Ultimate Homeschool Radio Show

Felice Gerwitz

Home School Interviews & The Biggest Stars

  • Day 5 of Homeschool Podcast Gold: Slow Down and Stick With It

    “I would attempt to stick with a curriculum and slow it down to meet my child’s level, instead of jumping ship. Sometimes that’s necessary, but I feel I moved my eldest to a different math curriculum and I should have just waited and slowed down to work at their pace.”

    Day 5 of Podcast Gold reminds homeschool parents to slow down, meet their child where they are, and stick with what’s working — even if progress feels slow.Every homeschool parent has been there — a curriculum that isn’t clicking, lessons that feel too fast or too hard, and the temptation to scrap it all and start over.

    But this gold nugget reminds us of something timeless: sometimes the best progress happens when we pause. 💛 We need a little homeschool pace and patience!

    When we slow down and meet our children where they are, we build confidence instead of frustration. We make space for mastery instead of racing through material. And we teach something far deeper than math or grammar — we model perseverance.

    That patience creates lifelong learners who know that growth takes time, and that learning at your own pace is still learning.

    🎧 Listen & Learn:


    In Homeschooling with Technology, Meryl van der Merwe shares practical ways to make your homeschool more efficient — without sacrificing peace.
    In her episode 12 Homeschool Tech Hacks, she explains how digital tools can help you stay organized and adjust lessons to fit your child’s pace.

    Dr. Melanie’s episode, 12 Homeschool Hacks That Changed Everything, is filled with wisdom, humor, and grace for the busy homeschool parent.
    👉 Listen to the episode here

    💛 Your Golden Takeaway:


    Don’t rush the process. Slow down. Adjust. Stick with it. The goal isn’t to finish faster — it’s to grow stronger.

    🏆 Treasure Hunt Tip:


    The next Golden Nugget is hidden inside the show notes of 12 Homeschool Gold Nuggest from Finish Well Podcast. Go find your clue — it’s your next piece of Podcast Gold!

    🎁 Download the 12th Birthday Treasure Chest and see if it inspires homeschool pace and patience in your homeschool!


    We’re celebrating 12 years of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network with a gift just for you! Download our Podcast Gold Treasure Chest — a free bundle filled with homeschool resources, printables, and special offers from our incredible partners. Plus, when you download, you’re automatically entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! 🥳

    No purchase necessary — this is a free resource made possible by our generous sponsors: Media Angels, True North Academy, CTC Math, Math Mammoth, BaseCampEd, Powerline Productions, Funda Funda Academy, Raising Real Men, 7 Sisters Homeschool, and Galaxy Grammar Books.

    👉 Download your Treasure Chest now!

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    9 October 2025, 4:43 pm
  • Day 4 of Podcast Gold: Learning Together as a Family

    “Do more subjects together as a family — even with large age gaps.”

    Day 4 of Podcast Gold celebrates family learning in homeschooling—discover how teaching multiple ages together builds connection, character, and faith.If you’ve ever tried teaching multiple grades at once, you know the juggle is real. 😅
    Math for one, grammar for another, science experiments bubbling over, and a toddler who wants to “help.”

    But today’s Podcast Gold Nugget reminds us that one of the best parts of homeschooling is something that schools can’t replicate:

    “Do more subjects together as a family — even with large age gaps.”

    Learning as a family isn’t just efficient — it’s powerful. When we read aloud together, explore history side by side, or worship through music as a group, we’re doing more than teaching — we’re discipling.

    Homeschooling gives us a front-row seat to shared discovery — where big kids model curiosity for little ones, and parents learn alongside their children. Those shared moments are the ones they’ll remember long after the books are closed.

    🎧 Listen & Learn:
    Tune in to the Homeschool Sanity Show with Dr. Melanie Wilson to discover more tips like this for your homeschool in her newest podcast episode, “12 Homeschool Hacks That Changed Everything.

    💛 Your Golden Takeaway:
    Don’t be afraid to combine lessons and ages. Let older kids help teach younger ones. Turn read-aloud time into discussion for everyone. Family learning isn’t chaos — it’s community.

    🏆 Treasure Hunt Tip:
    There’s a golden clue hidden in the show notes for today’s featured episode! Visit 12 Homeschool Hacks That changed Everything to find your next piece of Podcast Gold.

