Homeschool Archives - The Homestead Education

Homestead Summer Reading List

This free summer reading list includes over 50 hand-picked books for preschoolers, elementary students, teens, and parents that inspire curiosity about where food comes from, how farms work, and the skills needed to live a more self-sufficient life....

By: Kody Hanner
June 17, 2026

Categories: Farm & Garden, Homeschool, Homestead

Episode 177: Why Agriculture Education Should Be the Foundation of Everyone’s Education

This episode dives into the crucial need to redefine agriculture education for today's society. I share my personal journey, insights into food systems, and why foundational knowledge about where our food comes from is more vital than ever—regardless of whether you’re a farmer or not....

By: Kody Hanner
June 16, 2026

Categories: Farm & Garden, Homeschool, Homestead, Podcast

Episode 172: How to Teach Kids Real-Life Learning | Homesteading, Trades, & Purpose-Driven Learning

Learn how to teach kids real-life skills through homesteading, trades, and hands-on learning with Daniel Salatin of Polyface Farm. Discover practical education beyond the classroom....

By: Homestead Education Team
April 28, 2026

Categories: Homeschool, Podcast

How to Make Udder Balm from Scratch

Learn how to make homemade udder balm using simple, natural ingredients like beeswax and oils. This easy step-by-step guide helps protect and soothe livestock skin while teaching practical homesteading skills....

By: Homestead Education Team
March 19, 2026

Categories: Homeschool, Homestead

Homestead Education Projects Hub

Explore Homestead Education’s projects blog with new monthly activities for your homeschool routine, real-life agriculture science that actually sticks....

By: Homestead Education Team
February 22, 2026

Categories: Homeschool

How to Practice Livestock Injections Safely Using Oranges

A hands-on science project teaching proper livestock injection techniques using oranges. Great for homeschool, ag education, and farm kids....

By: Homestead Education Team
February 16, 2026

Categories: Farm & Garden, Homeschool, Homestead

How Chicken Gizzards Work: A Hands-On Digestion Experiment

Learn how a chicken’s gizzard digests food using strong muscles and grit through a simple, hands-on balloon experiment....

By: Homestead Education Team
January 22, 2026

Categories: Homeschool

Episode 165: How to Build Executive Functioning on the Homestead

A New Year reflection on homesteading, executive functioning, and family life—plus an update on Ranger, real responsibility for kids, and building capable, confident learners at home....

By: Homestead Education Team
December 31, 2025

Categories: Homeschool, Homestead, Podcast

Episode 159: When Family Stories Become A Mission: The Making Of The Homestead Kids With Brian Combs

Kody Hanner is joined by Author Brian Combs to share how The Homestead Kids helps homeschool families grow faith and literacy on the homestead....

By: Homestead Education Team
October 21, 2025

Categories: Homeschool, Homestead, Podcast

Episode 155: Destroyed by Design with Cheryl Daley from The Homeschool How To Podcast

Discover how to raise resilient, faith-filled homeschoolers with Cheryl Daley on The Homeschool How To Podcast....

By: Homestead Education Team
August 19, 2025

Categories: Homeschool, Podcast

Episode 154: Making Faith Tangible: Family Discipleship That Works in Real Life with Katie J Trent

Learn practical, hands-on ways to disciple your kids at home with bestselling author Katie J Trent. Discover 36 biblical character traits, goal-setting tips, and fun faith-building activities for busy families....

By: Homestead Education Team
August 12, 2025

Categories: Homeschool, Podcast, Recipes

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