Homeschooling Co-op Style https://ultimateradioshow.com/category/shows/homeschooling-co-op-style/ We help you homeschool better — and podcasts are how we deliver it” Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:03:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-Ultimate-Homeschool-Podcast-Network-32x32.png Homeschooling Co-op Style https://ultimateradioshow.com/category/shows/homeschooling-co-op-style/ 32 32 yes Pat Wesolowski false episodic Pat Wesolowski ultimatehomeschoolradionetwork@mediaangels.com Copyright © Ultimate Radio Show 2014 Copyright © Ultimate Radio Show 2014 podcast Homeschooling Co-op Style http://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/HomeschoolCo-OpStyle_Podcast.png https://ultimateradioshow.com/category/shows/homeschooling-co-op-style/ TV-G Weekly Weekly Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network 140c3fc1-97c9-5cf8-97b1-20919f631720 https://ultimateradioshow.com/philosophy-adventure-with-pat-2/ Philosophy Adventure with Pat https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920801033/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Philosophy-Adventure-with-Pat/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920801033/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Philosophy-Adventure-with-Pat/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:55:03 +0000 https://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=63546 Philosophy Adventure with Pat Replay: Sponsored by the NIV Application Bible. When I first saw this product  advertised I could not wait to get my hands on it.   I so hoped it would meet my expectations and it did!!!   Finding a curriculum that encourages students to think, discuss, study, and share is rare, […]

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Replay: Sponsored by the NIV Application Bible.

When I first saw this product  advertised I could not wait to get my hands on it.   I so hoped it would meet my expectations and it did!!!   Finding a curriculum that encourages students to think, discuss, study, and share is rare, but Philosophy Adventure fits the bill!  Why philosophy is an elective and not a mandated subject is beyond me!  Listen in as Stacy Farrell shares her motivation for creating this wonderful product that can be used either by an individual or in a classroom or co-op setting.  Of course I recommend you use it in a co-op setting in order to increase opportunities for discussion!  After all, homeschooling together is better!!

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/920801033/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Philosophy-Adventure-with-Pat/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/ins.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/interview-with-Stacy-Farrel_NIV.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/starting-off-2015-bang/ Starting off 2015 with a Bang . . . https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745318/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Starting-off-with-a-Bang/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745318/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Starting-off-with-a-Bang/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:55:06 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=9644 because you may have fizzled out in December!  Whether you are thinking about homeschooling, are new to homeschooling, or have been homeschooling for years, listen to this podcast for a suggestion on how to start the new with year off with a less-stressful, more enjoyable homeschool experience than before!  

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]]> because you may ha2015 Calendar Target Shows Year Organizerve fizzled out in December!  Whether you are thinking about homeschooling, are new to homeschooling, or have been homeschooling for years, listen to this podcast for a suggestion on how to start the new with year off with a less-stressful, more enjoyable homeschool experience than before!

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745318/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Starting-off-with-a-Bang/feed/ 1 Pat Wesolowski full 10:56 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/startoffright-2015.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/enjoy-fun-food-fellowship-and-service-with-a-holiday-co-op/ Enjoy Fun, Food, Fellowship and SERVICE with a Holiday Co-op! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745326/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Enjoy-Fun-Food-Fellowship-and-SERVICE-with-a-Holiday-Coop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745326/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Enjoy-Fun-Food-Fellowship-and-SERVICE-with-a-Holiday-Coop/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:34:14 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=9239 With the holidays often comes a time of stress and commercialization and we often end up dreading, rather than enjoying one of the most important holidays of the year for Christians!  Why not plan a holiday co-op so that your family can join along with others to celebrate while serving this year?  If you begin […]

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]]> jonathan toomeyWith the holidays often comes a time of stress and commercialization and we often end up dreading, rather than enjoying one of the most important holidays of the year for Christians!  Why not plan a holiday co-op so that your family can join along with others to celebrate while serving this year?  If you begin planning now, you can make this year’s Christmas experience one that your family long remembers.  Listen in as I share a few ideas on how to make a holiday co-op fun and meaningful.

