Another week and another episode of our homeschooling life. Catch up with us as we talk about a break of the bony variety, losing precious homeschool treasure. We share books on our want to read list and current reads and find out if Gemma has used those text books she bought this year..... We are exploring The Rainbow of Homeschooling and if you homeschool a particular way - unschool, project based, Waldorf and so, so, so, so much more, reach out to us (see below) Happy homeschooling. Support t...
May 18, 2025•35 min•Ep. 47
Hello! Thank you to those who reached out and let us know the previous episode had somehow loaded for this week. We still don't know how that happened! Here is the correct episode - yay! This week we talk about deschooling from our point of view. We talk about 4 pillars of deschooling that can be followed. We also discuss why deschooling is so important? If you have deschooled and would like to share your experience on the podcast - reach out using the contacts below. Support the show Thanks for...
May 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 46
WE ARE BACK! With full mugs of tea we are trying to string together a week here in Queensland when there are so many public holidays smooshed together. Term 2 2025 is full of different adventures for our families but we find some common threads! Is Victoria calling us for a short visit? Come along for the first episode of the the term as we think out loud and catch up. If you want to talk to us about your homeschool style drop us an email Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to a...
May 04, 2025•35 min•Ep. 45
In this week's episode we answer questions from listeners. These answers come from our own lived experience and we hope they help! This is our last episode for 2 weeks and we return on April 21 2025. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories. Write to us at: hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.com Follow us at: Facebook Instagram...
Mar 30, 2025•45 min•Ep. 44
What can you do when reluctance shows up in your homeschooling day? As homeschoolers we always aim to foster a positive learning experience for our kids, and sometimes we need to rethink how to approach things. Sometimes we can hold on to more than we realise when it comes to what learning is supposed to 'look like'. But, we are here to remind you that the sky is the limit in terms of approaching learning topics and it will look different for every family. Taking time to stop, reflect, and let g...
Mar 23, 2025•28 min
This week we reflect on the visit we had from now ex tropical cyclone Alfred. We discussed the learnings that took place as homeschoolers and how thankful we felt to have this lifestyle that could quickly adapt. Gemma is inspired by a weekend of rainy weather and shares her thoughts about a project of learning she is thinking about for next term. Come and join us with a cuppa as we have a giggle at the lack of loo roll available and while everyone else did that Gemma panic bought something rathe...
Mar 16, 2025•27 min•Ep. 42
A big shoutout to our fellow SEQ home schoolers. This episode was loaded before Alfred hit (right now he's slow and changing his mind every few hours). We hope everyone is as safe as they can be in the post effects of TC Alfred. We are hunkered down with you waiting around This week's episode is all about the wobbly wobbles. When you have concerns that things aren't going as well as you hoped or you are feeling the hot end of burn out - just know it is going be ok. We said we would talk about al...
Mar 09, 2025•30 min•Ep. 41
Learning never stops! An average homeschool day brings with it the chance to slow down and explore learning through everyday life. These skills often look different to the 'traditional' approach to schooling, and sometimes are undervalued or overlooked. Well, homeschoolers are bringing them back! There are so many benefits to incorporating practical life skills into your homeschooling journey, from critical thinking to problem solving, helping shape life-long and independent learners. In this ep...
Mar 02, 2025•29 min
We are halfway through the term.... and our hearts are apparently still halfway across the world as we continue to SLOWLY move into our year. It is slow, like glacial, but previous experience reminds us that homeschooling is all about trust and flexibility. And, yes, there is still so much the kids are learning. Gemma even shares a beautiful 'sparkle' moment that came up this week! Back to our travel diaries, and we are here to share the good bits and the not-so-good bits, including what we woul...
Feb 23, 2025•28 min
After a quick break, we are back and ready to dive into all the beautiful things we are discovering and exploring as we begin to slowly shape our 2025 homeschooling year. Following along with our travel diaries, we chat about how we planned for our adventures as a neurodivergent family. We share the areas we got creative, the areas we struggled and what things truly helped support our ND fam as we adventured and explored. We take a little bit of time to also mention the Hidden Disabilities Sunfl...
