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28 minutes | Mar 14, 2023
Homeschool Planning: Calendars, Contacts, and Passwords Lesson 98
WE’VE GOT MERCH! SUPPORT THE PODCAST There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.Threadless.com. LET’S CONNECT! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.We’re bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. ABOUT THE HOSTSHosts Elle and Miriam are two Black homeschooling moms embarking on a self-defining journey. Listen in on conversations that will encourage you to be your authentic self, while uplifting your spirit and motivating your inherent potential. They’re defining what culture is for their families and want you to do the same. Bring your children along too, so they can meet the Cleverly Cultured Kids. They’re all for teaching the babies while they’re young, adapting to the challenges of parenting, homeschooling and being willing to learn the lessons that the children have to offer. It’s all about uplifting one another and reclaiming your innate greatness. Grown Folks Talking about Homeschool Planning: Calendars, Contacts, and Passwords Rsources: Planner Password organizer:  Bitwarden CONNECT WITH ELLE Website: CleverlyChanging.com Instagram: @CleverlyChanging Facebook: CleverlyChanging Youtube: CleverlyChanging Twitter: CleverlyChangin ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
41 minutes | Feb 20, 2023
From Teacher to Publisher Lesson 97
Maria Dismondy is the founder of the publishing company Cardinal Rule Press. She inspires and educates others in the book industry. She shared insight on the Cleverly Changing Podcast, letting us know about her life as a publisher in Michigan after being in the classroom for many years. TODAY’S HISTORY LESSON  What is Kenyan currency called? Listen to the episode for the answer. AFRICAN PROVERB “Talking to one another is loving one another.” - Kenyan Proverb. Remember to subscribe to our podcast so you will get the latest updates. LET’S CONNECT! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We’re bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link once your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. ORDER A CLEVER HOMESCHOOL KIT:  Don’t forget to order one of our exclusive Clever Homeschool Kits. The kits include t-shirts, stickers, a homeschool planner, books, and more. Order your Clever Homeschool Kit here. *Make sure you send your t-shirt size as a note once you pay, or email CleverlyChanging@gmail.com with your order number and size. GROWN FOLKS TALKING ABOUT HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT BLACK HISTORY Maria Dismondy's background is in early education and research, which enables her to touch lives the world over while touring as a public speaker in schools, community forums, and national conferences. When Maria isn’t working, she embarks on adventures throughout southeast Michigan and beyond, where she lives with her husband, three book-loving children, and two pups. Find out more at MariaDismondy.com  Follow Maria's journey on IG at @mariadismondybooks Learn more about her publishing company at CardinalRulePress.com  Follow Cardinal Rule Press Maria's publishing company on Instagram at @CardinalRulePress Follow Cardinal Rule Press at Facebook.com/CardinalRulePress Prefer to watch the episode? Check out the Cleverly Changing Youtube Channel! CHECK OUT OUR MERCHANDISE Visit https://CleverlyChanging.com/Shop to see what we sell. CONNECT WITH ELLE Website: CleverlyChanging.com Instagram: @CleverlyChanging Facebook: CleverlyChanging Youtube: CleverlyChanging Twitter: CleverlyChangin Tweetable quote: “Books can be a bridge between a caregiver and a child. It will help them to have a conversation around a tricky topic. They can be mirrors, so children can see themselves in the midst of the pages, and they can be windows, so children can look inside someone else experience." - Maria Dismondy author and mom. Please share this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
42 minutes | Feb 13, 2023
Lesson 96 - Teaching Black History With Brandi
Today's podcast will discuss How Do You Teach Your Children Black History? Today's History Lesson Where was the first public place where "Lift and Every Voice and Sing," the Black national anthem, was performed? Listen to the episode for the answer. African Proverb"If everyone is going to dance, who then is going to watch?" Cameroonian Proverb Remember to subscribe to our podcast so you will get the latest updates. Word of the Episode Osanso means orange in Yuroba. Yuroba is a language from Nigeria. Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link once your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Order a Clever Homeschool Kit:  Don't forget to order one of our exclusive Clever Homeschool Kits. The kits include t-shirts, stickers, a homeschool planner, books, and more. Order your Clever Homeschool Kit here. *Make sure you send your t-shirt size as a note once you pay, or email CleverlyChanging@gmail.com with your order number and size. Grown Folks Talking About How to Teach Children About Black History Brandi Riley is the author behind a new set of books for middle school students and younger children called Black History Spark. She is an award-winning community builder and outspoken digital activist. Brandi is also an advocate and leader who promotes equity and pay for women. She has written for BabyCenter, ScaryMommy, What To Expect, and is the author of the journal, "Just Us Girls: A Shared Journal for Moms and Daughters" published by Rockridge Press. Brandi lives with her family in Oakland, CA. Order your Black History Books from Black History SparkEmail Brandi Riley-Jeter atFollow Brandi on Instagram at @BrandiJeter  Check out our merchandiseVisit CleverlyChanging.com/Shop to see what we sell. Connect with Elle Website: CleverlyChanging.com Instagram: @CleverlyChanging Facebook: CleverlyChanging Youtube: CleverlyChanging Twitter: CleverlyChangin Tweetable quote: "Remember, just because you start with a curriculum doesn't mean you have to stick with it, if it's not a good fit." - Elle Cole Please share this episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
26 minutes | Jan 24, 2023
Lesson 95 Homeschool Tip 2 How to Create Lesson Plans
