Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court & Jess

Episode 29 The "Extras" That Aren't Really Extra: Enriching Subjects We Love

In this week's episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we're talking about the subjects that don't always make it into the core curriculum lineup but add so much richness to our homeschool days. From poetry and Shakespeare to logic, nature study, foreign language, and more, we're sharing the "extras" we teach, why we make time for them, and how they help create a well-rounded education. Whether you're looking to add something new to your homeschool or simply curious about what we do, this episode is full of ideas and inspiration. Follow along with us on: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CourtandJess-HSLU] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingandlifeunfiltered/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]

Episode 28 Our Favorite History & Social Studies Resources

In this week’s episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re sharing the history and social studies curricula we’ve used, loved, and keep coming back to in our homeschool. From literature-rich programs to hands-on learning and family-style history, we’re talking about what has worked for our different ages and stages, why we chose them, and how we bring history to life in our homes. If you’re searching for a history curriculum or just love hearing what other homeschool families use, this episode is full of ideas and encouragement. Follow along with us on: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CourtandJess-HSLU] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingandlifeunfiltered/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]

Episode 27 Science: The Wins, the Flops, and What We’d Use Again

In the next part of our homeschool curriculum series, Court and Jess are diving into Science, the programs we’ve used, the ones we loved, and the ones that definitely did not work for our families. From hands-on fun to total frustration, we’re sharing our honest experience with science curriculum over the years. If you’ve been looking for real-life feedback on what made a science program engaging, what felt like too much, and what actually stuck, this episode is for you. We share our tried-and-true opinions, talk through the hits and misses, and help you sort through the options with honest homeschool insight. Follow along with us on: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CourtandJess-HSLU] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingandlifeunfiltered/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]

Episode 26 Math Curriculum We Loved, Quit, and Learned From

Next week on Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we continue our four-part curriculum series with one of the biggest subjects of all: Math. We’re breaking down the math programs we’ve used over the years, sharing which ones were a great fit, which ones missed the mark, and what we learned through all the trial and error. If math curriculum has ever left you overwhelmed, second-guessing, or wondering whether it’s your child or the program, you’re not alone. We’re talking honestly about what made certain curricula successful, why some were total flops, and how different learning styles can make all the difference. This is real feedback, real experience, and real opinions from the homeschool trenches. Follow along with us on: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CourtandJess-HSLU] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingandlifeunfiltered/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]

Episode 25 Language Arts Curriculum: Our Real-Life Favorites and Fails

We’re kicking off a special four-part series on Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, all about the curriculum we’ve used, tested, loved, and yes, sometimes totally regretted over the years. In this first episode, we’re diving into Language Arts and giving our honest take on the programs that worked for our families and those that just didn't. From reading and writing to grammar and spelling, we’re sharing tried-and-true opinions, real homeschool experience, and the kinds of insights we wish we had before investing time and money. If you’ve ever wondered which Language Arts curriculum is worth it, which ones fell flat, and how to tell what might be a good fit for your child, this episode is for you. No fluff, no sugarcoating, just honest homeschool talk from two moms who have tried a lot. Follow along with us on: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CourtandJess-HSLU] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingandlifeunfiltered/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]