Homeschool Minnesota

Homeschooling 101–What you need to know to get started!

Kris Cox talks about getting started strong in homeschooling in Minnesota, from laws, reporting, curriculum, and just setting the atmosphere in your home. Links: https://hswithconfidence.com/7-steps-to-getting-started-with-homeschooling For legal info: https://mache.org/man-law/ or https://hslda.org/

Improve Cognitive skills with Learning Rx

Today I talk to Baird Johnson from Learning Rx. We discuss cognitive function and how that can effect learning and what parents can do to improve their child’s cognitive awareness. Learning Rx is providing MACHE members FREE online cognitive assessments for up to 4 of their children. This will provide insights into how your child’s brain works, which skills are strong or weak, and how you can h leap them learn more easily. Now through April 25th, you can register your children for this free test, which normally costs $149 per child! Click on the link below for the test: https://forms.gle/hYmpu8pLjbTcu1c68

Everything MACHÉ! With Executive Director Rob Prigge

Hear from Rob Prigge all about Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHÉ). We talk about the history of how MACHÉ started and the four branches of MACHÉ. Visit the website at www.mache.org

Your Child’s Giftings and You!

How do you help your child to find what their Giftings are? What do you do when a child wants to try something new? How do you champion your child in finding new opportunities? Join Dayle and Mark Annand as they share their experiences with homeschooling and raising their kids and what God has done with their gifts in their homeschooling journey.

Legislative Update for Minnesota Homeschoolers with Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson is the legislative director for MACHE. We will discuss what she does in the state capital on behalf of homeschooling families in Minnesota as well as give updates to important legislation happening right now. To be better informed about legislative happenings and to track bills that could effect homeschooling, visit and sign up for updates at https://mache.org/mache-legislative-watch/

Homeschooling the Neuro Diverse Child part 2

The second part of my interview with Dolly Lowery from BrainyAct.

Homeschooling the Neuro Diverse Child with Dolly Lowery, BrainyAct

Today we talk with Dolly Lowery about homeschooling the neuro-diverse child. Dolly is the founder and CEO of BrainyAct which provides tech-enabled, patent-pending therapy programs via gamification for neurological disorders such as Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD. For more information visit www.brainyact.com

Homeschooling Gifted and Talented Children with Kelly Noah part 2

Kelly Noah volunteers with Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented in their CHOICES program.

Homeschooling Gifted and Talented Children with Kelly Noah part 1

Kelly Noah volunteers with Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented in their CHOICES program. We discuss common markers to identify gifted kids, what to do if you feel your child is gifted, how to integrate your gifted child into homeschooling and so much more! Links to topic’s referenced: MCGT message board and calendar https://groups.io/g/mcgtchoices.net Choices website https://mcgt.net/choices MCGT identifying gifted https://mcgt.net/identifying-gifted Columbus Group https://educational advancement.org/what-is-gifted MCGT preschool Behaviors in Gifted Children https://mcgt.net/preschool-behaviors-in-gifted-children MCGT Gifted Professionals Directory https://mcgt.net/mn-gifted-professionals SENG https://www.sengifted.org MCGT CHOICES Homeschool Panel Talks, behind paywall https://mcgt.net/choices/videos The Ultimate Guide To Homeschooling Gifted Children https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-homeschooling-gifted-children/ TJEd Homeschooling the Gifted Child https://tjed.org/2016/12/homeschooling-gifted-child/

Inside the MACHE Convention 2023!

Hear from Karen Soencksen all the details and maybe a few secrets about the upcoming MACHE Conference 2023! Karen is the conference director for Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators.