Flexible Homeschool Planning – Pam Barnhill
“We actually want homeschooling to be life giving, not just for our children, but also for us as well.” ~ Pam Barnhill
Join Yvette Hampton and Pam Barnhill as they delve into the essentials of crafting an abundant homeschool experience. In this episode, discover the five basics of an effective homeschool journey, from understanding your motivations to sprinkling wonder and joy in your daily routine. Whether you’re a homeschooling veteran or just beginning, learn how to create a meaningful and enriching environment for your kids.
What You'll Learn:
Understanding Homeschool Motivations
The Importance of Routines
How to Implement a Minimum Viable Day
Adding Joy and Wonder to Learning
Anticipating and Embracing Adjustments
Recommended Resources:
Better Together, by Pam Barnhill
Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace, by Pam Barnhill
Homeschool Consistency Bootcamp
Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot
More from Pam Barnhill on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Discussion Questions:
Motivations for Homeschooling: Pam Barnhill emphasizes the importance of understanding your motivations for homeschooling. What are your primary reasons for choosing to homeschool? How do these motivations shape your approach to education?
Homeschooling Atmosphere: Pam suggests considering the atmosphere you want to create in your homeschool. How would you describe the current atmosphere in your home? What changes, if any, would you like to make to better align with your vision?
Establishing Routines: How do you currently structure your homeschooling day? Do you find that you lean more towards a daily flow/rhythm or a more structured timetable? Why do you think that is?
Minimum Viable Day (MVD): What would your minimum viable day look like? What are the essential subjects you would focus on if you had limited time?
Consistency in Homeschooling: Pam points out the importance of building a consistency muscle. What challenges have you faced in maintaining consistency in your homeschool? How might establishing an MVD help address these challenges?
Sprinkling Wonder: Pam talks about adding wonder to homeschooling without overwhelming yourself. What are some simple ways you've found to add elements of wonder and joy to your homeschool routine?
Periodic Reviews: How often do you review and adjust your homeschool plan? Do you find it easy or difficult to make changes when things aren’t working as expected?
Ebb and Flow: The episode discusses the natural ebb and flow of energy throughout the homeschool year. How do you manage periods of low energy and motivation in your homeschool?
Teenager Dynamics: Yvette mentions the challenge of waking up teenagers and adjusting to their sleep needs. How do you balance the sleep needs of older children with the demands of your homeschool schedule? What strategies have worked for you?
Sponsors:
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