Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Candice Dugger, anti-bullying expert, speaker, author, and homeschool mom. Candice shared with us about "Helping Children Find Healing and Wholeness After Trauma"Other topics covered in this episode:Establishing a Safety Net for Traumatized ChildrenHow Routines Help Children Heal from TraumaHow to Start Homeschooling a Bullied or Traumatized ChildThe Importance of Creating a Crisis Plan for Traumatized ChildrenWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/56c2XCuoLmEThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Candice and her resources, visit https://www.bulliedbrokenredeemed.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #childhoodtrauma #parentingtip #bulllyingJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dave Carl, author, bullying and disability advocate, and teaching assistant. Dave shared with us about "Boosting Self-Confidence in Students Who've Been Bullied"Other topics covered in this episode include:SIGNS OF BULLYING IN ELEMENTARY AGED STUDENTSSIGNS OF BULLYING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE OR OLDER STUDENTSHOMESCHOOLING DUE TO UNRESOLVED BULLYING ISSUESHOW UNRESOLVED BULLYING ISSUES AFFECT INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLSWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/N-GZ2Gwca7kThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Dave Carl and his resources visit:website: supercyclist.com blog: http://shareindependentliving.blogspot.comTo find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #bullying #selfconfidence #parentadviJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Amanda Duncan MA RCA, Director/ Founder of Scribeasy. Amanda shared with us about "Improving Communication Through On-the-Go Storytelling "Other topics covered in this episode include:Critical 21st Century Job SkillsTools to Engage Students as StorytellersThe Difference Between Passive and Active TeachingBuilding Student Curiosity Through Special InterestsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0m2BTUlP274This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Amanda at Scribeasy, visit: https://www.scribeasy.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #storytelling #communicationskills #onthegolearningJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Seçil Karadağ, Content Creator at Otsimo.com. Secil shared with us about "Using Apps to Homeschool Special Ed on the Move"Other topics covered in this episode:The Right App for Your Special Needs StudentMaking Educational Apps Work for Your StudentReduce Autism Anxiety with Learning AppsConnecting App and Real World LearningWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mj1tiMNbPv8This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with the team and learn more about Otsimo at https://otsimo.com/en/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #edtech #learnonthego #learningappsJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Jonathan Brush, President and CEO of Unbound. Jonathan shared with us about "Activity-Based Learning In High School"Other topics covered in this episode include:How Learning Experiences Affect Job ReadinessLearning Experiences Every Teen Should HaveCareer Training for Students Made SimpleRecording Experienced-Based Learning on a High School TranscriptWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/WGNFCuIOOVYThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Jonathan and his team at Unbound or to learn more about their programs, visit https://beunbound.us/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Interested in joining us this summer for our first ever homeschool family retreat? Learn more at this link: http://spedhomeschool.com/2022-family-retreat/Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #highschool #learningexperiences #homeeducateJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Kate Ponce, Homeschool mom & Occupational Therapist. Kate shared with us about "Using Activities to Determine Therapy Goals"Other topics covered in this episode:Advantages of Using Everyday Experiences for Reluctant LearnersCreate an Immersive Homeschool Environment with Planned ActivitiesLearning Experience Ideas for Older Homeschool StudentsLearning Activities that Adequately Challenge Your StudentWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/XPL5PcpRlfUThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Kate and learn more about the therapy services she offers in Virginia and the resources she has on her website, visit https://thriveathomeschool.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Learn more about our family summer retreat by visiting http://spedhomeschool.com/2022-family-retreat/Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #OT #therapygoals #activitybasedlearningJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations, our guest was Timothy Winey, education expert and creator of SPELLCODE. Timothy shared with us about "Everyday Activities to Increase Phonological Awareness"Other topics covered in this episode:What Does it Really Mean to be able to Read and Spell?Top Predictor of Student  Reading SuccessTips for Strengthening Auditory Processing SkillsWhy Students Struggle with Phonological AwarenessWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-AlrD6EuLUAThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Timothy and his website SPELLCODE, visit https://spellcode.info/Other helpful resources Timothy shared are:Book: Why Children Can't Read and What to Do About Ithttps://www.amazon.com/Children-Cant-Read-What-About/dp/0684853566Study: Pitch Discrimination Associated with Phonological Awarenesshttps://www.nature.com/articles/srep44285Article: Phonological Awareness: Instruction and Assessment Guidelineshttps://www.readingrockets.org/article/phonological-awareness-instructional-and-assessment-guidelinesTo find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ #phonics #phonologicalawareness #learntoreadJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations, our guest was Kimberlynn Lavelle, education specialist, education consultant, and educational therapist, and owner of Decoding Learning Differences. Kimberlynn shared with us about "Improving Reading Comprehension with Books You Already Own"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/e-2fARQxuo0This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/Download "The Octopus's Guide to Reading Comprehension: 8 Powerful Ways to Improve your Child's Reading Comprehension" from our guest Kimberlynn Lavelle, and start seeing a difference today!https://www.yourparenthelp.com/readingcomprehensionTo find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ #readingcomprehension #teachathome #dyslexiaJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations, our guest was Polly Benson, Occupational Therapist and Creator of the Legi-Liner. Polly shared with us about "Dollar Tree OT: Occupational therapy at ideas on a budget"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jw_SB0bnfp8This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Polly and learn more about her LegiLiner tool visit https://www.legiliner.com/Here are Polly's handouts that go with this talk:Top 10 items at the dollar storehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1cR_4Rw9O2NEBN8YQjG2WOXzVaSSErSLA/edit Games for the reluctant writer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQcvGfZRat0PPxJdDjnaSFUYUKjDPr2f/view?usp=sharingAnd, to access the download "FREE list of 60 items & activities from Dollar Tree OT" go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OzjHWFe/SPEDHSTo find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #OT #therapyideas #homeschoolhelpJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations, our guest was Melissa Brander, Homeschool mom and consultant at Pocket Homeschool. Melissa shared with us about "Homeschooling Using Library Resources"Other topics covered in this episode:Library Resources You Can Use to Homeschool Any ChildFavorite Library Resources for Your HomeschoolUsing the Library to Build Your Homeschool CurriculumLibrary Online Database Resources for Your HomeschoolWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/iQgeoVPzTu8This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/To connect with Melissa at Pocket Homeschool, visit: https://pockethomeschool.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Connect with our amazing curriculum, therapy, consulting, tutoring, testing, and blogging partners by visiting http://spedhomeschool.com/partners/Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #visityourlibrary #homescoolcurriculum #cheaphomeschoolingJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.