134: How We Homeschool Through a Pandemic: Learning All the Time

How can we honor ALL the kinds of learning, even the ones that don't show up on a lesson plan or schedule? How can we make room for more non-traditional learning when our kids have so much on their plates with distance learning and our own homeschool plans? How can we balance the "must-do's" with the "want-to's" and how can we value BOTH kinds of learning equally? Listen in as we process setting up healthy boundaries for our kids' workloads (even saying "no" to assignments sometimes!) and partnering with our kids to embrace the BIG PICTURE of learning all the time.   Highlights from this episode -Are your kids asking hard questions about when this will be over? Do you have kids who are expressing increased "neediness"? We feel you!   -How are you handling this season of increased screen time? Take advantage of screen time to get your own alone time or a mental break!   -Can you get out for a walk by yourself? Solo walks are a great way to get in some quality alone time and a little reprieve from parenting.    -Is it time for a change in your routine? Making changes doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong--it just means it's time for a change!   -Have you said "no" to any of your kids' distance learning assignments? Do you need to? Consider this your permission slip to cut back on what's being asked of your kids! YOU know what's best for your kids and YOU are ultimately in charge.   -Are you noticing how much learning isn't planned out on your schedule? How can we balance the "must-do's" with the "want-to's" and how can we honor BOTH kinds of learning equally?   Mentions Bread Maker Alison Holker Instagram  Kids Eat in Color Instagram (and this post) Mark Rober CNN 10 Dreambox Simplex Spelling   FREE Homeschool High 5 Guide You don't have to do a million things. Start here, with a high five from us! We created a FREE guide to help you jump in, refresh, and boost your home-learning experience. Check it out and share share share!   App School Guide Meet your new favorite homeschool resource! Our BRAND NEW App School Guide has all our favorite apps--organized by category and hyperlinked. It’s easy to use and includes a key to let you know which apps are free and which ones aren’t. Plus, you’ll get lots of listener recommendations, too. Best of all, it’s just $5!    $5 Squad on Patreon: One Level. All the Rewards. We've simplified our Patreon reward levels. Join for just $5 a month!    Show Some Love Leave us an iTunes review! Your reviews help more people find the podcast. When new people find us, they'll see how much YOU love the podcast and want to listen, too!   Loving This Week Angela: Little Fires Everywhere (mentioned: the book) Maren: Likewise   Before You Go... Share this episode with a friend and let’s keep the conversation going in our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers.⁣   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at [email protected] Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.