WE’VE GOT MERCH! SUPPORT THE PODCASTThere are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.Threadless.com.LET’S CONNECT!Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.We’re bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions.Please check out the Podcast Transcript of episode 95: Tip 2 How to Create Lesson Plans.Elle  0:09  Elle and Miriam are two black homeschooling moms embarking on a self-defining journey. Listen in on conversations that will encourage you to be your authentic self while uplifting your spirit and motivating your inherent potential. They're defining what culture is for their families and want you to do the same. Bring your children along so they can meet the cleverly cultured kids. They're all for teaching the babies while they're young, adapting to the challenges of parenting, homeschooling, and being willing to learn the lessons that the children have to offer. It's all about uplifting one another and reclaiming your innate greatness.Elle Cole  1:12  It's now time for the word of the episode.Elle Cole  1:17  WORD OF THE EPISODEKeh means "to demonstrate" or "to teach" in Mende.Elle Cole  1:36  Hello, everybody. Welcome to another CleverlyChanging Podcast. I am one of your hosts I will call, and today we are talking about our second homeschool tip. Yes, we are getting back to the basics for those of you who are interested in learning more about homeschooling and teaching your children. Again, this podcast isn't just for homeschoolers but also for people who want to supplement their child's education. So today, we are talking about Tip number two, lesson plans. Now, if you're not a teacher, no worries. We are going to walk you through how to create a lesson plan and how to make it work for you. So first, I want to share that a lesson plan is important. If you want to organize and prepare information, it keeps you on track and focused. When creating a lesson plan, identify your subject, then research the concept your child needs to learn. So when I was homeschooling, I had to often reteach myself different subjects. So if it had been years since I had seen some of the math problems that I needed to teach to my kids. It wasn't a big worry. It just meant I had to utilize different resources so that I could refresh my memory. One of the tools I use to do that was YouTube, they have great tutorials where people will work out the problems, and you can practice. Also, if you are a bit hesitant about some subjects and you feel like, they are outside of my scope. No worries, you don't have to do it all personally. You can hire tutors, tap into your village, your resources, your support system, and even classes online. So there are multiple ways to ensure your child or children are getting a solid education.Elle Cole  3:48  for preschoolers, I feel like preschool and elementary school many of us can handle those areas fairly well on our own. And we should probably go back to thinking about the learning cells. And there are three learning styles I talked about last year. The first was auditory, the second visual, and the third kinesthetic or tactile. And when I was teaching my preschoolers, I often went to the library and got CDs or videos to reinforce those lessons. Kids learn so well through song. So even if you're not a singer, it doesn't mean that your kids don't have to have an opportunity to be exposed to new music, expose them, teach them, and sing with them, but you can also get CDs to sing along, especially if that's not your wheelhouse.Elle Cole  4:53  The other thing I encourage you to do is use apps like we are living in a wonderful day.Elle Cole  5:00  technology age where we have different resources at our disposal. And one of those resources is being able to type into apps. There are also educational programs like BrainPOP. I've always said that as one of my resources because it was one that I found easy to use. They often had supplemental resources to go along with it and even sample lesson plans. So that's why I highly recommend BrainPOP so much. There's also Khan Academy and many other resources. Visit the show notes page. And I will link to some of my favorite resources I use during my homeschooling.Elle Cole  5:47  For kinesthetic lessons, encourage your child to create a 3d model or take a field trip, so your child can see how the lesson appears in real life. A lot of kids, when you're using many different senses together, they're going to remember the information better. So you want them to be hands on to be able to look at different concepts from different perspectives. And that is what field trips can offer. SoElle Cole  6:23  I live in the DC, Maryland area, and we have a wealth of museums. The Smithsonian was just an area where we loved going to the different museums. They often offered classes and various resources. So wherever you live, there are definitely some educational resources in your area that you can take advantage of with your children.Elle Cole  6:53  So remember, when you are doing your lesson plans, I want to give you a few steps to keep in mind. So step one, research and write out the objectives. So research what your child should be learning. What does your state require? How much does your child already know? Then use all that information to write out the objective step to find out what your child needs to learn? So I just spoke about the need to look up the state requirements. So no, you don't have to ensure your children are at the same level as their peers. But keep in mind, if something were to happen, and you needed to put your child in school, you want to make sure that they're at least on par if they're going to be learning atElle Cole  7:54  school or traditional school at some time. So you don't want to be so far removed that your child can't compete with other kids. Now with that said, don't use that as a crutch. If your child is already advanced and has already mastered areas in their grade level, by all means, move on, and teach them where they are. What I love about homeschooling the most is you're not competing against anyone. Your child is literally learning at his or her best ability, regardless of where anybody else is. So when you are teaching your child, keep that in mind. That is not what you love to do. How you learn best is really about the child, how they learn best and what their interests are.Elle Cole  8:49  So, our homeschool planner has a sample lesson plan for you. And what's interesting about this sample is if you look at our weekly lesson plan, there is an area that says stage one desired results. And it says objectives, standards, essential questions, factual knowledge, procedural knowledge, and conceptual knowledge. And I know that several of you have gotten the planner, and I want to break down what that all means. Because I feel like the language can be something that not all of us are used to. And I don't want anyone to get discouraged. Like, I don't even know what this is. So let me break it down for you just a little bit. So factual knowledge is where you assess what your child already knows.Elle Cole  9:53  So, I use for tools for assessment, Moby Max was