As promised, here are a list of favorite Christmas book titles.  If you visit our Facebook page you can add more titles, or see what others add!  https://www.facebook.com/dpkproductions

The Tale of the Three Trees by Angela Hunt
The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg
We believe in Christmas by Karen Kingsbury
The Christmas Candle by Richard Paul Evans
Operation Christmas Child by Franklin Graham
The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola
Jacob’s Gift by Max Lucado
Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco
The Pine Tree Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs
Song of the Stars by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The King’s Christmas List by Eldon Johnson
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Book by Susan Wojciechowski
The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado
The Christmas Scrapbook by Phillip Gulley
The Homeless Christmas Tree by Leslie Gordon
The Gift of the Magi by O’Henry

Also, Advent Books (which do not work well for a co-op unless your co-op meets daily, but are great to include in your family traditions) are Jotham’s Journey, Bartholomew’s Passage (both by Arnold Ytreeide) and The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp.

 

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745326/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Enjoy-Fun-Food-Fellowship-and-SERVICE-with-a-Holiday-Coop/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 8:18 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/holiday-co-op-ideas.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/encouragement-from-an-expert/ Encouragement from an Expert https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745334/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Encouragement-from-an-Expert/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745334/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Encouragement-from-an-Expert/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:49:28 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=9074     Joyce Herzog (teacher/author/consultant/speaker) has been a friend to homeschooling families for over 20 years.  Listen to this interview and be encouraged to help your children learn in spite of labels, or in spite of curriculum that does not seem to be working, or in spite of the naysayers!!  Curriculum is to be a […]

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Joyce Herzog (teacher/author/consultant/speaker) has been a friend to homeschooling families for over 20 years.  Listen to this interview and be encouraged to help your children learn in spite of labels, or in spite of curriculum that does not seem to be working, or in spite of the naysayers!!  Curriculum is to be a guide, not a god!  Joyce offers all kinds of great advice and she shares a few secrets that teachers never tell!

 

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745334/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Encouragement-from-an-Expert/feed/ 2 Pat Wesolowski full 1:08:46 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/interview-with-joyce-herzog-complete.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/relax-and-enjoy-the-ride/ Relax and Enjoy the Ride! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745340/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Relax-and-Enjoy-the-Ride/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745340/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Relax-and-Enjoy-the-Ride/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:10:12 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=8538 Homeschooling should be a natural extension of your family life!  Learn while living!  Learn while loving!  And, while you are at it, teach your children to love learning!  Join us today as I interview Dr. Mary Hood, an expert in the field of enjoying a successful, yet relaxed homeschool experience! Check out Mary’s websites here: […]

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]]> mary hoodHomeschooling should be a natural extension of your family life!  Learn while living!  Learn while loving!  And, while you are at it, teach your children to love learning!  Join us today as I interview Dr. Mary Hood, an expert in the field of enjoying a successful, yet relaxed homeschool experience!

Check out Mary’s websites here:

http://archersforthelord.org/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/maryhoodgroupies/

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745340/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Relax-and-Enjoy-the-Ride/feed/ 1 Pat Wesolowski full 46:29 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/interview-with-mary-hood-W.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-when-all-else-fails-2/ Homeschooling: When All Else Fails https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745344/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Homeschooling-When-All-Else-Fails/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745344/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Homeschooling-When-All-Else-Fails/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:17:31 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=8280 Is your homeschooling experience less- than- exciting?  Are you ready to throw in the towel or, worse, throw out the kiddos?  Have your expectations for a great year already been demolished by reality?  If so, listen in and receive some advice that might make things better.              

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]]> Closeup portrait of cute young business womanIs your homeschooling experience less- than- exciting?  Are you ready to throw in the towel or, worse, throw out the kiddos?  Have your expectations for a great year already been demolished by reality?  If so, listen in and receive some advice that might make things better.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745344/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Homeschooling-When-All-Else-Fails/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 16:19 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/When-all-else-fails3.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/prepare-teens-for-life/ Tweaking Co-op in Order to Prepare Teens for Life https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745348/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Tweaking-Coop-in-Order-to-Prepare-Teens-for-Life/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745348/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Tweaking-Coop-in-Order-to-Prepare-Teens-for-Life/#respond Tue, 27 May 2014 16:33:36 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=6172 It is vital to be intentional about specific subject matters to be included in teen co-ops in order to help students think critically, speak articulately, question respectfully, understand the world around them and, most importantly, be ready always to give a gentle answer for the hope they have!  This podcast gives specific instructions for including […]