    🎁 Download the 12th Birthday Treasure Chest!
    We’re celebrating 12 years of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network with a gift just for you! Download our Podcast Gold Treasure Chest — a free bundle filled with homeschool resources, printables, and special offers from our incredible partners. Plus, when you download, you’re automatically entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! 🥳

    No purchase necessary — this is a free resource made possible by our generous sponsors: Media Angels, True North Academy, CTC Math, Math Mammoth, BaseCampEd, Powerline Productions, Funda Funda Academy, Raising Real Men, 7 Sisters Homeschool, and Galaxy Grammar Books.

    👉 Download your Treasure Chest now!

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    8 October 2025, 4:47 pm
  • Day 3 of Homeschool Podcast Gold: Relationship Over Rigor

    🌟 Day 3 of Podcast Gold: Relationship Over Rigor

    “Relationship is the most important ‘R’ in ‘reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic.’ I’d read together more, move away from textbooks, start narration and dictation sooner, and find a homeschool community earlier.”

    Day 3 of Podcast Gold reminds homeschool parents that the most important “R” isn’t reading or arithmetic — it’s relationship.When most of us first start homeschooling, we focus on getting the academics right. We fill in checklists, chase grade levels, and try to recreate school at home — because that’s what feels familiar.

    But somewhere along the way, we realize something sacred: homeschooling isn’t just about academics. It’s about connection.

    Today’s Podcast Gold Nugget captures that realization perfectly:

    “Relationship is the most important ‘R’ in ‘reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic.’ I’d read together more, move away from textbooks, start narration and dictation sooner, and find a homeschool community earlier.”

    This wisdom reminds us that the heart of homeschooling is relationship — not rigor. Our kids will forget some facts, but they’ll never forget how it felt to learn beside us.

    Those snuggled read-alouds, messy science projects, and conversations over cocoa? They’re the moments that shape character and family culture — the kind of education that lasts.

    🎧 Listen & Learn:
    Hal & Melanie Young from Making Biblical Family Lfe Practical share this same truth often: learning happens best in the context of relationship. In their episodes about confidence and connection, she reminds us that joy comes when we stop trying to do homeschool like everyone else — and start building something that works for our family.

    💛 Your Golden Takeaway:
    Before you open the math book, open your heart. The relationship you build with your child is the foundation for lifelong learning.

    🏆 Treasure Hunt Tip:
    There’s a golden clue hidden in the podcast for today’s featured episode! Visit Making Biblical Family Life Practical: Rules and Relationship to find your next piece of Podcast Gold.

    🎁 Download the 12th Birthday Treasure Chest!
    We’re celebrating 12 years of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network with a gift just for you! Download our Podcast Gold Treasure Chest — a free bundle filled with homeschool resources, printables, and special offers from our incredible partners. Plus, when you download, you’re automatically entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! 🥳

    No purchase necessary — this is a free resource made possible by our generous sponsors: Media Angels, True North Academy, CTC Math, Math Mammoth, BaseCampEd, Powerline Productions, Funda Funda Academy, Raising Real Men, 7 Sisters Homeschool, and Galaxy Grammar Books.

    👉 Download your Treasure Chest now!

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    7 October 2025, 4:16 pm
  • Homeschool Podcast Gold: The Good, True, and Beautiful (Day 2)

    “I would enjoy the good, true, and beautiful subjects with my kids — and stress less about formal schooling.”

    Rediscover joy in homeschooling! Embrace the good, true, and beautiful moments that make learning peaceful, purposeful, and full of wonder.If you’ve ever stared at a homeschool planner wondering how to fit it all in, you’re not alone. The pressure to keep up with academic checklists can sometimes overshadow the very reason we started homeschooling — to nurture a love for learning and a love for life.

    Today’s Podcast Gold Nugget comes from a mom who’s rediscovered what so many of us forget in the rush of lesson plans and testing deadlines:

    “I would enjoy the good, true, and beautiful subjects with my kids — and stress less about formal schooling.”

    There’s a deep truth here — that beauty, truth, and goodness are education. They’re the parts that make homeschooling rich and memorable: the art that sparks conversation, the music that brings peace, the poetry that softens a hurried heart, and the faith that weaves it all together.

    When we shift from “checking boxes” to “cultivating wonder,” homeschooling becomes more than school — it becomes a lifestyle of learning. These are the moments that build connection and character — when your child’s eyes light up over a watercolor sunset, or you both laugh through a Shakespeare line that suddenly makes sense.

    🎧 Listen & Learn:


    Felice Gerwitz, The Vintage Homeschool Moms Podcast reminds us that peace comes when we let go of perfection and embrace purpose. Her practical wisdom and faith-filled encouragement help parents rediscover joy in the learning journey — one beautiful moment at a time. Listen to Peaceful Parenting on the Vintage Homeschool Moms Podcast.

