Episodes

Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Episode 125 - The Best Curriculum for 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this episode, we talk about the curriculum suggestions from the homeschool moms of the smiling homeschooler community. We cover a ton of great options, and maybe there is one that will help you smile more during your homeschooling this year!
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and don't forget to keep smiling!

Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Episode 124 - Homeschool Year-end Review
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! On this episode, Todd and Ben recap the homeschool year of 2020. This was a unique year in so many ways, including homeschooling!
Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Check out version 4.0 of their curriculum over at teachingtextbooks.com
Happy New Year, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Episode 123 - A Christmas Story
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Tonight we have a special Christmas episode for you! We have a Christmas story to share with your whole family that we think you'll enjoy.
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. They are that math curriculum that helps homeschoolers smile.
Before we begin I want to thank teaching textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Merry Christmas, and don't forget to smile!

Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Episode 122 - Countdown to Christmas
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are talking about the highlights of this year, and about Christmas. We have some simple suggestions for making Christmas memories with your family.
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Episode 121 - Enjoying Today - With Jamie Erickson
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We have an awesome episode for you this week. We were joined by the Author of Homeschool Bravely, and homeschooling mom of five, Jamie Erickson. She has a ton of encouragement to share that will help you enjoy the days you have with your kids. We also interviewed Jamie back on Episode 30, so if you would like to hear more from her, go listen to that episode.
We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Lastly, we also have some of the Daily calendars left for both men and women, over on our website. These are both awesome ways to help encourage friends and family and make Great Christmas Gifts.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Episode 120 - The Freedom To Take Breaks
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast episode 120. Today we are answering a couple of listener questions, and talking about taking a break!
We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Also if you are looking for Christmas ideas for your Husband, pick up the You Da' Dad daily calendar over on our website! It makes for the perfect Christmas present, and will also be encouraging!
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Episode 119 - Why Debbie Hates Teaching English
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We have a great episode for you this week. We were joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about the Subject of English. As always she has a ton of wisdom and encouragement to share.
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler. You can checkout out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of their curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Also don't forget that the You da' dad daily calendar is available over our website. It will not only encourage your husband but also makes for a great Christmas gift! We have limited numbers, so head on over to thesmilinghomeschooler.com.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Episode 118 - The Goal of Education
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! This is episode 118 and today we are talking about the true purpose of education, which is sometimes easy to forget.
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Also, don't forget that the You D' Dad daily calendar is available over our website. It will not only encourage your husband but also makes for a great Christmas gift! We have limited numbers, so head on over to thesmilinghomeschooler.com to pick one up.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Episode 117 - Technology and Toddlers
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about technology and toddlers this week!
Here is the link for the You Da' Dad Daily Calendar that Todd talked about. https://store.familymanweb.com/2021-you-da-dad-daily-calendar/
Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Check out their free demo over at their website teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Episode 116 - Motivating Kids and Homeschooling the Out-of-the-box Thinker
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we answer two listener questions that cover how to motivate your kids to do their school, and how to teach the out-of-the-box learners. They are great questions, and the answers should encourage you!
If you have a question for us you are always welcome to message us over on Facebook!
Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! Go check out their new demo for version 4.0 over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

