The Homeschool Advantage Podcast

If God Is Calling You To Home Education, You CAN Do It! With Host Carrie Of Coffee With Carrie Podcast

 
Intro 
Carrie De Francisco She is the host of Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast, author of Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God, and conference speaker. 
Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, She's now living, loving, and learning in Southern California with her husband, Mike, her two homeschool graduates, Francesca and Joseph, and her introverted dog, Jesse.  
After twenty plus years of homeschooling, she is so grateful for the gift of laughter (and quiet times with her Bible and favorite cup of coffee). Saved by Jesus but fueled by coffee and helps moms homeschool one step at a time, one day at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time.  
Top three takeaways 
Parents always think that they need an expert or a credentialed teacher to teach their child at home, parents should know that the day you become a mom, you also become a teacher.  
Homeschooling High School is doable and easy, it is fun and rewarding.  
If God is calling you to homeschooling, you CAN do it! Home education is an adventure full of blessings worth it! 
Call to Action 
Coffee with Carrie Website 
 
What is Next! 
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!  
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!  
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! 
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!  
Bex Buzzie 
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  
 
 
 
 

The Preserving of True African Heritage and Culture With Ekuiwa Aire CEO of Our Ancestories

 
Intro 
Ekiuwa Aire CEO of Our Ancestories, a born and Raised in Benin City Nigeria, this Nigerian-Canadian cultural connector is passionate about building a love and knowledge of African history and culture with all kids. She was initially motivated by a desire to teach her own children about their history. She noticed the lack of children’s books on true African history that was uplifting, encouraging and inspirational.  
So Ekuiwa founded Our Ancestories and became a storyteller contributing to the preservation of African heritage and culture taking every opportunity she can to share her knowledge and journey with others in her books!  These books are so positive, empowering, encouraging and informative listen to what people are saying 
 
It’s rare to find stories set in ancient Africa, particularly those that are written by #ownvoices authors. (Aire grew up in Benin City.) Both the imaginative, fast-paced text and detailed illustrations will engage children with this 500 year old history. 
 
This unique story lyrically fills an obvious hole in picture books, animating a powerful figure and showing children that they can achieve their dreams, literal or metaphorical, through perseverance. 
 
Top three takeaways 
The gap in the market on African History children's books.   
How it is important for kids to learn about the Africa History through their books .  
And the importance to educate kids in a way that does not paint the world with a one sided view. Your kids will thank you for it. 
 
Call to Action 
Our Ancestories Website 
PROMOTIONS: Use the code HSA15 to receive 15% off on your first order. 
  
What is Next! 
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!  
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!  
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! 
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!  
Bex Buzzie 
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  
 
 
 
 

Inspire Children To Love And Embrace Themselves For Who They Are With Hagit Segal CEO of Mistake Club

 
Intro 
Hagit Segal CEO of Mistake Club, Mistake and cute little plush doll that isn't very traditional looking and on purpose. Mistake is meant to represent that nothing is perfect and that in this we can find peace within ourselves to be ourselves. At Mistake Club, you can find powerful content for educators and parents. Hagit pours her passion and talents into Mistake Club to inspire children to love and embrace themselves for who they are.   
Hagit began this journey with Mistake because she felt that there was too much focus on the academic success and not enough to develop confidence and character. When confidence and character are well developed then by default academic and many other successes will follow! 
Hagit Segal’s background is as diverse as her lively mind.  She was born and raised in Israel. She has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and an MBA. Her educational journey includes studying in Israel, Denmark, Norway, the United States, and Germany.  
She enjoys teaching children and adults about art, Israeli culture, and Hebrew. She homeschools her five-year-old daughter while running her own business. 
Top three takeaways 
What a child learns in school for 8 hours, they can learn at home in 1-1.5 hours a day. 
You know your children better than any expert.  
Take the time to observe and listen to your children because their interests form early. 
Call to Action 
Mistakes Club Website  
What is Next!  
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!  
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!  
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! 
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!  
Bex Buzzie 
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  
 