Feb 16, 2025•39 min
It's week two and let's say a 'soft launch' into the homeschooling year for Holly's family. It's been a beautiful reminder that homeschooling is all about going at our own pace! Gemma shares how her homeschooling plans are taking shape and the resources she has added to her collection this year. The beginning of the homeschooling year is always our busiest as we take time to plan, reflect and dive into resources. But, it makes the biggest difference in setting ourselves up for a beautiful learni...
Feb 02, 2025•32 min
Sisters Who Homeschool is back for a second year.... I know we can't believe it either! Welcome to 2025. A big hello to families new and old. We are so excited to have you along for this beautiful journey. We hope this space helps connect and support you with fellow Aussie homeschoolers, and of course, gives you a giggle or two along the way. We begin the year chatting about what our plans and hopes are for our 2025 homeschooling year. We both had to set aside some time to put our reports togeth...
Jan 27, 2025•47 min
We are all wrapped up for 2024! Today we share what is happening in our homeschool lives and embracing the slowness as that end-of-year exhaustion creeps in. We have lowlights and highlights to share, as well as plans for a cup-filling adventure. We want to thank our beautiful listeners for your continued support in sharing, subscribing and writing into us each week. This podcast was a dream built between park plays and bedtimes, and we both have learnt so much in bringing Sisters Who Homeschool...
Nov 10, 2024•33 min
As fellow book lovers, we are very excited to introduce this beautiful episode as we chat all things books and reading with Jane Sullivan! Jane Sullivan is the founder of Scholary, an online learning platform that supports QCE English students. She is also the co-founder of 'Books with Bec & Jane', a beautiful book club collective for a variety of ages and reading levels. And yes, Jane has even created a club for adults (sign us up!). Jane is also an experienced English teacher, a registered...
Nov 03, 2024•46 min
Rebecca is an early educator, homeschool mum and a newly published author. Her first book, Creek School, aims to shine a spotlight on homeschooling and help make every homeschooler feel proud of their experiences. Show Notes! You can find all the details on how to purchase Creek School below. Creek School available: www.intentionallyplayful.com.au Quick Brown Fox Bookshop: www.quickbrownfoxbookshop.com.au/ Also available on Amazon Facebook: Intentionally Playful / Creek School Instagram: https:/...
Oct 27, 2024•47 min
In part two, we continue our deep dive into our homeschool positivity sandwich. Patience and flexibility are the hot topic of today's chat. Dropping a very specific 'school' structure can be so empowering, but at the same time... confusing. Learning how to plan your days, or knowing when to drop them to stay home instead takes time to learn (and unlearn!) The media sometimes make it into the not-so-nice part of this sandwich, as well as those people in our lives who just 'don't get it'. Don't wo...
Oct 20, 2024•36 min
What on earth is a homeschooling positivity sandwich? It is an honest chat about all the good parts, bad parts and the 'ugly' parts of homeschooling all sandwiched together over two episodes. In part one, there is plenty of chats about finding all the positive things in homeschooling, including connection, community and curiosity. But, this discussion also looks at the tough bits, like how to start trusting your instincts, how to cope with the financial changes and our experience of making decis...
Oct 06, 2024•37 min
No matter how big or small our homes or caravans are, homeschooling life sometimes gets messy! Enter Eve, the founder and head organiser of Ducks In A Row Home Organisation, as she embraces the chaos to help families get back on track in their home spaces. Eve is here to share all of her incredible knowledge on how to support our home learning with organisational systems that actually work! We have asked her all of our burning questions and low-cost storage solutions to house all of our treasure...
Oct 06, 2024•43 min
It's here... Term Four... in all it's amazingness!! Our 'holiday hibernation' has been restful and slow. But, we promise we did leave the house to have a few spontaneous adventures in-between. We are very much preparing for the term ahead, wrapping up our year, and beginning the big task of report writing (head back to Episode 18 for our best tips and tricks if you are also report writing this term!). Holly shares how she is bringing back her family's favourite homeschool topic this term. And, i...
Sep 29, 2024•37 min
Term Three has somehow been and gone!! We are here to chat about how we are finishing up our term, what we have loved and what we have struggled with. Gemma shares a beautiful story about the writing journey her child has gone through and how she has now found a love of journaling. Join us for our last episode for Term Three. A reminder that we do follow Queensland school holiday dates and will be taking a two-week break! See you all in Term Four!!! Support the show Thanks for listening! We woul...
