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It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool

Homeschooling can be scary and overwhelming to think about, but it doesn"t have to be that hard! Lisa has 25+ years of homeschooling experience, including graduating multiple kids. In this podcast, she will reassure you, inspire you, and empower you with the information you need to feel confident and successful as you homeschool your teen. Includes interviews with experts as well as their own practical advice.

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16:02

How to Start Homeschooling High School - Part 2

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/08/14

One of the biggest fears about homeschooling high school is about missing something important. "I'll mess my kid up for life because I didn't know about a key requirement!" Nope, not gonna happen. In this episode Ann gives you the KEY to making sure you haven't missed ANYTHING, that you know EXACTLY what your teen needs to do in high school. Once you do this crucial research, you will be confident that you can DO THIS THING!

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20:20

How to Start Homechooling High School Part 1

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/08/07

Yes, homeschooling high school is doable and you can start whenever you want. But make sure you know your state homeschool law FIRST. In this episode Ann discusses why knowing your state homeschool law is so important, how to find it, and what to look for. Don't skip this step! It will build your confidence and show you the freedom you have to make the high school years the best ever!

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20:07

Suddenly Homeschooling High School - Tips for Working...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/07/31

Has Covid-19 caused you to rethink your educational plan and bring your kid home for school? Has your public school system gone to online schooling? Are you wondering what this "homeschooling" thing will look like for high school? Are you overwhelmed at the thought of working with your teen all day every day? If any of the above apply to you, then this podcast episode will help. In it I'll give tips to anyone who is faced with their teen being home for school for the first time, tips that will help

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16:19

Tips for Teaching and Grading Writing in High School...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/07/24

This episode focuses on grading your teen's writing, which may be one of scariest parts of homeschooling high school. With this simple tool, it doesn't have to intimidate you! Give yourself and your teen the confidence you both need to be successful and to know they are prepared for college. SHOW NOTES

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15:19

Tips for Teaching and Grading Writing in High School...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/07/17

After spending three weeks talking to Kay Chance about writing, it seemed a good idea to share my own tips from years of experience and several kids, most of whom have gone onto college. Writing is a tough subject to feel confident about. It's hard to know what constitutes "good" writing and whether your kid's work is actually any good at all or if you're just completely biased about it, LOL. Like anything else, though, it doesn't have to be that hard. Writing can fit into your homeschool high

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17:05

Teaching Writing in High School with Kay Chance - Part 3

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/06/18

In today's episode we hear Kay's recommendation for a writing curriculum, her suggestion for how to use a rubric in a way that lessens the pressure, and what it means to homeschool boldly. She also talks about using curriculum as a guide rather than a taskmaster, as well as about incorporating writing into other subjects; and she introduces the idea of peer review, even for homeschoolers. SO MUCH useful information and encouragement here! She also answers the question: WHY homeschool high school

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19:03

Teaching Writing in High School with Kay Chance - Part 2

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/06/12

Kay Chance from Heart-to-Heart Homeschooling has such great insight to share about whether we should be doing essay writing or creative writing or real-life writing in high school, how to help our teens choose a topic, how to motivate them to write, and why some are reluctant. She also recommends some tools that will help anyone write better. It's a jam-packed episode! SHOW NOTES

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17:03

Teaching Writing in High School with Kay Chance - Part 1

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/06/05

In this series, Kay Chance from Heart-to-Heart Homeschooling gives us great encouragement and ideas and HOPE for teaching writing to our teens. She knows what she's talking about as far as what makes writing good, what skills our kids need, and how to bring out the best from them. In this episode hear what Kay thinks are the most important skills teens need in order to become good writers, how to evaluate their writing (it's easier than you think!), and how to use READING to teach WRITING. SHOW

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16:41

Thoughts on Choosing & Using Curriculum

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/05/29

It's that time of year when we are narrowing down our curriculum choices, when the hope is high that we'll find something that will really work and ignite our homeschool to be better than it's ever been. Cuz maybe this past year was disappointing (which actually is probably true for everyone this time around, what with quarantining and all). Yet you don't know where to start or how to find that perfect something. Or you're overwhelmed with all the choices. It's almost worse than choosing from the

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17:29

Nuts & Bolts about the ACT, SAT, & CLT

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/05/22

In previous episodes Jean Burk told us how to prepare for the ACT, SAT, & CLT, but you might still have some burning questions about the basic things you need to know. Why take these tests? When should you take them? Which test to take? How do you register? These are the questions that I answer from my own perspective in this episode. I'm up to #5 kid starting to apply to college—yikes!—so I've had some experience, and I distill it down to the doable and manageable. As always, LOL. Listen for the

