Welcome to How to Be an Awesome Homeschooler! Join hosts Kelly Edwards, creator of The 90-Minute School Day, and Robyn Robertson, creator of Honey! I'm Homeschooling the Kids, as they introduce and dive into their exciting summer conversation series for 2024.
In this special episode, Kelly and Robyn pull back the curtain on their friendship, families, and homeschools. They share updates from their independent lives and, most importantly, announce what’s coming up for How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler!
They discuss their upcoming 2024 Summer Conversation series and how they’ve reimagined their popular summit into a three-part live conversation across three Tuesdays in July, focusing on big homeschooling questions. The best part? YOU! This is a free and LIVE offering for everyone, so come and join us!
Reserve your seat here.
All you have to do now is to save the dates to join the fun LIVE.
Here’s the schedule:
- "How Do I Not Screw This Up?" on July 2nd, 2024 at 11am EDT
- “Curriculum Conundrum: Dispelling Myths, Embracing Freedom” on July 9th, 2024 at 11 am EDT
- "How Do I Know if I'm Doing ‘Enough’?" on July 16th, 2024 at 11 am EDT
We can’t wait to be with you in the How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler Summer Conversation Series, where we will learn from one another’s personal homeschooling experiences, challenges faced, and the valuable lessons we’ve all learned along the way. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect, share, and grow with fellow homeschoolers.
Tune-in and get inspired! Save your seat here.
Also inside this episode, Robyn and Kelly discuss:
- Why is homeschooling so scary for parents?
- Where do parents get stuck?
- What does school have to do with our understanding of education and learning?
- What about going back to school?
- How does unschooling look everyday?
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
That Canadian Citizenship Reel
How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler Recordings
HSLDA.ORG Homeschool Laws - United States
HSLDA.ORG Homeschool Laws - International
Wild + Free conference in Sept.
Honey, I’m Homeschooling the Kids podcast
90-Minute School Day podcast
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:18 How We Met
00:06:52 Life Changes
00:10:01 Reflections on Life
00:15:33 Learning is Life
00:20:25 Launching a Community
00:23:17 Reimagining the Summit
00:28:55 Getting Ready for the Podcast Series
00:30:05 Unpacking the Concept of Home Learning
00:32:47 Dealing with Challenges in Homeschooling
00:36:19 Navigating Challenges in Homeschooling
00:37:30 Understanding the Role of School in Education
00:41:25 Defining Education, Schooling, and Learning
00:42:59 Exploring Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation
00:44:21 Tailoring Education to Individual Needs
00:51:22 Reflecting on the Homeschooling Journey
00:52:06 Rethinking Education and Learning
00:55:06 Focusing on How to Succeed in Homeschooling
00:55:28 Embracing the Process of Learning
00:56:21 Looking Forward to Future Conversations
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