Homeschool Minnesota

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/

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

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/

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

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

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.

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/

The second part of my interview with Dolly Lowery from 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

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