Students

"What makes our role so fun and exciting, what makes the homeschool movement so important right now, is that we don't just get to live and exist in this. We get to be the deciding factor, I think, on whether America falls into Tyranny or comes back to liberty. We're teetering between the two." — Rick Green 
With so much discord and upheaval in the world, it can be easy to give into despair if we lose sight of our true source of HOPE. Like the Men of Issachar, we must understand the times and know what to do. Rick Green, founder of Patriot Academy, joins Yvette Hampton for a thought-provoking conversation as he shares strategies for families to understand and navigate the current state of our country with a Biblical, Constitutional, and Historical perspective, full of JOY and HOPE! Together, we’ll train up a generation of leaders who are ready to fight for our freedom and spread HOPE throughout their communities.
This conversation was originally broadcast live for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! https://HomegrownGeneration.com
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Biblical Citizenship In Modern America
Chasing American Legends
Constitution Alive: A Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution -  https://amzn.to/3RUmYZ6
www.patriotacademy.com
WallBuilders Live!
Watch Rick Green’s 2020 session with Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella, Teaching the Constitution.
More From Rick Green on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
Rick Green is known as America’s Constitution Coach. He is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. He & his family travel the nation bringing America’s forgotten history and heroes to life in fun and entertaining ways, with an emphasis on our moral and constitutional heritage. Rick co-hosts the national daily radio program, WallBuilders Live!, with David Barton. Rick’s family also produced Chasing American Legends, an entertaining reality show traveling with comedian Brad Stine and the Green family as they investigate history’s mysteries and the American story. 
Rick is the author and executive producer of Constitution Alive, America’s most engaging and entertaining study of the U.S. Constitution, as well as Biblical Citizenship In Modern America, Biblical instruction for a free people.
Along with his wife, Kara, Rick is the founder of Patriot Academy, an elite leadership training program specializing in applied civics with a Biblical, historical, & Constitutional Foundation. Through their more than 15,000 Constitution Coaches, they are training and empowering adults across the nation to educate their communities about the Constitution. 
Discussion Questions For the Series:
How do you interpret Rick's view on Christians engaging in protests and civil disobedience? Do you agree or disagree with his stance? Why?
In what ways do you think being involved in local political parties can influence state legislation? How can individuals effectively engage in this process?
Rick emphasizes the importance of participating in the political process as part of citizenship. Do you believe this is a responsibility of all citizens? Why or why not?
The idea of being "salt and light" is discussed in relation to homeschooling. How do you interpret this concept? Do you think it applies to the education choices parents make for their children?
Rick believes that homeschooling can play a determining role in America's future. What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe homeschooling has the potential to significantly impact society?
Rick argues that neglecting the precepts of the Bible leads to negative consequences in society. Do you agree with this view? How do you see the Bible's precepts influencing society?
Rick emphasizes the importance of understanding the legislative process and being informed before voting for legislators. Do you believe this level of understanding is necessary for effective citizenship? Why or why not?
More on this topic: 
"The American Story" with Tim Barton
Education, Culture, and Truth: Preparing Kids for Battle – Tim Barton, Part 1
Training Up a Courageous Generation – Tim Barton, Part 2
Taking Action: Educating for the Culture War – Tim Barton, Part 3
 
