{"podcast":{"title":"The Home Education with Ease Podcast","slug":"the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835","podcast_index_feed_id":6755835,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/homeeducationwithease/","website_url":"https://christinefurman.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/013ce605-d276-4f72-8481-64a16688a8dd/Podcast-Tiles.jpg","author":"Christine Furman","episode_count":135,"summary":"Let's redefine what it means to educate our kids at home, ditch the stress, embrace the joy of learning, and set your family up for a lifetime of success! Welcome to The Home Education with Ease Podcast, I’m your host, Christine Furman, a certified Elementary and Special Education teacher, homeschool mom, creator of the EduPlay Learning method and curriculum, Best-Selling Co-Author and founder of EduPlay® Learning and Momspiration412® Worldwide. It’s my mission to help you raise lifelong learners and embrace a holistic approach to education at home. I believe learning truly happens all the time. From the moment our children are born, we’re shaping their education through meaningful connections, real-world experiences, and a variety of learning methods. Each week I share practical strategies, hands-on learning activities, and resources to help you meet the unique needs of every learner in your family. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a business owner, or balancing work and homeschool, I would love to help you build a flexible, enriching education for your child and connect you with a community that values education just as much as you do. Subscribe for more resources on all thing…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:17:34.567430+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835"},"episode":{"title":"Before You Buy Another Curriculum: How to Create a Learning Plan That Fits Your Child Ep. 133","slug":"before-you-buy-another-curriculum-how-to-create-a-learning-plan-that-fits-your-child-ep-133","published_at":"2026-07-13T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835/before-you-buy-another-curriculum-how-to-create-a-learning-plan-that-fits-your-child-ep-133","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835","url":"https://christinefurman.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0376afcf-4047-42d7-8172-8694e7c1a5a1.mp3","summary":"With back-to-school season just around the corner, it's easy to get caught up in searching for the \"perfect\" curriculum. But what if the best place to start isn't with curriculum at all? In this episode, Christine shares a different approach to planning your home education year, one that begins with understanding your child. Rather than trying to fit every child into the same educational box, she encourages parents to consider each child's personality, learning style, strengths, challenges, and interests before selecting resources. You'll learn practical questions to ask as you prepare for the upcoming school year, discover why meaningful learning looks different for every family, and hear how Christine personally creates individualized learning plans for her own children. She also shares how strong foundations in reading, writing, math, life skills, and character development can help children become kind, independent, confident lifelong learners. If you're feeling overwhelmed by curriculum choices or unsure where to begin, this episode will help you approach your planning with greater clarity and confidence. Join the Conversation: Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week's questions: ✨ What's one strength they have? ✨ What do they absolutely LOVE learning about? ✨ How do they seem to learn best? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways: The best learning plan starts with understanding your child, not purchasing curriculum. Every child has unique strengths, learning styles, interests, and challenges that should shape their educational experience. Strong foundations in reading, writing, math, life skills, and character create confident lifelong learners. Home education gives families the flexib…","meta_description":"With back-to-school season just around the corner, it's easy to get caught up in searching for the \"perfect\" curriculum. 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