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]]> It is vital to be intentional about specific subject matters to be included in teen co-ops in order to help students think critically, speak articulately, question respectfully, understand the world around them and, most importantly, be ready always to give a gentle answer for the hope they have!  This podcast gives specific instructions for including power point, current events, worldviews, debates, break-out sessions and more in order to prepare students for life after high school by homeschooling co-op style!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745348/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Tweaking-Coop-in-Order-to-Prepare-Teens-for-Life/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 7:54 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/teen-co-ops.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/be-ready-always-honing-public-speaking-skills-via-co-ops/ Be Ready Always … Honing Public Speaking Skills via Co-ops https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745352/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Be-Ready-Always-Honing-Public-Speaking-Skills-via-Coops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745352/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Be-Ready-Always-Honing-Public-Speaking-Skills-via-Coops/#respond Wed, 14 May 2014 02:38:04 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=5997 Teaching children to master public speaking skills is a must, and using the safe and friendly environment of a co-op makes this task easy!  Listen in to hear specific instructions on how to be intentional as you plan public speaking opportunities for the students who attend co-ops.   After all, we do want our children […]

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]]> P2140015Teaching children to master public speaking skills is a must, and using the safe and friendly environment of a co-op makes this task easy!  Listen in to hear specific instructions on how to be intentional as you plan public speaking opportunities for the students who attend co-ops.   After all, we do want our children to be ready always to give an answer!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745352/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Be-Ready-Always-Honing-Public-Speaking-Skills-via-Coops/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 12:44 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/public-speaking-skills.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-homeschooling-co-op-style/ Frequently Asked Questions about Homeschooling, Co-op Style! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745356/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-Homeschooling-Coop-Style/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745356/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-Homeschooling-Coop-Style/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:35:09 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=5495 This podcast will answer the questions below that have been asked by those who have yet to enjoy homeschooling co-op style: How in the world do I find people to co-op with when so many of my friends are either engrossed in a compete curriculum or they already belong to a larger, formal co-op? Is every […]

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]]> This podcast will answer the questions below that have been asked by those who have yet to enjoy homeschooling co-op style:

  1. How in the world do I find people to co-op with when so many of my friends are either engrossed in a compete curriculum or they already belong to a larger, formal co-op?
  2. Is every parent expected to participate?
  3. Does every student have to participate?
  4. Are adults ever involved who do not have children in the co-op?
  5. What if your group, for one reason or another, can’t stay at the facility where you are meeting?
  6. What if you damage something at the facility?
  7. How do you handle snacks with children who have allergies?
  8. How do you pick a theme?
  9. What subjects should you cover?
  10. Should you include field trips?
  11. What do you do about discipline problems?
  12. How important is it to have a newsletter?
  13. What do you do with toddlers and babies during co-op?
  14. What if someone drops out in the middle of co-op?
  15. What if someone wants to join in the middle of co-op?
  16. Are there hardship situations that take special handling?
  17. When you homeschool co-op style what do you do about high school transcripts?

If you have questions that are not included in this podcast, leave a comment and we will answer your questions as well!

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745356/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-Homeschooling-Coop-Style/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 16:02 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/FAQ.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/plan-now-for-a-fall-co-op/ Plan Now for a Fall Co-op https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745360/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Plan-Now-for-a-Fall-Coop/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745360/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Plan-Now-for-a-Fall-Coop/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:00:03 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=4901 Now is the time to start thinking about fall co-ops.  If you have never been a part of a co-op, consider giving it a try next fall.  You will find the experience quite rewarding!  Several of our podcasts on the Ultimate Radio Network discuss how to start a co-op, but this week’s podcast will give you specific […]

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]]> Now is the time to start thinking about fall co-ops.  If you have never been a part of a co-op, consider giving it a try next fall.  You will find the experience quite rewarding!  Several of our podcasts on the Ultimate Radio Network discuss how to start a co-op, but this week’s podcast will give you specific step-by-step instructions for how to begin now planning for the fall!  Below is a sample parental assignment chart as well as the front page of a co-op newsletter.

sample parental chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

newsletter front sample

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745360/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Plan-Now-for-a-Fall-Coop/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 13:15 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/planning-for-a-fall-co-op-final.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/what-do-dissections-have-to-do-with-co-ops/ What do dissections have to do with co-ops? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745364/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~What-do-dissections-have-to-do-with-coops/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745364/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~What-do-dissections-have-to-do-with-coops/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:00:23 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=4503 Listen in as Kendra Fletcher, a fellow Ultimate Radio Show host and a mother of 8, shares her co-oping experiences!  Sometimes Kendra’s co-ops included only one other family while at other times more joined in! Using the strengths of additional parents greatly enhances the co-op experience!   Neither Kendra nor I care for dissecting animals […]

