Learning is a lifetime occupation. Join Tina for a fascinating conversation about the Destiny School of Leadership and their innovative blend of Credentialing, Degree, and Certificate tracks that are available to both students, starting in their Junior year, as well as adults! They have a variety of programs available. Listen and learn what options Destiny has for both your students and yourself!
Episode Links:
The Destiny School of Leadership Web Page
Destiny School of Leadership YouTube Channel
Destiny School of Leadership Instagram Page
Destiny School of Leadership Facebook Page
Destiny School of Leadership LinkedIn Page
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Did you know that if you raise chickens, technically, you are a Chicken Tender?
All kidding aside, do you know who Scooter the Wonder Chicken is? Join Christy for this funny and informative chat with Jamie Lynn Fletcher, author of the "Scooter the Wonder Chicken" book series! Learn about Scooter's incredible story, as well as all the other things going on with Jamie! She is an author as well as an accomplished jazz musician!
Episode Links:
Scooter the Wonder Chicken (and Jamie Fletcher) Merch
Jamie Fletcher's YouTube Channel
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
What can be one of the most concerning parts of homeschooling your children? WHAT DO YOU DO ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL AND GRADUATION? Well, as Isaiah 41:10 tells us, "Fear not!" Come along with Tina as she walks us through the basics of her "Homeschooling Through High School" seminar.
Episode Links:
Preparing Transcripts and Diplomas
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Are you interested in all-weather climbing opportunities for yourself and your family? Have we got a conversation for you!
Odyssey is Green Bay's first indoor climbing gym, and will provide everybody - from beginners to long-time climbers - the chance to have fun and find their next adventure! Odyssey has roped climbing (Autobelays, top-rope, and lead), bouldering, fitness equipment, yoga, and fitness/climbing classes. Join Tina for this fascinating conversation with Ben Ganther!
Episode Links:
Odyssey Climbing + Fitness Web Site
Odyssey Climbing + Fitness Facebook Page
Odyssey Climbing + Fitness Instagram Page
Odyssey Climbing + Fitness YouTube Channel
Ben's Contact Email - ben@odysseyclimbing.com
Wisconsin High School Climbing League
Lizzy Beach, Wisconsin High School Climbing League email - lizzy@adventurerock.com
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
As homeschooling families, any source of ideas, support, or ways to do things faster or more efficiently are GREATLY appreciated. Join Tina and Christy as they have a wide-ranging conversation with Leigh Nguyen from Little by Little Homeschool. We know you will be blessed!
Episode Links:
Little by Little Homeschool Website
Little by Little Homeschool Conference website
Little by Little Homeschool Blueprint
Little by Little Homeschool Podcast
Little by Little Homeschool YouTube Channel
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Well, as Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr said, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." There are changes in store for The Homeschool Loft, but things will keep on keeping on, just a bit differently. Please enjoy this conversation with Tina and Christy about what is going on with The Homeschool Loft, as well as the LoftCast. There are changes afoot, but they are G*d-ordained, and ALL GOOD THINGS!
Episode Links:
Steve and Christy's Homestead Listing
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Homeschooling is hard. Let's be honest. LIFE can be hard. Sometimes, we need help to get through and to figure things out. If you are a believer, working with someone with that same foundation of belief is critical. Enjoy this fascinating conversation between Christy and Tina as they talk with Allison and Tiffany from Infinite Healing, and the counseling and health services they provide, both in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area, as well as online to those in other areas.
Episode Links:
Infinite Healing Center Website
Infinite Healing Center Phone Number - (920) 306-2602
Infinite Healing Center Facebook Page
Infinite Healing Center YouTube Channel
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
How do you manage the various subject matters our kids need to learn? Is that even how we should think about it? Join Tina and Christy as they dig deeply into the various subjects that make up the kaleidoscope of subjects, starting with the root of all learning - READING! An interesting discussion of the various approaches to how children learn to read. Reading truly is the key to becoming a lifelong learner, and that's our goal as homeschooling parents, isn't it? But what is the key? Be patient, and DON'T PANIC! Join Tina and Christy for this fascinating conversation.
Episode Links:
Anne Schauman - The Alternative Center for Education episode
Lynn Brittnacher - The Brain Balance Centers episode
I Love Lucy - Ricky has HAD ENOUGH with the crazy English Language
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Motherhood and homeschooling can feel very isolating at times. Kristen Strong, whose authored books include 'Girl Meets Change' and 'When Change Finds You', also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness. She writes as a friend walking alongside you in your lonely season to a more helpful, hopeful destination. She loves sharing laughs, long talks, and meaningful stories with family and friends while holding a cup of strong black tea. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, David, have three beloved adult children. Enjoy this delightful and thought-provoking conversation with Kristen, Tina, and Christy!
Episode Links:
Kristen Strong Amazon Author Page
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
How does your child learn best? Are they visual? Are they readers? Every child is different, and every child will have a learning style that works best for them. And who knows what works best for them? Their PARENTS! Join Tina and Christy for this informative, insightful discussion about the state of government schooling compared with the flexibility that home education provides.
Episode Links:
Fleming And Mills 1992 Study (PDF)
8 Great Smarts for Home Schoolers
Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Motherhood is an amazing journey, but it should not be done alone! There are many businesses geared toward working with mothers. Join Tina and Christy as they talk with Andrea Renkas and Britney Suttner, sisters who started The Motherhood Alliance (along with Fit Moms On The Move) as they talk about how the sisters have pulled together a collection of businesses that are focused on serving moms and families.
