“The most important person in your homeschool plan is not your kid. It's you, because I don't know many self-motivated 7 year olds.” ~ Pam Barnhill
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Struggling with homeschool planning? Pam Barnhill joins Yvette Hampton on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast to discuss flexible and manageable planning strategies for homeschooling families. Learn about the importance of creating a homeschool vision, practical goal setting, and choosing the right curriculum. Pam also shares her techniques for organizing your homeschool space to avoid chaos and make learning more efficient. Ideal for both new and experienced homeschooling parents - don’t miss this invaluable information to kickstart or streamline your homeschooling journey!
Key Topics:
Planning from Vision to Reality
Setting Realistic Goals and Expectations
Selecting the Right Curriculum
Keeping Your Homeschool Organized
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Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
PamBarnhill.com
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
Navigating High School
Podcast Recommendations:
Homeschool Better Together Podcast, with Pam Barnhill
Homeschool Panning: Step by Step to Success - Pam Barnhill on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Homeschool Planning and Organizations - Pam Barnhill on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Thinking Dad Podcast
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Discussion Questions:
Why does Pam Barnhill suggest throwing out everything you think you know about homeschool planning? How can this perspective help new homeschoolers?
How does creating a homeschool vision help in selecting appropriate resources and curricula for your family?
What are some practical steps Pam Barnhill recommends for starting homeschool planning, especially for those new to homeschooling?
Pam mentions the concept of planning for your "real self" versus your "aspirational self." What are some examples she provides, and how can this concept prevent homeschooling burnout?
How can using a "list" approach for homeschooling, as Pam suggests, create a more flexible and responsive learning environment?
What are some benefits of implementing a "morning basket" or "morning time" routine in homeschooling, according to Pam Barnhill?
Discuss how Pam's experience teaching Animal Farm to her children of different ages illustrates the potential benefits of collective learning.
Why is it important to store away materials that aren’t being used for the current school year? How can this approach contribute to maintaining an orderly homeschool space?
What are some strategies Pam and Yvette mention for ensuring smooth transitions between different activities in a homeschool day?
How can the concept of an "everything has a place" (ehap) time contribute to maintaining order and reducing stress in a homeschooling household? How would you implement it in your daily routine?
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