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  • Class Size Matters.... with Children's Book Author, Tiara!!!!!
    2024/09/19

    #70

    On this episode, Children's Book Author, Tiara, shares her love for working with preschoolers, how class size matters, her experience working with autistic children, her children's books, the importance of diverse representation, her passion for writing, and potty training tips.



    Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.


    Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home.

    Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/

    Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast

    Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids

    Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
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    37 分
  • The Academic Convenient Store.... with Founder, Aisha!!!!!
    2024/09/15

    #69

    On this episode, the Academic Convenience Store's Founder, Aisha, shares her academic career, the disservice she saw while working as a social worker, how she came up with the Mega Math Bootcamp, the challenges she faced in the classroom, how she utilized a business coach to jump into her entrepreneurship, how she integrated music into her lessons, and how she delivers information in bite size pieces.


    https://www.theacademicconvenientstore.com/

    Aisha is an undergraduate of Cal Poly Pomona University, Go Broncos! She graduated with a degree in Psychology and earned a minor degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections. She spent a few years working as a Los Angeles County Children and Families Social Worker. She is also a graduate of Mt. Saint Mary’s University of Los Angeles where she earned her Master of Science in Education and her California State Teaching Credential. Aisha also spent a portion of her undergraduate education studying abroad in London, England.

    Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

    Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home.

    Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/

    Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast

    Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids


    Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
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    1 時間 16 分
  • Cardinal Institute..... with VP of Communications & Strategies, Amanda!!!!!!
    2024/09/12

    #68

    On this episode, Cardinal Institute's, Amanda, shares her passion for helping to rebrand West Virginia, the policy work that Cardinal Insitute is dedicated to, her thoughts on school choice, how she helps people understand Educational Freedom, the Hope Scholarship, her journey into homeschooling, and the importance of empowering parents for change. https://cardinalinstitute.com/about/ Amanda Kieffer is the Vice President of Communications & Strategy for the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy where she manages digital marketing, external relations, and strategic communications for the Cardinal team. She is also the Executive Producer of the Forgotten America podcast, which highlights the culture and challenges of rural America by telling the stories of the people who live there. Amanda is a proud alumna of the Koch Associates Program, the Generation Liberty Fellowship, American Enterprise Institute’s Leadership Network Millennial Cohort, and Young Voices’ Contributor Program. She is the recipient of the 2021 America’s Future Rising Star Award and, on behalf of the Cardinal Institute, the State Policy Network’s 2021 Communications Excellence Award for Powerful Storytelling. Amanda grew up in the bluegrass hills of Kentucky and graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University in 2016 with a B.A. in Government: Western Legal Traditions. She is passionate about translating policy wonk into English for the people of the Mountain State. Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

    Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
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    50 分
  • No Limits..... with Veteran Homeschool Mom, LaTisha!!!!!
    2024/09/08

    #67

    On this episode, Veteran Homeschool Mom, LaTisha, shares her journey into homeschooling in 2000, how to handle the 'naysayers', her fears with homeschooling, how she helped her kids continually push the bar, the importance of creating opportunity for your kids, understanding the necessity of preparation, and how her homeschool curriculum evolved over time.

    https://childrenofthesun.education/mama-latisha-evans-1

    Homeschool Consulting Services please email me at: homeschooljoyandfaith@gmail.com

    Instagram - @iamhomeschooljoy

    LaTisha Evans is a veteran homeschooler of 24 years. She has homeschooled all 4 of her children from preschool to 12th grade. She is an expert in helping others understand and maximize the significant window of time we all have with our children in their formative years. LaTisha has also shared her love for teaching and learning by serving in various roles in the homeschool community. She has been a licensed tutor, Homeschool Classical Tutorial director, Co-founder and curriculum contributor of Children of the Sun African Centered Classical Tutorials, Online Logic, Philosophy, Health, and World History instructor, and her current role as a Homeschool Advisor.

    LaTisha’s children have maximized their homeschool experience with all three of her young adult children earning undergraduate degrees, two hold master’s degrees, the oldest is completing her PhD at 26 years old and her youngest daughter will be attending law school in the Fall at 21 years old. Her youngest and only son is concluding his high school studies in advanced courses and desires to become a medical surgeon. LaTisha’s encouraging and uplifting wisdom continues to guide families and instruct them in creative ways to simplify their homeschooling journey while reminding them, “You Got This!”


    Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

    Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home.

    Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/

    Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast

    Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids


    Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
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    1 時間 38 分
  • Homeschooling with a Passion..... with Author, Laurie!!!!!!
    2024/09/05

    #66

    On this episode, Veteran Homeschooler, Author, Laurie, shares her journey into homeschooling in 1994, the 'interview' that changed the trajectory of their homeschooling journey, the importance of child-centered learning, knowing when to make alterations to your curriculum, gameschooling, understanding the necessity of learning at home, and how she uses her voice to debunk all myths associated with homeschooling.


