In this episode of the Unexpected Homeschoolers podcast, host Candace Crompton discusses various methods for creating a homeschool schedule that works for families. She explores different approaches, including traditional school calendars, block scheduling, and year-round homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and adapting to individual family needs.

Candace encourages listeners to engage with the homeschooling community and share their experiences.

Takeaways

• Creating a homeschool schedule is a personal journey.
• Flexibility is key in homeschooling.
• Fridays can be dedicated to field trips and exploration.
• Traditional school calendars are common but not mandatory.
• Block scheduling allows for in-depth learning.
• Learning happens outside of textbooks.
• Year-round homeschooling offers flexibility and longer breaks.
• The six weeks on, one week off method can prevent burnout.
• Engagement with the homeschooling community is valuable.
• Every family's homeschooling approach is unique.

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In this episode, Candace brings along a special guest, her husband Jon, as they recap Hurricane Helene, the impacts it had on them and how amazing community can be when they step up to help fellow neighbors in need. You don't want to miss this episode!

Chapters

00:00 The Call to Action: A Community Responds to Crisis

13:09 Mobilizing Resources: The Growth of the Relief Effort

19:28 The Journey to North Carolina: Delivering Hope

26:19 On the Ground: Unloading and Distributing Supplies

31:24 Reflections on the Experience: Lessons Learned and Impact

43:16 The Power of Community: Continuing the Mission

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In this episode of the Unexpected Homeschoolers podcast, host Candace Crompton discusses the challenges of balancing homeschooling and homemaking. Drawing insights from Misty Winkler's book, 'Simplified Organization', she emphasizes the importance of organization as a form of stewardship rather than control.

The conversation covers practical strategies for creating a peaceful home environment, the significance of routines, and the necessity of embracing life's messiness. Candace encourages listeners to prioritize faithfulness over perfection and to manage overwhelm through techniques like brain dumping. Ultimately, she highlights the biblical perspective on work and the importance of loving and nurturing family relationships.

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Takeaways

Homeschooling and homemaking require a balance that can be challenging.

Organization is about stewardship, not perfection.

Routines and rhythms help create a peaceful home environment.

Brain dumping is an effective way to manage overwhelm.

Faithfulness in responsibilities is more important than striving for control.

Work is a holy calling when done for God's glory.

Embrace the messiness of life as part of the journey.

Happiness comes from living in accordance with our created purpose.

Raising children is a top priority, not an interruption.

Give yourself grace and focus on loving your family well.

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Homeschooling and Homemaking

09:53 Routines and Rhythms for a Peaceful Home

16:06 Managing Overwhelm with Brain Dumps

22:01 Faithfulness Over Perfection in Homemaking

31:56 Embracing the Messiness of Life

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