Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Sonya Shafer. Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. She has been on an adventure for over 20 years studying, researching, practicing, and teaching Charlotte’s gentle and effective methods of education. Sonya has a special place in her heart for homeschooling parents with special needs children. Her youngest daughter has autism and pervasive developmental delays. Now an adult, her daughter still enjoys their daily homeschool sessions. Sonya shared on how to "Celebrate Growth in Your Homeschool, not Perfection" Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To watch this interview on YouTube, visit: https://youtube.com/live/LmJTdMU7w_U Here are links to Sonya's resources: Website: https://simplycharlottemason.com/ Book, This Anguishing Blessed Journey https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/this-anguishing-blessed-journey/ Free audio download, Lessons from the Valley https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/lessons-from-the-valley/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Learn about the Online Spanish Classes with Elizabeth Kouma in this short bonus podcast of Empowering Homeschool Conversations. in this bonus podcast interview between Peggy Ployhar, host of Empowering Homeschool Conversation/SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, and Elizabeth Kouma, Owner of Online Spanish Classes with Elizabeth Kouma as they talk about the highlights of these live interactive Spanish classes for anyone ages 4 and up. Using the TPRS method, Spanish is used as a means to facilitate communication as students hear and use Spanish to tell stories. The class is a highly engaging, personalized, and effective way to learn Spanish. ​  The students build their vocabulary using highly-used words to craft stories. Outside of class, I encourage reading via a workbook and novels, both made for Spanish learners with a limited number of unique words. High frequency vocabulary is enriched with Spanish songs.   You'll have the convenience of a Spanish teacher in your own home when it works for you at a great rate.  Learn more about pricing, goals, homework, and more by clicking on one of these links: Group Classes: https://www.elizabethonlinespanish.com/group-classes-and-prices Individual Classes: https://www.elizabethonlinespanish.com/individual-classes-and-prices   Learn more: Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Homeschooling a struggling learner is hard, and it takes a lot of perseverance to stay the course, especially through the hard days when you feel like throwing in the towel. If you need some wisdom and practical advice on how to keep homeschooling so you can finish well, then this episode is for you. Annie Yorty joined us on Empowering Homeschool Conversations this week as our special guest. She's a wife, mother, special needs homeschooler, writer, and speaker. Annie shared with us about "All In Homeschooling—Persevering to Finish Well" Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Here are links to Annie's resources: From Ignorance to Bliss: God’s Heart Revealed through Down Syndrome: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649498365/ref Ordinary Moms of Extraordinary Kids podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/ordinarymoms/ (weekly Bible encouragement for moms of special needs kids) Website: https://annieyorty.com (there’s a free daily journal page and a list of Bible-based prayers for anyone dealing with chronic illness for anyone who signs up there) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnieYorty2020 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annieyorty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieYorty Crosswalk: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/annie-yorty/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/ Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Home educating during difficult life circumstances can feel lonely and impossible to navigate. We understand these challenges at SPED Homeschool, that's why we focus one month of our broadcast each year for sharing homeschool veteran stories of hope and encouragement. This week's broadcast features a veteran homeschooler, Kerry Beck and her story on how she transformed education by defying the traditional education model. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Kerry Beck, homeschool veteran, encourager, podcaster, and parent training events host. Kerry shared with us about how she "Transformed Education by Defying the Traditional Education Model" Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To connect with Kerry's resources, use these links: Website: https://howtohomeschoolmychild.com/ Homeschool Super Heroes Event FREE Ticket: https://spedhomeschool--kerrybeck.thrivecart.com/hshw23-basic/ Family Business Resources by Kerry:https://familyebiz.com/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/ Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Home educating during difficult life circumstances can feel lonely and impossible to navigate. We understand these challenges at SPED Homeschool, that's why we focus one month of our broadcast each year for sharing homeschool veteran stories of hope and encouragement. This week's broadcast features a veteran homeschooler, Karena Moss and her story on how she overcame her fears and embraced the amazing educational freedom she had in homeschooling her children.   Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Karena Moss, homeschool mama with over a decade of experience, author of Leap of Faith and creator of Homeschooling Your Way. Karena shared with us about "Homeschool Overcomer: From Fear to Freedom" Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool.   