one of the programs.Elle Cole  10:00  So low costs to free depending on, you know, what they're doing. When I used it, it was free, but I know things can change. And they had assessments IXL.com also does assessments for your child.Elle Cole  10:17  It is great to invest, and a program or software that will assess where your child is. Now keep in mind some children will have learning disabilities or learning challenges. Elle Cole  10:32  it is important to know where your child is and what their capabilities are because sometimes, you may need to get additional resources for your child. If there are some learning challenges, some delays, or some other areas of concern, I encourage you to have your child tested, there is nothing to be ashamed of, there is every reason to go above and beyond to make sure your child is getting what he or she needs.Elle Cole  11:06  So when you're looking at factual knowledge, you're going through to make sure you know what your child knows the facts.Elle Cole  11:18  Next procedural knowledge that's really where they're applying the information that they've learned. Some kids are taking in things by memory, and they can recite everything to you. But they don't know how that's used in the real world. Or they may be unable to apply a certain formula and things like that. And you want to make sure that they're not just memorizing, they're also able to do and go the next step. When it comes to conceptual knowledge, that's where you're looking at the concepts that need to be learned. So that's when we go back to those state requirements. What are the general concepts that we have to teach our child, I'm going to give you some additional examples? So let's take the facts.Elle Cole  12:17  So for example, two times two is four. That's true, we all know that. That's a fact. So that would go under factual knowledge. Procedural knowledge is where you say two, plus two is four. So you can give your child two blocks are, and then add two more, or you can give them two balloons and then add two more. But the concept of adding putting two and two together will also make for is the application of that process being applied. So you want your kids understand that multiplication is just a quicker way to do addition. And so I just brought out those concepts that are being taught are the concept of addition. And multiplicationElle Cole  13:19  is also adding things together, which will increase.
22 minutes | Jan 16, 2023
The Best Way to Make Homeschool Preparations
Remember to subscribe to our podcast so you will get the latest updates. Word of the Episode E yi so means see you soon in Fon and is from the country of Benin Republic. Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link once your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Order a Clever Homeschool Kit:  Don't forget to order one of our exclusive Clever Homeschool Kits. The kits cost $59.99 USD and include t-shirts, stickers, a homeschool planner, books, and more. Order your Clever Homeschool Kit here. Grown Folks Talking About Homeschool Preparations The three best ways to make homeschool preparations are: Review your state laws Assess your child's academic needs Create a plan and gather your materials Where can you go to learn what your state's homeschool requirements are? One organization that has laid out the requirements completely by the state is the homeschool legal defense association. Visit their website at hslda.org/legal and click on your state on the digital map. When I homeschooled, I met with my state homeschool review board twice a year, once in the fall and again in the spring. Then I shared my daughters' homeschool portfolio, showing each child receiving regular and thorough education. Assess your child's academic needs  Evaluate how your child/children learn best. Consider using a learning styles assessment to identify their primary learning style. Remember, people don't have just one learning style. They have several, so try to present a way to learn different materials using all three methods, which are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic or tactile learning. During the early years of homeschooling, I often daughter new information by singing (playing educational music CDs), creating models, projects, or doing experiments. I also encouraged my children to learn by playing games like a bean bag toss to practice spelling new words. Create a plan and gather the materials My advice is simple before you buy a complete curriculum, try it out first. Try different curriculums to see what your child likes and dislikes. Of course, you want to give your child only work that he or she likes, but you should consider how they work best so that you can avoid meltdowns. Review what children in your state should be learning based on their ages or grades. Next, write out or type up your weekly objectives. This will give you a frame,e work to stay focused and make sure your child is thriving. Read reviews, and talk to others who may have used the curriculum.  Connect with Elle Website: CleverlyChanging.com Instagram: @CleverlyChanging Facebook: CleverlyChanging Youtube: CleverlyChanging Twitter: CleverlyChangin Tweetable quote: "Remember, just because you start with a curriculum doesn't mean you have to stick with it, if it's not a good fit." - Elle Cole Please share this episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
55 minutes | Oct 19, 2022
Growing Nutritious Foods and Educated Kids
During this episode we will share and discuss Stacey Woodson's homeschooling journey and how being a dietician and an author influences her parenting and family relationships. History to Explore One of the most influential instruments in African culture are drums. Drums are considered the heartbeat of Africa. The book Oral Literature in Africa discusses how drums were used to communicate different messages in African culture (learn more). Use this resource to learn more about Nigerian food. African Proverb Oun t’a ó jẹ l’àgbà oun ta ó se: “What we want to eat is, on the hierarchical scale, superior to what we want to do. - Yoruba Proverb Please tweet us using the #cleverlychangingpodcast to tell us what this proverb means to you or leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode Osan means orange in Yoruba and is from the country of Nigeria Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link once your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Order a Clever Homeschool Kit valued at $175:  Don't forget to order one of our exclusive Clever Homeschool Kits. The value of each individual kit is $175 USD, and the first 25 people who sign-up for a kit will receive free-shipping. Kits ship in early October and will include: t-shirts, games, stickers, a planner, and more. Register for your Clever Homeschool Starter Kit here. Grown Folks Talking About Growing Nutritious Foods and Educated Kids Our guest, Stacey Woodson, MS, RD, LDN is a dietitian-nutritionist and entrepreneur.  