In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Annie Yorty welcomes Joy Burns, a retired homeschooling mother and garden educator at the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. With her combined expertise in education, communication, and nature programming, Joy is passionate about helping families embrace nature’s classroom as a powerful learning environment.

Join us as Joy shares practical ways to incorporate outdoor learning into homeschooling, from hands-on garden activities to fostering curiosity through nature exploration. Whether you're looking for simple ways to get outside more or structured nature-based lessons, this conversation will inspire you to make the natural world a central part of your child’s education.

To connect with Joy and her resources, use this link:https://jcra.ncsu.edu/

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

NEW to SPED Homeschool and the Homeschool Heroes platform: Consultations and Cognitive Testing. Here is Now What's Available for Your Family through SPED Homeschool: One-on-One Consultations – Get expert guidance in homeschooling a struggling student, curriculum choices, accommodations, behavior strategies, executive function support, high school planning, and more. Our consultants provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants

MindPrint Cognitive Assessment – Finally, a strengths-based approach to education. This easy, at-home cognitive assessment provides unbiased insights into how your child learns best. It helps you understand where they’ll naturally excel and where they may need extra support—allowing you to tailor your teaching effectively with data that tells you exactly how your student learns best! https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment

MindPrint + Consultation Bundle - When you bundle the MindPrint test with a consultation, you unlock a database of MindPrint teaching resources only accessible to our consults, which gives you even more in-depth and personalized homeschooling help to help your student learn successfully. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation

You don’t have to struggle through this journey alone. We’re here to give you the tools and confidence you need to create a home learning environment where your child flourishes.

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit: 

https://annieyorty.com/https://www.leilanimelendez.com/https://elarplearning.com/https://solimaracademy.com/

Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Annie Yorty welcomes Joy Burns, a retired homeschooling mother and garden educator at the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. With her combined expertise in education, communication, and nature programming, Joy is passionate about helping families embrace nature&rsquo;s classroom as a powerful learning environment.
Join us as Joy shares practical ways to incorporate outdoor learning into homeschooling, from hands-on garden activities to fostering curiosity through nature exploration. Whether you're looking for simple ways to get outside more or structured nature-based lessons, this conversation will inspire you to make the natural world a central part of your child&rsquo;s education.
To connect with Joy and her resources, use this link:<a href="https://jcra.ncsu.edu/">https://jcra.ncsu.edu/</a>
Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/">https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/</a>
NEW to SPED Homeschool and the Homeschool Heroes platform: Consultations and Cognitive Testing. Here is Now What's Available for Your Family through SPED Homeschool: One-on-One Consultations &ndash; Get expert guidance in homeschooling a struggling student, curriculum choices, accommodations, behavior strategies, executive function support, high school planning, and more. Our consultants provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants</a>
MindPrint Cognitive Assessment &ndash; Finally, a strengths-based approach to education. This easy, at-home cognitive assessment provides unbiased insights into how your child learns best. It helps you understand where they&rsquo;ll naturally excel and where they may need extra support&mdash;allowing you to tailor your teaching effectively with data that tells you exactly how your student learns best!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment</a>
MindPrint + Consultation Bundle - When you bundle the MindPrint test with a consultation, you unlock a database of MindPrint teaching resources only accessible to our consults, which gives you even more in-depth and personalized homeschooling help to help your student learn successfully.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation</a>
You don&rsquo;t have to struggle through this journey alone. We&rsquo;re here to give you the tools and confidence you need to create a home learning environment where your child flourishes.
To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">https://spedhomeschool.com/</a>
To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:&nbsp;
<a href="https://annieyorty.com/">https://annieyorty.com/</a> <a href="https://www.leilanimelendez.com/">https://www.leilanimelendez.com/</a><a href="https://elarplearning.com/">https://elarplearning.com/</a> <a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">https://solimaracademy.com/</a>
Join our mission to empower homeschool families! <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/">https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/</a>

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 

Featuring Peggy Ployhar from SPED Homeschool, Annie Yorty from AnnieYorty.com, Leilani Melendez from Living with Eve, Stephanie Buckwalter from ELARP Learning, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson Educational Consulting & Tutoring.

With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.

So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.

Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.

Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit this page to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 

And, make sure to join the ongoing Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 

Links to Us:

https://spedhomeschool.com/

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 
Featuring Peggy Ployhar from <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">SPED Homeschool</a>, Annie Yorty from <a href="http://annieyorty.com">AnnieYorty.com</a>, Leilani Melendez from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve">Living with Eve</a>, Stephanie Buckwalter from <a href="https://elarplearning.com/">ELARP Learning</a>, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson <a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">Educational Consulting &amp; Tutoring</a>.
With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.
So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.
Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.
Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/calendar" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.spedhomeschool.com/calendar&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725443900686000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1LeDnIrq-iB6Bc4L_MBpOr">this page</a> to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 
And, make sure to join the ongoing <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725443900686000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2m1V7tHfGe--MntqRkn4UM">Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group </a>to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 
Links to Us:
<a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">https://spedhomeschool.com/</a>
<a href="https://annieyorty.com/">https://annieyorty.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve">https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve</a>
<a href="https://elarplearning.com/">https://elarplearning.com/</a>
<a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">https://solimaracademy.com/</a>

Power up your at home teaching strategies with Empowering Homeschool Conversations! Join Peggy Ployhar, Founder & CEO of SPED Homeschool, as she hosts a special guest each week for a conversation that will empower you to teach successfully at home.

Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 

Featuring Peggy Ployhar from SPED Homeschool, Annie Yorty from AnnieYorty.com, Leilani Melendez from Living with Eve, Stephanie Buckwalter from ELARP Learning, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson Educational Consulting & Tutoring.

With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.

So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.

Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.

Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit this page to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 

And, make sure to join the ongoing Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 



Links to Us:

https://spedhomeschool.com/

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 
Featuring Peggy Ployhar from <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">SPED Homeschool</a>, Annie Yorty from <a href="http://annieyorty.com">AnnieYorty.com</a>, Leilani Melendez from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve">Living with Eve</a>, Stephanie Buckwalter from <a href="https://elarplearning.com/">ELARP Learning</a>, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson <a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">Educational Consulting &amp; Tutoring</a>.
With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.
So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.
Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.
Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/calendar">this page</a> to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 
And, make sure to join the ongoing <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations">Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group </a>to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 
 
Links to Us:
<a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/">https://spedhomeschool.com/</a>
<a href="https://annieyorty.com/">https://annieyorty.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve">https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve</a>
<a href="https://elarplearning.com/">https://elarplearning.com/</a>
<a href="https://solimaracademy.com/">https://solimaracademy.com/</a>