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Homeschooling Down South

Homeschooling Down South

Homeschooling Down South is your go-to podcast for life and learning in the Southeast. Hosted by Kayla and Kat — two Southern homeschooling mamas — this show offers real talk, practical resources, and weekly inspiration tailored to homeschool families. From regional field trip finds and nature spot highlights to interviews with leaders in the homeschool community, we’re here to celebrate the freedom, joy, and community of homeschooling in the southeast. Whether you"re just starting out or have years

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00:50:29

Re-Release: Jennifer Henn

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/10/01

Today we are re-releasing Episode 16, our conversation with friend of the podcast and mentor to so many homeschooling moms, Jennifer Henn. We are sharing her words and wisdom as a celebration of her life and legacy.Please keep the Henn family in your prayers. If you would like to support them, please visit this fundraiser run by our friends at Unite Homeschool Network.Show Notes:Theme Song: Together by Sara Ernst, Wild Pickle PressVisit us: Homeschooling Down SouthTikTokInstagramFacebookYou’re

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00:45:15

Rachel Donahue | Bandersnatch Books

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/09/29

Homeschooling gets a lot more beautiful when you stop treating poetry like a performance and start treating it like play. In this episode, Rachel Donahue, homeschooling mom and Chief Creative Officer at Bandersnatch Publishing, shares why poetry belongs in every homeschool. She explains why beauty matters so much in education and why the right poem can stay with a child for life. Rachel also explains how to make poetry feel inviting instead of intimidating, and how a home filled with books, rhythm,

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00:38:32

Angela Smith | Inquisicook

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/09/22

Angela Smith, homeschool veteran mom and founder of Inquisicook, turned a childhood frustration into a homeschool kitchen curriculum that gives kids real science, real cooking skills, and real confidence. If you’ve ever wanted your children to do more than follow a recipe, this conversation will show you how food can become one of the most practical, engaging subjects in your homeschool. Angela shares how early homeschooling, years of trial and error with curriculum, and a growing love of science

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00:39:42

Shelby Gwinn + Joni Harrison | The Homeschool Issues

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/09/15

Kayla and Kat chat with Shelby Gwinn and Joni Harrison, the women behind The Homeschool Issues, a growing online homeschool magazine created to highlight the many different ways families homeschool. From a book club connection that turned into a creative partnership to the launch of a publication built around community, flexibility, and honest storytelling, Shelby and Joni share how their homeschool experiences shaped both their friendship and their work.The Homeschool Issues features everything

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00:51:01

Linda Lacour Hobar | The Mystery of History

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/09/08

Season 2 continues with an historic bang as we welcome Linda Lacour Hobar to the podcast. Tune in to hear about Linda’s homeschool journey and her beautiful wisdom about how Mary and Martha would homeschool today. Linda has created a living history curriculum, forged from her love of people and their stories, that is complete, chronological, and Christ-centered. In this episode, Linda shares about The Mystery of History, advice on history in the homeschool, and cheers on the education we gain as we

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00:46:21

Nick Robinson | The Homeschool Helper

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/09/01

Nick Robinson begins our second season sharing insight and wisdom from a homeschool dad. Nick shares how he and his wife navigate being working parents and sharing the homeschooling load. He also gives us an overview of the Classical Conversations model - if you have ever been curious, all your answers are right here! Nick shares about leaning into God’s open doors to create free and paid content to help homeschool families with fun and memorable songs to help remember facts from math to history

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00:32:59

Back to School Bash

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/08/25

Thank you for joining along this summer during our summer series exploring additional aspects of homeschooling down south. In this final episode of the summer series, we talk about getting back into our homeschool routines in the next few weeks, the curriculum we’re using, what we’re looking forward to, and advice for new homeschoolers who are just getting started. Wherever you are on your homeschool journey, we’ve got something for you. And join us next week when we kick off season 2!Show

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00:25:15

2026 Southeast Homeschool Expo Recap Part 2

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/08/18

We are celebrating our experience at The Southeast Homeschool Expo - as exhibitors and presenters. In Part 2 we’re talking about the workshops we hosted. If you missed a workshop, we share a little highlight reel with you and help you find the episodes we discussed. Hear all about our experience - including what presenting during major venue renovations was like for us. We gush more about the blessings and interactions we had with attendees and look forward to future homeschool events.Show

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00:28:23

2026 Southeast Homeschool Expo Recap Part 1

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/08/11

We're celebrating our experience at The Southeast Homeschool Expo - as exhibitors and presenters. In Part 1 we’re talking about the blessings and interactions at our booth during the 2026 Expo. Hear all about the behind the scenes experiences and what we loved about exhibiting. Come back next week for Part 2, when we’ll share about our experience leading workshops.Show Notes:Theme Song: Together by Sara Ernst, Wild Pickle PressSoutheast Homeschool Expo - July 30-31, 2027 - Atlanta, Georgia Visit

