{"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":"Real-Life Math: Simple Ways to Teach Math Through Everyday Moments Ep. 119","slug":"real-life-math-simple-ways-to-teach-math-through-everyday-moments-ep-119","published_at":"2026-04-06T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835/real-life-math-simple-ways-to-teach-math-through-everyday-moments-ep-119","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/29a6ce23-ba97-4c2e-b483-b22dc804ab3e.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Christine Furman, home education expert and founder of EduPlay Learning, kicks off April by shifting the conversation from reading into real-life math. If math has ever felt overwhelming—for you or your child—this episode will completely reframe how you see it. Christine shares how math doesn’t have to live in a workbook. Instead, it can come alive through everyday moments already happening in your home—from sorting jelly beans and measuring ingredients to telling time and counting steps. Through personal stories, practical examples, and simple strategies, you’ll learn how to slow learning down, meet your child where they are, and turn ordinary moments into meaningful teaching opportunities. This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to add more to your plate—just a shift in perspective to see the learning that’s already there. Join the Conversation: Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s questions: Where are you already seeing math show up in your daily life? What is one real-life math activity you can try this week? What math skill does your child struggle with right now? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways: Math is not just worksheets—it’s happening in everyday life all around us. Slowing learning down helps children truly understand and build confidence. Hands-on, tangible experiences make math concepts “click” faster. You can teach multiple math skills using simple items you already have at home. Real-life conversations (time, money, measurement) are powerful teaching tools. Consistency and repetition matter more than perfection. You don’t need to add more to your day—just be intentional with what you’re already doing. 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