Sep 08, 2024•28 min
Cerys is a mother and teacher who recently decided to swap the daily juggle of school and work life for travel and adventuring. Along with her family, a FIFO dad, three kids and their dog Reg, they are travelling fulltime across Australia and documenting their favourite spots along the way as they explore all that our beautiful country has to offer. This episode is a MUST listen for families who are wondering how to make the dream of adventuring around the country become a reality. Cerys is here...
Sep 01, 2024•49 min
Welcome back as we continue our conversations with Professor Gina Riley and Dr Rebecca English. Professor Riley is an educational psychologist, Clinical Professor, and Program Leader of the Adolescent Special Education Program at CUNY – Hunter College. Professor Riley is recognised internationally for her research in the fields of homeschooling, unschooling and intrinsic motivation. We are also joined by the wonderful Dr Rebecca English. As a researcher, teacher and mother, Dr English's work is ...
Aug 25, 2024•24 min
We are very excited to announce the incredible Professor Gina Riley joins us today. Our very first international guest! Professor Riley is an educational psychologist, Clinical Professor, and Program Leader of the Adolescent Special Education Program at CUNY – Hunter College. Professor Riley is recognised internationally for her research in the fields of homeschooling, unschooling and intrinsic motivation. But, wait - there's more! We are also joined by the wonderful Dr Rebecca English. As a res...
Aug 18, 2024•27 min
Welcome back to this week's episode where we where we chat to you about.... burnout! We are here to remind you that as a homeschooling parent there is a lot on your plate, and sometimes things come crashing down. But, it's okay to rest It's okay to drop things It's okay to ask for help So, lets talk about it! We hope this conversation meets you wherever you are at in your homeschool journey to remind you that sometimes doing less, means doing your best. Support the show Thanks for listening! We ...
Aug 11, 2024•53 min
In this little episode we get chatting about how getting chooks became one of the best homeschooling experiences for our families. Listen along as we breakdown the journey from planning to shopping. We hope you enjoy our chook chat! Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories. Write to us at: hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.com Follow us at: Facebook Instagram...
Jul 28, 2024•28 min
We are back this week with another beautiful homeschooling story! Today we chat to Hannah, a previous teacher, about her unexpected journey into homeschooling (yay!). Hannah chats with us about her eclectic approach to learning, what her family get up to in the local community and shares some great advice for new families jumping into homeschooling for the first time. We hope you absolutely love listening to this one! Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to answer your questions ...
Jul 21, 2024•39 min
In this episode we are joined by the incredible Steph, as we breathe in all the feels of her wonderful homeschool life. Steph gives us a glimpse into her coastal, outdoor and homegrown lifestyle. She also shares how her family finds their love of learning through books, art, nature and music. Steph is the host and creator of Australian Homeschool Stories Podcast (yay for Aussie Homeschooling content!!) She also writes about the simple pleasures of her slow and seasonal home-centred life on Subst...
Jul 14, 2024•44 min
It's Term Three and neither of us are sure how we got here so fast! Our restful holiday sleepiness is over and we are ready to dive back into all the things. Today we chat about the topics, big and small, that have sparked an interest with our homeschoolers as we head into our next term of learning. Head over to our socials to share what your family are learning about. We would love to hear from you! Show Notes! Harbour and Sprout Curriculum To help you with your homeschool budget, Sisters Who H...
Jul 07, 2024•27 min
We are back for our last episode of the term (don't worry we will be back soon!). We cannot believe it has been half a year of stories, tears and lots of laughter with this beautiful community. Thank you for listening in each week! Today, we discuss 'reluctant learners'. Is it a reluctance, or is there actually something else going on? So, pop on a cuppa and settle in for this one. This episode will explore why the 'school at home' approach might not be right for some learners. Plus, why it migh...
Jun 16, 2024•58 min
If you have been dreading report writing, we are here to help! Reporting time can often be confusing and overwhelming for homeschooling parents.... enter procrastination to make things feel a whole lot worse! Today we share some of our own tips of lessons learned to help you save time and energy when it comes to reporting. Listen in as we explore how you can get your report done and dusted, and get back to living your best homeschool life sooner. Show Notes! Here is the subject explorer mentione...
Jun 09, 2024•39 min
