will go down in our history books. I can see them telling their grandchildren stories about “social distancing,” and the “virus.” It almost doesn’t seem real at times and can be overwhelming and scary to all of us.
Unexpected Homeschooling:
Many families are facing financial difficulties. Other families are being moved to work at home, and everyone in America is homeschooling! Our schedules are out of sorts, extracurricular activities are postponed and we can’t even meet together for weekly worship. People are watching the news and the endless updates and sometimes it feels overwhelming. We understand and feel that everyone needs to be encouraged.
Our podcast hosts have been busy creating some amazing resources for those suddenly thrown into homeschooling. They are offering lots of freebies and coupon codes, as well as tons of encouragement, especially with homeschool conferences being canceled. Check out this great list from our Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network Show Hosts and please share it with your friends who have found themselves unexpectedly homeschooling.
Encouragement and FREE Resources from The Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network and Media Angels:
Media Angels Membership Website: two great discounts!
Felice Gerwitz has over 100+ resources on this membership website. Highlights are all of the Media Angels Publications in electronic format, including five books noted in Cathy Duffy’s 100 and 101 Top Homeschool Picks. Felice is the owner of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network and hosts Vintage Homeschool Moms – and created a podcast to remind us to “Be Not Afraid,” here.
The Creation Bundle with great audios and classes for 50% off: CREATION50
And the Premium Membership Bundle with great Ultimate Homeschool Expo audios for 30% off
PREMIUM30 FOR 30% OFF OF Premium Bundle:
Making Biblical Family Life Practical:
Hosted by Hal and Melanie Young from Raising Real Men – when you sign up for their email list through this link: Make Getting Stuck at Home a Good Thing – you will receive 5 great practical workshops to help during the time at home, 50% off downloadable character-building audiobooks and 30% off the CD version, plus $10 off the Craftsman Crate, a perfect way to keep teens busy!
The Homeschool Highschool Podcast:
Hosted by 7 Sisters Homeschool has lots of encouragement for you:
How to manage *Temporary Homeschooling* a high schooler.
Schools Closed? How to have fun while schooling at home.
43 Things to Do to Homeschool during the Pandemic
Hosted by Melanie Wilson our resident psychologist, has a timely podcast on the state we are in right now:
How to Trust God With the World
Melanie is also the author of Grammar Galaxy, a complete elementary language arts curriculum that kids beg to do. It requires one text per family and one Mission Manual (workbook) per student. No teacher manual is required. She is offering 10% off now.
Sue Meyer, ND, CCH has free homeopathy printables in her VIP section to help keep families healthy. You can sign up for those free resources HERE.
Israel and Brook Wayne are offering a free download of The History of the Homeschooling Movement.
More Media Angels Resources:
Media Angels is offering the How to Homeschool Blueprint . Each week you can join live for free with Felice and her friends who are experts in the homeschool community. Now is the time for you to ask your questions within the group. This is perfect to address your specific home and parenting needs. We will welcome everyone with open arms during our one-hour sessions each week (4 weeks) for a short teaching plus time to ask your questions. You will also receive the How to Homeschool Blueprint book when you register.
Meredith Curtis has an encouraging blog post for homeschooling:
Start Your Homeschool Adventure with Confidence and Joy
They also have a free cheat sheet for homeschoolers and free reading list for Middle School and High school on their website Powerline Productions.
Homeschooling With Technology :
Hosted by Meryl van der Merwe from Funda Funda Academy. Right now they are offering:
Soft Skills 101 – Life Skills For A Digital Age:
Lisa and Dr. David Nehring are the hosts from True North Homeschool Academy. They have an encouraging blog post for this time:
They are also offering a 4 day workshop on Life Skills: Finding Balance for only $19 (starts on Tuesday)- it’s part of their year long class on Life Skills, beginning in the fall.
More FREE Resources from our Network:
If you are wanting to be in the loop on our newest content, sign up for our ezine. Each week we send out links to the new podcasts and encouragement for homeschooling. You will also receive a FREE Character Trait Planner and Family Study each week. There will be a new character trait theme each month. You will enjoy these easy open and go studies that require no planning on your part! You can sign up for the email newsletter HERE.
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