ACT and SAT Test Prep and Virtual Tutoring with Amy Carpenter- are you stressed and nervous about your child's college prep testing? Give this episode a listen- Amy provides tips on test prep, timing, motivation, dealing with anxiety, and more. Do you wonder when you should sign up your child for the SAT or ACT?Are you curious about motivating your child to study?Are you concerned about your child's anxiety related to the test?Amy will put your mind at ease!https://carpentertutoring.com/
Apr 28, 2021
32 min
Maybe you've seen an Outschool ad or heard about it but you've never actually signed your kid up. OR maybe your family loves Outschool. Either way, this episode is for you! Jennifer McQueen talks about her homeschooling journey and how Outschool has transformed her family's life.Hear Jennifer's tricks for scheduling and keeping track of Outschool classesListen as Jennifer shares how she picks Outschool courses for her learnersTeachers and parents will benefit from Jennifer's perspective on the future of online learning, including Outschool.
Mar 22, 2021
38 min
Are you wondering when you should sign your child up for an online foreign language course? Curious how the heck virtual instruction works for Spanish, French or Chinese? Want to know how to find a reputable program with reliable, effective instruction? Listen to Summer Osborn review her program, Global Goose Languages, and determine if it's a good fit for your family! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalGooseLanguagesRecommended Resources: https://www.globalgooselanguages.com/post/free-online-sites-for-language-learning
Mar 15, 2021
24 min
Whether you want help with one aspect of your homeschooling journey or you want help designing a dream homeschooling program for your son or daughter, Ashley Sarver from Eclipse Academy has an option for you. Listen in as Ashley describes their custom academic programs that include experienced faculty members with brainpower, empathy, intuition and patience.Check out Ashley's links for Eclipse Academy:https://www.eclipseacademy.com/custom-homeschoolhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-academy/https://twitter.com/AcademyEclipsehttps://www.instagram.com/eclipsetheschool/https://www.facebook.com/eclipsetheschool
Mar 8, 2021
31 min
Listen in as we discuss online Music, Art, PE and STEM Education with Rachel from The Hands-On Homeschool Virtual Co-Op- be prepared to hear about truly hands-on learning opportunities! Skeptical about virtual music or art lessons? This episode will change your mind as Rachel describes how music and art can come to life in online lessons!Check out all Rachel's links....https://thehandsonhomeschool.comInstagram.com/thehandsonhomeschool.comFacebook.com/thehandsonhomeschoolPrivate lessons- Facebook.com/rachelfiggmusicstudioMusic Studio of Rachel FiggMusic Lessons & Instruction School
Mar 5, 2021
26 min
Listen in for the ride with The Traveling Teach- learn what a "Virtual Field Trip" class is on Outschool and why Shae's instruction is truly unique (spoiler alert, she's truly a traveling teacher). Whether you are an Outschool veteran or a homeschooling parent looking to try a class for the first time, her engaging classes are worth your chidren's time. Shae describes why she started teaching online and what makes her classes fun AND educational.BONUS- she is starting her own podcast just for teens (adults and younger kids will enjoy it as well)- same theme, The Traveling Teach.IG @the.traveling.teachFB www.facebook.com/thetravelingteach Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKbcYe8UcERZ0JHPTGDrJAWebsite: thetravelingteach.com - This will link you to her new podcast!Truffles IG @trufflestravelsus (yep, she has an adorable dog who is on the road with her)
Mar 1, 2021
26 min
Wondering if you need a formal writing class for your homeschooler? In less than an hour, discover the benefits of an online writing curriculum with an expert instructor. Eva Goldstein-Meola from Open Tent Academy guides us through the steps of learning to write for homeschoolers- it's never too late to start! She also discusses the other offerings from Open Tent Academy (spoiler alert- there's something for every child, no matter their age and interest).Between now and March 14, use code EARLYBIRD to save 20% on all classes!https://www.opententacademy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/opententacademy
Feb 19, 2021
48 min
Talking to Carly about a website she has developed that is dedicated to centering young voices....Inspire creativity in your child via the Virtual School Paper- what an amazing project Carly Filewich is hosting. Kids from all over the globe can participate via submitting drawings, poems, and other pieces of writing. Make sure to share www.virtualschoolpaper.com with your kids today - then be sure to encourage them to design something to submit! Seeing their hard work in print (online) will be motivating and fun.www.virtualschoolpaper.comhttps://www.facebook.com/virtualschoolpaperhttps://www.instagram.com/virtual.school.paper/
Feb 8, 2021
17 min
You can't miss this interview with Joe Yeager if you are a parent and want to keep your kid safe online. Spoiler Alert: Just keeping devices or apps away is not the answer. Joe provides us advice on preventing and managing cyberbullying, teaching kids about digital footprints, digital self-harm and more. Joe is founder of Safety Net of PA and has a mission to keep us all safe on the Internet. If you are a homeschooling or online schooling parent, you will find a wealth of knowledge in less than a half hour.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SafetyNetofPA/Outschool Link:https://outschool.com/teachers/Joseph-M-Yeager?usid=upkxiHbH&signup=true&authTrigger=follow_teacher&follow=true&utm_campaign=share_leader_linkSafety Net of PA: https://www.josephmyeager.net/safety-net-of-pa-llcTwitter: https://twitter.com/safetynetofpa?lang=enBook Recommendation from Joe: Shame Nation
Feb 6, 2021
30 min
Hear what it's like to be homeschooled for the first time from my 10-year-old. She shares some of her favorite online classes and her tips for new homeschoolers or online homeschoolers. We talk about the classes she is taking at Open Tent Academy and Outschool. She also shares a few of her favorites including the Prodigy app for math, the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls podcast and the website www.wordart.com.
Feb 4, 2021
16 min