Learning at Home with Sharon Hancock (Encore Episode)

Author: Sharon Hancock, Maria Xenidou
Published: Thu 19 Mar 2020
Episode Link: https://impactlearning.simplecast.com/episodes/sharon-hancock-51-rAftAWhN

Production team:

Host : Maria Xenidou

Introduction Voice: David Bourne

Contact us:

[email protected]

Music credits:

Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals

Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks

Where to find Sharon Hancock:

Her website: Essentials of Homeschooling

Mentioned in this episode:

Flatten the Covid-19 Curve

Listen to this episode and explore:

How Sharon’s daughter learnt to count (4:40)

Getting started with homeschooling: the power of community and homeschool co-ops (6:13)

Kindergarten: building a strong foundation of reading and math skills (8:30)

How Sharon’s daughter responded to kindergarten-level homeschooling (9:36)

The importance of social interaction and play with other children (11:36)

The benefits of homeschooling vs traditional schooling: personalized and flexible learning (13:56)

How Sharon’s son built a vacuum chamber: an example of self-directed learning (15:44)

How homeschooling caters to different learning styles: reading, discussing, watching, kinesthetic learning… (17:44)

Why homeschooled kids need structure in their daily activities (21:37)

How homeschooling nurtures workers and independent thinkers for the future (27:04)

How to decide if homeschooling is the right choice for your family (29:39)

What homeschool co-ops are and what they offer (32:57)

A word on state-specific homeschooling requirements (36:16)

Sharon’s biggest challenge during her homeschooling journey: keeping up with her kids (40:24)

When homeschooling does not work (42:16)

What skills are required to become an effective homeschooling parent (44:46)

Sharon’s advice for parents contemplating homeschooling (50:15)

What Sharon wants to leave her mark on during her lifetime (50:47)

Maria's takeaways around homeschooling and learning at home (53:21)

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