Homeschool Minnesota

Simplify Your Homeschool! with Rebecca Moan

Rebecca Moan is a veteran homeschooling mom of 5 boys who homeschooled over the span of 23 years. She is currently an adjunct professor and part-time admissions coordinator for Free Lutheran Bible College in the Twin cities. She shares with us her 4 main thoughts about simplifying your homeschool.

Launching Kids from Homeschool to Life! with Julia Jaeger

Julia is a homeschool mom of 4 and a 2nd generation homeschooler who is passionate about giving kids the best start into adulthood. She shares with us her strategies for launching kids from home to life. She recommends resources from Dr. Kathy Koch https://celebratekids.com/about/

Having fun with Music Education Even When You Aren’t Musical! With Leah Knight part 3

Leah talks about the fun ways to integrate music into your child’s education and family life even if you aren’t a “musical” person!

The Importance of Music with Leah Knight part 2

Leah continues to share the science and development importance of incorporating music into our children’s education. Here are links that were referenced in this episode: www.prodigies.com and www.hoffmanacademy.com

The Importance of Music! With Leah Knight part 1

Leah is an enthusiastic music teacher and homeschooling mom who is sharing with us the science behind music in our children’s education and development.

Safely Integrating Technology into your Family and Homeschool

We continue our conversation with Shaun and Julianna about ways parents can safely monitor and set up technology for homeschool and family. To see the information talked about in this episode, visit these links: https://www.bark.us/ https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/verizon-smart-family/ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982 https://families.google/family link/

Using Technology Safely and Creaatively in your Homeschool!

Today I am talking with Shaun and Julianna Carlson all about how they safely and creatively use technology with their homeschool and family. In this episode we discuss uses for technology and all the creative ways to help your child(ren) use it in their studies and life. For more information you can contact Shaun at techhelp@shauncarlson.com Some links that are talked about in this episode are: https://www.playosmo.com/ https://www.learning resources.com/shop/collections/botley https://classroom.google.com/

Go Outside! The Importance of Nature in Your Child’s Education

In this episode Dayle talks about her experience using nature and nature journaling with her children outdoors as well as sharing many ideas of easy things you can do with your child using nature to homeschool without them catching on that it’s “school”! Links to things talked about in this episode: nature journaling: https://www.journalbuddies.com/journal-prompts-writing-ideas/nature-writing-prompts-for-kids/ or https://youtu.be/NvfZpuy40iA leaf and flower pressing: https://empressofdirt.net/pressed-flower-projects/ Or https://youtu.be/NvfZpuy40iA butterfly and pollinator garden: https://bwsr.state.mn.us/residential-pollinator-habitat Or https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/flowers-pollinators Vine fort: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Garden-Architecture-Cedar-Expandable-Pyramid-Trellis/1003096508?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-ggl-_-LIA_LWN_243_Planters-And-Outdoor-Decor-_-1003096508-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIopeWmO6p_gIVbxXUAR2CXgdbEAQYASABEgJcAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Bird feeders and bird baths DIY: https://happygardens.com/blogs/news/homemade-bird-bath-ideas Or https://youtu.be/UxiU53nNk_M

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