• Episode 24: When The Candle Is Lit From All Sides
    Aug 11 2024

    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.




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    53 mins
  • Episode 23: Chickens - A Homeschooling Approach to Life Learning
    Jul 28 2024

    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!

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    28 mins
  • Episode 22: Hannah's Story
    Jul 21 2024

    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!


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    39 mins
  • Episode 21: Steph's Story
    Jul 14 2024

    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 Substack.

    Show Notes!

    Connect with Steph via her beautiful socials below:
    Australian Homeschool Stories Instagram
    Australian Homeschool Stories Substack

    Splendid To Be Instagram
    Splendid To Be Substack

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    44 mins
  • Episode 20: Diary Confessions, Exploring the Unexplored and Persuasive Playgrounds
    Jul 7 2024

    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 Homeschool the Podcast listeners have access to an amazing 10% discount on Harbour + Sprout Curriculum via the affiliate link below:
    https://www.harborandsprout.com/?ref=sisterswhohomeschool

    We adore the extensive resource library Harbour + Sprout offer homeschoolers and hope your family enjoy exploring the beautiful curriculum units.

    Letters From Afar
    https://lettersafar.com/

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    27 mins
  • Episode 19: When Homeschooling Isn't Homeschooling
    Jun 16 2024

    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 might not always be possible to dive into the perfect homeschooling life you have dreamed up. Yep, we are here to chat about all the tricky stuff today!

    We hope to help in finding your way back to your love of learning again and remind you that it takes lots of 'unlearning' before true, authentic learning can happen.


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    58 mins
  • Episode 18: 'Report Writing is Fun' Said No One
    Jun 9 2024

    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 mentioned in this episode:

    https://learningcorner.co/subject-explorer

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    39 mins
  • Episode 17: Sitting on the Homeschool Fence
    Jun 2 2024

    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 never looked back.

    Be kind to yourself! It will take time to connect, learn and unlearn with your child as you move into a homeschooling approach that aligns with your family.

    Show Notes!

    Check out the homeschooling requirements in your State below:

    • QLD https://education.qld.gov.au/schools-educators/other-education/home-education/registration
    • NSW https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/home-schooling/apply-to-register
    • VIC https://www2.vrqa.vic.gov.au/register-home-educate
    • SA https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/schools/alternative-schooling/home-education
    • TAS https://oer.tas.gov.au/home-education/how-to-apply-for-home-education/
    • WA https://www.education.wa.edu.au/home-schooling
    • NT https://nt.gov.au/learning/primary-and-secondary-students/home-education
    • ACT https://www.education.act.gov.au/schooling/home-education

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    44 mins