
S1E12 - Rolling the Dice on Education: How Jacquelyn Made Learning Fun
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarle CalleaShow Notes
🌿 We're thrilled to welcome Jacquelyn to the Fearless Homeschool Podcast! 🎙️ She's a homeschooling mum of seven from Geelong, Victoria — with four still learning at home through a natural learning/unschooling approach. 💛 When they're not off adventuring in the great outdoors, you'll likely find her crew cooking up something delicious in the kitchen, working on creative projects, or—yep—gathered around a board game! 🎲✨ In this episode, we chat about: 🏫 Why Jacquelyn stepped away from traditional schooling 🎮 How board games became a core part of her family's learning journey 📚 The shift from structured curriculum to relaxed, unschooly learning 🧠 Learning through classics like Monopoly and Clue(do) — hello, real-world maths and strategy! 👨👩👧👦 The magic of game schooling for connection, fun, and organic learning 🎯 Tips on staying flexible and keeping the joy in your homeschool Jacquelyn's story is full of encouragement, creativity, and brilliant reminders to make learning work for your family. Tune in and get inspired! 🎧✨ Here's where to find more: https://thereandsomewhere.com/ https://fearlesshomeschool.com/fearless-homeschool-podcast/ Mentioned in this episode: Summit Promotion! Tickets are now on Sale for the Australian and New Zealand Homeschooling Summit 2026
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In episode 12 of season two of the Fearless Homeschool Podcast, host and returning guest Amanda Bartle discuss why homeschooling can still feel unsettled even after families clarify their values and find a rhythm, including comparison, slow progress, quiet seasons, and recurring self-doubt about “doing enough.”
Why feeling stuck often isn’t a “system” problem but a values-alignment issue?
How do you know if homeschooling is actually working?
What happens when success is no longer measured by grades, rankings, and external approval?
What does learning actually look like… when you’re not trying to recreate school at home?