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]]> Listen in as Kendra Fletcher, a fellow Ultimate Radio Show host and a mother of 8, shares her co-oping experiences!  Sometimes Kendra’s co-ops included only one other family while at other times more joined in! Using the strengths of additional parents greatly enhances the co-op experience!   Neither Kendra nor I care for dissecting animals so we love that we can turn duties like that over to the parents who do enjoy dissections.  In this picture Kendra’s children and their friends are watching a turtle being dissected.  turtle dissecting

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745364/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~What-do-dissections-have-to-do-with-coops/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 34:21 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/interview-with-Kendra.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/can-working-moms-homeschool-co-op-style/ Can working moms homeschool co-op style? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745370/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Can-working-moms-homeschool-coop-style/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745370/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Can-working-moms-homeschool-coop-style/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:00:30 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=3790 Meet Terri who has worked part-time and full-time through her homeschooling adventure.  Listen in as she describes her co-op experiences and be encouraged to give homeschooling co-op style a chance!

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]]> terri christianoMeet Terri who has worked part-time and full-time through her homeschooling adventure.  Listen in as she describes her co-op experiences and be encouraged to give homeschooling co-op style a chance!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745370/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Can-working-moms-homeschool-coop-style/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 28:02 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/interview-with-terri.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/the-1-2-3s-of-co-oping/ The 1, 2, 3’s of Co-oping https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745374/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-s-of-Cooping/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745374/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-s-of-Cooping/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:36:39 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=3610 1, 2, 3’s of Starting a Co-op   Join me as I give simply, step-by-step instructions for starting a successful co-op!  Use the handout included that goes along with the podcast!  (Click on the blue link ‘1, 2, 3’s of Starting a Co-op.)

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]]> 1, 2, 3’s of Starting a Co-op   Join me as I give simply, step-by-step instructions for starting a successful co-op!  Use the handout included that goes along with the podcast!  (Click on the blue link ‘1, 2, 3’s of Starting a Co-op.)

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745374/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-s-of-Cooping/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 12:58 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/starting-a-co-op-2.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/the-psycho-with-6-loves-co-oping-who-knew/ The Psycho with 6 Loves Co-oping! Who knew? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745382/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-Psycho-with-Loves-Cooping-Who-knew/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745382/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-Psycho-with-Loves-Cooping-Who-knew/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:00:06 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=3399 Melanie is a psychologist, author, radio show host, and a homeschool mom of six who loves to homeschool co-op style!  Join me as I interview Melanie tomorrow and hear about her co-op experiences!  For more information about Melanie, go to her website at http://www.psychowith6.com/

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]]> Melanie is a psychologist, author, radio show host, and a homeschool mom of six who loves to homeschool co-op style!  Join me as I interview Melanie tomorrow and hear about her co-op experiences!  For more information about Melanie, go to her website at http://www.psychowith6.com/

host of The Homeschool Sanity Show

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745382/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-Psycho-with-Loves-Cooping-Who-knew/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 43:02 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/interview-with-Melanie-Wilson.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/co-ops-money-matters-and-more/ Co-ops, money matters and more! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745390/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coops-money-matters-and-more/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745390/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coops-money-matters-and-more/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2014 05:00:05 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=2934   Join me as I interview Carol Topp, CPA extraordinaire as we discuss the ins and outs of money matters in regard to co-ops and other issues that pertain to homeschoolers (such as fund raising)!  If you are like me, the thought of formalizing your co-op into a non-profit might not have entered your mind.  […]

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Host Carol Topp

Host Carol Topp

Join me as I interview Carol Topp, CPA extraordinaire as we discuss the ins and outs of money matters in regard to co-ops and other issues that pertain to homeschoolers (such as fund raising)!  If you are like me, the thought of formalizing your co-op into a non-profit might not have entered your mind.  However, there are benefits to becoming a non-profit and, if you hire teachers you may find it quite beneficial.

 

Carol Topp is a retired homeschooling mom who is also an author, speaker and consultant.  Check out the products and services she offers at her website:  homeschoolcpa.com!

 

 

 

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745390/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coops-money-matters-and-more/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 30:42 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/Interview-with-Carol-Topp-final.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/co-op-therapy-help-for-a-struggling-mom/ Co-op therapy — help for a struggling mom! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745398/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coop-therapy-help-for-a-struggling-mom/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745398/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coop-therapy-help-for-a-struggling-mom/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:59:21 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=2809 This week’s interview is with Charlotte, a homeschooling mom who struggled through an unwanted divorce.  Never having participated in co-ops before, she decided to give it a try and has not regretted it for a minute.  Listen in on December 18th at 10:00 am EST as Charlotte shares her experiences.  

