Homeschool Websites, Support Groups, and Podcasts
- Homeschool Websites and Blogs
- Homeschool Podcasts
- Homeschool Support Groups
- Homeschool Conferences
The mission of this website is to provide "up-to-date information and resources to homeschooling families." Includes a variety of articles, "Featured Homeschool Programs and Curricula," free resources, and a newsletter.
CHEC - Christian Home Educators of Colorado
Find out about Colorado homeschool law, basic steps to begin homeschooling, learning activities, resources, finding community, upcoming seminars, and more. ... Homeschool Basics Getting Started How to Homeschool in Colorado "CHEC (Christian Home Educators of Colorado) provides everything you need to know about the requirements for homeschooling in Colorado, confidently decide if it’s right for you, and then get started with the support and community you need."
A blog written by Erica Arndt, a Christian mom teaching four kids. Includes printables and crafts.
With a detailed "How to Get Started" section, this community forum includes support opportunities, templates, resources, and training specifically designed for homeschool families.
This website offers support for unschooling, homeschooling, and self-directed learning, providing newsletter articles, reviews, resources, websites, books, and more.
Look here "for the latest homeschooling resources and family deals," including free printables, educational apps, downloads, unit studies, and more.
A homeschool community featuring blogs that cover a variety of topics along with tips on family, saving money, travel, and homemaking.
"We hope you will discover you ARE an artist with our mix of art lessons, helpful homeschool habits for multiple ages, reviews, a healthy mama journey, educational travel, simple recipes, allergy-friendly adaptations and more. It’s a Hodgepodge!"
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
This site offers an enormous amount of general information. In addition, HSLDA members receive unique services, special discounts, and personal advice to support and equip their family's homeschool program.
Written by a teacher, this blog includes sections on curriculum, homeschool middle school, homeschool high school, and more.
This site offers general articles about homeschooling, resources, links and more.
Diplomas and homeschool graduation supplies.
"Homeschool-Life.com offers customizable websites to meet the unique needs of your homeschool group or homeschool co-op."
Encouragement, advice, resources, curriculum reviews, organization tools, and more.
A Canadian homeschooling mother of three provides insights and encouragement, porjects and printables, curriculum reviews, and more.
Mandi Frost is a veteran home educator, and academic life coach. She provides valuable information on how to coach your child for more connection and home harmony, so they want to cooperate and lean into your wisdom.
Created by a mother homeschooling her eight children, this blog covers a wide range of topics and tips and is divided into three sections: Home Education; Faith; and Family Life.
"My Homeschool Hub is a place to get homeschool help, learn how to get started homeschooling, figure out your homeschool style, find local resources that are available to you, and get encouragement. You can work one on one with a Mentor Mom in our Homeschool Mentoring program. Check out our YouTube channel for homeschool help from our Mentor Moms."
Practical Homeschooling Articles
"1,000+ free articles on how to homeschool, college at home, math, science, history, reading, unit studies, classical education, much more, from Practical Homeschooling Magazine."
Sarah Mackenzie, author and homeschooling mother of six, offers tips and resources "to help you nurture warm family relationships while also raising kids who love to read." Includes thematic booklists, personalized recommendations, and links o her popular podcast.
Articles and resources for right-brained learners, presented by author and homeschool mom, Cindy Gaddis. Some content is free; premium content accessible for a one-time fee. This website may be of interest to unschoolers.
Rocky Mountain Education Connection
Relaxed homeschooling and unschooling in Colorado.
"This site was created to provide information, resources, and a place to share and connect with secular homeschoolers across the world. A home for eclectic homeschoolers, freethinking homeschoolers, and non-religious homeschoolers."
Features a large variety of secular blogs to choose from.
"The mission of Simple Homeschool is to deliver regular doses of homeschooling inspiration, confidence, & freedom to parents worldwide."
This site offers articles, curriculum reviews, and other learning resources for homeschooling kids with autism, ADHD, learning disorders, and other special needs.
This blog is presented by a former teacher and homeschooling mom whose "passion is literacy." Sections include Alphabet, Learn to Read, Phonics, Spelling, Struggling to Read, Comprehension, and Writing. Includes tips, advice, free printable learning activities, and more.
Life changing trips for self-directed young adults.
Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers
"Honest. Quirky. Real. Stereotype-smashing humor for homeschooling families." This fun blog includes articles, activities, resources, and more.
"Henry David Thoreau wrote, 'All good things are wild and free.' This quote is the inspiration for the Wild + Free community because it depicts an emerging group of mothers and homeschoolers who want their children to not only receive a quality education, but also to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood." Check out the website for content bundles, books, conferences, and more.
"The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing." Check the website for helpful program notes and resources for each episode.
As a radio show host, Yvonne Strachan's mission is to support, encourage, and equip homeschool families as they raise and educate their kids. Her interviews focus on services, resources, legislative updates, issues that impact homeschooling, advice, and encouragement. And occasionally, you will gain insight into homeschool students' perspectives, too!