To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To connect with Karena's resources, use these links: Website: https://www.karenamoss.com/ Hey! I’m Karena! • @karena_moss • Milkshake Website Builder https://msha.ke/karena_moss Free Jumpstart to Homeschool eBook! https://karenamoss.aweb.page/p/87d5c9ff-e8c7-4ad8-a494-d1c0e1b16a0f Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/karena.moss.3https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolingyourway Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/karenamoss/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Home educating during difficult life circumstances can feel lonely and impossible to navigate. We understand these challenges at SPED Homeschool, that's why we focus one month of our broadcast each year for sharing homeschool veteran stories of hope and encouragement. This week's broadcast features a veteran homeschooler, Nichelle Nelson and her story on how she and her family homeschooled while grieving the loss of her oldest child and the lessons they learned through this journey. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Nichelle Nelson, veteran homeschool mom, Air Force brat/wife/mom, and virtual education entrepreneur. Nichelle shared with us about "Homeschooling When Grieving the Loss of a Child" Viewers like you funded similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To connect with Nichelle and her family, visit https://www.warpandwefthistory.com/ Nichelle mentioned The Compassionate Friends, which offers help to grieving families. Their website is https://www.compassionatefriends.org/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Home educating a child with life and learning challenges is difficult. We know that at SPED Homeschool, and that is why we focus one month of our broadcast each year for sharing homeschool veteran stories of hope and encouragement. This week's broadcast features a veteran homeschooler, Lisa Walls and her story on how she homeschooled and nurtured her son with autism towards greater independence. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Lisa Walls, veteran homeschooler, business consultant, educator, writer, and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience in related fields, including academic research, media operations, and publication. Lisa shared with this week's gust host, Leilani Melendez, about how she continues her work in "Nurturing Independence" by using her "Homeschooling Wisdom for Empowering Autism Advocacy" Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To connect with Lisa, visit To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/ Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you looking for ideas on how to modify, accommodate, simplify, or how to go about making science more hands-on in your at home learning environment? This interview is packed with simple and practical ideas that any parent can apply to take homeschool science to the next level for students who learn differently. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Luke and Trisha Gilkerson, homeschool parents and founders of Journey Homeschool Academy. Luke and Trisha shared with us on how to teach "Science Beyond the Textbook for Diverse Learners" Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To find out more about Luke and Trisha Gilkerson's curriculum, Journey Homeschool Academy visit https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/ Also, you can simply click "Preview" at the top of the page to see samples of every course they offer. Are you interested in hearing the story about a mom who uses Journey Homeschool Academy curricula with her son who has sensory challenges? Check this out: https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/case-study-shelly/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/ Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you have a student who resists reading, is interested in everything besides reading, or who you are trying to teach with a classical or Charlotte Mason methodology with living books and wants nothing to do with learning? Help is here as our guest shares 40 different ways to help resistant readers develop the habit of reading.  Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Julia Nalle, BiblioPlan's curriculum designer & co-author. Julia shared with us why we "Don’t Throw Out the Books if Your Student Refuses to Read" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/s4mrxkpvAmg Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To connect with Julie, visit: https://www.biblioplan.net/   Also, make sure to visit the BiblioPlan Tips and Tricks website page to learn how to adapt their curriculum for your unique student: https://www.biblioplan.net/adapting-bp-main/  To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/  Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/  Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/ Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Does your student need some extra supports for learning, but you are not sure if you can make assistive technology work with the curriculum or homeschooling method you are using? This conversation will help you understand how technology supports can help struggling students simply and easily no matter what teaching approach you are using at home.  Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Katie Larew, M. Ed., C-SLDI, ATP, CERI Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, and RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional. Katie will share with us about "Ways to Use Assistive Technology with Various Teaching Methodologies" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/5Sn0swPyhxE Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Links shared by Katie Larew for families looking for more information on this topic:  Helpful Resources:  International Dyslexia Association https://dyslexiaida.org/  Center for Effective Reading Instruction https://effectivereading.org/  Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity https://dyslexia.yale.edu/  Understood.org https://www.understood.org/  Social Media & Contact Information:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assistivetechnologyfordyslexia  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assistivetechnologyfordyslexia  Email: assistivetechfordyslexia@gmail.com  Website: https://assistivetechnologyfordyslexia.com  Free Download: 5 Tips for Implementing Assistive Technology https://assistivetechnologyfordyslexia.com/about To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/  Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/  Click here to power up your at home teaching with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.com/ Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.