Episode 26: Homeschool Planning: Breathing Room and Simplicity
Tune in to Episode 26 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show, “Homeschool Planning: Breathing Room and Simplicity.” Heather Vogler from The Old Schoolhouse® interviews homeschool legend Cynthia Simunovich, Director of Branson Academy. Hear Cynthia’s wisdom from decades of homeschooling and supporting other families so they have the best homeschool experience possible.
Connections
Connect with God’s Word
Cynthia encouraged listeners to see how throughout the creation account in Genesis 1, God saw that what He made was good.
Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
For more on today’s topic, enjoy these articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:
- “Understanding Learning Styles Sets Us Free” by Kayla Jarmon
- “Organization for the Disorganized Homeschool Mom” by Jenny Underwood
- “Craft a Peaceful Year with Time Maps and Routines” by Janice Campbell
Connect with The Homeschool Minute
Spend a minute with your friends from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine!
The Homeschool Minute is a weekly eNewsletter for anyone homeschooling or considering starting. It’s brief yet packed with a powerful dose of encouragement to keep you going strong in your commitment to your family and to the Lord. Subscribe to the free homeschool newsletter.
Connect with Branson Academy
In today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show, Heather Vogler from The Old Schoolhouse® interviewed Cynthia Simunovich, Director of Branson Academy. Find help with administrative support, transcripts, homeschool coaching, and the Private School Satellite Program on the Branson Academy site. Cynthia also shares curated resources for the general public, pro tips on how to homeschool, schedules, and planners.
Connect with HSLDA
Know your state’s homeschool laws. Visit HSLDA’s Homeschool Laws by State. (Today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show was recorded in January of 2022. Please note that homeschooling laws in some areas may have changed since this episode was recorded.)
Connect with the TOS App
Summer reading is right in your hands with the TOS App from The Old Schoolhouse®. Soak up the latest issue of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. Dig in to ideas for next school year from a decade of back issues with search and share features. Keep smiling with The Homeschool Minute—now available on the TOS App too. Content updated weekly. Discover why the TOS App is better than ever. Grab today at Google Play or the App Store. Sunny days ahead for your homeschool with TOSApps.com.
Connect with the National Academic Homeschool Competition (NAHC)
The NAHC is back. Will your homeschooler compete in the second National Academic Homeschool Competition? Save the date—registration for the virtual competition opens August 1, 2023. NAHC T-shirts for the first 100 to register. NAHCRegistration.com.
Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com
Did you know The Old Schoolhouse® offers Christian, self-paced, online homeschooling courses with customizable curriculum? Explore the possibilities for your homeschool with SchoolhouseTeachers.com. SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Plus, check out the resources for members of SchoolhouseTeachers.com in the “Planning” tab: course information, scope and sequence, custom schedule builder, recordkeeping, free printable calendars, and more
Relax poolside this summer, knowing your 2023–24 curriculum has been secured. Sign up now during the SchoolhouseTeachers.com Shark Event to rest assured that you may keep your annual rate at $269.97—every year. Availability of FREE totes is limited—adding a splash of fun to your summer. Get yours today when you become a SchoolhouseTeachers.com member!
Connect All Year Long
The mama of all homeschool planners is here. Capture your wildest ideas for 2023–2024 with the Schoolhouse SmartMama Planner brought to you by The Old Schoolhouse®. Customizable for any size family, this planner is unique, and smart—like you.
Connect with Resource Guides
How do you pick your homeschool products? We’ve collected more than a few items you will not want to pass by. Give this back-to-school resource guide a glance. It’s packed with products that might turn into your family favorites.
Here’s something new: a resource guide filled with recommended authors you may have not yet discovered. Homeschool moms, you’re going to love this guide.
Connect with The Canadian Schoolhouse
Take a visit to The Canadian Schoolhouse for homeschool resources especially for Canadians. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find:
- “Explore Homeschool Planning and Organizing”
- “Homeschooling Planning – Discover Your Family’s Style”
Connect with the Homeschool Influencer Network
Calling homeschool content creators and influencers. If you snap high-res shots and can write strong testimonials, apply for the NEW Homeschool Influencer Network from The Old Schoolhouse®. Reel makers needed too. We supply products; you supply creatives. Apply: https://bit.ly/ApplyTOSNetwork.
Connect with Upcoming Episodes
New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next:
- 7/31/23: Episode 27—“Before You Begin: Getting and Staying Organized” hosted by Heather Vogler of The Old Schoolhouse®
- 8/7/23: Episode 28—“When You Need Help: Where to Find Support” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
- 8/14/23: Episode 29—“Bible . . . More Than a School Subject” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Canadian Schoolhouse
Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We’d love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.
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"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6).