Ready to take your homeschool on an unforgettable journey?
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jamie Pasho of Around the World in Homeschool Days. Jamie, a former elementary teacher turned homeschool mom and unit study creator, shares how her family explores geography, culture, and connection through beautifully curated lessons.
We discuss the freedom to follow your child’s interests, embrace flexibility, and create meaningful learning experiences that work for your family. Plus, Jamie shares insights on building her popular unit studies, including Christmas Around the World and Christmas Around the USA—perfect for adding festive fun to your homeschool!
Tune in as we talk about letting wonder lead and giving yourself permission to homeschool with joy and intention.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Learn as Jamie walks us through her transformation from educator to interest-led learner alongside her kids.
- How she started building her own geography-cultural studies
- When she realized “it’s too much to follow someone else’s schedule.”
- What is involved to build out your own unit studies
- Permission granted to read one picture book a day and go from there
Jamie pasho
Jamie is a passionate homeschooler and curriculum creator, blending her love of travel and cultural studies into her teaching. With a background in elementary education and piano pedagogy, Jamie homeschools her four children, focusing on geography and global exploration. In 2022, she launched her “A Book A Day” unit studies, offering curated living books, YouTube videos, and hands-on activities. Her mission is to inspire families to explore the world through learning without feeling pressured by conventional curricula. Learn more at Around the World in Homeschool Days.
You can follow Jamie on Instagram @aroundtheworld_homeschool.
Resources and Support
- Connect with Jamie Pasho on Instagram
- Use code DITL to save 30% off your purchase order of Jamie’s unit studies.
- Just in time for the holidays are Jamie’s Christmas studies:
- Join the Day in the Life Community: 90minuteschoolday.com/day-in-the-life/
- Learn about Guide Training™, a live group learning environment, to begin or deepen your deschooling, offered twice a year.
- One-on-one coaching with Kelly
- Self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method.
- Listen to or invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™.
At the end of the day, trust your instincts and explore alternatives to what isn’t working!
I’d love to connect personally, find me on Instagram.
You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!
Kelly
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