She is a counselor, speaker, and author on the topics of nutrition and wellness. She loves teaching children about healthy eating and introducing them to new foods. She also has a passion for representing and affirming children of color which inspired her to start a clothing line named Melanated Magic Tees. Stacey enjoys gardening, foraging, yoga, and spending time in nature. Her Delicious and Nutritious children's book series empowers children with the knowledge to make nourishing food choices and become adventurous eaters. The series was inspired by and loosely based on her children. Stacey lives in Philadelphia, PA with her husband, three children, and her cat. Inside this episode you can look forward to hearing about: How Stacey got started homeschooling. How she approaches educating her children.. What it's like being an author and a homeschool mom. Ways she incorporates nutrition and healthy living into her homeschooling. Exploring how words matter and ways to frame nutrition in ways that are less polarizing. Connect with Stacey Woodson Website: staceywoodson.com Instagram: @motheringwhilemelanated Facebook: motheringwhilemelanated Tweetable quote: "If you can read and do basic math you can learn how to do anything." - Stacey Woodson, MS, RD, LDN Resources to help teach your children about gardening and nutritious foods UNICEF has a great list for parents to jump start better eating habits. See What Grows has some great suggestions on how to get kids excited about growing food. OurSpace has a lot of great educational opportunities for families who are interested in gardening and survival skills. If you're interested in getting started growing, your local library is a great place to start. Many cities and counties have a seed library in addition to books, and they offer patrons seeds to help them grow a variety of plants and vegetables. Miriam's farm, Sisters of the Soil Community Farm, has volunteer opportunities for folks of all ages to help out on the farm and learn more about growing and food. Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance has a wealth of resources and they offer events and workshops as well. Please share this episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
28 minutes | Sep 29, 2022
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
During this episode I share information about sickle cell disease in honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness month.  History to Explore Nigeria has a population of 112 million people. About 25% of adults there carry the sickle cell trait  (source). According to the World Health Organization, more than 300,000 babies with severe hemoglobin disorders are born globally each year, but 75 per cent is said to be found in Sub-Saharan Africa (source). African Proverb He who is sick will not refuse medicine. ~ Nigerian Proverbs Please tweet us using the #cleverlychangingpodcast to tell us what this proverb means to you or leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode In the Gambia Dutu means Mango.   Order a Clever Homeschool Kit:  Don't forget to order one of our exclusive Clever Homeschool Kits. The value of each individual kit is $175 USD, and the first 25 people who sign-up for a kit will receive free-shipping. Kits ship in early October and will include: t-shirts, games, stickers, a planner, and more. Register for your clever homeschool starter kit here. Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link once your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Talking About National Sickle Cell Awareness monthElle Cole empowers moms and advocates for children with sickle cell disease. She is a mom of twin daughters, one of whom is living with Sickle Cell Disease and Type 1 Diabetes. In 2020 she was awarded the Advocating for Another WEGO Health award. She is the author of four children’s books: A Sickle Cell Coloring Book for Kids, ABCs of Sickle Cell, and The Ultimate Sickle Cell Activity Book. She is a writer, speaker, and Podcast Producer. Feedspot named the Cleverly Changing Podcast #3 on the Top 20 Homeschooling Mom Podcasts list. She also produces the VitaminSC3 Podcast which is a new podcast that shares real stories about families battling sickle cell disease. The podcast is powered by the Sickle Cell Community Consortium. She’s been featured on NPR, ABC 7, BBC World Service Radio, and many podcasts. Her website CleverlyChanging.com discusses wellness, personal finance, and parenting. Connect with Elle Blog 👉🏾 https://cleverlychanging.com/category/podcast/ IG 👉🏾 https://Instagram.com/Cleverlychanging  TW 👉🏾 https://Twitter.com/cleverlychangin YT 👉🏾 https://YouTube.com/Cleverlychanging  Tweetable quote: "Advocacy chose me and one  day my daughter will ask me what did I do to make sure she had a full life and I will be able to show her my advocacy work."  Please share this episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
45 minutes | Sep 13, 2022
Supporting Educational Entrepreneurs With The VELA Fund
During this episode we share how the VELA fund is supporting educational entrepreneurs. They specifically specialize educational experiences that are out of the box. In 2010 at one of my daughter's pediatric appointments her doctor advised me to homeschool. The thought changed my children's first academic experiences and increased my love for education. African Proverb "In Kijita (Wajita) there is a proverb which says "Omwana ni wa bhone," meaning regardless of a child's biological parent(s) its upbringing belongs to the community (source). Please tweet us using the #cleverlychangingpodcast to tell us what this proverb means to you or leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode Adore means medicine in the Twi language from Ghana. Order a Clever Homeschool Kit valued at $175:  Don't forget to order one of our exclusive Clever Homeschool Kits. The value of each individual kit is $175 USD, and the first 25 people who sign-up for a kit will receive free-shipping. Kits ship in early October and will include: t-shirts, games, stickers, a planner, and more. Register for your clever homeschool starter kit here. Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link once your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Talking with, Meredith Olson, the President of the VELA Education Fund Meredith Olson was appointed President of the VELA Education Fund in 2021. She was familiar to the organization and previously served as a founding member of VELA’s Board. Meredith stated, “The pandemic has dramatically increased awareness of unconventional, human-centered education models, and as VELA plots its course for 2021, I am committed to accelerating adoption by more families and communities.” The VELA Education fund is committed to the community and has awarded more than $3.6 million to accelerate education innovation and opportunity for every learner. Meredith is the mother of four children, two of her children are twins. As you will hear during the podcast, she is excited to help fund innovative educational ideas. In addition to wearing many hats, Olson also actively involved in the community, serving on the boards of Rainbows United Inc. and is currently board chair at WSU Tech. BOOKS BY TODD ROSE The End of Average  Dark Horse Collective Illusions VELA Education Fund is Supporting Educational Entrepreneurs If you want to learn more about how the VELA Education fund supporting educational entrepreneurs please visit their website below. The VELA Education Fund is a  micro grant program, that provides seed funding to early-stage, non-traditional education models created by everyday entrepreneurs – parents, educators, community leaders, and even students. Connect with Vela Education Fund Website: VelaFund.org Facebook: VelaEdFund Instagram: @velaedfund YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCEts4U-PzzulEsSpuC9dA Here are some of the questions that this episode explored. What led you to start the VELA education in 2020? What were some educational experiences that encouraged you to value thinking outside the box and learning in unconventional ways while growing up? Why are non-traditional educational opportunities critical for people today? What are two of the most unusual concepts submitted by grantees you've funded?  To date, you've been able to award over 11 million dollars to educational organizations and groups, what are you most proud of the VELA has done in the community? What types of results have you seen from grant awardees? We know that VELA receives many applicants, and everyone isn't awarded. What are you looking for most when considering funding an organization's project or idea? As the founder, what is most fulfilling about running this organization? How can people in the community best support the work you do? Where should people go to connect with you and the VELA Education Fund? Shareable quote: "I am passionate about this work because too many children do not have access to education that develops their individual talents and interests, and instead just passes them through the standardized system, leading to disengagement and underachievement" (source).  Please share this episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
52 minutes | Sep 5, 2022
Music is Great For Learning and Boosts a Child's Self-Esteem
During this episode we will share and discuss how music is great for learning and boosts a child's self-esteem. Every culture in the world embraces music. History to Explore One of the most influential instruments in African culture are drums. Drums are considered the heartbeat of Africa. The book Oral Literature in Africa discusses how drums were used to communicate different messages in African culture (learn more). African Proverb Fear a silent man. He has lips like a drum. - Yoruba Proverb Please tweet us using the #cleverlychangingpodcast to tell us what this proverb means to you or leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode Oni means today in Yoruba.   About Our Sponsor Night Zookeeper sponsored this episode. Thank you, Night Zookeeper, for sponsoring this episode. Learning is fun, so the Night Zookeeper educational online program is a big hit in my house. My 9-year-old loves it. She asks to use it at least three days a week (weekends included). I can’t say I blame her; it is a very engaging language arts program with many great features. I love that it provides a safe online environment for my children. Tutors review all shared content to ensure their safety while in the Night Zookeeper realm. My little love creating new zoo characters and leveling them up by playing games, building accessories, and writing reports. Even my 7-year-old reluctant writer and reader thoroughly enjoys this program. It feels more like playing than learning, which is what this homeschooling mama needs for her favorite little lion. As a former tutor with America Reads and a five-year homeschool veteran, this is one educational tool that I highly recommend. Click on this link to access an exclusive offer for 50% off the annual Night Zookeeper subscription and a free 7-day trial.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! We want to feature your kids on Cleverly Cultured Kids, so please complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link once your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Talking About How Music is Great For Learning and Boosts a Child's Self-Esteem Monét is better known as (“Ms. Angel Monét”), and she is a Boston-native and founder of Inét Productions, Inc. She is a multifaceted entertainer who has pioneered a movement beyond music and uses the power of arts to promote positive themes such as anti-bullying, self-esteem building, and community responsibility. Monet A. Ledbetter Glaude is the founder and Executive Director of Inét Entertainment Corporation and the president of Inet Productions Inc., which offers instrumental, vocal, and performance skills. She is an instructor and graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, receiving a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Professional Music. For over a decade, 4x award winning Female Music Producer of New England’s Urban Award. Angel Monét has created a revolution in the world of Children’s music through her original songs filled with uplifting themes and Gospel, Pop, Funk, Hip Hop and Caribbean rhythms. Inét Productions Inc As president of Inét Productions Inc, Ms. Angel Monét runs a music production company that specializes in the development of instrumental, vocal and performance skills. She is a proud instructor for Berklee City Music’s Piano and Voice programs at her alma mater Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ma. She is the founder of the HOI Network Internet Radio Station and Creator of the “House of Inspiration Show”.  Monét Ledbetter-Glaude’s original program, “Peppy People’s Music” provides a multicultural music curriculum with resources that teach children the fundamentals of music and addresses the needs of music in early childhood education. She is a songwriter, performer, vocalist, pianist and playwright. She is also the creator of “Jack’s World”, a musical filled with inspirational messages of Love, Family and Self-Esteem. Mone’t received an iParenting Media Award for the Jack’s World” soundtrack and was a featured opening act for the famous “Univer-Soul Circus.”  