Rowan Atkinson continues to explore the concepts of educational professional development as it can apply to the development of home educators. Today we look at a continuous five-phase model which includes mentoring and evaluating our practices.
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Rowan Atkinson continues to explore the concepts of educational professional development as it can apply to the development of home educators. Today we look at a continuous five-phase model which includes mentoring and evaluating our practices.
Rowan explores how the concepts of professional development for educators apply to the home education environment, and encourages homeschoolers that they are worth investing in themselves.
Many people ask homeschoolers if they are qualified to teach their own children, but often what they mean is are they certified teachers. Rowan talks about these concepts on this episode.
Sara shares the story of her stillborn baby in this interview and talks about her family and her book, Kacie’s Pass.
Check out this great resource for Canadian homeschoolers as I interview Stephanie Morrison of the Canadian division of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
One of the most common reasons people give why they don’t homeschool when they find out you do, “I don’t have the patience to homeschool,” is the topic of this podcast episode. Does patience just come naturally to homeschoolers? Listen and find out!
The host discusses how to prepare for a guidance appointment to transition your homeschooled child to high school, expecially “mid-stream”. You have your reasons. This will help you know what to expect, what is required of you, and also help you with the mindset and emotional challenges you will face in the process. Go from overwhelm to a plan.
Rowan and Annette Vellenga discuss homeschooling and how raising animals gives life lessons. Annette is a rabbit and mouse breeder who blogs at anetintime.ca. We also discuss what it’s like to homeschool a “singleton” or only child, books, resources and how to care for others during a pandemic as well as teaching art.
Rowan is interviewed by Teresa Wiedrick of the Homeschool Mama Self Care Podcast.
Rowan interviews Teresa Wiedrick about her new book, Homeschool Mama Self- Care: Nurturing the Nurturer. This book contains helpful tips for self-care including Homeschool Hygge, but also gets into the thoughts and emotions of mamas which need self-care too. A warm and engaging conversation between friends.
Rowan shares how to homeschool your preschooler, things they learn in this stage, specific ideas for materials you can use and how to create a routine. Free printable worksheets are available on the show notes page.
Rowan gives details about the homeschooling conference and what it has to offer, and chats with the conference founder, Lisa Marie Fletcher about how to participate.
Rowan and Bonnie talk about homeschooling socialization and math curriculum, as well as best and worst homeschool moments. Bonnie shares an app that she recommends for younger children as well.
The host shares some life hacks for homeschooling with toddlers. It can be a challenge, and it not only helps to have tricks and tips, but to be reminded of the overall reasons that we homeschool-beyond academics.
Ana Willis shares her story of absolute burnout and the changes she made to not only find rest but to help other home schoolers go from stressed to blessed as well.
