Join host Peggy Ployhar for an inspiring episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations as she chats with Christine Zell, a homeschooling mom to four, wife to her high school sweetheart, and creator of the Rabbit Trails Homeschool curriculum. Christine shares her journey of embracing a relaxed homeschooling atmosphere by letting go of the small things, focusing on enjoying her children, and cultivating a love of learning. In this episode, Christine offers practical insights on how to meet the unique needs of each child, providing encouragement for families navigating their own uncertain homeschooling paths.

Whether you're just starting out or looking for fresh inspiration, Christine's experience and passion for homeschooling will leave you feeling empowered. Don't miss it!

To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&A group here: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations

*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group. To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership

To connect with Christine and her resources, use these links:

Website: https://rabbittrailshomeschool.com

Facebook:facebook.com/rabbittrailshomeschool

IG: instagram.com/rabbittrailshomeschool

YouTube: youtube.com/rabbittrailshomeschool

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/

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/

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Join host Peggy Ployhar for an inspiring episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations as she chats with Christine Zell, a homeschooling mom to four, wife to her high school sweetheart, and creator of the Rabbit Trails Homeschool curriculum. Christine shares her journey of embracing a relaxed homeschooling atmosphere by letting go of the small things, focusing on enjoying her children, and cultivating a love of learning. In this episode, Christine offers practical insights on how to meet the unique needs of each child, providing encouragement for families navigating their own uncertain homeschooling paths.
Whether you're just starting out or looking for fresh inspiration, Christine's experience and passion for homeschooling will leave you feeling empowered. Don't miss it!
To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&amp;A group here: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations</a>
*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group. To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership</a>
To connect with Christine and her resources, use these links:
Website: <a href="https://rabbittrailshomeschool.com/">https://rabbittrailshomeschool.com</a>
Facebook:<a href="http://facebook.com/rabbittrailshomeschool">facebook.com/rabbittrailshomeschool</a>
IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/rabbittrailshomeschool">instagram.com/rabbittrailshomeschool</a>
YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/rabbittrailshomeschool">youtube.com/rabbittrailshomeschool</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 <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/">https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/</a>
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:
<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>
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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>

Homeschooling with What You Know: Meeting Unique Needs in an Uncertain Journey

Another inspiring episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations with host Peggy Ployhar dives into the topic of "Nurturing Creativity: How Parents Can Empower Unique Learners at Home" with Chad Stewart, a prolific writer, creativity specialist, and founder of Devonfield. Chad shares why creativity is now the most important skill parents can cultivate in their children and offers practical strategies for unlocking the potential of unique learners at home.

Don’t miss this conversation on how to turn everyday moments into opportunities for creative growth! To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&A group here: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations

*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group.

To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership

To connect with Chad and his resources, use these links:

https://www.britfield.com/

https://www.britfieldinstitute.org/

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/

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/

Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

Another inspiring episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations with host Peggy Ployhar dives into the topic of "Nurturing Creativity: How Parents Can Empower Unique Learners at Home" with Chad Stewart, a prolific writer, creativity specialist, and founder of Devonfield. Chad shares why creativity is now the most important skill parents can cultivate in their children and offers practical strategies for unlocking the potential of unique learners at home.
Don’t miss this conversation on how to turn everyday moments into opportunities for creative growth! To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&amp;A group here: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations</a>
*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group.
To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership</a>
To connect with Chad and his resources, use these links:
<a href="https://www.britfield.com/">https://www.britfield.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.britfieldinstitute.org/">https://www.britfieldinstitute.org/</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 <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/">https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/</a>
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:
<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>
Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

Nurturing Creativity: How Parents Can Empower Unique Learners at Home

Welcome to another episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations! Join host Peggy Ployhar, the Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool, as she welcomes two incredible guests: Tricia Goyer and Sherri Seligson, MEd, for an inspiring conversation on "Happy Mothering: Embracing God’s Love and Navigating the Chaos of Your Calling."

