The Homeschool Show by NCHE is available weekly via video and podcast. You can watch or listen to the show on this page. You can also watch and subscribe on the NCHE YouTube channel, or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast apps. 

As with everything NCHE does, our goal for the show is to help you homeschool with confidence and joy! Join us each week for information and encouragement. Email us and let us know what questions you have or topics you would like for us to discuss. 

191  Christmas Traditions, Easy Snowman Painting, How You Can Help NCHE
  • Special Christmas Episode: Matthew and Melanie share heartwarming videos from homeschool families showing their favorite holiday traditions, and discuss their families Christmas traditions.
  • Easy Art: Melanie shows you an easy snowman painting that kids of all ages can do.  
  • Helping NCHE:  Rick Madl asks Matthew questions about our end of year giving campaign.  Learn how you can help us support homeschoolers across our state.
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190  Meet Nikki Cooper NCHE’s Special Needs Support Coordinator, Applying for ESA+ Scholarship

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189 Homeschool & Sports Part 2, Testing for Disabilities, NCHE Scholarship Applications
  • Homeschool Interviews: Amanda talks with Paul Bunke who operates Surry Runnin Patriots.  They have basketball and cross country teams for homeschoolers. She also talks with Killian Wares who gives us a student perspective on sports in homeschooling. www.runninpatriots.com 
  • What We’ve Seen on the Internet: We answer a question about having children tested for disabilities, and look at questions about high school credits and diploma requirements.
  • Homeschool News:   NCHE membership benefits offer reduced rates on Cabin Rentals at Haven at Greenwood Glen.  Be sure to check out this and other benefits at nche.com/join/     Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming events: 
188 Homeschool & Sports, Snowman Art, Happy Thanksgiving
  • Homeschool Interviews: Amanda talks with David Morris, retired educator, coach and author of “Student Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny”.  She also speaks with Holly Edwards, former student athlete. 
  • Easy Art with Melanie: Melanie shows us an easy snowman ornament to make with your kids.  Supplies: Jute, glue, popsicle sticks, black paint, ribbon, optional greenery or beads.
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187 Homeschool & Chronic Illness & Trauma Part 3, Homeschooling Through the Holidays

  • Homeschool Interviews: For week three of our series on homeschooling with chronic illness or trauma Amanda sits down with Jessica Frierson, NCHE’s Media Director, to discuss her experience homeschooling with chronic Illness.  Then the show’s very own Melanie Willis tells her family’s story of homeschooling through illness and trauma. 
  • Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives us some helpful tips on homeschooling through the holidays.

186 Homeschool & Chronic Illness or TraumaPart 2, National Homeschool Day of Prayer

  • Homeschool Interviews: Do you have a chronic illness, or does one of your children? Have you dealt with trauma? For week 2 of our series on Homeschooling and chronic illness or trauma Amanda sits down with Diane Helfrich (NCHE’s Development Director) and Jennifer Smith (NCHE’s Marketing Director) to discuss their experiences homeschooling with chronic Illness.
    185 Homeschool & Chronic Illness or Trauma, Easy Art, Faith & Family Day at The Hornets
    • Homeschool Interviews: Do you have a chronic illness, or does one of your children?  Amanda sits down with Kim Boysworth and Casey Townsend, liaisons with NCHE, to discuss homeschooling with chronic Illness.
    • Easy Art with Melanie: Melanie shows us a few more easy art lessons to get your children’s imagination started.
    • Upcoming Special Episode: We would love to feature your special holiday traditions on our special Christmas episode, you can send in a short 30-45 second video, or you or your kids describing your favorite traditions. Send those to thehomeschoolshow@nche.com 
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    184 Uncommon Homeschool Resources Part 2, De-schooling for a Fresh Start, Nutcracker Ballet 
    • Homeschool Interviews: Amanda talks with Cindy Dye, a librarian from Greensboro, giving more information about how to use library resources. She also speaks with Shayna Wesselink, the membership director at the YMCA in Jamestown.
    • Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses deschooling as a fresh start to homeschooling.
    • Upcoming Special Episode: We would love to feature your special holiday traditions on our special Christmas episode, you can send in a short 30-45 second video, or you or your kids describing your favorite traditions. Send those to thehomeschoolshow@nche.com 
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    183 Uncommon Homeschool Resources, Using Online Schools, Get Your Holiday Traditions Featured on The Show
    • Homeschool Interviews: Amanda talks with Ben Somers about his online community called Recess.  Then we hear a conversion Amanda had with Megan Mosher who tells us about resources libraries have to offer homeschoolers.  https://recess.gg/ 
    • What We’ve Seen on The Internet: Amanda answers a question about the proper use of online schools and then gives advice for homeschooling different ages together.
    • Upcoming Special Episode: We would love to feature your special holiday traditions on our special Christmas episode, you can send in a short 30-45 second video, or you or your kids describing your favorite traditions. Send those to thehomeschoolshow@nche.com 
    • Homeschool News: Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming events:
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