AMDG. Today, Kolbe advisors Pam Castor, Abby Ehlers, and Krysten Pizzurrro join the Kolbecast to discuss extra-curricular activities in homeschooling. Homeschooling is certainly about educating the minds of our children, but we’re always striving to bring about the well-being of the whole person. Activities outside of schooling can play an important role in this, with activities such as sports, serving in the parish, and groups such as scouting.  

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These advisors give us some examples of how this can be done and provide us with advice on how to find balance. 

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Links mentioned & relevant: 

• Articles from the Academics & Advising section of the Help Center: 

• Scheduling Recommendations 

• Cultivating Friendships and Enriching Social Activities for Homeschool Students  

• Scheduling the Elementary and Middle School Day 

• Extracurricular Activity Tracker 

• High Academics, Non-Academics, and Activities 

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Related Kolbecast episodes:

• 258 Seeking, Finding, and Building Community - Groups and Extracurriculars 

• 313 Preparing for a Stellar School Year 

• 320 College Considerations 

• 125 Call the Advisor 

• 284 Flexibility and Structure for the Early Years with Pam Castor and Emmanuelle Wilhelm 

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