    💛 Your Golden Takeaway:


    Let beauty interrupt your day. Read a poem. Paint with your kids. Listen to Bach or Bethel while folding laundry. These moments are not distractions — they’re the heartbeat of homeschooling.

    🏆 Treasure Hunt Tip:


     Visit The Vintage Homeschool Moms Show page to find your next piece of Podcast Gold.

    🎁 Download the 12th Birthday Treasure Chest!
    We’re celebrating 12 years of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network with a gift just for you! Download our Podcast Gold Treasure Chest — a free bundle filled with homeschool resources, printables, and special offers from our incredible partners. Plus, when you download, you’re automatically entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! 🥳

    No purchase necessary — this is a free resource made possible by our generous sponsors: Media Angels, True North Academy, CTC Math, Math Mammon, BaseCampEd, Powerline Productions, Funda Funda Academy, Raising Real Men, 7 Sisters Homeschool, and Galaxy Grammar Books.

    👉 Download your Treasure Chest now!

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    7 October 2025, 8:32 am
  • 🌟 Day 1 of Podcast Gold: Research Before You Dive In

    “Do a lot more research on the best curriculum and activities to follow along to.” – Homeschool Mom

    Celebrate 12 years of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network! Join the 12 Days of Podcast Gold for daily homeschool wisdom, giveaways, and free resources.If you could start homeschooling all over again, what would you do differently?

    For many homeschool parents, this question brings both a smile and a sigh. We’ve all been there — standing in the curriculum aisle at a homeschool convention (or scrolling late at night), trying to decide between the math program everyone swears by and the one that might actually fit our child.

    Today’s Podcast Gold Nugget comes from a real mom who’s been there too. She shared this piece of wisdom:

    Do a lot more research on the best curriculum and activities to follow along to.

    At first glance, this might sound simple — but behind it is a story we all share: the moment we realize that homeschooling isn’t about finding the perfect curriculum, but the right one for our family.

    The truth? Researching your options isn’t just about products or programs. It’s about understanding your child — their learning style, pace, and passions. Sometimes, that means digging deeper than the glossy catalog or trending social media post. It means asking questions like:

    • What truly lights my child up when learning?

    • What teaching style fits me as a parent?

    • Does this program help us stay consistent and joyful, or does it add pressure?

    Homeschooling is a long game — and the gold often lies in slowing down long enough to choose wisely.

    🎧 Listen & Learn:
    Felice Gerwitz, veteran homeschool mom and founder of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network, shares her own curriculum confessions in Vintage Homeschool Moms Episode 568: Curriculum Confessions – What Worked and What Flopped.

    She reminds us that even after 30+ years of homeschooling, she’s still learning what works — and that’s okay. Because homeschooling isn’t about getting it perfect the first time. It’s about growing in grace as you go.

    💛 Your Golden Takeaway:

    Before you buy your next curriculum, take a deep breath. Pour a cup of coffee. Read reviews, talk to other moms, and pray about what will fit your unique family. Research isn’t wasted time — it’s time invested in peace.

    🏆 Treasure Hunt Tip:


    There’s a golden clue hidden in the show notes for today’s featured episode! Visit the Vintage Homeschool Moms episode page to find a bonus piece of Podcast Gold.

    🎁 Download the 12th Birthday Treasure Chest!


    We’re celebrating 12 years of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network with a gift just for you! Download our Podcast Gold Treasure Chest — a free bundle filled with homeschool resources, printables, and special offers from our incredible partners. Plus, when you download, you’re automatically entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! 🥳

    No purchase necessary — this is a free resource made possible by our generous sponsors: Media Angels, True North Academy, CTC Math, Math Mammon, BaseCampEd, Powerline Productions, Funda Funda Academy, Raising Real Men, 7 Sisters Homeschool, and Galaxy Grammar Books.

    👉 Download your Treasure Chest now!

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    5 October 2025, 8:44 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Creation Science Podcast: Radioisotopes, Revelation, and a Younger Earth — A Chat with Dr. Jay Wile

    Show Notes- Radioisotopes, Revelation, and a Younger Earth — A Chat with Dr. Jay WileWhat's New in Creation Science News This episode formerly aired as part of the Homeschool Expo. Every year, new scientific discoveries are made. More often than not, those discoveries have little bearing on the creation/evolution or age-of-the-earth debates. However, every now and then, a new discovery relates to one or both of those controversial topics. In this talk, Dr. Wile discusses the recent scientific discoveries that are directly related to these subjects and shows how they generally support the young-earth creationist view.Show Notes- Radioisotopes, Revelation, and a Younger Earth — A Chat with Dr. Jay Wile

    What’s New in Creation Science News

    This episode formerly aired as part of the Homeschool Expo. Listen to additional Creation Science Podcast episodes.