Monét has also written, performed, produced, and recorded her latest song “MY TEACHER” which is a tribute to teachers all over the world. Her recent album, “Children Are a Gift,” was released on her own imprint, Rossy Records. She is also the author of the children’s book “Introducing Jack Christopher Wilson” that comes along with music and character-building tools. Listen today's episode and learn how music is important for your child to explore as a part of his or her curriculum.  Connect with Ms. Angel Monét InetProductionsInc.com Website: The Ms. Angel Monét Show Instagram: @msangelmonet Tweetable quote: "There are lessons to learn from the very children we raise. Because of that, I genuinely believe bringing awareness to the importance of mental health and positive self-esteem are community responsibilities . . . edifying tunes creates core memories for families.  Order a Clever Homeschool Kit valued at $175:  Don't forget to order one of our exclusive Clever Homeschool Kits. The value of each individual kit is $175 USD, and the first 25 people who sign-up for a kit will receive free-shipping. Kits ship in early October and will include: t-shirts, games, stickers, a planner, and more. Register for your clever homeschool starter kit here. Remem Please share this episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
54 minutes | Aug 30, 2022
It's Back to School Time, and We Have Something New for You
Where did the summer months go? If you feel that summer felt way too short this year, we concur 100%. This episode is where Miriam and I update you on our lives with our children this school year, and we have an exceptional offer for you. This is an episode you will want to listen to in its entirety to take advantage of everything we have available. History to Explore According to the United Nations, Africa produces about 2-3% of the carbon - dioxide emissions and has 15% of the world's population. (learn more). African Proverb Wealth diminishes with usage; learning increases with use. ~ Nigeria Proverb Please tweet us using the #cleverlychangingpodcast to tell us what this proverb means to you. We Want to Hear From You Leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode Akwaaba means welcome in Twi.  About Our SponsorNight Zookeeper sponsored this episode. Thank you, Night Zookeeper, for sponsoring this episode. Learning should be fun, and the Night Zookeeper educational online program is a big hit in my house. My 9-year-old loves it. She asks to use it at least three days a week (weekends included). I can’t say I blame her; it is a very engaging language arts program with many great features. I love that it provides a safe online environment for my children. Tutors review all shared content to ensure their safety while in the Night Zookeeper realm. My little love creating new zoo characters and leveling them up by playing games, building accessories, and writing reports. Even my 7-year-old reluctant writer and reader thoroughly enjoys this program. It feels more like playing than learning, which is what this homeschooling mama needs for her favorite little lion. As a former tutor with America Reads and a five-year homeschool veteran, this is one educational tool that I highly recommend. Click on this link to access an exclusive offer for 50% off the annual Night Zookeeper subscription and a free 7-day trial.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Talking with Elle and Miriam We are spilling the tea on how to get some of the best homeschool deals. Leave a comment or send us a  In this episode, we discuss: The VELA Education Fund  Clever Homeschool Kit Essence Homeschool feature Back-to-school homeschool deals  Order a Clever Homeschool Kit valued at $175: (Timestamp 05:00)The first 25 people who sign-up for a kit will receive free-shipping. The kits will be sent out early October and will include: t-shirts, games, stickers, a planner, and more. Please register for your clever homeschool starter kit here) Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks benefit educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Studies do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. Also, please follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
58 minutes | Aug 8, 2022
It Takes a Melanin Village
Our latest Cleverly Changing Podcast episode discusses the importance of a homeschooling support system and general systems to help your days run more smoothly. We listened to a former teacher who now homeschools and supports other homeschoolers tell us why it takes a Melanin Village to be a Black family homeschooling in America. History to Explore The Sahara desert in Africa is the world’s largest desert. It is nearly as big as the USA! (learn more). African Proverb A fully grown-up tree cannot be bent into a walking stick. ~ Kenyan Proverb We Want to Hear From You Leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode Kosi Wahala means no problem in Yuroba.  About Our SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Night Zookeeper Thank you, Night Zookeeper, for sponsoring this episode. Learning should be fun, and the Night Zookeeper educational online program is a big hit in my house. My 9-year-old loves it. She asks to use it at least three days a week (weekends included). I can’t say I blame her; it is a very engaging language arts program with many great features. I love that it provides a safe online environment for my children. All of the shared content is reviewed by tutors to ensure their safety while in the Night Zookeeper realm. My little love creating new zoo characters and leveling them up by playing games, building accessories, and writing reports. Even my 7-year-old reluctant writer and reader thoroughly enjoys this program. It really feels more like playing than learning, and that is what this homeschooling mama needs for her favorite little lion. As a former tutor with America Reads and a five-year homeschool veteran, this is one educational tool that I highly recommend. Click on this link to access an exclusive offer for 50% off the annual Night Zookeeper subscription and a free 7-day trial.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Talking with Brenaea Fairchild Brenaea Fairchild is the founder of The Melanin Village and a homeschooling mother of two boys. She knows what it's like to balance it all. She describes it more as juggling balls. You'll want to listen to the whole analogy. It just might help you better prioritize things. Brenaea's a certified teacher of social studies and Spanish as well as an entrepreneur. The Melanin Village is a global homeschool collective for mothers of color. Its main objective is to equip and empower Black homeschoolers by offering professional development and learning opportunities, clubs, meetups, and so much more.  