Episode Links:
The Motherhood Alliance Web Page
Motherhood Alliance Dye-Free and Allergy-Friendly Summer Kickoff Event
The Motherhood Alliance Facebook Page
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
If you have been homeschooling for any length of time, you know the feeling when you realize something just ... isn't ... working. The reading curriculum that came so highly recommended just isn't working out. The math program you just adore is causing more frustration than you can understand. What do you do? What caused it?
Join homeschooling veterans Tina Hollenbeck and Christy Oswald for this in-depth discussion about their successes and failures in homeschooling when the curriculum just isn't working, and they can help you understand that It All Comes Out In The Wash!!
Episode Links:
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Do you have a learner who has challenges? Have you wondered what resources are available to you so you can get the answers you seek? Join Tin and Christy as they have a conversation with Anne Schauman from the Alternative Center for Education. Their mission is to provide educational services to individuals with learning differences. They strive to equip these individuals with the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at wor,k and in the community. Their goal is to diagnose specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) and treat these disorders as well as the learning problems associated with other conditions (autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injury, ADHD, etc.) by administering formal diagnostic assessments, utilizing research-based instructional methods and assistive technology, and teaching clients social skills and self-advocacy as they transition into higher level education, employment, and/or community.
Episode Links:
Alternative Center for Education (ACE)
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Do you have a student who is interested in not only going on to college or other post-secondary education, and is also driven to learn now? Join Tina and Christy for a SECOND coverstaion about dual enrollment opportunities, this episode with Ron Jung with Palatine Hall, which is aligned with Christian Halls, International. This fascinating conversation will open your eyes to ALL the possibilities available today!
Episode Links:
Ron's Email Address - rjung@palatineinstitute.org
Ron's Podcast - A Cord of Three Strands
Intrepid Builders / CiRCE Institute
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
Additional Dual Enrollment Programs
- Go to this link, search the page for "dual enrollment" and click the link.
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Do you have a student who is interested in not only going on to college or some other post-secondary education who is also one of those driven students who wants to get started right now? Well, this episode will give you a wealth of information. Adam Landenberger, the Associate Director of Dual Enrollment Services with the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay joins Tina and Christy to talk about the program, its options, and how it can benefit your student!
Episode Links:
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
Additional Dual Enrollment Programs
- Go to this link, search the page for "dual enrollment" and click the link.
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Dana K. White joins Tina and Christy to talk about her new book, "Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House", a book that tells us that, While emphasizing that yes, neatness and order have their place and aren’t without merit, she sheds winsome, biblical light on the true Source of godliness, confidence, peace, and rest. (Hint: we can’t find it on our own, no matter how spotlessly scrubbed our countertops are.) This powerful, impactful conversation will bless you in your daily life, whether you struggle with clutter or not!!!
Episode Links:
Dana's Decluttering Coaching Website
Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Lynn, a board-certified cognitive specialist, joins Tina and Christy to talk about how she addresses the root causes of some of the challenges that children might face in their educational progress and success. She brings her years of experience and excellence to helping children achieve their full potential. Join Tina and Christy for this fascinating deep dive into how our children's brains develop, grow, mature, and learn and what is possible to help them grow and develop!
Episode Links:
Brain Balance Centers of the Fox Valley
Brain Balance Centers Facebook Page
Brain Balance Centers YouTube Channel
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
Kids Life Coaching. Social Emotional Learning. What is it? How does it work? Join Tina and Christy as they have a fascinating talk about what Empowered Minds Kids Studio in Appleton, Wisconsin is, what kids life coaching is, and how it can benefit your children!
Episode Links:
Empowered Minds Kids Studio Web Site
Empowered Minds Kids Studio Facebook Page
Empowered Minds Kids Studio Instagram Page
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
You have an athlete in the family, and they want to play competitive sports on your local Public High School team. What to do?
Well, if you live in Wisconsin, we have an answer for you! In Wisconsin, the law was changed in 2015 to allow home school students to participate on Public high school teams!
Join Tina and Christ as they talk with Nicki Jeske about the process she went through getting her sons connected to their local high school sports programs.
Please note: The links below are only general informational links. You will need to find the site for the school district in which you live. Each district has its own application forms. You should also reach out to the local school district athletic directors to ensure you know what additional forms might be required.
ANOTHER NOTE: There is a Question and Answer section on the WIAA website, and a number of those questions relate to Home Schooled students and their participation. THOSE QUESTIONS ARE ALL PRE-2015, and the WIAA response is always "home schooled students are not eligible." This is NO LONGER THE CASE.
Episode Links:
WIAA Home-based Private Education Student Eligibility Clarification (PDF)
WIAA Eligibility Rules & Forms Site
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com
You did the work. You homeschooled your children and launched them out into the world. Congratulations!!! And now, they've blessed you with grandchildren, and lo and behold, they have chosen to homeschool their children!
That's the hope and goal, right?
Well, now you not only have to navigate the world of being the parent of an adult child, but also how to help, counsel, and guide your children in their homeschooling journey while respecting their boundaries.
Please join Christy and Tina as they talk about their own experiences with grandparenting after homeschooling and launching children.
Episode Links:
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com