    Every year, new scientific discoveries are made. More often than not, those discoveries have little bearing on the creation/evolution or age-of-the-earth debates. However, every now and then, a new discovery relates to one or both of those controversial topics. In this talk, Dr. Wile discusses the recent scientific discoveries that are directly related to these subjects and shows how they generally support the young-earth creationist view.

    Meet Dr. Jay Wile

    Dr. Jay L. Wile is a nuclear chemist and prominent figure in the homeschool community, renowned for his science curricula that integrate a Christian worldview. He holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Chemistry and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Rochester, and has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching.

    Educational Philosophy

    Dr. Wile advocates for a chronological approach to teaching science, integrating historical context to enhance understanding. He believes that science and Christianity are complementary, encouraging students to explore scientific concepts as a means to appreciate the intricacies of God’s creation.

    Personal Background

    Dr. Wile and his wife, Kathleen, homeschooled their adopted daughter, Dawn, through high school. Their personal experience has informed his commitment to providing quality science education resources for the homeschool community.

    For more information on Dr. Wile’s work and resources, you can visit Berean Builders or his Facebook page.

    Thank you to our Sponsor, CTC Math.com

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    11 August 2025, 6:51 pm
  • 19 minutes 23 seconds
    Helping Our Kids Have Resiliency with Lisa Nehring (Replay)

    Teaching Our Kids to Have ResiliencyHelping Our Kids Have Resiliency

    “We’re not just raising kids, we’re raising resilient adults. We’re raising spiritual beings.”

    Join Lisa Nehring on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    ➡Thank you to our Network Sponsor: CTC Math

    In a world where people easily crumble like delicate snowflakes and take offense at the drop of a hat, it’s high time we pondered this vital question: Are our children truly growing in resiliency?

    Are they emerging as fearless warriors, fortified with unyielding character and an indomitable spirit? Let me tell you, this remarkable gift of resiliency will serve as their secret weapon in navigating an increasingly secular world.

    So join me on this resilience adventure as we explore the importance of resilience and why it’s high time we raise a generation of tenacious individuals who can conquer any challenge that comes their way. Trust me, it’ll be one heck of a ride.

    Get Intentional!

    In her excellent book, appropriately titled, Grit, Angela Duckworth takes on the task of developing the idea of resilience in our children. She advocates for making resilience development a part of kids’ life skills curriculum.

    I couldn’t agree more. Our kids need resilience. It’s what allows them to go out and compete, take risks, fail, and try again.

    Key Ingredients for Developing Resilience

    Practice– Practice is what lets us learn as we go. To practice and develop well, we must get assessments and feedback.
    Purpose– Resilience is not always about pursuing those things that we might have a natural inclination toward. Students should consider pursuing something that they can develop an interest in over the long term.
    Hope– This is tied to trying and failing. Failure is a huge part of developing resilience. We need to teach our kids that success does not come without failure. Winners keep pursuing goals despite setbacks.
    Time– We need to set aside time to practice with deliberation, fail, and succeed.
    Create Some Resilience Goals

    Angela Duckworth has some practical recommendations for bestowing the remarkable gift of resilience to your children:

    Choose something that requires deliberate daily practice.
    Commit to doing this activity for 2 years.
    Finish what you’ve started for a specified interval.

    Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

    After Action Your Homeschool Year

    Life Skills 101 PodcastFind Lisa at the Life Skills 101 Podcast on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Top Podcast Episodes on Life Skills 101, formerly Soft Skills 101

    Check out True North Homeschool Academy

    Our mission at True North Homeschool Academy is centered around the Compass, and that’s by design. It’s the heart of what we do, because we are heading True North with the Christian conviction that together our homeschools should transmit a culture of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, as we are headed True North, rooted in Christ.

    True North Homeschool Academy is a virtual online learning experience with a small class size, and dynamic teaching from world-class teachers, with a focus on creating a one-of-a-kind educational experience families will love.

    Thank you to our sponsor for the Birthday Celebration: CTC Math.

