Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Confessions š¤ | Popular Trends & Curriculum Iāve Skipped!
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Release Date: 05/08/2025
Order With Me: 2025ā2026 Homeschool Curriculum Picks (4th & 8th Grade Favorites!)
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Itās that time againāOrder With Me for next school year! š Iām walking you through our 2025ā2026 homeschool curriculum picks for 4th and 8th grade: what weāre sticking with, what weāre trying new, and how Iām keeping things simple, structured, and still flexible. Because letās be honestāclicking āplace orderā is both terrifying and deeply satisfying. š š āØ If youāre knee-deep in homeschool prep, this episode is your permission to get excited. Weāre not just planningāweāre planting seeds for a great year. š BONUS: Iāve got a FREE homeschool planning...
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Plan With Me For Next Year | Real-Life Homeschool Planning for 2025ā2026 (4th & 8th Grade!)
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Hey friends! āØ Itās that time againāPlan With Me For Next Year! Iām diving headfirst into our 2025ā2026 homeschool plans for 4th and 8th grade, and youāre coming along for the ride. ššļø Iām sharing how I map out our homeschool yearāfrom curriculum picks to building in flexibility and creating a rhythm that actually fits real life. Because letās be honest, the best plan is the one that works for your family. š” Want to plan right alongside me? Grab my FREE homeschool planning template here: š Whether youāre new to homeschooling or deep in the trenches, this...
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Are You Confusing School With Learning? The Truth Most People Miss
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Hey friends, Shanna here! š Today weāre talking about a BIG mindset shift: Are you making the mistake of confusing school with learning? Because letās be realāschool and learning are not the same thing. šā Just because a kid checks all the boxes or sits through all the lessons doesnāt mean theyāre actually learning something that sticks. And that pressure to ādo school rightā can get in the way of some of the best learning momentsālike those late-night deep talks, kitchen science, or car ride trivia battles. āØ In this episode, Iām breaking down how we draw the line...
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Need to Know, But Rarely Taught | Life Skills Our Kids Actually Need
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Letās talk real lifeābecause some of the most important things our kids need to know just arenāt being taught. Iām talking life skills: time management, stress regulation, basic home and health know-howā¦ the stuff that builds confident, capable humans. But where are the resources? In this episode, Iām diving into the gapsāwhatās missing, what Iāve pieced together, and why I think weāre all out here low-key winging it. šāāļøāØ š¬ Do you have a go-to book, video, course, or game that actually teaches these life skills in a meaningful way? Or are you, like me,...
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Small Dose of Commitment: Homeschooling Without the Overwhelm
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Feeling like homeschoolingāor just lifeāis a lot right now? Letās simplify. In this episode of Making Everyday Magic, Iām talking about how a small dose of commitment can go a long way in creating consistency, calm, and actual progress without the overwhelm. You donāt need to have it all figured out. You donāt have to go all-in. You just need a little courage to show up, take a micro step, and keep moving forward. Iām sharing how thatās working in our secular homeschool journey, why Iām leaning into grace over perfection, and how you can do the sameāno matter what season...
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Simplify or Burn Out: Getting Honest About Our Homeschool Limits
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Okay, friendāthis oneās raw, real, and exactly what I needed to hear myself say. As we look ahead to our ninth year of homeschooling (what?!), Iām getting brutally honest about where weāre heading, whatās working, and what absolutely isnāt. Itās time to stop pretending we can do all the things. Iām chatting about why Iām skipping the guilt, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and finally leaning all the way in to a simpler homeschoolāon purpose. From considering new history options (like Black American History + TPT resources) to passing on curriculum I want to love but...
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Planting Prior Knowledge: The Secret to Real, Lasting Learning in Homeschool
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Letās talk about the kind of learning that actually sticks. In todayās episode, Iām diving into why planting prior knowledgeāexposing our kids to big ideas early and oftenāmatters way more than cramming facts or teaching to the test. This oneās for all my fellow homeschoolers playing the long game. Weāre building a foundation of understanding, not just a checklist of facts. When we let go of the "test everything" mindset and focus on meaningful exposure, weāre setting our kids up for those āah-haā moments later on. Itās not about what they can recite todayāitās about...
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Thinking Homeschool? Start Here! | Your Real-Life, Quick-Start Homeschool Guide
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
So, you're thinking about homeschooling... but have no clue where to start? Iāve got you. š In this episode, Iām sharing a real-life, no-fluff quick-start homeschool guide to help you move from ājust thinking about itā to actually getting startedāwith confidence. Weāll talk about why people homeschool, bust some common myths, and cover the most important first steps to take. Iāll also share a bit of my own homeschool journey and what I wish I had known when I started. āØ What Youāll Learn: ā What you actually need to get started ā The biggest mindset shifts to make...
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Is Free Chemistry Worth It? š„ | Honest Review of ACS Middle School Chemistry Curriculum
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Is free chemistry actually worth it? š¤ Spoiler alert: YES, it is! š In todayās episode, Iām breaking down why the ACS Middle School Chemistry curriculum is one of the BEST completely free homeschool resources out there. From high-quality lessons to hands-on experiments using everyday materials, this curriculum brings chemistry to life without costing you a dime. š¬āØ Iām sharing exactly how weāre using it in our homeschool, what makes it such an amazing find, and how you can grab it (plus a free bonus from meātest blanks to make it even easier! ššÆ). Why ACS Middle...
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Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Confessions š¤ | Popular Trends & Curriculum Iāve Skipped!
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Letās play Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Edition! š¤āØ In todayās episode, Iām spilling the tea on all the homeschool trends, popular curriculum, and "must-dos" that Iāve never tried ā and honestly? I donāt regret it one bit. š Homeschooling looks different for every family, and sometimes skipping the popular things is the best way to make your magic. š Iām sharing my real experiences with popular learning trends I passed on, curriculum Iāve never used, and why doing your own thing is totally okay. š Now it's your turn: what's on YOUR āNever Have I Everā...
info_outlineLetās play Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Edition! š¤āØ
In todayās episode, Iām spilling the tea on all the homeschool trends, popular curriculum, and "must-dos" that Iāve never tried ā and honestly? I donāt regret it one bit. š Homeschooling looks different for every family, and sometimes skipping the popular things is the best way to make your magic. š
Iām sharing my real experiences with popular learning trends I passed on, curriculum Iāve never used, and why doing your own thing is totally okay. š
Now it's your turn: what's on YOUR āNever Have I Everā homeschool list? ā¬ļø Let's swap notes in the comments!
If you love real, honest conversations about homeschooling and making life a little more magical, be sure to follow, rate, and share this episode with a fellow homeschooler! š§š¬
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š Just a mama making magic,
Shanna