Taking the leap into homeschooling might feel overwhelming - it certainly did for us. So, we are here to reassure families who are umming and ahhing that homeschooling is all about flexibility, there is nothing to loose in giving it a go! If transitioning from mainstreaming to homeschooling is feeling tricky, this little episode will hopefully help ease those concerns. We share our experiences of leaving the school system, explain what the requirements are to begin this process and why we have n...
Jun 02, 2024•44 min
Today we chat with Michelle, and what a beautiful and honest discussion it is! Words cannot express how truly empowering her story is. This one is a MUST LISTEN! Michelle opens up about the journey her family shared in deciding to homeschool. She reflects on those early days of vulnerability and finding her feet. Michelle speaks of how trust and healing led the way in her reconnecting with her son's learning journey. And, how they discovered their love of learning together. Michelle also shares ...
May 26, 2024•36 min
We are back after our little rest week, yay! Today, we will catch you up on all the things we've been doing (and not been doing). If you didn't guess it by the episode title, yep, we've decided to lean in to all the feels this week as we discuss how to find time for yourself as a homeschooling parent. It's not always as simple as it sounds right, or is it just us? We share our biggest struggles with looking after ourselves and the ways we are working (slowly) to shift the guilt around taking som...
May 19, 2024•31 min
This week we begin to answer questions sent to us by homeschooling families across Australia. And, guess what? Curriculum chat was top of the list! We decided to dedicate an entire episode to breaking down exactly what learning looks like for our families, as well as plenty of helpful tips we've learnt along the way. We share with you some of our favourite learning topics, and shed some light on the pros and cons of the way we approach learning. Our favourite curriculum website is nestled into t...
May 05, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We are back for another episode (and somehow already in week three?) Today, Gemma and Holly cosy up in this beautiful, cool weather to discuss the benefits of homeschooling for neurodivergent families. Our experiences both in and out of the mainstream system open up a conversation surrounding the positive changes our families have felt in letting go of old routines that didn't support our families. Plus, how we embrace our children's unique interests, stay flexible and finding those friends who ...
Apr 28, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode we speak with Ashlee, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT), business owner, wife and mother. Ashlee shares with us an honest look at family life during the early stages of homeschooling and how she balances her beautiful business, Engage OT, with all that is on offer in the homeschooling world. Ashlee discusses how she found her area of love in Paediatrics after becoming a parent and explains how this field of work has helped her better understand her own children. We love th...
Apr 21, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It's Term Two! We are so excited to be back. Today we catch you up on what we have been up to during the holidays, our homeschool plans for Term 2 (hint: they couldn't be more different) and how we begin to breakdown big topics into bitesize pieces for reporting. April is Autism Awareness month and over the next few episodes we would love to share our favourite books written by neurodivergent voices discussing their lived experiences. This week we are starting off with our all time favourite, 'D...
Apr 14, 2024•33 min
Today we speak with Laura, who is homeschooling her beautiful family as they travel across Australia in their caravan (living the homeschool dream!). Laura is a multifaceted mumma, a doula, an avid book reader and shares all of her parenting, unschooling and homeschooling thoughts on Substack. She has put together an amazing list of resources for other homeschool families (thanks Laura!), book reviews and also runs a Facebook Group connecting and supporting Australian Homeschoolers. Show Notes! ...
Mar 24, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this light-hearted episode we chat about all the things we do (and sometimes forget to do) to make our homeschool budget go a little further each week. Groceries, books, curriculum and chocolate... it's all here in this episode. It's a pick and mix of laughter, chaos, and hopefully some helpful tips too. Head over to our socials to share your best budgeting tips with us. We would LOVE to hear them! Show Notes! Disclosure: Sisters Who Homeschool only recommend products that we love and work fo...
Mar 17, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
If you are currently homeschooling in Queensland, you may have some uncertainty this week around the proposed changes to the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 released on Wednesday 6 March 2024. If you are feeling some confusion around these changes, you are not alone! Here to shed light on the areas of concern for homeschooling families is Dr Rebecca English, a Senior Lecturer of Education. As a researcher, teacher and mother, Dr English's work is concerned with parenting and education. S...
Mar 10, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We begin this week with our next beautiful story from Gemma, who also happens to be the second half of Sister's Who Homeschool the Podcast! Gemma's homeschooling story begins back in 2020 when she stepped into the mainstreaming world with her daughter, at a time when the world they both knew began to change under the pandemic guidelines. Gemma reflects on what changes her family had to make to begin their homeschooling journey, including those all important budget changes, as she left her teachi...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min
This week we begin to dive into the homeschool stories that connect us, beginning with Holly herself! After only planning to homeschool for six months following an interstate move, Holly has been homeschooling her two girls for six years! Between giggles and snack intermissions, Holly chats to us about what a typical day looks like for her fam, advocating for her kids mental health and coping with burnout. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to answer your questions and help you...
Feb 25, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to part 2 of board game chat! Today, we take you through some of the most treasured games our families have enjoyed over and over. Here is a collection of our top choices that we know your family will love to explore too! Links to all of these incredible games can be found on our socials. 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...
Feb 18, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today we are chatting about one of our favourite ways to learn through play…..board games! Wow, board games have so much to offer our homeschoolers, from creativity and role playing to strategic planning and reading. Board games hold a special place in our heart thanks to their hands-on approach, helping our smaller humans understand big concepts and have fun along the way. Did you enjoy this episode? Join us next week for part two! We’re diving into what games we have loved throughout our homes...
Feb 11, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This next episode looks at all things planning. We discuss how we approach curriculum, letting go of things that aren't working and finding a balance as you begin to fill up those dates in your homeschool calendar (which we are working on too!) 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 https://www.facebook.com/sisterswhohomeschool https://www.instagram.com/sisterswhohomeschool Sup...
Feb 04, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we talk about our home school spaces, our love of trolleys, and the top three things we use the most in our homes to organise our learning space. Show Notes! Head to our socials for photos of our set-up and more! Gem's trolley IKEA bins similar wooden sign As an Amazon Associate (Australia), we earn from purchases made from the links below. Any money earned goes to offset the costs of running this podcast. Trolley with hooks Trolley with pegboard Trolley accessories - cups (whit...
Jan 28, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the very first episode of Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast! In today's episode we are chatting about all things Christmas, illness over the holidays and letting go of the homeschool guilt when things don't go to plan. 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 https://www.facebook.com/sisterswhohomeschool https://www.instagram.com/sisterswhohomeschool Support the show ...
Jan 21, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Sisters Who Homeschool podcast. We are two sisters living in Queensland, Australia who both have chosen the homeschool lifestyle for our families. Follow along on our adventures and learn along with us. Episode 1 launches Jan 22 2024. Listen here to our little chat about who we are! Can't wait for you to join our journey. Follow us on socials Instagram - @sisterswhohomeschool Facebook - Sisters Who Homeschool Email us - hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.com Support the show Thanks ...
Jan 17, 2024•1 min