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]]> This week’s interview is with Charlotte, a homeschooling mom who struggled through an unwanted divorce.  Never having participated in co-ops before, she decided to give it a try and has not regretted it for a minute.  Listen in on December 18th at 10:00 am EST as Charlotte shares her experiences.

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745398/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coop-therapy-help-for-a-struggling-mom/feed/ 1 Pat Wesolowski full 35:36 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/interview-with-Charlotte-final.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/thoughts-on-co-oping-from-the-mastermind-of-the-ultimate-radio-show/ Thoughts on Co-oping from the Mastermind of the Ultimate Radio Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745406/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Thoughts-on-Cooping-from-the-Mastermind-of-the-Ultimate-Radio-Show/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745406/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Thoughts-on-Cooping-from-the-Mastermind-of-the-Ultimate-Radio-Show/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:00:18 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=2571 Felice and I met at a homeschooling convention many years ago and have been friends ever since!  Felice has a heart for encouraging, training, and helping homeschooling families enjoy their homeschool adventure.   Listen in as Felice shares her co-oping experiences as well as her thoughts and advice regarding making the study of science (as […]

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]]> Truthseekers-Novels-2790672Felice and I met at a homeschooling convention many years ago and have been friends ever since!  Felice has a heart for encouraging, training, and helping homeschooling families enjoy their homeschool adventure.   Listen in as Felice shares her co-oping experiences as well as her thoughts and advice regarding making the study of science (as well as other subjects) meaningful!

Added bonus:  Hear how Felice and her daughter, Christine, began writing the Truth Seekers mystery series of exciting fiction books!  My children loved these books.  They are centered around homeschooled children who solve mysteries.

Using a “novel” approach your children will race through hundreds of pages of heart-pounding mystery, suspense, and edge-of-your seat adventure!

Three novels in the series:

  • The Missing Link Found
  • Dinosaur Quest at Diamond Peak
  • The Keys to the Past: Unlocked

“The Truth Seekers Mystery Series” is sure to get even the most reluctant reader interested. Why?

1. It’s a page turning mystery novel
2. It was written by a homeschool kid for other kids
3. The characters are Christian role models and adventurous
4. The story is engaging and fun!

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745406/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Thoughts-on-Cooping-from-the-Mastermind-of-the-Ultimate-Radio-Show/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 36:57 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/Interview-with-Felice.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/philosophy-adventure-with-pat/ Philosophy Adventure with Pat https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745414/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Philosophy-Adventure-with-Pat/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745414/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Philosophy-Adventure-with-Pat/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:00:29 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=2343 When I first saw this product  advertised I could not wait to get my hands on it.   I so hoped it would meet my expectations and it did!!!   Finding a curriculum that encourages students to think, discuss, study, and share is rare, but Philosophy Adventure fits the bill!  Why philosophy is an elective […]

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]]> philosophy adventure When I first saw this product  advertised I could not wait to get my hands on it.   I so hoped it would meet my expectations and it did!!!   Finding a curriculum that encourages students to think, discuss, study, and share is rare, but Philosophy Adventure fits the bill!  Why philosophy is an elective and not a mandated subject is beyond me!  Listen in as Stacy Farrell shares her motivation for creating this wonderful product that can be used either by an individual or in a classroom or co-op setting.  Of course I recommend you use it in a co-op setting in order to increase opportunities for discussion!  After all, homeschooling together is better!!

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> Button week 4 EdressI had been homeschooling my children for several years before being introduced to homeschooling co-op style and it changed my life!  On this show I interview my friend, Edress, who invited my family to join her co-op.  This introduction to homeschooling co-op style changed the direction of our academic experience in a huge way.  Listen in to hear more about the ins and outs of co-ops as well as a few stories on how our co-op experience led our family in a few entrepreneurial experiences!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745424/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~My-first-coop-experience/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 26:45 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/interview-with-edress-final.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/the-who-what-when-and-where-of-co-oping/ The who, what, when, and where of co-oping! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745432/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-who-what-when-and-where-of-cooping/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745432/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-who-what-when-and-where-of-cooping/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:00:11 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=1442 Discover how easy it is to plan, organize and start a homeschooling co-op!  Include a few parents who will help you prepare for an adventure that is sure to please your students, improve skills that require group situations, and make the most of your homeschooling experience.   This broadcast will cover the basic questions: When […]

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]]> Discover how easy it is to plan, organize and start a homeschooling co-op!  Include a few parents who will help you prepare for an adventure that is sure to please your students, improve skills that require group situations, and make the most of your homeschooling experience.   This broadcast will cover the basic questions:

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When should your co-op meet?