 
 
 

Carving Out A New Path In Homeschooling With CEO of Inspirational Homeschooling Yvonne Strachan

 
Intro 
Yvonne Strachan CEO of Inspirational Homeschooling  she felt like she was carving out a new path for her family when she started homeschooling. She didn’t have a computer, the internet, YouTube, or social media. She faced challenges with learning difficulties and worked through the struggles that come with chronic illness and a debilitating injury. Even though she felt unequipped before she started, she learned along the way. And through it all, her faith was strengthened. She grew a deep desire to inspire others, reassuring them that they can and will succeed in cultivating knowledgeable, compassionate, gifted, faith-filled individuals that will impact our world in a positive way. 
Therefore, she wrote her book Inspirational Homeschooling. She has also written articles for organizations and magazines such as The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Christian Home Educators of Colorado, Homeschool Update magazine and more. Yvonne devotes her time to consult with homeschooling families free of charge, speak at conventions and for homeschool groups, and developed a website (InspirationalHomeschooling.com) that equips parents with resources. 
You can purchase the Inspirational Homeschooling book on Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble.com. You can also visit her website for free resources and to schedule a free 30 minute personalized homeschool consultation. 
Top three takeaways 
Homeschool students gain confidence as they work through situations in a home setting because they are not confuse with conflicting beliefs and convictions from the home to a different school environment.  Things like acceptance or negative influences or comments by jealous or demeaning kids don't worried them. 
The benefit of homeschooling is that we can pinpoint situations that cause our kids discomfort and encourage and teach them how to engage and relate in different settings. 
Most homeschool kids are not intimidated by adults and can work with and relate to children of all ages. They easily adapt to different age groups and settings because they are exposed to a wide array of situations from field trips, gatherings, extracurricular activities, and study areas throughout the year, rather than the same group of kids and setting five days each week. 
 
Call to Action 
Inspirational Homeschooling  
 
What is Next! 
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!  
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!  
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! 
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!  
Bex Buzzie 
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  
 
 
 
 

Bolster Your Homeschool By Helping Your Students Explore Their Passion Areas Through Conversations With Founder and Vice Chairman of LIT Conversations James Hamet

 
Intro 
James Hamet Founder and Vice Chairman of LIT Conversations he focuses on people especially the youth to help them foster connections. James attests his success to the upbringing in NY where he was able to connect with those who were older than him in different industries than him creating a network that was able to inspire him. SO he created Lit Conversations because he realized that kids need connection now more than ever! 
Top three takeaways 
Connections with the professionals and learning about their world helps students find motivation to be successful after school.  
How lit conversations can truly support and bolster homeschooling and can be an effective way to help students explore their passion areas. 
How Tweens and teens benefit from opportunities to talk to people who are in their desired career path to find inspiration and pursue their passions.  
Call to Action 
LIT Conversations Contact 
What is Next! 
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!  
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!  
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! 
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!  
Bex Buzzie 
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  
 
 
 

Teaching in Disguise With Johanna CEO of STOP READ GO

Intro 
Johanna, CEO of Stop Read Go. STOP READ GO is an early literacy company, created with your littles in mind. This site focuses on introducing the World of Reading to babies, toddlers (1-3) and preschoolers (3-5) in a way that is more tangible, meaningful, and intuitive. 
Johanna left the IT world to stay home when her little boy was born. This experience made her realize that children are much more capable than we believe them to be and that there is a huge learning potential inside of them. And in order to unlock this potential, we need to enable them, encourage them and give them the tools they need to succeed. Their built-in curiosity coupled with an enriching, loving and safe environment is all they need.  
Now, Johanna wants to encourage and help other parents, caregivers and educators to do the same! How? By sharing her story and unique method and by creating early literacy products that makes Reading easier for you to teach and easier for them to learn. 
The idea is not to force kids to memorize a list of random words or rules from a piece of paper, but to make reading a part of their daily lives, routines and activities, by incorporating reading in such a way that they won’t even realize they are learning or that you are teaching them (aka. Teaching in Disguise). 
Top three takeaways 
Each child is unique, so their education needs to be customized to their unique individual needs and wants. 
How her method and products take advantage of the natural abilities children's brains come pre-built with. 
How Stop Read Go provides parents and caregivers with the tools and the information they need to teach their children to read from an early age.  
 
