Amazing Mess

After the “Why do you homeschool” question, the next question I get on a regular basis is “How do you start homeschooling?” While this is not an in-depth, step-by-step list, I share six suggestions to get ready to homeschool in this podcast. Show notes: *Find out your state’s homeschool laws at the HSLDA website (find your state ... Read More about How to Homeschool: Six Ways to Get Started The post How to Homeschool: Six Ways to Get Started appeared first on Amazing Mess.

If you’ve found yourself suddenly homeschooling, I just want to take a minute to encourage you. I saw someone recently call it “SIP” schooling (Shelter in Place) schooling, and I think that is a helpful distinction. As someone who has homeschooled for ten (non-consecutive) years now, I think it’s important to make sure you understand ... Read More about Suddenly Homeschooling? Here’s Some Encouragement – Podcast #6 The post Suddenly Homeschooling? Here’s Some Encouragement – Podcast #6...

I have had several questions about homeschooling through email and blog comments recently. I wasn’t really planning for my podcast to be all about that, but since those are the questions and comments that I’m getting, I have decided to do a few episodes on homeschooling! Today’s episode is based on a post I originally ... Read More about Why Do You Homeschool? Five of Our Original Reasons for Homeschooling – Podcast #5 The post Why Do You Homeschool? Five of Our Original Reasons for...

“We get 18 delicious summers with our children. This is one of your 18. If that’s not perspective, I don’t know what is.” Jessica Scott Today, I’m back and talking about three things I’m doing to simplify our summer this year. It’s easy for the summer to slip by, so I wanted to be intentional ... Read More about Three Ways to Simplify Your Summer with Kids – Podcast #4 The post Three Ways to Simplify Your Summer with Kids – Podcast #4 appeared first on Amazing Mess.

Today, we are talking about how to do preschool at home. I share my favorite items and essentials for homeschooling preschooling…and they might not be exactly what you think they are! I absolutely love homeschooling preschoolers–life is our preschool, and preschool is life. I miss those sweet times with my little ones, but I’m grateful ... Read More about How to Homeschool Preschool: 10 Essentials for Preschool at Home – Podcast #3 The post How to Homeschool Preschool: 10 Essentials for...

Welcome to the Amazing Mess podcast! Episode #2 is all about encouragement and includes a favorite story of mine that made me realize just how much my kids needed my encouragement. Looking for ways to encourage your kids? Here are a few helpful articles and books: 6 Proven Ways to Encourage Kids Effectively (without Side ... Read More about Our Kids Need Encouragement – Podcast #2 The post Our Kids Need Encouragement – Podcast #2 appeared first on Amazing Mess.

This has been a long time in the making! For the past few years, I’ve considered starting a podcast…I even bought all the equipment needed last fall. Throughout the spring, I’ve been working on several episodes. Then, I got scared. And nervous. And, I thought about quitting and backing out. After all, my family and ... Read More about Welcome to Amazing Mess: The Podcast (Episode 1) The post Welcome to Amazing Mess: The Podcast (Episode 1) appeared first on Amazing Mess.