High School

Jessica Jensen homeschool encouragement

Tweens, Teens, and other Homeschooling Joys and Challenges (with Jessica Jensen)

High School, Home Education

Jessica Jensen has homeschooled through a host of joys and challenges over the years. Her homeschool journey has included a childhood cancer diagnosis, a chronic illness, and the more typical struggles of homeschooling thru the tween and teen years. We had such a delightful conversation on topics ranging from surviving the middle school years to […]

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high school homeschool science Kristin Moon Homeschool Conversations podcast

High School Science at Home (with Dr. Kristin Moon)

High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Science

It’s our first repeat guest on Homeschool Conversations, and I think you’re going to quickly see why I invited my friend Dr. Kristin Moon back on the podcast! Kristin combines a passion for science with real-life experience as a homeschool mom in the trenches. She brings an attitude of wonder and delight to every discussion

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Reading and Teaching the Great Books (with Kristen Rudd)

Classical Education, High School, History, Home Education, Literature and Writing

Accidental-Homeschooler-Turned-Classical-Educator Kristen Rudd joins us in this week’s Homeschool Conversations episode. We’re chatting about one of our favorite topics: BOOKS! Have you wondered what people mean by “The Great Books”? Have you wondered if the Great Books even matter? Or maybe you’re convinced that they’re important, but it seems way too overwhelming to know how

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Friendly Sciences: Homeschool High School Science Curriculum REVIEW

High School, Home Education, Science

Are you looking for a homeschool high school science curriculum that goes beyond just checking boxes off for a transcript? Whether your student already loves science or is not quite sure why science matters, the Friendly Sciences curriculum by Dr. Joey and Lisa Hajda will make science accessible to your teen now while also equipping

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Learn in Color: curiosity, flexibility, and entrepreneurship (with Samantha Shank)

Eclectic, High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

You are going to love this conversation with Samantha Shank, homeschool graduate and creative entrepreneur. She started her blog when she was only 14! She shares her perspective on her own homeschool experience, talks about the surprising childhood obsession that turned into a full-time career, and gives tips for graduating from college early…and Debt Free!

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Amanda McCrina author of YA WW2 novel Traitor interview

Traitor: an interview with author Amanda McCrina

High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing

In this special bonus episode of Homeschool Conversations I had the privilege of chatting with Amanda McCrina, author of the newly published YA novel, Traitor. Amanda is a homeschool graduate, and Traitor began as a short story assignment for history during her senior year! Listen to this episode to hear Amanda discuss the writing process,

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Jennifer Knick homeschool conversations interview

Organized Homeschooling (an interview with Jennifer Knick)

Eclectic, High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Jennifer Knick joins us today to share her tips and strategies for organized homeschooling. If that sounds intimidating, never fear. Jennifer lays things out in such a simple way! You’ll even learn how an accordion file folder can play a role in high school record keeping. Also, you’ll hear some great tips for working at

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homeschooling high school creative teens heather woodie interview

Creatively Homeschool High School with Out-of-the-Box Teens (an interview with Heather Woodie)

High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Homeschooling high school can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you have out-of-the-box, creative teens. Can you really leave behind convention and homeschool high school in unique, effective ways? And can your high schooler get into a top-tier university if you take this unconventional approach to education? Heather Woodie says that you can, and she encouraged

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Homeschooling High School Confidence, Competence, and Contentment Ann Karako Interview

Homeschooling High School with Confidence, Competence, and Contentment (a video interview with Ann Karako)

High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Ann Karako brings such an encouraging perspective to this conversation about homeschooling high school. Our discussions ranged from topics like parenting teens, to transcripts, to setting realistic expectations. I came away from this conversation reinvigorated and inspired. Ann convinces me every time I hear her that, really, it’s not that hard to homeschool high school.

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Unit Study Homeschool Susan Evans interview

Unit Studies and Hands-On Learning (a video interview with Susan Evans)

High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Enthusiasm, creativity, unit studies, and hands-on learning: those are the words that come to mind when I think of longtime homeschool mom Susan Evans. Watch the video and leave inspired to try your own creative ideas in your homeschool! Be sure to check out the other interviews in our Homeschool Conversations series! Watch the video,

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Liberal Arts, Great Books, and Classical Christian Education Wes Callihan

The Liberal Arts, Great Books, and Classical Christian Education (a video interview with Wes Callihan)

Classical Education, High School, History, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Back in the early days of online homeschool learning, I had the privilege of taking several liberal arts courses from Wes Callihan. Did your high school teachers recite the opening lines of the Iliad to you? From memory? In Greek? I bet not. No wonder his students love and respect Mr. C! When I began

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Homeschool High School and College Credit with Personalized Learning

Homeschooling High School and Pursuing College Credit through Personalized Learning

High School, Home Education

Can you pursue college credit while homeschooling high school without compromising your unique educational vision? Yes! Personalized learning makes it possible. This post contains affiliate links. I received online homeschool curriculum from Study.com for free. I was compensated for my time. All opinions are honest, and I was not required to post a positive review.

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Exploring Homeschool Science with Wonder and Hands-On Fun: a video interview with Dr. Kristin Moon

High School, Home Education, Science

Enjoy homeschool science with wonder, curiosity, and hands-on exploration. Watch an interview with Dr. Kristin Moon: molecular geneticist and homeschool mom! I recently spoke with my friend Dr. Kristin Moon, a microbiologist, molecular geneticist, and veteran homeschool mom. We discussed how to encourage our child to love science from the early years all the way

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Outsourcing Homeschool Writing

Outsourcing Homeschool Writing: IF and WHEN to hire a writing tutor or join a writing class

High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing

When is it time to consider outsourcing homeschool writing instruction? How do you know whether or not to hire a tutor or join a writing class, and how do you pick the right writing teacher? And is there ever a time when it’s just not worth it to outsource homeschool writing? I love words. Big

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nonfiction graphic book list

Nonfiction Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens

Book Lists, High School, History, Home Education, Math, Science

The graphic novel format isn’t limited to fiction. Nonfiction works in the graphic novel style can be a delightful read for kids, teens, and adults. Here are some of the nonfiction graphic novels my children have enjoyed. What? Why Nonfiction Graphic Novels? (and do I have to? {spoiler alert: no}) The graphic novel combines words

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Homeschool High School US Government and Economics

Homeschool High School: Free Curriculum Plan for US Government and Economics Courses

Book Lists, High School, Home Education

Can you teach high school level US Government and Economics courses at home? Can you teach them #TextbookFree? In this post I share our planned course of study, book list, and resource compilation for these two high school electives (US Government and Economics)…my gift to you!

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