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PODCAST

Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast

Amanda Ostrander

An inspirational and informational podcast all about homeschooling. Each week, Amanda, a certified teacher turned homeschool mom will answer questions, cover topics and share ideas on how to homeschool your kids and love it!

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26:17

Raising A to Z | How To Balance Homeschool and Work

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2025/10/22

A few years ago, I attended a mompreneur conference where a mom asked how to balance working with kids underfoot. The speaker’s only advice? “Work while the kids are at school!” That mom nearly cried... and honestly, as a homeschooling parent, I get it. We don’t have the option of sending our kids off for six hours a day. So, how do you make it work when you’re juggling work deadlines, homeschool lessons, and family life (all under one roof)? In this video, I’m diving into the real struggle...

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22:59

Raising A to Z | Being Both Teacher And Parent |...

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2025/10/15

Homeschooling your kids means wearing two very important hats (teacher and parent), and learning when to switch between them isn’t always easy. In this video, we’re diving into what it really looks like to balance those roles without burning out or breaking connection. We’ll talk about the challenges every homeschool parent faces (yes, everyone struggles with this!) and share practical ways to make both roles work together—so your home stays both a place of learning and love. Here’s what’s...

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33:40

Raising A to Z | Finding Balance In Homeschooling...

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2025/10/08

Ever feel like every other homeschool parent is “doing it all”? Spotless house, thriving academics, home-cooked meals, extracurriculars, happy kids… the list goes on. The truth? Nobody is doing it all. And trying to will only lead to burnout. In this video, I’m breaking down what balance really looks like in homeschooling—and how to create it in your own home. We’ll bust the myths, redefine balance, and share practical steps you can start using this week to feel less overwhelmed and more at ...

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48:01

Raising A to Z | Day In The Life Of A Homeschooling...

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2025/10/01

Come spend the day with us as we share a peek into what homeschooling really looks like in our home! From morning lessons to errands, meals, and our cozy bedtime routine, you’ll see how we balance family life, learning, and everyday responsibilities. Here’s what’s in today’s vlog: 📚 School Time – A look at our homeschool rhythm, what we’re working on, and how we keep learning fun. 🥪 Lunch Break – Simple meals that keep everyone fueled and happy. 🧹 Chores – Pitching in around the ...

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17:22

Raising A to Z | What’s In Our Morning Basket | Our...

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2025/09/24

A few years ago, we introduced a morning basket into our homeschool, and it completely transformed how our days begin. It’s a simple way to jumpstart learning, add variety, and sneak in a mix of subjects—all in just about 30 minutes! Best of all, the kids love it and don’t even realize how much they’re learning. Here’s what’s inside our basket: Intro Word of the Day Poem of the Day Fun Fact Book Country of the Day Canada 365 Word Games Novel of the Month Wrap-up In just h...

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17:42

Raising A to Z | Building A Weekly Rhythm | Our...

Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast ·

2025/09/17

In this video, I’m walking you through how I lay out our weekly homeschool rhythm. I start by plugging in the non-negotiables (outside activities and commitments), then add in family routines that support our health and connection, and finally layer in the homeschool subjects that happen daily or on specific days. Here’s how our week looks: ✨ Outside commitments – Jiu-Jitsu, co-op, choir, Girl Guides ✨ Family health & rhythms – Tea Time, errands, and Family Game Night ✨...

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16:26

Raising A to Z | Monthly Homeschool Planning Made...

Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Homeschooling parents love a good planning video, and for good reason—seeing how others organize their days can spark fresh ideas and keep you motivated. In this video, I’m walking you through exactly how I plan a full month of homeschooling in just one sitting. Monthly Homeschool Planning Gathering and organizing all materials Schedule your subjects Gather Your Supplies Library book order Tidying and resetting our space Wrap up ✨ Whether you’re brand new to homeschooling or just loo...

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22:02

Raising A to Z | How To Take A Simple Unit Study And...

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2025/09/03

In our house, unit studies rule! They are a great way to add variety and to spice up learning. And, with so many great and affordable options for unit studies, they are an easy and accessible choice for many families. One of my favourite things to do is to take a simple unit study curriculum and expand it. Add in things to make the learning deeper and richer. And it’s actually a lot easier than you might think. Today I’ll walk you through some simple things I do to take a basic ...

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25:05

Raising A to Z | 7 Things I Wish I Knew...before I...

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2025/08/27

I'm entering my 7th year of homeschooling. 7 YEARS! When I started homeschooling, there wasn't a lot of advice or even a lot of people who could give me advice. With the start of a new year, I'm sharing a few things I wish someone had told me in my early days. 7 Things I wish I knew.... There is no one perfect way to homeschool Each kid has their own pace Find/build your community Family learning is the BOMB! Keep it simple! Consistency matters Homeschooling is a lifestyle Outro Join my cha...

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16:47

Raising A to Z | Start Of School Year Traditions For...

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2025/08/20

We are busy enjoying the last few weeks of summer holidays, but in the back of my mind, I’m slowly prepping and planning for a new school year. With our official start of a new academic year coming up, I thought I’d share a few of our favourite ways to start a new year! From pictures to days out to special gift bags, there are lots of ways to celebrate a new year and create some great traditions for years to come. And best of all, they are all perfect for homeschoolers! Start o...

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16:16

Raising A to Z | Back-To-School Shopping Haul |...

