Struggling to keep your homeschooling engaging and effective? I’ve got you covered! In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, Laney Homan and I chat about the benefits of unit studies. I share memories of my early homeschooling days, filled with unit studies that made learning come alive for my kids.

Laney, a busy mom of eight, brings her real-life experiences to the table. She shares tips on integrating unit studies into a busy homeschool schedule. Laney explains how unit studies can simplify planning, foster closer family relationships, and make learning together more enjoyable.

Resources and Links:

• HSBT Community

Key Ideas: 

• Discover the components of the Wonder Studies program, including Little Explorers for early education, Explorations for the arts, and Voyages for content subjects like history and science.
• Learn how the program is designed to accommodate children of varying ages, with tasks tailored to the child's age and skill level, including differentiated written and oral narrations for older children.
• Explore the benefits of unit studies, including making connections across different subjects, creating consistency in learning, and reducing burnout for both children and parents.
• Understand how the Explorations approach integrates natural connections across subjects, avoiding contrived links, and provides flexibility by not adhering strictly to a historical timeline.
• Hear insights from Laney Homan on using themed morning time explorations, how it has helped her children make better connections in history, and enhanced their overall subject understanding.
• Recognize the challenges of homeschooling, the importance of perseverance, and the value of finding a homeschooling method that works uniquely for each family.
• Learn about the mentorship opportunities provided through the Wonder Studies membership, including 15-minute calls with Laney Homan to guide parents and create a supportive homeschooling community.

For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/hsbt13

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