How often should you meet?

Where do you meet?

Who do you ask to join you?

How long do you meet each time?

For how many weeks do you meet?

What do you study?

Join us as we discuss Homeschooling, Co-op Style because homeschooing is better together!!

Are there important subjects to be included?

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745432/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~The-who-what-when-and-where-of-cooping/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 24:55 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/week-3-final.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/co-ops-football-and-dads-2/ Co-ops, Football and Dads! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745440/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coops-Football-and-Dads/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745440/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coops-Football-and-Dads/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:45:15 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=1306 Listen in to an interview with Ryan Sprague.  Ryan is an author, pastor, homeschool dad, former athlete and co-op guest speaker.  Discover how your co-op can be enhanced with intention and purpose.   Ryan played on FSU championship team and he played for the pros!  Join our show to hear a little bit about his […]

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Listen in to an interview with Ryan Sprague.  Ryan is an author, pastor, homeschool dad, former athlete and co-op guest speaker.  Discover how your co-op can be enhanced with intention and purpose.   Ryan played on FSU championship team and he played for the pros!  Join our show to hear a little bit about his life as well as his involvement with co-ops!    Ryan’s newest book, Seasons, is a book that should be read by all teens and young adults.  This book would make a great addition to a teen co-op.

 

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745440/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Coops-Football-and-Dads/feed/ 0 Pat Wesolowski full 1:04:22 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/ryan-complete.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/why-its-better-to-homeschool-together/ Co-oping with Teens! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745448/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Cooping-with-Teens/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745448/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Cooping-with-Teens/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2013 09:00:02 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=1140 Our first broadcast includes an interview with Suzanne, who is conducting a co-op in Florida for teens. Co-ops provide a way to meet a few goals that are not easily met in the home (particularly if you have a small family). Suzanne’s co-op includes lessons in worldview, current events, conflict resolution, the Constitution and more, […]

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Our first broadcast includes an interview with Suzanne, who is conducting a co-op in Florida for teens. Co-ops provide a way to meet a few goals that are not easily met in the home (particularly if you have a small family). Suzanne’s co-op includes lessons in worldview, current events, conflict resolution, the Constitution and more, including breakout sessions, student presentations and guest speakers! Listen in to find out more!

Here are a few benefits to homeschooling, co-op style:

1. Children can practice giving presentations in a safe and friendly environment
2. Socialization skills are taught and behavior is monitored
3. Working together with other students teaches teamwork, leadership skills and provides opportunities to think critically and discuss logically
4. Parents share the workload, minimizing stress
5. Because students love getting together, completing homework becomes less of a chore
6. Including subjects that a parent feels deficient in teaching helps accomplish those particular goals
7. There are often students involved who, by their behavior and because of their participation, set a high standard and raise the bar for excellence!

Each broadcast will include suggestions for starting, orchestrating, or improving a co-op experience.
Listen in each weekday on Wednesdays at 10:00 EST.

If you have particular subjects or questions you would like addressed in an upcoming podcast, feel free to leave a remark! A video intro to the Homeschooling Co-op style show is included here!

Homeschooling Co-op Style … because sometimes being together is better!

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745448/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Cooping-with-Teens/feed/ 3 Pat Wesolowski full 46:57 https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/suzanne-final.mp3 https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-co-op-style-3-minute-intro/ Homeschooling Co-op Style 3 minute intro https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745454/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Homeschooling-Coop-Style-minute-intro/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/553745454/0/homeschooling-co-op-style~Homeschooling-Coop-Style-minute-intro/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2013 18:55:08 +0000 http://ultimateradioshow.com/?p=872 Welcome to Homeschooling Co-op Style — a weekly podcast hosted by Pat Wesolowski. Pat began homeschooling her nine children more than 25 years ago. It didn’t take her long to discover that co-ops were a perfect fit for her educational goals. Co-ops allowed her family to study together with other families, creating a safe and […]

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Welcome to Homeschooling Co-op Style — a weekly podcast hosted by Pat Wesolowski. Pat began homeschooling her nine children more than 25 years ago. It didn’t take her long to discover that co-ops were a perfect fit for her educational goals. Co-ops allowed her family to study together with other families, creating a safe and friendly environment that was conducive to honing public speaking skills. Sharing responsibilities with other parents lessened the stress and the workload. After years of organizing and orchestrating a variety of co-ops, Pat is here to encourage, teach, and promote homeschooling, co-op style!

 

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