    FB links: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.spigel/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057614193475 (HomeschoolNYC)

    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lbspigel/

    websites: http://laurieblockspigel.com

    http://homeschoolnyc.com

    Laurie Block Spigel is an author and educator specializing in game-based, student-centered learning for all ages. Laurie homeschooled her children in New York City, where she taught popular classes and created the informational website HomeschoolNYC. Her book, Education Uncensored: A Guide for the Aspiring, the Foolhardy and the Disillusioned (2006), is part memoir and part homeschooling guide, with an overview of education, and explanation of what’s wrong with America’s educational system. Her new book, Letting Them Lead: Adventures in Game-based Self-Directed Learning, chronicles years of improvisational teaching, with groups of homeschoolers in elementary, middle and high school. Laurie shares personal insights and honed techniques in anecdotes of classes where curriculum was created for and by the students. Laurie currently lives with her husband and cat in Maine; she continues to write, teach, and advocate for homeschooling and play-based, personalized education.


    Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

    Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home.

    Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/

    Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast

    Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids

    Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
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    1 時間
  • Diapers 2 Deposits..... with Program Director, Whitney!!!!!
    2024/09/01

    #65

    On this episode, Diapers2Deposit's Founder, Whitney, shares why she feels kids are never too young to learn financial literacy, the importance of addressing financial trauma, the passion behind her teaching financial literacy, the many hands-on experiences that she offers her students, the ultimate goals in life, and how she handled adverse opinions about homeschooling.

    Homeschool Drop-off | Diapers 2 Deposits | Baltimore County

    Whitney Ramirez is a passionate and devoted educator, bringing seven years of experience to personal finance education and program specialization. As a seasoned Certified Financial Education Instructor and Program Director, she possesses a unique skill set tailored to guiding individuals across various life stages—from children and teenagers to young adults and beyond—as well as schools, soldiers, and marginalized communities through the intricacies of personal finance.


    Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.


    Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home.

    Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/

    Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast

    Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids

    Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization.

    Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
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    57 分
  • Mommy's Classroom Curriculum.... with Homeschool Mom, Priscilla!!!!!!
    2024/08/29

    #64

    On this episode, Mommy's Classroom Curriculum's Creator, Priscilla, shares the many hands-on activities she incorporates into her homeschool journey, the importance of fun & flexibility in learning, the joys of witnessing the many milestones her kids reach, her son's transition to public school, how she deals with adverse opinions about homeschooling, and the empowerment that having 'Momfidence' offers to parenting.


    https://a.co/d/8qYp47Mhttps://youtube.com/@MommysClassroomCurriculum?si=ZjwbCxTSIfhWoGX3https://linktr.ee/MommysClassroomCurriculum?fbclid=PAAaaISSblRyuKPOf1-7CBXTBHtfFqzgBWoNHTGHMsxU1NWWT9NmO7uz2xSAA

    Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

    Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home.

    Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/

    Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast

    Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids

    Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
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    57 分
  • Edge Consultation.... with Homeschool Mom, Gail!!!!!
    2024/08/25

    #63

    On this episode, Edge Consulting's Founder, Homeschool Mom, Gail, shares how homeschool works for her neurodivergent kids, her time in the classroom, the passion behind her need to help other homeschool parents, the effects of peer pressure on adults, the importance individualized lessons, and the many services that are offered at Edge Consulting.


    https://www.breaktheedges.com/ YOKIDS50- Received $50 off a service/product

    Learning has obstacles and we are here to clear the way. The leading cause in student frustration and lack of engagement is unidentified learning challenges or the lack of understanding of those that are diagnosed. We are well versed in neurodiversity and partner with you and your student to fill their tool box with strategies to help lead them to educational success.

    Our Whole Child Approach focuses on nutrition, learning style and neurodiverse learning needs. We work with students in all school types (public, private, home school), and collaborate with everyone invested in your student's learning plan, such as teachers, resource teachers, psychologists, teaching specialists, and administrators. As certified teachers we have a full understanding of the process to get your student access to the services they need. We are the leading experts in executive functioning, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, low working memory, low memory for digits and low non-word repetition.

    At Edge Consulting we understand the needs of homeschooling families when it comes to teaching subjects the parents do not feel equipped to teach, or who just want a break. We offer classes to homeschool students, drop in tutoring sessions and one on one teaching and tutoring. We can guide you through the process of choosing the curriculum that best fits your child's learning style, and can take care of your end-of-year evaluations.

    Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

    Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home.

    Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/

    Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast

    Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids

    Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks.

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
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    55 分