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"It's foolish to believe that children can adequately stand up against teachers promoting secularism and harmful ideologies. We should not sacrifice our children's education for the sake of being 'nice' to our neighbors." — Rick Green 
With so much discord and upheaval in the world, it can be easy to give into despair if we lose sight of our true source of HOPE. Like the Men of Issachar, we must understand the times and know what to do. Rick Green, founder of Patriot Academy, joins Yvette Hampton for a thought-provoking conversation as he shares strategies for families to understand and navigate the current state of our country with a Biblical, Constitutional, and Historical perspective, full of JOY and HOPE! Together, we’ll train up a generation of leaders who are ready to fight for our freedom and spread HOPE throughout their communities.
This conversation was originally broadcast live for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! https://HomegrownGeneration.com
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Biblical Citizenship In Modern America
Chasing American Legends
Constitution Alive: A Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution
www.patriotacademy.com
WallBuilders Live!
Watch Rick Green’s 2020 session with Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella, Teaching the Constitution.
More From Rick Green on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
Rick Green is known as America’s Constitution Coach. He is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. He & his family travel the nation bringing America’s forgotten history and heroes to life in fun and entertaining ways, with an emphasis on our moral and constitutional heritage. Rick co-hosts the national daily radio program, WallBuilders Live!, with David Barton. Rick’s family also produced Chasing American Legends, an entertaining reality show traveling with comedian Brad Stine and the Green family as they investigate history’s mysteries and the American story. 
Rick is the author and executive producer of Constitution Alive, America’s most engaging and entertaining study of the U.S. Constitution, as well as Biblical Citizenship In Modern America, Biblical instruction for a free people.
Along with his wife, Kara, Rick is the founder of Patriot Academy, an elite leadership training program specializing in applied civics with a Biblical, historical, & Constitutional Foundation. Through their more than 15,000 Constitution Coaches, they are training and empowering adults across the nation to educate their communities about the Constitution. 
Discussion Questions For the Series:
How do you interpret Rick's view on Christians engaging in protests and civil disobedience? Do you agree or disagree with his stance? Why?
In what ways do you think being involved in local political parties can influence state legislation? How can individuals effectively engage in this process?
Rick emphasizes the importance of participating in the political process as part of citizenship. Do you believe this is a responsibility of all citizens? Why or why not?
The idea of being "salt and light" is discussed in relation to homeschooling. How do you interpret this concept? Do you think it applies to the education choices parents make for their children?
Rick believes that homeschooling can play a determining role in America's future. What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe homeschooling has the potential to significantly impact society?
Rick argues that neglecting the precepts of the Bible leads to negative consequences in society. Do you agree with this view? How do you see the Bible's precepts influencing society?
Rick emphasizes the importance of understanding the legislative process and being informed before voting for legislators. Do you believe this level of understanding is necessary for effective citizenship? Why or why not?
More on this topic: 
"The American Story" with Tim Barton
Education, Culture, and Truth: Preparing Kids for Battle – Tim Barton, Part 1
Training Up a Courageous Generation – Tim Barton, Part 2
Taking Action: Educating for the Culture War – Tim Barton, Part 3
 
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"I expect that increasingly the standards for getting into college are going to be increasingly woke...your child may not do well on those tests because you haven't trained them in revisionist history, Cultural Marxism, critical race theory." - Israel Wayne
Yvette Hampton chats with Israel Wayne about avoiding the common pitfalls of homeschooling. Dig deep into the misconceptions surrounding homeschooling and learn how to create a personalized education experience for your child. Discover the joys of individualized learning, embracing unique talents, and nurturing meaningful relationships. Whether you're a homeschooling parent or considering this path for your family, this episode offers practical tips and valuable insights.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a Biblical worldview. He is the author of the books Questions God Asks, Questions Jesus Asks, Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting, Raising Them Up – Parenting for Christians,Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, and Foundations in Faith. He has been a regular columnist for Home School Digest, Home School Enrichment and The Old Schoolhouse magazines. He is the founder of Family Renewal, LLC and the site editor for ChristianWorldview.net.
Discussion Questions For the Series:
Why should parents avoid the pressure to think their homeschooled children should excel in every subject?
Do you agree with the idea that not every child is meant to master every subject? Why or why not?
How can homeschooling parents avoid the trap of replicating the traditional classroom model?
What are some ways that homeschooling can be customized and flexible to meet the individual needs of children?
How do you feel about Israel Wayne's bias against college? Do you agree or disagree, and why?
How can parents prepare their homeschooled children for life beyond high school, even if they choose not to pursue college?
Do you think standardized education and standardized testing are necessary for success in life? Why or why not?
How can parents prioritize relationship and connection with their children over academics while still ensuring their education?
What are some practical strategies for individualizing education based on children's different learning styles?
How do you think homeschooling can provide opportunities for children to explore and excel in their unique areas of strength and talent?
Recommended Resources: 
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
 
Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, by Israel Wayne 
Education: Does God Have an Opinion, Israel Wayne 
Demystifying Learning Styles – Tyler Hogan on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Is College Worth It, by William J. Bennett - https://amzn.to/48y0ntl
Getting Started in Homeschooling - Israel Wayne on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast 
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"The biggest problem that I have with standardized testing.. is whether parents and educators mean to do this or not... a child's entire sense of self-worth is predicated on their performance on the standardized test. If they score high on the test, then they are a valuable human being, and if they don't, then they're a failure and that they will never amount to anything in life." - Israel Wayne
Looking to navigate the world of homeschooling without falling into common pitfalls? Yvette Hampton talks with Israel Wayne, a homeschooling graduate and homeschool dad, on how to avoid the pitfalls of homeschooling. Uncover the secrets to teaching children how to read, think, reason, and learn independently. Israel shares valuable insights on personalizing education, understanding different learning styles, and creating an environment that fosters growth and curiosity.
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a Biblical worldview. He is the author of the books Questions God Asks, Questions Jesus Asks, Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting, Raising Them Up – Parenting for Christians,Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, and Foundations in Faith. He has been a regular columnist for Home School Digest, Home School Enrichment and The Old Schoolhouse magazines. He is the founder of Family Renewal, LLC and the site editor for ChristianWorldview.net.
Discussion Questions For the Series:
Why should parents avoid the pressure to think their homeschooled children should excel in every subject?
Do you agree with the idea that not every child is meant to master every subject? Why or why not?
How can homeschooling parents avoid the trap of replicating the traditional classroom model?
What are some ways that homeschooling can be customized and flexible to meet the individual needs of children?
How do you feel about Israel Wayne's bias against college? Do you agree or disagree, and why?
How can parents prepare their homeschooled children for life beyond high school, even if they choose not to pursue college?
Do you think standardized education and standardized testing are necessary for success in life? Why or why not?
How can parents prioritize relationship and connection with their children over academics while still ensuring their education?
What are some practical strategies for individualizing education based on children's different learning styles?
How do you think homeschooling can provide opportunities for children to explore and excel in their unique areas of strength and talent?
Recommended Resources: 
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
 
Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, by Israel Wayne 
Education: Does God Have an Opinion, Israel Wayne 
Demystifying Learning Styles – Tyler Hogan on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Is College Worth It, by William J. Bennett - https://amzn.to/48y0ntl
Getting Started in Homeschooling - Israel Wayne on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast 
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"Prioritizing relationship over academics is essential because if the relationship doesn't work, the homeschooling won't work, and if the relationship part is working, you can figure out the academic." - Israel Wayne
Yvette Hampton sits down with homeschooling expert Israel Wayne to discuss the pitfalls of homeschooling and how to avoid them. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, Israel shares his experiences of teaching children how to read, think, and learn - and his stories of learning these skills when he was homeschooled by a high school dropout. Discover the importance of individualizing education, embracing unique gifts and talents, and prioritizing relationships over academic achievements.
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a Biblical worldview. He is the author of the books Questions God Asks, Questions Jesus Asks, Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting, Raising Them Up – Parenting for Christians,Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, and Foundations in Faith. He has been a regular columnist for Home School Digest, Home School Enrichment and The Old Schoolhouse magazines. He is the founder of Family Renewal, LLC and the site editor for ChristianWorldview.net.
Discussion Questions For the Series:
Why should parents avoid the pressure to think their homeschooled children should excel in every subject?
Do you agree with the idea that not every child is meant to master every subject? Why or why not?
How can homeschooling parents avoid the trap of replicating the traditional classroom model?
What are some ways that homeschooling can be customized and flexible to meet the individual needs of children?
How do you feel about Israel Wayne's bias against college? Do you agree or disagree, and why?
How can parents prepare their homeschooled children for life beyond high school, even if they choose not to pursue college?
Do you think standardized education and standardized testing are necessary for success in life? Why or why not?
How can parents prioritize relationship and connection with their children over academics while still ensuring their education?
What are some practical strategies for individualizing education based on children's different learning styles?
How do you think homeschooling can provide opportunities for children to explore and excel in their unique areas of strength and talent?
Recommended Resources: 
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
 
Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, by Israel Wayne 
Education: Does God Have an Opinion, Israel Wayne 
Demystifying Learning Styles – Tyler Hogan on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Is College Worth It, by William J. Bennett - https://amzn.to/48y0ntl
Getting Started in Homeschooling - Israel Wayne on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast 
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

