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073: How to Teach Art

By Norah Williams|2024-03-14T16:50:07-04:00April 26th, 2022|

You don't have to be Da Vinci or Picasso to know how to teach art! Many homeschoolers wonder how to teach art to their students, it can cause a lot of stress. But Holly, Melody, and Jennifer are here to tell you not to worry, teaching art can be one of the most fun and fulfilling subjects to explore! Join us as we discuss why it's important to learn about art, how to combat teacher and student resistance, and our favorite ways to incorporate art into our homeschool! And be sure to stay to the end, when we discuss a big question Holly has for her homeschooling Facebook groups.

069: Handling Homeschooling Burnout

By Norah Williams|2024-03-14T16:46:24-04:00February 22nd, 2022|

Are you experiencing homeschooling burnout? You're not alone! Every year around this time, homeschoolers all over start getting "yellow bus syndrome." You might think to yourself, "There's a yellow bus that stops at my corner, maybe we should try that." We're here to say don't do it! Melody, Jennifer, and Holly have been homeschooling [...]

068: How to Start a Co-Op

By Norah Williams|2024-03-14T16:45:38-04:00February 8th, 2022|

Co-ops are a centerpiece of many home schools, and it's never been a better time to join one! Or even create one...? Today we're discussing all you need to know about co-ops. Topics range from why co-ops are great and how to choose the right one for your students, all the way to the [...]

065: A Look Back At 2021

By Norah Williams|2024-03-14T16:41:32-04:00December 28th, 2021|

We've covered a lot of ground here at the Happy Homeschooler Podcast in 2021, and to celebrate the end of the year, we're looking at all of our 2021 episodes. We'll discuss each one, review them, and point out a few of our favorites. Maybe you'll find a new favorite too! And be sure [...]

058: Pandemic Homeschooling in 2021

By Norah Williams|2024-03-14T16:32:05-04:00September 15th, 2021|

Pandemic Homeschooling in 2021 is very similar to last year, and very different too! Maybe you're considering homeschooling your child this year, or maybe you know someone who is. In today's pocket-sized episode, Holly shares her thoughts and advice on how to properly pull kids out of public school, and some special considerations we [...]

057: How To Teach Writing

By Norah Williams|2024-03-14T16:31:13-04:00August 24th, 2021|

As the final pillar of the Reading, Writing, 'Rithmetic pyramid, it's important to know how to teach writing. But when should you start? Why is it so important? And what are the best curricula for teaching the mechanics of writing? We here at the Happy Homeschooler Podcast have answers to all these questions, as [...]