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    26 June 2025, 7:01 pm
  • 21 minutes 45 seconds
    Neuroplasticity – Rewiring The Brain

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    Neuroplasticity – Rewiring The Brain with Dr. Jan Bedell

    Podcast #19

    Sponsored by NOW Programs.

    Neuroplasticity and rewiring the brain? Hmm? Do we really have to use such an unfamiliar word?  Yes, to describe the amazing gift that God has given us we can start with a big word and break it down.  It really is quite simple – “neuro” is having to do with the brain and “plasticity” is the ability to change.  Our brains are changing all the time. This is really good news when you have a struggling learner or a child with a label like dyslexia, ADD, ADHD or autism.  The key is knowing how to fuel the brain with the right kind of stimulation so it builds new pathways.  From these new pathways, the brain can receive, organize, process and store information well enough to bring it out and use it in everyday life.  With the right kind of stimulation, your brain can take little developmental steps to achieve giant strides in academics and overall function.  That is what happens when you use the products and services of Little Giant Steps.

    In this episode, you will hear the experience of a teacher that had taught first grade for 17 years before using The NeuroDevelopmental Approach in her classroom in year 18.

    It made a huge difference for her students and can make a difference for you and your family as well.  Applying just a little information can make all the difference in your child’s future.  We shouldn’t leave out the adults either!  It is never too late to change the brain.  Two ladies in their 50’s, one a reading tutor and the other a Montessori teacher who had always struggled with reading comprehension, raised their reading comprehension score by 3 ½ years in only four months’ time.   And guess what? They didn’t do any specific reading program.  All it took was organization and specific stimulation to the brain and their abilities radically changed.

     

     

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    24 March 2025, 4:59 pm
  • 19 minutes 23 seconds
    Helping Our Kids Have Resiliency with Lisa Nehring

    Teaching Our Kids to Have ResiliencyHelping Our Kids Have Resiliency

    “We’re not just raising kids, we’re raising resilient adults. We’re raising spiritual beings.”

    Join Lisa Nehring on the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Show in celebration of our 10th Birthday Celebration!

    ➡Episode Sponsored by the 11th Birthday Celebration Sponsors, CTC Math & More on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network ✔ 

    In a world where people easily crumble like delicate snowflakes and take offense at the drop of a hat, it’s high time we pondered this vital question: Are our children truly growing in resiliency?

    Are they emerging as fearless warriors, fortified with unyielding character and an indomitable spirit? Let me tell you, this remarkable gift of resiliency will serve as their secret weapon in navigating an increasingly secular world.

    So join me on this resilience adventure as we explore the importance of resilience and why it’s high time we raise a generation of tenacious individuals who can conquer any challenge that comes their way. Trust me, it’ll be one heck of a ride.

    Get Intentional!

    In her excellent book, appropriately titled, Grit, Angela Duckworth takes on the task of developing the idea of resilience in our children. She advocates for making resilience development a part of kids’ life skills curriculum.

    I couldn’t agree more. Our kids need resilience. It’s what allows them to go out and compete, take risks, fail, and try again.

    Key Ingredients for Developing Resilience

    Practice– Practice is what lets us learn as we go. To practice and develop well, we must get assessments and feedback.
    Purpose– Resilience is not always about pursuing those things that we might have a natural inclination toward. Students should consider pursuing something that they can develop an interest in over the long term.
    Hope– This is tied to trying and failing. Failure is a huge part of developing resilience. We need to teach our kids that success does not come without failure. Winners keep pursuing goals despite setbacks.
    Time– We need to set aside time to practice with deliberation, fail, and succeed.
    Create Some Resilience Goals

    Angela Duckworth has some practical recommendations for bestowing the remarkable gift of resilience to your children:

    Choose something that requires deliberate daily practice.
    Commit to doing this activity for 2 years.
    Finish what you’ve started for a specified interval.

    Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

    After Action Your Homeschool Year

    Life Skills 101 PodcastFind Lisa at the Life Skills 101 Podcast on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Top Podcast Episodes on Life Skills 101, formerly Soft Skills 101

    Check out True North Homeschool Academy

    Our mission at True North Homeschool Academy is centered around the Compass, and that’s by design. It’s the heart of what we do, because we are heading True North with the Christian conviction that together our homeschools should transmit a culture of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, as we are headed True North, rooted in Christ.

    True North Homeschool Academy is a virtual online learning experience with a small class size, and dynamic teaching from world-class teachers, with a focus on creating a one-of-a-kind educational experience families will love.

    Thank you to our sponsor for the Birthday Celebration: CTC Math.