In this episode, we discuss: The Melanin Village origin story The importance of finding community and supporting other homeschooling families. Diversity versus affinity and safe spaces. The importance of finding and implementing systems that work for the way your family lives and moves. Brenaea has found the capsule wardrobe to be particularly helpful for her family. What The Melanin Village and its app offer and how to join. Connect with Brenaea Fairchild  at: Register for the Black-to-Homeschool Virtual Conference happening from August 26th to 28th Follow her on Instagram and Facebook Learn more about The Melanin Village Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks benefit educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Studies do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. Also, please follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam. Enter Today's Giveaway: visit CleverlyChanging.com and enter at the bottom of the post. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
57 minutes | Jul 11, 2022
From Vet Tech to Cowgirl
Do you have a child that loves animals? If so, this episode with guest Abriana Johnson about going from veterinarian to cowgirl will be a great episode for you to listen to with them. History to Explore The Emancipation Proclamation was passed in 1862. Did you know that in the latter part of the 1800s, many formerly enslaved people settled west after it was passed? The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West, written by William DeLong, records that as many as 25% (about 3,500) of formerly enslaved people made the Wild Wild West their homeland and became Black Cowboys (learn more). African Proverb When your neighbour’s horse falls into a pit, you should not rejoice at it, for your own child may fall into it too. – Yoruba Proverb We Want to Hear From You Leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode Kosi Wahala means no problem in Yuroba.  About Our SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Night Zookeeper Thank you Night Zookeeper for sponsoring this episode. Learning should be fun and the Night Zookeeper educational online program is a big hit in my house. My 9-year-old loves it. She asks to use it at least 3 days a week (weekends included). I can’t say that I blame her, it is a very engaging language arts program with a lot of great features. I love that it provides a safe online environment for my children. All of the content that is shared is reviewed by tutors to ensure their safety while they’re in the realm of the Night Zookeeper. My littles love creating new zoo characters and leveling them up by playing games, creating accessories and writing reports. Even my 7-year-old reluctant writer and reader thoroughly enjoys this program. It really does feel more like playing than learning, and that is just what this homeschooling mama needs for her favorite little lion. As a former tutor with America Reads and a five year homeschool veteran, this is one educational tool that I highly recommend. Click on this link to access an exclusive offer for 50% off the annual Night Zookeeper subscription and a free 7-day trial.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Abriana Johnson Discusses Going From Veterinarian to Cowgirl Abriana Johnson is a brand strategist, author, and coach with a passion for horses and an eye for design. She uses her love of technology and strategy to help horse industry professionals build impactful brands and digital experiences that build community, connect content to culture, and establish their digital hoofprint. Her horse obsession started at 7 years old and continued well into undergrad as she attended NC State University completing a Bachelor in Animal Science with an equine focus. Being a big picture thinker and wanting to make an impact on the world through wholistic animal-inspired education, Abriana completed a Master in Health Sciences, concentrating on One Health, through the University of Florida. A fervent student of life and experience, Abriana's personal and professional experiences led her to carve her own path in entrepreneurship. Abriana is the creator of Cowgirl Camryn, an edutainment brand equipping kids with the tools and resources needed to improve their emotional and behavioral development, exposing them to equine experiential learning, and encouraging them to see the world through a more holistic (One Health) lens. When she is not working on Cowgirl Camryn, she is coaching, consulting, and presenting to small businesses and equine entrepreneurs on brand development and design via her business, Black Unicorn Creative. In her downtime, you can find Abriana sharing her latest industry insights and musings on her podcasts (Young Black Equestrians and The Digital Hoofprint podcasts) and on social media. Her hobbies include gardening, creating art, and studying viticulture and the wine industry. Connect with Abriana Johnson  at: Check out her blog: cowgirlcamryn.com Follow her on: Instagram and Facebook Hear more from her on Black in the Saddle Podcast Learn more about Abriana Johnson Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. Also, please follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam. Enter Today's Giveaway: visit CleverlyChanging.com and enter at the bottom of the post. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
49 minutes | Jun 21, 2022
Homeschooling A Child With Type 1 Diabetes