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2025/08/13

It’s back-to-school season for a lot of people. As a homeschool mom, I like to take advantage of the sales and get enough supplies to last us all year. I’m going shopping and bringing you along with me and showing you exactly what I bought in this back-to-school supply haul! Back-to-school Shopping School Supply Haul Pencil top erasers ➡️ https://amzn.to/45nCkfD True North History ➡️ https://www.truenorthhistory.ca/ Join my channel with a membership! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/raisingatoz...

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13:08

Raising A to Z | What Year-Round Homeschooling...

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2025/06/11

When we tell people that we homeschool all year round, including the summer, some people are shocked. And before you think it’s some cruel punishment to homeschool over the summer, relax! The kids don’t mind, and there are some great benefits. Our summer looks different, but because we make our own schedule, it’s still a jam-packed summer of camp, family, friends and fun. It just includes some workbook time, too! Year-Round Homeschooling What is Year-round homeschooling Why we H...

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28:21

Raising A to Z | Kindergarten Again? | What I Would...

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2025/06/04

What would I do if I went back in time and had to homeschool kindergarten all over again? With so many families starting to think about homeschooling their little ones come September, I thought I would share some of my wisdom as a more experienced homeschool parent about what I would do, what I would use, and a few things I wish someone would have told me when my kids started kindergarten years ago. Kindergarten Again? Things to remember Morning Basket Theme of the Month Focus on Language Fo...

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38:57

Raising A to Z | Plan With Me! | Annual Long Term...

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2025/05/31

Today, I’m sharing how I plan out my homeschool year! I’m doing my annual long-term plan, and you can come along with me! Featuring this year’s Essential Homeschool Planner, I’m walking you through what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re making some big changes for next year! 0:00 Annual Planning 6:20 Planner Walk-through 16:18 A new schedule 26:42 Laying it out 38:45 Outro 2025-2026 Planning Series Gr. 3 Curriculum - https://youtu.be/WatWZ_bveGw Gr. 5 Curriculum - https://youtu.be/Sp...

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17:09

Raising A to Z | Unit Studies And Novels for...

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2025/05/21

Today I’m sharing exactly what unit study themes and topics we will be doing next year in our homeschool! And since you know I love to incorporate a great novel with my units, I’m also sharing what novel studies we’ll be doing, too! And in a fun little twist, you can guess which of my kids picked which unit! 0:00 Unit Studies And Novel Studies For 2025-2026 2:08 Kingdoms and Classification 3:50 Weather and Water 5:27 Safety 7:34 Mammals 9:32 Canadian Geography 11:37 Canadian History 14:22 An...

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19:01

Raising A to Z | Grade 5 Curriculum Choices

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2025/05/14

During the month of May, I like to share our plans for the next year of homeschooling. Last week, I shared what I’m using for my soon-to-be 3rd grader. This week, I’m sharing what curriculum I’ve chosen for my 5th grader! 0:00 Grade 5 Curriculum Choices 1:01 Alexie Preface 3:13 Language 7:04 Math 8:49 Science 10:02 Social Studies 12:05 Art 13:28 French 14:41 Independent Study 18:02 Outro Spectrum Reading Grade 6: https://amzn.to/4jM4KWG Spectrum Writing Grade 6: https://am...

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17:39

Raising A to Z | Grade 3 Curriculum Choices

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2025/05/07

During the month of May, I like to share our plans for the next year of homeschooling. And we’re starting off by talking about my youngest Zoé and what she’ll be using next year when she’s in Grade 3! I'm sharing what curriculum I chose for each subject, why I chose it, and how I hope it’ll impact our kid! 0:00 Grade 3 Curriculum Choices 1:13 Zoé Preface 4:17 Language 6:35 Math 8:27 Science 9:39 Social Studies 12:12 French 13:43 Art 15:53 Independent Study 17:05 Outro Chalkboard Publ...

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17:47

Raising A to Z | Homeschool Conference Adventure |...

Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast ·

2025/04/23

I’m going to my first homeschool conference! I’m heading to the 32nd annual Ottawa Homeschooling Conference presented by the Rideau Valley Home Educators’ Association! I’m making the most of this trip by getting a little shopping and some alone time in before the conference. And then we’ll head to the conference, where I will be a vendor with True North History! It’s going to be a busy 36 hours, but it is certainly an adventure. 0:00 A Homeschool Conference Adventure 2:28 Ikea 5:17 Shopping...

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32:18

Raising A to Z | Brave Writer | A Detailed...

Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast ·

2025/04/02

We have been using Brave Writer as the main spine of our language art curriculum for 2 years now, and we love it! I honestly can’t say enough good things about it. And since we love it so much, I get a lot of questions about it. What’s a week like with Brave Writer? A day? What’s the cost? How does it work? While I’ve done other reviews of the program, today I’m doing a very detailed walk-through, explaining exactly what to expect with this program, a daily and weekly outlook, a...

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16:57

Raising A to Z | Dreaming About Our Next Homeschool...

Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast ·

2025/03/26

This is the point in the year when I START planning our next year of homeschooling. It’s a time when I reflect on our year, and I start dreaming about what next year might look like. The dreaming part is probably one of my favourite parts of the year because everything is an option. The problem is narrowing things down to a realistic goal for the year. We like to involve our kids in the dreaming process since it gives them some ownership in the learning process. But if you feel o...

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