The Essence of Homeschooling

Podcast by The Umbrella School Statheros Academy

The Essence of Homeschooling

Welcome to our podcast, which is dedicated to helping you navigate the challenges of homeschooling. From tackling basic questions to addressing the challenges that keep you up at night, we're here to provide practical insights and guidance drawn from our own experiences. Together, we have homeschooled 18 kids for over 80 years. We are here to empower, equip, and encourage you to approach homeschooling with confidence and resilience.

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20 November 2024

Upper Elementary Part 2- Social Studies, Science, PE, Life Skills, Character Building, & Enrichment

This podcast episode from Stotheros Academy's Coaches sheds light on homeschooling techniques, focusing greatly on social studies, history, geography, and science teaching methods for Upper Elementary students, grades 3-6.

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13 November 2024

Upper Elementary Part 1- Math & Language Arts

This episode of 'The Essence of Homeschooling' podcast touches on Math curriculum for homeschooling during the elementary years from third to sixth grade. It emphasizes the importance of concept understanding and not overloading children with complex topics. The hosts also stress the value of reading, writing, and math as the foundation for later studies.

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30 October 2024

Early Elementary Curriculum Part 2- Social Studies, Science, & Enrichment

In this episode of Essence of Homeschooling, we dig into some of our favorite curricula and tips for early elementary students for social studies, history, geography, civics, science, and enrichment studies.

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23 October 2024

Early Elementary Curriculum Part 1- Math & Language Arts

The episode underscores the importance of play in teaching maths and language arts. We discuss how to easily incorporate daily activities and games to help children develop math and language arts skills. Learn how reading benefits learning naturally. Join us as we discuss traditional curricula and their suitability for your family.

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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Lacing Beads

Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Clock - Wooden Educational Toy

Backyard Math with Zac [DVD]

Mathtacular!

WILD MATH®

RightStart Math

Sir Cumference Book Series Complete Set Pack ( Books 1- 10 )

Read Aloud Revival

Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection

A library of Classic Case of Dr. Seuss 20 books Collection box set

Lego & STEM toys

K’Nex

Lincoln Logs

Tracing books- ages 3-5

Tracing books ages 6-8

Maze books

Puzzles ages 4-6

Puzzles ages 6-8

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read - Levels 1&2

Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read - Levels 3&4

The Three R’s Ruth Beechick

An Easy Start in Arithmetic (Grades K-3)

A Home Start in Reading (Grades K-3)

Strong Start in Language: Grades K-3

Goofy Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game

Gross Me Out Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game

Best of Mad Libs: Over 125 Classic Mad Libs Stories

Handwriting Without Tears

Explode the Code 4 Books SET: Book 1, 2, 3 and 4

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

All About Spelling Level 1 Teacher's Manual

All About Spelling Level 1 Student Packet

ABC Reading eggs Level 1

Before Five in a Row

Five in a Row Volume One

Five in a Row Volume Two

Five in a Row Volume Three

Five in a Row Volume Four

Five in a Row Volume Five

Five in a Row Volume Six

Five in a Row Volume 7

Five in a Row Volume 8

Draw Write Now Book 1

Draw Write Now Boxed Set of 8

Phonics Pathways

Lively Letters

Beautiful Feet Books

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16 October 2024

Preschool Curriculum

In this episode of the Essence of Homeschooling podcast, hosts Kim, Stacy, and Michelle explore the critical role of presence in a child's early learning. They emphasize establishing a healthy, trusting relationship with children, as it forms the foundation for successful homeschooling.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?

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14 October 2024

Unpacking Amendment 80, Choices and Controversies

In this episode, the Essence of Homeschooling podcast takes a deep dive into Colorado's contentious Amendment 80. The discussion highlights concerns from homeschooling advocates, such as Statheros Academy and HSLDA, who consider the amendment both a potential boon for school choice and a possible Trojan horse for increased government regulation. The dialogue explores how Amendment 80 could redefine educational freedom, questioning who truly holds the power to decide 'quality education' and highlighting the tension between parental rights and children's autonomy.

Statheros Academy's position statement

HSLDA's position statement.

Amendment 80: Constitutional Right to School Choice Colorado Blue Book

The Fiscal Consequences of Private School Vouchers

Reference to HSLDA came from an email they sent to their email list.

Florida Step Up for Students

California's Charter Schools

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