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19:20

Preparing for the SAT, ACT, & CLT w/ Jean Burk - Part 3

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/05/15

What is the difference between the ACT, SAT, & CLT anyway? Haven't you wondered that? I know I have. In this episode Jean tells us exactly what we need to know, and we spend a bit of time learning more about the CLT, since it's newer and not everyone has heard of it. Other topics discussed are when you should start working with your kid to prepare for these, how long do they really get per question, and why do some "smart" kids still have trouble with these silly things? LOTSA valuable info AGAIN!

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16:53

Preparing for the SAT, ACT, & CLT w/ Jean Burk - Part 2

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/05/08

This discussion with Jean contains more great info about the SAT, ACT, & CLT, including why schools give scholarships based on these scores, what type of score is necessary for a scholarship, is it necessary to take them multiple times, when should your student start preparing, etc, etc, etc. Jean is a wealth of information; she really knows her stuff! Listen and be informed about this very important topic for your kid's future. SHOW NOTES

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17:43

Preparing for the SAT, ACT, & CLT - with Jean Burk -...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/05/01

The guest for the next three episodes, Jean Burk, got FREE RIDES for both of her kids using the strategies that she has now put into her test prep course called College Prep Genius. She knows her stuff, y'all, and she is truly fun and fascinating to listen to. Get ready for a great ride as we discuss all about her course and also lotsa great info about the SAT, ACT, and CLT! SHOW NOTES

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17:33

Assigning Credits - especially when learning outside...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/04/26

If you're stumped wondering what a credit is and how to assign them to your teen, this podcast episode is the one you need. It will answer all your questions and give you confidence to proceed. Credits aren't difficult to understand once you get the right information. Don't be intimidated by what others say you need to do. Listen here for the real truth! SHOW NOTES

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15:54

Learning Outside the Box in Your Homeschool - Part 3

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/04/17

Bethany Ishee and I talk about "any & everything" in this episode, from the differences between children to the way kids change to how does a mom get time for herself... This is such a fun conversation, and I think there are great little nuggets for you to grab onto throughout. If nothing else, you'll be reminded that you're not the only one experiencing what you're going through! SHOW NOTES

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14:43

Learning Outside the Box in Your Homeschool - Part 2

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/04/10

In this second episode with Bethany Ishee of bethanyishee.com, we talk mostly about dual enrollment, which is what Bethany has done with her oldest daughter. Is it possible to succeed with this kind of structure after a relaxed homeschool environment? You bet! She gives us all the nuts and bolts about how to make it happen, including one trick to make sure the credits will transfer where you want them to! SHOW NOTES

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15:50

Learning Outside the Box in Your Homeschool - Part 1

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/04/03

This episode is with Bethany Ishee of bethanyishee.com, and we discuss various ideas to provide your kids with learning that is outside of the box, aside from formal curriculum or the "have-to's" that we get so concerned about with high schoolers. The conversation is fun to listen to, and as always you get to hear the perspective of another homeschool mom who has been in the trenches of high school and found ways to make it work! SHOW NOTES

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15:35

High School Credit Before High School?

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/03/27

Is it a good idea to give your kid high school credit before they've entered ninth grade? In this episode, Ann discusses what to consider before giving your younger kid high school credit in eighth grade or lower. Her thoughts on this may differ from what you've heard elsewhere; give it a listen and see what you think. SHOW NOTES

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20:39

Aiming for Top-Tier Colleges as a Homeschooler - Part 3

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/03/20

This episode is all about working with your creative teen. How do you help them find their passion? How do you encourage them to just do. the. work? How can you set them up to be ready for WHATEVER is in store for them? All this and more answered by Heather Woodie from BlogSheWrote.org, who knows what she's talking about since she has raised two creative kids who are now at top-tier colleges! SHOW NOTES

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17:50

Aiming for Top-Tier Colleges as a Homeschooler - Part 2

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/03/13

Heather Woodie from blogshewrote.org is back with more wonderful wisdom for us! This time we talk about your out-of-the-box kids and how to make them stand out amongst all the others that are applying to colleges. We also touch on doing a fifth year of high school, naming courses on the transcript, and other helpful stuff! SHOW NOTES

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