Production team:
Host : Maria Xenidou
Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian
Introduction Voice: David Bourne
Contact us:
impactlearningpodcast@gmail.com
Music credits:
Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals
Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks
Where to find Sharon Hancock:
Her website: Essentials of Homeschooling
About Sharon
Mentioned in this episode:
Flatten the Covid-19 Curve
Phonic Pathways: Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling, 10th edition by Dolores G. Hiskes
Singapore Primary Mathematics Workbook
Listen to this episode and explore:
How Sharon’s daughter learnt to count (4:40)
Getting started with homeschooling: the power of community and homeschool co-ops (6:13)
Kindergarten: building a strong foundation of reading and math skills (8:30)
How Sharon’s daughter responded to kindergarten-level homeschooling (9:36)
The importance of social interaction and play with other children (11:36)
The benefits of homeschooling vs traditional schooling: personalized and flexible learning (13:56)
How Sharon’s son built a vacuum chamber: an example of self-directed learning (15:44)
How homeschooling caters to different learning styles: reading, discussing, watching, kinesthetic learning… (17:44)
Why homeschooled kids need structure in their daily activities (21:37)
How homeschooling nurtures workers and independent thinkers for the future (27:04)
How to decide if homeschooling is the right choice for your family (29:39)
What homeschool co-ops are and what they offer (32:57)
A word on state-specific homeschooling requirements (36:16)
Sharon’s biggest challenge during her homeschooling journey: keeping up with her kids (40:24)
When homeschooling does not work (42:16)
What skills are required to become an effective homeschooling parent (44:46)
Sharon’s advice for parents contemplating homeschooling (50:15)
What Sharon wants to leave her mark on during her lifetime (50:47)
Maria's takeaways around homeschooling and learning at home (53:21)