Layers of Learning Podcast

Listen as Michelle and Karen get together to talk homeschooling.  Learn to get more organized, keep records, feel happy in your homeschooling, use Layers of Learning effectively, learn how to family homeschool, be a learner in your homeschool and not just a teacher, plus so much more.

Homeschool mom. it's time to forgive yourself.

Episode 13: Homeschool Mom, Forgive Yourself

In Episode 13 Karen and Michelle talk about overcoming the guilt the homeschool moms tend to feel. Mistakes are inevitable, but you can change your mindset so they become a growth experience instead of another way to beat yourself up.

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Episode 12: Letting Kids Own Their Learning

In Episode 12 you’ll hear all about ways that you can help your kids take ownership of their education. Your kids CAN become more independent learners who make choices about what and how they will learn in your homeschool and in their lives.

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Episode 11: Hands-On is Minds-On

In Episode 11 we talk about all of the benefits you can expect to see when you have a hands-on homeschool. We also share tips on how to make it work. It is worth all of the extra effort you put in!

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Episode 10: Avoiding Layers of Learning Pitfalls

In Episode 10 Karen and Michelle identify some of the things that will make Layers of Learning harder than it has to be including over-planning, too many hands-on activities, feeling like you have to be an expert and more.

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Episode 9: Having A Realistic Homeschool Vision

In Episode 9 Karen and Michelle help you create your very own homeschool vision. . . and also talk about how to adjust that vision so it’s realistic and doable on a day-to-day basis. Less guilt! More peace of mind!

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Episode 8: Matching Your Teaching Style

In Episode 8 Michelle and Karen discuss how teaching your way is so essential for a happy homeschool. We each have a unique personality and unique likes and dislikes. We need to be true to ourselves in order to make our homeschools function for the long run.

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Episode 7: Writer’s Workshop

In Episode 7 Michelle asks Karen about Writer’s Workshop and how to implement it in your homeschool. You’ll learn how to introduce the writing process to your family and help your kids begin their lives as writers. This bonus episode stemmed from your questions about Writer’s Workshop.

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Episode 6: Blending Learning Styles

In Episode 6 Michelle and Karen talk all about how you can stop catering to your kids learning styles and instead, teach them tools to adapt any information to a style that suits them. Metacognition is the key!

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Episode 5: Bonus Q&A

In this Bonus Q&A Episode, Michelle and Karen candidly answer your questions. Parents from the Layers of Learning Facebook Group asked questions about the Layers of Learning sisters and how they homeschool. . . these are the answers!

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Episode 4: Homeschooling Is A Piece of Cake

Episode 4 is one big layered cake analogy! We know homeschooling isn’t easy, but we’re sharing how to make your homeschool into a gorgeous layered cake, a delicious masterpiece of home education! Most importantly, see where you fit into the process as a homeschool parent.

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Episode 3: How To Create A Family School

In Episode 3 you’ll learn how to stop running from kid to kid, never meeting anyone’s needs, and instead, transforms your homeschool into a true family school. We’ll share how we’ve made it work with our ten kids.

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Episode 2: Creating A Learning Culture in Your Homeschool

In Episode 2, we talk about some practical things you can do to create a learning culture in your your family and homeschool. Small steps can transform a lot of your time into learning time, beyond when you have textbooks out on the table. Create lifelong learners and curious kids with these ideas.

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