Tried and True Homeschooling

✨Wondering how to homeschool with limited resources and still raise confident, capable adults? Today, we'll learn from a pioneer homeschool mom who has made it work through creativity and community. I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Dawnita Fogleman. She navigated significant challenges, such as raising six children, managing chronic illness, and facing natural disasters like wildfires, all while homeschooling in rural Oklahoma. Despite feeling like she failed at times, her success lies in raising independent, capable, and grounded adults who pursue their passions and maintain a strong faith and character.Disclaimer: These stories are shared without commentary or endorsement. I don’t necessarily agree with every method or outcome—my goal is simply to present real families and their experiences. For my personal advice and approach, head to ClarifiEd.life.A heartfelt thank you to the paid subscribers who make this podcast possible.Your support fuels everything I create—conversations, resources, and tools to help parents. If this podcast (or anything I share) has been valuable to you, please become a paid subscriber to support my work. If you are interested in supporting the podcast and picking up some great benefits along the way, head over to clarified.life This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.clarified.life/subscribe

✨Introducing Tried & True Homeschooling: Real Parents, Real Stories, Real Results. What happens after homeschooling? This podcast goes beyond the day-to-day to explore how real families made it work—and how it all turned out. Hosted by Dr. Claire Honeycutt, a former professor turned homeschool mom, Tried & True Homeschooling features honest conversations with veteran parents who’ve successfully graduated their kids.Each episode offers practical strategies, mindset shifts, and lessons learned from years of experience—so you can homeschool with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Discover how different homeschooling philosophies shape adult outcomes—from college and careers to family, faith, and fulfillment. Subscribe now to get the wisdom you wish you had from the start—and walk away inspired, equipped, and reassured that you can do this. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.clarified.life/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeDid you know that Language Arts is not one, not two, but SEVEN distinct subjects! Lucky for us, they can generally be split into Reading and Writing. Today we’ll tackle the 3 subjects of Reading → Learning to Read, Literature, and Vocabulary. Today’s Workshop Will Teach You👇* When to Start Teaching Reading? (Hint: Not When You Think!)* The BEST Way to Teach Reading (There IS a wrong way!)* How to Raise Kids Who Love to Read* The 3 Must-Read Book Types for Kids* Making the Leap from Reading to Literature* How to Really Read a Book (More Than Finishing the Words)* Are Formal Vocabulary Lessons Worth It?* My Top Picks for Reading Curriculum & ResourcesWant More? Here’s a link to ALL reading posts 👇This is part of my You Can Homeschool series—short, sweet videos tailored for new homeschool parents or anyone that feels uncertain about helping their child succeed in their education.Subscribe below for access.No More Uncertainty, Just Thriving Kids♥️

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeThere are few subjects that strike fear in a parent’s heart like math. In this video, I break down everything you need to know to teach math with confidence. After this workshop, you will know👇* The best way to teach math* The progression from kindergarten to 12th grade* How to handle math anxiety & resistance* How much testing and assessment is necessary and when to do it* How to pick the right curriculum (and the ones I recommend)* Simple ways to make math come alive with creative supplementsThis is part of my new You Can Homeschool series—quick, focused videos to take the uncertainty out of homeschooling.My newsletter will remain DEEP dives into the nitty-gritty of education but these short, sweet videos are tailored for new homeschool parents or anyone that feels uncertain about helping their child succeed in their education.Subscribe below for access.Want More? Link to ALL my posts on Math👇No More Uncertainty, Just Thriving Kids♥️~Dr. Claire Honeycutt

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeHistory isn’t just a subject—it’s the story of humanity. It’s the foundation upon which we understand who we are, how we got here, and where we might go.It’s critical that you connect your child to this story, grounding them in a deep, interconnected understanding of time, culture, and the best of humanity. It sparks curiosity, builds critical thinking, and equips them to see the world with clarity and purpose.When taught properly, history doesn’t just inform—it transforms.This Workshop Will Cover👇* Why History is Still Important* The Best Way to Teach History (Memorizing facts ISN’T teaching history)* The Subject That MUST Be Taught With History* Do Elementary Kids Need History & What to do in High School* How to Read Through History - aka The Great Books* Why & how to use original sources* My Personal Curriculum & Resource RecommendationsWant Deeper? Link to ALL my posts on History👇This is part of my You Can Homeschool series—short, sweet videos tailored for new homeschool parents or anyone that feels uncertain about helping their child succeed in their education.Subscribe below for access.No More Uncertainty, Just Thriving Kids♥️~Dr. Claire Honeycutt

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeI was a practicing university scientist for nearly 2 decades. I LOVE science, but I know it’s not everyone’s most comfortable subject. In this post, I help you teach your kids science with confidence. After this workshop, you will know👇* The point of teaching science* The best way to teach science* Science from kindergarten to 12th grade* How to teach experiments - the right way* When & how to assess science knowledge* What to do if its too hard or too messy* My personal curriculum recommendationsWant Deeper? Link to all my posts on Science👇This is part of my You Can Homeschool series—quick, focused videos to take the uncertainty out of homeschooling.Subscribe below for access.No More Uncertainty, Just Thriving Kids♥️~Dr. Claire Honeycutt

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeToday’s topic is 2,400 years old but people today are still using it today. Why?Because when used properly, there is no better way to teach your children to reason, analyze, and think.I’m of course talking about the Socratic Method.At the end of this workshop, you’ll will👇* Understand what the Socratic Method is & how it trains logical thinking* Know simple steps to getting started with the Socratic method* Learn the most common mistakes parents make when trying to use the Socratic method* Learn how to adapt the Socratic method for younger & older children* Know the best subjects to use the Socratic method* What you can do today to get started!Workshops are a paid members exclusive. ClarifiEd is 100% supported by you - not ads, not grants - just you. Subscribe and join 1,000s of other parents serious about giving their kids an exceptional education.Links mentioned in workshop👇* Socratic Discussion with my children: I Read Orwell to My Elementary Kids* The PhD Preschooler: Teaching Advanced Cognitive Skills to Kids* Here are other Socratic discussions withMichael Strong~Claire Honeycutt, PhD

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeAt ClarifiEd, we believe that children deserve not just an education but a beautiful education, filled with best of the worlds’ best.But very few of us can afford to show our children the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the Louve, Taj Mahal, and or even a NASA rocket taking off in-person.But you don’t have to be rich to have rich experiences with your children!Today, I’ll show you how to use virtual field trips to bring the world’s best art, architecture, and science into your home. This trick recently coaxed a resistant 6 year old in our microschool to decide that studying Jamestown might be worth her time. Now, history is her favorite day!At the end of this workshop, you’ll will know👇* How to use virtual field trips to make History, Science, Art, & Music Come ALIVE* How to maximize student learning - it's not just turning on a video and walking away!* Where to find virtual field trips - do you know which museums offer online tours of their collections?* Know some of best virtual field trips we've done in the past year why they worked so well* Have at least ONE virtual field trip you can try THIS month!This is bonus workshop for my You Can Homeschool series—quick, focused videos to take the uncertainty out of homeschooling.While my newsletter is DEEP dives into the nitty-gritty of education, these short, sweet videos are tailored for new homeschool parents or anyone that feels uncertain about helping their child succeed in their education.Subscribe below for access.Other Posts You Might Enjoy 👇Socratic Method For Beginners: Unlock Logical ThinkingMemorizing Dates Isn’t Learning HistoryYou Can Teach MathNo More Uncertainty, Just Thriving Kids♥️~Claire Honeycutt, PhD