The Stay-at-Homeschooling Mom Podcast
Education
Ginny and Mary Ellen take up a common question among new homeschoolers. Perhaps most interesting is the variety of answers they received. See how your family compares.
Factors in the conversation include that some kids have their noses to the grindstone while others seem to zip through. But like homeschooling, the parent is best positioned to decide how long your family’s homeschool day should be.
Program Notes
What can we expect in our homeschools?
Pre-K and K
Most kids love the attention, and many quickly pick up reading readiness, reading itself, and math.
These fun grades trick us into believing we can homeschool in 30 minutes to an hour. Add in some prayers and poems, and you’re done.
At this level, if kids, often little boys, rebel against any book learning, it is wise to wait several months before trying again. Some kids are just not ready, and red-shirting them is the prudent plan.
Primary Grades
Upper elementary
High School
A good rule of thumb for high school is one hour per day per subject. A student taking six credits should spend about 6 hours on schoolwork. Some classes will take less time, but others more, so the average will be about 1 hour per credit.
Why this Matters
BONUS
I knew a master. My MIL was the foremost woman trumpet player in the world. I met her in her fifties while working at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. She still practiced every day.
How to Build Up Your Child’s Self-Confidence (without creating an egomaniac)
To Learn Online or Not – That's the Question
Answering the Nursing Call to Duty with Dr. Maura Wenzel
The Remarkable and Increasing Value of a Liberal Arts Education - Interview w/ Michael Yost
Let's All Keep Chickens! - Interview w/ Dalia Monterroso
How to Homeschool and Not Lose Your Mind (PART II)
How to Homeschool and Not Lose Your Mind (PART I)
Five Things You Should Know About Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs (And a Big Announcement About the Podcast)
Super J and the Power of Love
Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD - Spiritual Direction for the Homeschooling Mom
Teaching music in the home (for the non-musical mom)
Exploring the Lives of the Saints in Our Homeschools
Emily Malloy, Theology of Home IV: Arranging the Seasons
Expand Your Studies with the Fun Stuff
Homeschool Roadblocks: What to Do When You Are Drowning
Roadblocks to Homeschooling: The S word - Socialization
Fr. Ken Geraci - Spiritual Warfare and Divine Mercy
Teaching Homeschoolers the Secrets of Time Management
Unbreakable, Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage - by Kimberly Begg
Homeschooling’s Flexibility - Providing Stability in Changing Times - Interview with Arlena Brown
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