Project-Based Learning
Hey, homeschoolers! At this point in the year, I begin to think about changes I want to make in my homeschool. One change you may want to consider is adding some project-based learning. My guest today is going to help us with that. Before I introduce her, I want to let you know about the projects I've included in Grammar Galaxy Nova for middle schoolers. While learning about literature, vocabulary, spelling strategies, and grammar,...
Discovering Your Kids’ Smarts with Dr. Kathy Koch
Hey, homeschoolers. When we begin teaching our kids at home, we quickly realize that some of them have traditional smarts with words and logic, but others have smarts that aren't celebrated in school. My guest today is well-known author Dr. Kathy Koch. I think she will inspire you to discover your child's unique smarts so you can maximize them in your homeschool. http://ultimateradioshow.com Before we start, though, I want to say how...
How to Handle Mistakes in Homeschooling
Hey, homeschoolers! I've been thinking a lot about mistakes in homeschooling. One reason I have is because I've been talking with homeschooling moms at the Great Homeschool Conventions. They've been asking me about their mistakes. Another reason I've been thinking about mistakes this because I see the end of my homeschooling years on the horizon. My youngest is a freshman this year, and it's hard to believe we have just a little over...
Unschooling Teens to Prepare Them for Life
Hey, homeschoolers! Do you have teens or will you soon? When you are homeschooling teenagers, the day they leave your home looms large. Whether they plan to attend college, begin working, or start their own business, you want to give them the best preparation possible. My guest today is going to help us prepare our kids for whatever lies ahead. Listen to the podcast But first, I want to thank my sponsor, CTC Math. Sponsor Before we...
Rethinking the Homeschool Dream
Hey, homeschoolers! My idea of the dream homeschool life has changed since I began teaching my kids more than 20 years ago. And I couldn't be happier about it. One of the moms in Homeschool Sanity Circle on Facebook asked a related question that prompted me to do this episode. What is the homeschool dream anyway? We'll discuss it in a moment, but first I want to invite you to join me at the Great Homeschool Conventions this year. Yes,...
How Understanding Personality Can Change Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! I used to think my husband and kids were trying to drive me crazy. That's before I understood personalities. You would think as a psychologist that I would know better, but I didn't. In this episode, I'm going to explain basic concepts of personality that can transform your homeschool and your other relationships, too. Listen to the podcast Sponsor Before we dive in, I want to thank my sponsor, CTC Math. Are you...
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six. My life can be a little crazy, so I look for sanity-saving ideas to use and share. I hope you'll read my About page to learn more.
-Dr. Melanie Wilson
