The Homeschool Loftcast
A podcast featuring encouragement and down-to-earth, practical advice for homeschooling parents everywhere. Hosted by homeschooling veterans Jenny Tetzner and Tina Hollenbeck.
Episodes
Today we are honored to speak with Britton LaTulippe, a homeschooling father of eight kids and founder / president of Blue Manor Education and Blue Manor Online Academy. Britton is the author of over 70 children's books, the creator of several early-learning curriculum sets, and author of The Art of Raising Children to Greatness series. After attending an elite prep school in Virginia, Britton realized that the greatest disparity b...
Our guests today are Ben Rehrman and Genevieve Shade, both of whom are 18-year old, self-directed (unschooled) homeschool graduates. Ben and Genevieve are in the throws of producing a documentary series for YouTube titled "Learning and Liberation".
Learning and Liberation is a documentary series that explores the people and places that allow young people to grow, play and learn outside of traditional school.
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Genevieve Shade is a...
Today it is all about the dads! In this episode you will hear about:
- The importance of partnership between spouses
- Dealing with home life changes when beginning homeschooling
- How income should never be a reason to not homeschool
- How and why the Homeschool Loft began
- Boundaries between work and family time
- How faulty mindsets can keep dads from pivoting in their career
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The Homeschool Loftcast: https://www.homeschoolloft...
OMG! Can you believe the Homeschool Resource Roadmap is celebrating it's ten year anniversary? We can't either!
If you use the Homeschool Resource Roadmap daily or you have never used it before, this episode of the Loftcast will answer:
- What is the Homeschool Resource Roadmap?
- What is the origin story of the Roadmap?
- What is the Common Core Project and why homeschoolers should care?
- How many resource providers are listed on the Road...
Join Tina as she brings back homeschool alum, Noah Tetzner, for an in-depth discussion about the truths and the myths of socialization for home educated children.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What is "socialization"?
- What is the true foundation of socialization from a historical view?
- Family versus schools in the socialization of children.
- How and when homeschool kids actually socialize and with whom.
- Advice for parents when you g...
Ashton Tate is the founder of Glory to Glory Fitness in Franklin TN, and the creator of The F.O.R.M. Curriculum, a turn-key and biblically-based health curriculum for schools and families. The company's mission is to provide quality health education to every student in America. Ashton aims to accomplish this by partnering with Christian schools and homeschool families all over the nation.
Links:
Glory to Glory Fitness: https://www.fo...
Today, we listen in as Tina and Jenny discuss their thoughts about educating children in the early elementary years.
Take-Aways:
- There is no need to "start ear1y". Let the child demonstrate readiness instead.
- No one method (or curriculum) is right for everyone. What's right is what works for your kids/family. No need to buy expensive curriculum.
- Focus on the 3Rs at first (reading; 'riting; and 'rithmetic).
- Short lessons (15 min. ...
Today we're hanging out with Jenny's son, Noah Tetzner, a 2019 history buff and homeschool graduate who started his own podcast and podcast-production business when he was just 16 years old. Along the way, Noah published two books related to his love of history
You've heard from Noah before both as a guest and co-host and today we're here to talk with him about his young-adult life and current political aspirations.
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Today we have a special treat! Kody Hanner is our special guest and Ashley Schnese is our special co-host. Join us as we talk about homesteading and home education.
Kody Hanner is a wife, homesteader and homeschool mom of six who has devoted her life to agriculture and rural living. Kody has authored The Homestead Education series of homeschool curricula which incorporates homestead based science. She is also the host of The Homeste...
Today, Jenny and Tina are joined by returning guest (and Tina's husband), Jeff Hollenbeck. They discuss missions for homeschoolers—how to get involved and what opportunities are out there.
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Tune in for a conversation with homeschool veteran, Emily Pauc!
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In today's episode, Tina and Jenny discuss The Homeschool Mom Hiatus—an event that was presented by The Homeschool Loft.
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Tune in for a conversation with special guest, Brennan Dean of the Great Homeschool Conventions.
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Today, the Loftcast shares a quick preview of Jenny's son Noah's new podcast, The Homeschool Enthusiast!
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The Homeschool Enthusiast Podcast
Noah Tetzner's Email: noah@profitwithpodcasting.com
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Tune in for a conversation about self-care for homeschool moms—with special guest, Ashly Balza.
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Thinking about pulling your kids from public school? Well, if you live in Alaska, this is the episode for you!
Today's guest is Jacki Makinen. Tune in for a discussion on the legal requirements for homeschooling families in Alaska.
Referenced in Today's Episode:
Text of the Alaska Homeschool Law
Jacki Makinen's Email: hslda.ak.amb.makinen@gmail.com
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Tune in for a conversation about sports and homeschooling—with homeschool dad, Jeff Mitchell.
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Thinking about pulling your kids from public school? Well, if you live in Michigan, this is the episode for you!
Today's guest is Kerry Ott. Tune in for a discussion on the legal requirements for homeschooling families in Michigan.
Referenced in Today's Episode:
Michigan Homeschool Org: Michigan Christian Homeschool Network
Kerry Ott's Email: kerrylott@gmail.com
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In today's episode, Jenny and Tina discuss the benefits of family book clubs.
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The Homeschool Resource Roadmap Field Trip Venues Lists
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Thinking about pulling your kids from public school? Well, if you live in Texas, this is the episode for you!
Today's guest is Rebecca Ruiz. Tune in for a discussion on the legal requirements for homeschooling families in Texas.
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Rebecca Ruiz's Email: rebeccalruiz5@gmail.com
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