Lost in a sea of homeschool jargon? Join us as we decode the language of homeschooling, exploring the various methodologies and essential terms to boost your confidence (and your vocabulary) in your homeschooling adventure! In today’s episode, we’ll delve into the confusing world of homeschool jargon and demystify the terms we use as homeschoolers.
Understanding Different Homeschooling Approaches
Traditional, Classical, Charlotte Mason, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Project-Based Learning (Unit Studies), Eclectic, and Unschooling.
Essential Homeschool Terminology
Homeschool, Deschooling, School-at-home, State curriculum, Portfolio, Testing, Board of Education, Notice of Intent, Dual-enrollment, Co-op, Curriculum, Boxed Curriculum, Umbrella Schools.
Homeschool-ese: Conversational Language Homeschoolers Use
Socialization, Strewing, Morning Time, Gameschooling, Worldschooling, Roadschooling/Carschooling, Natureschooling, Mapwork, Read Aloud, Poetry Teatime, Copy Work, Dictation.
Eight Essential Things You Need to Homeschool:
- Relationship
- Observation
- Emotional Regulation
- Communication
- Quiet Time
- Shop Your House
- Library Card
- Community
Why Community is Important
Social Support and Encouragement, Emotional Support and Co-Regulation, Sense of Belonging and Identity, Learning from Others and Perspective Shift.
Resources and Support Mentioned
- Grab your free Homeschool Dictionary that includes all the terms and definitions from this episode!
- Build a Quite Time routine – grab our mini-training.
- Kelly offers one-on-one coaching and a self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method.
- There is also Guide Training™, a live group learning environment, for those who prefer community learning, offered twice a year. Join the waitlist here.
- Listen to or invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™ here.
Thank you for joining us today on the 90-Minute School Day™ podcast – Happy homeschooling!
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You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!
Kelly
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