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00:38:16

The Podcast Made Me Do It

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/08/04

Has Homeschooling Down South inspired your next adventure? It certainly has ours.In this episode, we're reflecting on the incredible opportunities the podcast has brought into our lives, from hosting field trips and creating learning guides to discovering new places, attending homeschool conferences, and building friendships within the homeschool community.Join us as we look back on the experiences that have shaped our homeschool journey and share why saying "yes" to new adventures has

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00:29:03

Celebrate Good Times

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/07/28

Do you celebrate the little wins in your homeschool or are you always racing toward the next milestone?In this episode, we're talking about why the smallest celebrations often have the biggest impact. From finishing a math workbook to completing a read-aloud or mastering a new skill, we're sharing simple, meaningful ways to recognize your child's progress and create joyful homeschool memories along the way.We swap some of our favorite family traditions, including birthday celebrations,

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00:45:21

Christmas in July

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/07/21

Tired of gifts that end up forgotten in a toy bin? In this episode, we're sharing our favorite homeschool gift ideas that actually get used (and loved!) all year long.Whether you're creating a Christmas wish list, planning for birthdays, or helping grandparents find meaningful gifts, we've rounded up our favorite memberships, subscriptions, educational resources, experiences, and practical supplies that support your homeschool without adding more clutter. From zoo memberships and

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00:31:08

Franken-school

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/07/14

Remember Episode 35? When the term “Franken-schooling” was coined. Today we’re talking about our Franken-schools! Hang out with us as we dissect our homeschools and put the pieces together to create our own beautiful, unique, and let’s be honest, kind of quirky homeschools; but we also remember how important it is to hold those pieces together with safety pins, not superglue. Visit us: Homeschooling Down SouthTikTokInstagramFacebookWe’d love to hear from you! You can email us at

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00:43:26

Teach Them Diligently

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/07/07

Join us as we share our Teach Them Diligently conference experience. If you want the ins and outs of this incredible conference experience, we’ve got highlights and advice so you can walk into the 2027 conference in the know. We talk about the fun we had in Pigeon Forge. We highlight the refreshment we both gained from the Christian care at the conference, as well as all the fun we had in this mountain playground. Show Notes:Teach The Diligently Pigeon ForgeSky FlyThe IslandMade MakersNature’s

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00:28:04

The Charlotte Mason Institute Gathering

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/06/30

Kat shares her experiences from the 2025 Charlotte Mason Institute gathering. If you love the Charlotte Mason applied philosophy, this episode for you! And if you’re curious and want to know more about Mason’s approach, this episode is also for you! Hear about a beautiful conference experience at Epworth by the Sea and how this conference is different than so many other homeschool gatherings; from immersive sessions to acknowledging the needs of those homeschooling one child, it was a worthwhile

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00:43:02

Great Homeschool Conventions - South Carolina

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/06/23

This episode explores the Great Homeschools Convention held in Greenville, South Carolina. It’s the second in our series featuring homeschool conferences and conventions held in the southeast. Hear about navigating such a large conference, the surprising speakers, and how we both reflect on our homeschool journeys through experiencing the convention. We share our exhibit hall surprises, our workshop highlights, and our favorite moments in Greenville. If you’re ready to check out one of the largest

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00:26:02

The Wild + Free Conference

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/06/16

Kat shares her experiences from the past four Wild + Free Conferences in Franklin, Tennessee. Whether you’re new to Wild + Free, the conference, or you’re a seasoned Wild + Free mama, this episode explores the beauty of conference weekend in Tennessee. Hear about attending and volunteering at the conference, what special experiences group leaders have, and the way homeschool moms are refreshed. They say, ‘all good things are wild and free,” and that means you!Show Notes:Wild + Free Visit us:

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00:24:58

Southeast Homeschool Expo

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/06/09

This episode is all about the Southeast Homeschool Expo. This episode is the second in our summer series, and first of our conferences and conventions mini-series. Discover how the Southeast Homeschool Expo transformed our confidence in homeschooling and inspires us each year with fresh resources and unexpected solutions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about attending a homeschool conference, this episode explains why the Southeast Homeschool Expo is the perfect entry point - affordable,

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00:22:18

School's Out for the Summer...or is it?

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/06/02

Welcome to our summer series! Let’s talk about how it feels to be a homeschooler when summer hits. We share our summer homeschool plans and preview this summer series so you know what to expect each week. We talk about goals for the summer and look to the future. Join us as we kick off summer!Show Notes:LIFEPAC AOPMade MakersVisit us: Homeschooling Down SouthTikTokInstagramFacebookWe’d love to hear from you! You can email us at hello@homeschoolingdownsouth.com if you have any suggestions for episode

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01:05:31

Georgia Aquarium

Homeschooling Down South ·

2026/05/26

Unlock the secret to remarkable homeschooling experiences at Georgia Aquarium’s Tuesdays in the Field, a program that transforms a regular field trip into a hands-on, science-rich adventure you and your kids will never forget. If you’ve ever wondered how to make biological sciences come alive for your homeschooler, this episode reveals everything you need to know to join this exclusive, educator-led program designed specifically for homeschool families.Imagine exploring the depths with local

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