    The post Helping Our Kids Have Resiliency with Lisa Nehring appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    18 October 2024, 4:58 pm
  • Productivity Tips for Homeschooling

    Discover essential productivity tips for homeschooling families. Learn from a seasoned homeschooler about managing stress, effective multi-tasking, and organizing your homeschool space with practical advice and planner recommendations.Embracing Productivity in Homeschooling

    During my homeschool journey, I always aimed to start each new school year with increased productivity. However, “life” often seemed to get in the way. The real challenge was my resistance to creating lists, setting objectives, and establishing reasonable goals. By “reasonable,” I mean plans that don’t involve renovating a home while trying to homeschool and write a book—yes, I did that one year.

    The Challenges of Multi-Tasking

    We schooled out in our lanai (a fancy term for a screened-in back porch), and while I had my oven and refrigerator plugged in out there, I could almost say I homeschooled in my kitchen. During this time, my dad was moving in, and we were adding two rooms to our home’s back section, which meant extending the living room/kitchen area. What seemed like a simple project took a few months but was ultimately worth it. Afterward, I returned to our upstairs homeschool space and completed the new book I was writing (Information In Nutshell: Writing and Publishing).

    Stress Management and Productivity

    I realized that while multitasking was never an issue, managing stress was. After this period, I took a long break from writing and began revising some of my earlier works. Now, with productivity on my mind, I’ve asked my daughter Christina, who has authored many of the latest Media Angels planners, to contribute to this one as well. Christina excels in productivity and organization. Once she completes her homeschool journey, she should consider starting a business to help others organize their homes—she’s brilliant at it!

    Christina’s Planner: Simplifying Complexity

    Christina has a knack for taking complex ideas and making them simple. Hopefully, this month’s planner addresses some challenging concepts and breaks them down into manageable tasks. I especially appreciate her “lists” pages, which are organized into different subheadings. While I tend to lump lists together, her approach makes them more manageable and helps prioritize important tasks.

    The Debate on Multi-Tasking

    There’s ongoing debate about whether multi-tasking is effective. Many argue that it leads to incomplete tasks. However, my brain functions best with multi-tasking, though I often need to refocus to complete specific tasks. Below, you’ll find recommendations on whether to multi-task or not. Ultimately, the best choice is what works for you.

    Homeschool Reporting and Organization

    This planner includes blank pages in the “homeschool” section for adding subjects and ideas. I’m usually not a fan of blank pages in planners, but these provide a sample of how reports can look. Depending on the subjects you teach, your reports may vary. While report cards aren’t necessary, they can be rewarding for children to see their accomplishments or areas needing improvement. It also allows them to showcase their progress to family.

    Maximizing Productivity

    Through my years of homeschooling and friendships, I’ve observed that the busiest people are often the most productive. They minimize distractions, avoid social media and phone calls during the day, and let calls go to voicemail. I learned that if I answered emails in the morning, I’d never start homeschooling due to the “fires” I needed to extinguish. Leaving them for the afternoon worked just fine.

    Productivity starts with you and me. It’s about how much freedom you want to have to engage in activities you enjoy but may not have time for. With a bit of planning, those essential chores can be completed efficiently, leaving extra time for what you love.

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    Dive into Media Angels’ Character Counts Planners, your go-to for instilling essential Christian virtues in today’s youth. This set features 12 unique planners, each spotlighting a critical character trait such as Availability, Benevolence, Boldness, Compassion, Diligence, Creativity, Enthusiasm, Faith, Loyalty, Self Control, Tolerance, and Virtue. Designed with kids in mind, these planners seamlessly blend Christian values into daily life.

    Peak Inside: Awareness Planner

    Features of the Character Counts Planners:

    • Explore 12 Virtues: Each month, tackle a new virtue.
    • Ready in a Snap: Simply open, print, and start. These planners are set for immediate use, perfect for busy schedules.
    • Engaging Content: Filled with activities and prompts, each planner invites kids to deeply interact with the virtues. Through questions and fun tasks, they’ll see how these traits fit into their lives.
    • Age-Adaptable: Whether for a young learner or a teen, the planners adjust to suit different age groups. The content is clear, relatable, and engaging for all.
    • Lay a Strong Foundation: Beyond filling time, these planners build the groundwork for lifelong Biblical decision-making.

    Give your child the gift of character education with Media Angels’ Character Counts Planners. They do more than organize schedules; they shape confident, compassionate, and responsible individuals. Open, print, go – and watch your child grow into their best self, one virtue at a time.

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    6 August 2024, 4:50 pm
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