“God oftentimes uses distractions to challenge us in what we're prioritizing.” – Katie Waalkes
Katie Waalkes joins Yvette Hampton to share her experience as a highly distracted homeschool mom. She discovers her own ADHD tendencies through her child's therapy sessions and encourages other moms who can relate to their natural tendencies or external circumstances. Katie emphasizes the importance of character over curriculum, and how homeschooling provides an opportunity to prepare children for life, not just academics. She discusses the challenges of distractions and offers strategies such as anchoring the day, breaking it into chunks, and using sensory engagement during learning. Katie also shares practical tips for organizing tasks and protecting focused homeschooling hours. Yvette and Katie pray for the podcast to encourage and honor the Lord, as Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast aims to equip parents and homeschoolers with biblical truth. Join Yvette and Katie as they dive into the topic of the highly distracted homeschool mom and offer guidance and encouragement along the way.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Katie Waalkes is a wife of 14 years, mother to 6 kids, most of whom have special needs with a mixture of medical diagnosis & special learning needs.
She is passionate about encouraging parents in their biblical parenting and helping homeschool moms in their journey. Katie has a unique perspective on homeschooling as both she and her husband grew up homeschooled. As a second-generation homeschooler, she has been both the student and teacher and has much to offer on the topic. She hopes to be able to help you start making the most of the little moments in life as the mundane moments are often the most impactful.
Discussion Questions:
How does Katie define distracted homeschooling? Can you relate to her experiences as a highly distracted homeschool mom?
How does Katie emphasize the importance of character over curriculum? In what ways can we prioritize character-building in our homeschooling journey?
What are some teaching moments and opportunities that parents often miss out on when their children are separated from them for long periods? How can we be more intentional in seizing those opportunities?
What are some strategies that Katie shares for overcoming distractions and staying focused in homeschooling? How do you anchor your day and help your children develop refocusing skills?
How does Katie view distractions in the journey of parenting? How can distractions actually benefit our children's growth and our own journey towards Jesus?
What are some challenges that Katie identifies in her homeschooling journey, such as changing curriculums and inconsistent expectations? How can we address these challenges and ensure a more consistent homeschooling experience?
Katie's children have special needs. How does she adapt her homeschooling approach to cater to each child's individual needs and abilities? How can we accommodate our children's unique learning styles and challenges?
How does Katie view multitasking? Why is it important to block off specific hours for homeschooling and protect those hours from external distractions and appointments?
Katie suggests creating a minimalist environment and using noise-canceling headphones to reduce distractions. How can we create a homeschooling environment that promotes focus and minimizes distractions?
In what ways can we seek a heart change and rely on God's guidance to overcome the challenges of distracted homeschooling? How can prayer and seeking the Lord's wisdom help us in our homeschooling journey?
Recommended Resources: 
https://lifeinthemundane.com
https://www.youtube.com/lifeinthemundane
M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem: Simple Solutions to Organize Chaos and Bring More Joy into Your Home, by Kristi Clover
Organizing the Mayhem, with Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Homeschool Planning: Step by Step with Pam Barnhill on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
 
 
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Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
 
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

“God oftentimes uses distractions to challenge us in what we're prioritizing.” – Katie Waalkes
Katie Waalkes joins Yvette Hampton to share her experience as a highly distracted homeschool mom. She discovers her own ADHD tendencies through her child's therapy sessions and encourages other moms who can relate to their natural tendencies or external circumstances. Katie emphasizes the importance of character over curriculum, and how homeschooling provides an opportunity to prepare children for life, not just academics. She discusses the challenges of distractions and offers strategies such as anchoring the day, breaking it into chunks, and using sensory engagement during learning. Katie also shares practical tips for organizing tasks and protecting focused homeschooling hours. Yvette and Katie pray for the podcast to encourage and honor the Lord, as Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast aims to equip parents and homeschoolers with biblical truth. Join Yvette and Katie as they dive into the topic of the highly distracted homeschool mom and offer guidance and encouragement along the way.
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation.
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Katie Waalkes is a wife of 14 years, mother to 6 kids, most of whom have special needs with a mixture of medical diagnosis & special learning needs.
She is passionate about encouraging parents in their biblical parenting and helping homeschool moms in their journey. Katie has a unique perspective on homeschooling as both she and her husband grew up homeschooled. As a second-generation homeschooler, she has been both the student and teacher and has much to offer on the topic. She hopes to be able to help you start making the most of the little moments in life as the mundane moments are often the most impactful.
Discussion Questions:
How does Katie define distracted homeschooling? Can you relate to her experiences as a highly distracted homeschool mom?
How does Katie emphasize the importance of character over curriculum? In what ways can we prioritize character-building in our homeschooling journey?
What are some teaching moments and opportunities that parents often miss out on when their children are separated from them for long periods? How can we be more intentional in seizing those opportunities?
What are some strategies that Katie shares for overcoming distractions and staying focused in homeschooling? How do you anchor your day and help your children develop refocusing skills?
How does Katie view distractions in the journey of parenting? How can distractions actually benefit our children's growth and our own journey towards Jesus?
What are some challenges that Katie identifies in her homeschooling journey, such as changing curriculums and inconsistent expectations? How can we address these challenges and ensure a more consistent homeschooling experience?
Katie's children have special needs. How does she adapt her homeschooling approach to cater to each child's individual needs and abilities? How can we accommodate our children's unique learning styles and challenges?
How does Katie view multitasking? Why is it important to block off specific hours for homeschooling and protect those hours from external distractions and appointments?
Katie suggests creating a minimalist environment and using noise-canceling headphones to reduce distractions. How can we create a homeschooling environment that promotes focus and minimizes distractions?
In what ways can we seek a heart change and rely on God's guidance to overcome the challenges of distracted homeschooling? How can prayer and seeking the Lord's wisdom help us in our homeschooling journey?
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