Call to Action 
Stop Read Go Website  
 
What is Next! 
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!  
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!  
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! 
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!  
Bex Buzzie 
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  
 

You Don’t Have To Know Everything Before You Start Homeschool You Can Learn With Them With Carolyn VanGorkam, Editing Coordinator For SchoolhouseTeachers.com

 
 
Intro 
Carolyn VanGorkam, the editing coordinator for SchoolhouseTeachers.com, the curriculum arm of The Old Schoolhouse and also a Lesson Designer of several courses on the website. Carolyn joined Schoolhouse Teachers as a curriculum specialist on the quality assurance team; she is now working with the editing team as well. Her other interests include singing on the worship team, writing historical novels (she has two published on Amazon), and blogging about history and current events. You can find her website at thenovelhistorian.com. 
She lives in Northern California with her family. Her husband, Dan, is a local worship pastor. Both of their children – homeschooled from 2006 – have now graduated from high school. Carolyn’s 16-year homeschool journey was preceded by a career as a credentialed math teacher and as a Christian school teacher of many subjects.  
 
SchoolhouseTeachers.com has over 400 courses with a wide variety of approaches: Unit Studies, Charlotte Mason, Classical education, and more. We also have courses which cater to different learning styles some courses have mostly printed material and some have videos tailored for kids with specific need like those who learn by moving. She wish she'd been able to read when her kids were small is Kinetic Connections, which has suggestions for how to tailor learning for kids who learn by moving. 
Top three takeaways 
You don't have to know all the material before you start teaching your child. You can learn alongside them! 
Newcomers think that the homeschool day should mirror a typical public school day. That approach loses the freedom and flexibility that traditional homeschooling offers. 
Deuteronomy 6:7 makes it clear that discipling our children is our primary responsibility as parents. Homeschooling allows that to happen every day. It's not easy, but it is worth it! 
Call to Action 
SchoolHouse Teachers Website  
 
What is Next! 
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!  
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!  
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! 
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!  
Bex Buzzie 
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Making Each Child Feel Valued And Important Is The Ultimate Goal Margie Figueroa Founder of Funshine Educational Serivces And Tutoring

Intro 
Margie Figueroa Founder of Funshine Educational Serivces and tutoring. This company serves traditional schooling families with online tutoring in reading, writing, math, and social studies. Funshine helps students achieve success in academic areas by helping the student build confidence as they master one individualized lesson at a time. Since the pandemic, the amount of children receiving their education at home has exploded! As because of the pandemic she saw students were falling behind academically and recognized the need for academic assistance as well as parent training and coaching support for homeschool families. She loves how parents are eager to help their children and receptive to the methods and strategies she provides. The testimonials of their success is the best part. 
Funshine Educational Services and tutoring offers free consultations for families with children ages 4-12. These consultations are to discuss the family's needs, concerns, routines, homeschool structure, the child's interests, goals, and extracurricular activities. Together coming up with a plan on how to address the parents' concerns as well as the child(ren)'s needs.  
Top three takeaways 
Homeschooling families may sometimes feel alone, secluded, and untrained about what to teach or how to teach their children specific skills. The truth is that they are not alone! There are people and companies that take pleasure in helping them navigate homeschooling 
Making each child feel valued and important is the ultimate goal! 
Classes are prepared with each individual child strengths, needs, learning styles, and interests in mind. Margie is a big proponent of educating the whole child and so every activity, lesson, class is done in love!  
Call to Action 
Funshine Educational Services LLC Instagram Page  
 
What is Next! 
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!  
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!  
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share! 
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!  
Bex Buzzie 
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast