A big thank you go out to our amazing listeners. This adorable episode would not be possible without you! We hope you and your family have the MERRIEST Christmas! In this episode our listeners read us the classic poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas BY CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE ‘Twas the night…

Homeschooling In The North Woods: a homeschooling podcast

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

With the holidays just around the corner we are on the lookout for some amazing unique gifts for our kids, and while we are at it we thought that we would share with you some of our favourites. Finding the perfect gift. From baking cookies with grandma, to an educational toy or magazine subscription, or…

5 Unique Gift Ideas for Homeschool Kids

We all know how the internet is both a blessing and a curse. Never before have homeschoolers been able to access the sheer amount of information at the touch of a button in real time. The internet has made homeschooling much easier, and social media has allowed for homeschooling parents across the world to connect…

Kids and Technology

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American listeners. What is it to be thankful or to show gratitude? Do you teach gratitude and thankfulness in your homeschool? In this episode we explore what it means to be grateful. We also touch on different things that we do in each of our homeschool’s to teach our…

Teaching Gratitude and Thankfulness in your Homeschool

Does homeschooling mean that you have to give up the things that you love? A listener asked us if one could still homeschool while following their passion. Spoiler Alert: You can! It’s no surprise that both Amanda and I follow our own passions while homeschooling. We have so many different things that interest us both.…

Homeschooling While Following Your Passion

As with everything in life, some weeks can be harder than others. Homeschooling is no exception to that. Some days fly by, while others continue to drag on. When you are not feeling well physically; the days can drag on slower than you could have ever imagined. Homeschooling on the Couch In this episode Amanda…

Homeschooling When You Are Not Feeling Well

Happy Halloween!   Halloween marks the end of a week of fun, festivities, and chaos. If you and your little ghoul are Trick-or-Treating tonight there is only one question that is high on your mind…. What are you going to do with all of that Halloween Candy? Are you the type of parent who lets…

What To Do With All That Halloween Candy

Every family has it’s own traditions that hold special meaning for them. For some it is Christmas, for some it’s Thanksgiving, for others it can even be Cyber Monday, but for our podcast co-host Alisha; it is all about Halloween! Halloween Spooktacular! In Alisha’s house she starts decorating on October 1st and has a Halloween…

Fun Halloween Ideas for Kids

One of the most beautiful things about Homeschooling is that it looks different for each family that begins this journey. This week we sat down with Merry Kuchle who is starting her own journey both literally and figuratively. Merry has just started a year long journey on the road with her 10 year old son,…

Roadschooling with Merry About Town

Some days Homeschooling can be a struggle. Maybe no-one got enough sleep, or your child was stuck on a relatively hard math problem, or maybe everyone has a case of cabin fever. Whatever it is, some days are harder than others. What about when we add a little sibling to the mix? Throw in a…

Successful Homeschooling with Little Ones Underfoot

Homeschooling can look very different for each family. This is one of the reasons why homeschooling is so great for individual children. While navigating the myriad of choices when home educating you may come across different opinions on how to set up your homeschool for success. One such decision is whether you have a schedule…

Understanding Schedules and Routines in the Homeschool

Secular homeschooling presents it’s own challenges while home educating in a primarily Christian culture. From having to edit out parts of purchased curriculum or declining co-op invitations, or wading through blog posts not written for a secular audience, finding support from likeminded secular homeschoolers may seem impossible. Are you a Secular Homeschooler? In this episode…

Secular in a Christian World

Many a homeschool family realize the importance of introducing art in their homeschool, however some families struggle with it more than others. In this episode, one of our listeners, Nadine takes the opportunity to interview Amanda for ideas and support on how she can incorporate more of the arts in her own homeschool.(this post may…

Embrace the Mess; Incorporating Arts in the Homeschool

Is a schoolroom necessary for a Homeschool family? Do you have a schoolroom or do you homeschool all over the house? In this episode we discuss the seasons of life (and homeschool) and how they affect the need of a dedicated place to store and use (or not use curriculum). We also touch on some…

Does Your Homeschool Need A Schoolroom?

How Do You Plan Your Homeschool Year? Are you a planner? Do you like to have your whole homeschool laid out day by day? Or is planning a non-existent word when it comes to the way that you run your homeschool? In this episode Alisha and Amanda talk all about the different types of planning,…