The Creative Homeschool

The Creative Homeschool

Hosted by: Julie Soul | Soul Sparklettes Art

If there's one thing for certain, it's that homeschool journeys are creative, ever-changing, and every single one is different. The other thing I know is this -homeschooling should be fun for kids - AND fun for...

All Episodes

Episodes

Ep. 13: So You Want to Start a Co-op: Interview with Sarah Miller

Episode 13: So You Want to Start a Co-op: Interview with Sarah Miller In this episode, I interviewed homeschooling mom, Sarah Miller. Join us as we delve into how to create a secular inclusive co-op and what that...
View Episode

Ep. 12: It's Ok to Slow down to Speed Up

Have you ever felt like you’re not doing “enough” as a homeschooler? Have you ever felt like your kids should be doing “more”? So many homeschoolers share these generally false feelings, especially if they aren't on a...
View Episode

Ep 11: Say Cheese: Create Your Own Pokedex with Photography

If your little learners love Pokemon or collecting any type of toy and you are hoping to inspire them to write or learn a new skill such as photography, this episode is just what you have been waiting for! In this...
View Episode

Ep 10: Do You Suffer From Art Anxiety? Try These 3 Tips to Help!

When that blank paper stares at us, it's almost impossible to start. But why? Why are we anxious about art and how do we get past it? Most importantly, how do we avoid passing this anxiety on to our kids? In this...
View Episode

Ep 9: Think Like a Scientist: Exploring Perfectionism and Curiosity in Art and Creating with Special Guest Robin Mead

Do you believe that some are more creative than others? Join me as I welcome special guest Robin Mead, an artist known for her beautiful and vibrant paintings of flowers, birds, and landscapes, her designs on fabric,...
View Episode

Ep 8: Celebrating Books and Homeschooling Teens with Book Club Extraordinaire and Teacher Mary Hanna Wilson

Mary Hanna Wilson is the force behind the incredibly popular Celebrate a Book book clubs on Outschool, and a homeschool mom to 3 teens and a newly turned 20 year old.   If you're wondering about the teen years and if...
View Episode

Ep 7: It's Game Time: 5 Games to Get In Some Sneaky Math

Move over Chutes and Ladders, board and card games have gotten a serious upgrade! But you don't need to buy games such as Math is Fun! and Addition Fever! in order for kids to practice those skills. Some of the best...
View Episode

Ep 6: Art Time: The Best Paper You Didn't Know You Needed

Having the right paper when creating can make or break the art experience.   Too thin and the paint goes through. Too thick and it can get expensive. Do you need 50 different types?   If you have ever looked through...
View Episode

Ep 5: Heading to Creativity School with Author and Illustrator Arree Chung

Join me as I get to know the charming children's book author and illustrator, Arree Chung, and the owner of Creativity School and Storyteller Academy.   His beautiful picture books are not just adorable to look at and...
View Episode

Ep 4: For the Love of Chocolate: 5 Ways to Enjoy a Chocolate in a Unit Study

Unit studies motivate your kids to seek out their passions and ignite a love of learning. They can be about virtually anything, but in this episode, I explore something near and dear to my heat: chocolate.   If you...
View Episode

Ep 3: Read All About it! Creating a Kid Newspaper!

A lot of kids sometimes find it hard to write - but only when you ask them to. So how DO we get kids practicing writing - in a fun way?   In this episode, I’m sharing how to create a Kid Newspaper, which doesn’t only...
View Episode

Ep 2: 6 Ways to Add Art to Your Homeschool

We know art is important.   It teaches creative problem solving, provides stress relief, lets us process our emotions, strengthens our fine motor skills, and helps synthesize information.   But how do we add art to...
View Episode
Close