In this episode, Peggy, Tricia, and Sherri dive into how mothers can embrace the love and grace of God while finding joy amidst the chaos of motherhood. Tricia Goyer, a homeschooling mom, author, and speaker, and Sherri Seligson, a homeschool science expert and mother of four, share practical insights, faith-filled encouragement, and personal experiences to help you navigate the challenges of motherhood with purpose and peace. Whether you're juggling homeschooling, household responsibilities, or personal challenges, this conversation will equip you with wisdom and hope for your motherhood journey.

To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&A group here: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations

*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group. To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership

To pre-order Tricia and Sherri's new book, Wonders of the Ocean Realm, visit:https://www.tyndale.com/p/wonders-of-the-ocean-realm/9781496486462

To connect with Tricia, visit: https://triciagoyer.com/

To connect with Sherri, visit: https://www.sherriseligson.com/

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/

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/

Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell, so you never miss an episode!

Welcome to another episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations! Join host Peggy Ployhar, the Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool, as she welcomes two incredible guests: Tricia Goyer and Sherri Seligson, MEd, for an inspiring conversation on "Happy Mothering: Embracing God’s Love and Navigating the Chaos of Your Calling."
In this episode, Peggy, Tricia, and Sherri dive into how mothers can embrace the love and grace of God while finding joy amidst the chaos of motherhood. Tricia Goyer, a homeschooling mom, author, and speaker, and Sherri Seligson, a homeschool science expert and mother of four, share practical insights, faith-filled encouragement, and personal experiences to help you navigate the challenges of motherhood with purpose and peace. Whether you're juggling homeschooling, household responsibilities, or personal challenges, this conversation will equip you with wisdom and hope for your motherhood journey.
To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&amp;A group here: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations</a>
*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group. To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership</a>
To pre-order Tricia and Sherri's new book, Wonders of the Ocean Realm, visit:<a href="https://www.tyndale.com/p/wonders-of-the-ocean-realm/9781496486462"></a><a href="https://www.tyndale.com/p/wonders-of-the-ocean-realm/9781496486462">https://www.tyndale.com/p/wonders-of-the-ocean-realm/9781496486462</a>
To connect with Tricia, visit: <a href="https://triciagoyer.com/">https://triciagoyer.com/</a>
To connect with Sherri, visit: <a href="https://www.sherriseligson.com/">https://www.sherriseligson.com/</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 <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/">https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/</a>
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:
<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>
Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell, so you never miss an episode!

Happy Mothering: Embracing God’s Love and Navigating the Chaos of Your Calling

In this heartfelt episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar welcomes Sharon Jaynes, international speaker and bestselling author of twenty-six books, including Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe. Sharon, formerly the vice president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and co-host of their radio program, brings her deep well of wisdom to a conversation about finding hope and strength in the midst of family struggles, especially during the holiday season.

Together, Peggy and Sharon explore the feelings of loneliness and heartache that homeschooling families often face when extended family members don’t understand or accept their children’s unique needs. With an emphasis on faith, they discuss how trusting God’s presence and plan can bring comfort and healing, even in the most difficult circumstances. Tune in for an uplifting and encouraging conversation about embracing gratitude, leaning on God’s promises, and watching Him work through life’s trials.

To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&A group here: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations

*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group. To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership



To connect with Sharon and her resources, visit: https://sharonjaynes.com/



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/

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 heartfelt episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar welcomes Sharon Jaynes, international speaker and bestselling author of twenty-six books, including Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe. Sharon, formerly the vice president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and co-host of their radio program, brings her deep well of wisdom to a conversation about finding hope and strength in the midst of family struggles, especially during the holiday season.
Together, Peggy and Sharon explore the feelings of loneliness and heartache that homeschooling families often face when extended family members don’t understand or accept their children’s unique needs. With an emphasis on faith, they discuss how trusting God’s presence and plan can bring comfort and healing, even in the most difficult circumstances. Tune in for an uplifting and encouraging conversation about embracing gratitude, leaning on God’s promises, and watching Him work through life’s trials.
To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&amp;A group here: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations</a>
*You must have a Navigator Membership or higher on Homeschool Heroes to be part of this group. To get a membership or upgrade your membership, visit: <a href="https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership">https://www.spedhomeschool.com/membership</a>
 
To connect with Sharon and her resources, visit: <a href="https://sharonjaynes.com/">https://sharonjaynes.com/</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 <a href="https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/">https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/</a>
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:
<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>

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