Her homeschool interviews air on the Radio. You can Tune in to 1040AM, 98.5FM, & 95.7FM in/near Colorado Springs OR LISTEN LIVE on powertalk1040.com from anywhere in the world on Saturday at 10 am & 1 pm and Sunday at 10 am (MST). A select previous episode will air at the bottom of the hour.
You can also check out past episodes on ttps://powertalk1040.podbean.com or https://youtube.com/@PowerTalk1040My Favorite Homeschooling and Parenting Podcasts
This annotated list, written by Vanessa Wright, appears on thehomeschoolmom.com.
Host Sarah Mackenzie offers "inspiring interviews, tips, and booklists that will help your whole family fall in love with books."
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Podcasts
This lengthy list compiled by Alison at Learning Mama highlights podcasts that address different types of homeschool styles and approaches, helpfully divided into sections, each with a short synopsis.
"The official podcast of the Wild + Free community, hosted by Ainsley Arment." Available on Apple Podcasts.
Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC)
Find out about Colorado homeschool law, basic steps to begin homeschooling, learning activities, resources, finding community, upcoming seminars, and more.
We meet on Thursdays at Peak Christian Church at 4955 Bradley Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80911 for kids activities, speakers, fellowship, and enrichment.
We will also schedule field trips, activities, hikes, mom's/parents/family meetups.
Email: [email protected]Colorado Springs Christian Homeschoolers
"This is a group for local Christian homeschooling families to encourage each other in the Lord, share ideas and educational links or freebies, find resources, plan meetups, and much more."
Colorado Springs Homeschool Families
"A community where diversity is celebrated, CSHF is a place where local homeschooling families connect to support one another, share resources, and facilitate group field trips and play dates."
Colorado Springs Homeschoolers
"This is a group for local homeschooling families to share ideas, swap supplies, swap curriculum, find resources and much more. If you request to join, please answer the group questions to be approved."
Colorado Springs Secular Homeschool Support Group (SHSSG)
"Based in Colorado Springs, and providing on-line support throughout Colorado, this group caters to the diverse community we live in and all homeschooling families are welcome. Our members prefer that their religious and political beliefs not be a part of this groups identity or purpose. This this group functions as a place for homeschoolers and potential homeschoolers to connect with other homeschoolers. For the privacy of our members, we ask that community members be actively homeschooling or interested in homeschooling."
Colorado Springs / El Paso County Private Groups
A list of homeschool groups curated by Myhomeschoolhub.com.
"A group for Colorado homeschool families that want to incorporate "STEAM" into their curriculum. What is STEAM? The integration of (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, (A)rt, and (M)ath."
Comprehensive Guide to Homeschool Organizations and Groups
From Study.com, this guide describes the types of organizations and groups available for homeschoolers. Topics include the different levels (national, state and local) of organizations and groups; the benefits of joining a homeschool organization or support group; available academic services and resources (curriculum and tutoring); the types of groups that offer events and provide opportunities for socializing; and how to create a homeschool group.
High Country Home Educators (HCHE)
The Homeschool Ministry of NewLifeChurch, High Country offers a variety of activities and events for support and fellowship for member families.
HOME (Helping Our Mothers Educate)
A Christian homeschool support group.
HOME SCHOOL: Highschool 2 College Options
"A group of home school parents and teens with multiple purposes: INFORMATION, CONNECTION, & COMMUNICATION.
PURPOSE- providing parents & highschool students with a venue for communicating what they are/have been experiencing/ discovering in the programs available for highschool students for taking college in highschool or providing advanced class work for high school online. Please invite any friends who already have their students in programs so that they can share what they are learning and experiencing as well."Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
This site offers an enormous amount of general information. In addition, HSLDA members receive unique services, special discounts, and personal advice to support and equip their family's homeschool program.
"This page is a ready portal for support, encouragement, and exchange of ideas for the homeschooling community in Colorado."
A directory of local and state support groups.
Mandi Frost, a home school veteran and life coach, partners with parents in “The Coach Approach” to parenting and home education – inviting connection through problem solving and collaboration for harmony at home. Facebook support group: The Coach Parent Mindset.
Parent Support for Online Learning
"Parent Support for Online Learning provides resources, guidance, and one-on-one mentorship to families utilizing full-time online schools, school district remote learning, and traditional homeschooling programs. Experienced online parents lead the group from across the country. The group also hosts The Parent Exchange, a weekly Facebook Live broadcast that features leaders in online learning, parenting, and education."
"A group for Peterson AFB Military Homeschool families. Let's brainstorm new ways to provide our kids with social and learning opportunities within our community. Ideas and talents of all sorts are welcome!"
Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference
Presented by Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC), the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference is usually held in the Denver area in June each year. It offers training, resources, and encouragement for homeschool families through workshops from speakers from across the nation, a large exhibit hall, Used Curriculum Sale, and much more.
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