Today's podcast is close to my heart because when my daughter was in kindergarten, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is also one of the reasons that I continued to homeschool my children for so long. People homeschool for a variety of different reasons, but health concerns was my top reason. History to explore Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The body attacks a person's pancreas and causes the patient to need insulin to regular the glucose in their blood. For multiple reasons, Type 1 Diabetes, also referred to as juvenile diabetes is a growing concern for families worldwide. One of the earliest accounts of diabetes was found on papyrus and dates back to the Egyptians in 1550 B.C. Written in hieroglyphics on papyrus, Ancient Egyptians documented the occurrence of excessive urination, thirst and weight loss; which are symptoms of type 1 diabetes. People who had it were encouraged to eat more whole grains to regulate their bodies glucose levels (learn more). African Proverb Speech is an egg; if it drops on the floor what it does is shatter. ~ Yoruba proverb Leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode Ekselon means excellent in Haitian Creole.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Dr. Mary Bell Carlson Discusses Homeschooling With Type 1 Diabetes Dr. Carlson is an educator and a mother of three children. COVID pushed her into homeschooling and she's been enjoying the journey. One of her daughter's was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease and chronic illness, and her whole world has changed. We're chatting about how the entire family is adjusting. Here's the breakdown. How T1D made its way into the Carlson household and the symptoms that led to a diagnosis at 5 years old. How feeling overwhelmed can lead to healing and creating connections on a deep level. Tips on navigating the healthcare system and insurance companies and the financial impact of it all. Finding community in the midst of crisis. Curriculum and respecting the individual needs of your learners. Connect with Dr. Carlsen America's Chief Financial Mom at: Check out her blog: ChiefFinancialMom.com Follow her on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Hear more from her on Real Money, Real Experts podcast Visit her at: keynote.financial  Also, please follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam. Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
52 minutes | Jun 13, 2022
Cleverly Cultured Kids on Transitioning Back to School
Episode 85 is a full show of hearing from our Cleverly Cultured kids . They chime in about their different perspectives on how their school year ended and whether or not they miss homeschooling full time. They shared their perspectives on what it's like to attend a traditional school and how transitioning back to school was after several years of homeschooling. Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails. As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop. Something to Explore: Can you guess how many children there are on the continent of Africa. Currently, in 2022, there are about 400 million children in Africa and the number continues to increase (Source).  African Proverb One does not weigh the head down with a load that belongs to the belly. ~ Yoruba proverb Leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means. Word of the Episode Duro means wait in Yoruba.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Cleverly Cultured Kids Answer How This Year Has Been For Them If you listen to the episodes in season one of the Cleverly Changing Podcast, you'll get to hear from our Cleverly Cultured Kids. During this show our children share their own and honest opinions about how they felt about attending school. Will we continue to keep our children in school? How did they feel about wearing or no wearing uniforms? Did they like their teachers? What were their favorite subjects We also discussed co-ops, private school, and public school. and more Follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam. Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education.Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
50 minutes | Jun 7, 2022
Ending the School Year and Coping with School Shootings
2022 has been a difficult year for many families, people are still learning how to adjust to life during a pandemic; in addition, there are people who are struggling with their mental health. Unfortunately, the news has been devastating, there have been over 100 mass shootings, but the shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX have devastated communities worldwide, so today we are discussing ending the school year and coping with school shootings on the Cleverly Changing Podcast. Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails. As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop. Something to Explore: Which continent has the youngest population in the world?If you guessed Africa, then you're correct. Africa has a relatively young population. The average age in Africa is about 19 years old (Learn More). African Proverb A family tie is like a tree, it can bend but it cannot break. ~ African proverb Word of the Episode Duro means wait in Yoruba.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Section: Ending the School Year and Coping with School Shootings If you've been following the podcast then you know that both Elle and Miriam put some of their children into the traditional school system after much thought and conversation. Here's what you can expect to hear in this episode. Elle shares how she and her girls have handled the school year. It's great news that is sure to reassure you if or when you decide to enroll your kiddos in traditional school. Miriam shares how her eldest daughter's transition has been as she finishes the homestretch of middle school. At the time of this recording there has been a lot of turmoil regarding keeping children safe in schools. The hosts talk about the fears that come with sending your children into a school building or any another type of learning center. Mental health and the importance of being compassionate, aware and supportive. Follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam. Mental Health Resources: Betterhelp (sign up and get a week of therapy free) Find a mental health service provide with The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Additional resources for children and mental health Listen to a previous episode about youth and mental health National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255) Follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam. Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
50 minutes | May 30, 2022
Finding a Way to Homeschool Lesson 83
Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails.  As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop. Something to Explore:  Did you know that one of the largest waterfalls in the world is in Africa? Yes, Victoria Falls, located in Zambia and Zimbabwe, is one of the world's largest waterfalls. Learn More. African Proverb Dew does not wet you if you walk behind an elephant - Proverb from Ghana. Word of the Episode Oni means today in Yoruba.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Section: Meet Chanita Williams  Chanita Williams is the owner and CEO of SHE Training and Consulting (STC), where she provides educational support services for students K-12. Additionally, providing training and workshops for parents. Chanita has homeschooled her kids from birth to 9th grade.  In this episode's discussion, Chanita Williams offered encouragement and resources about things she learned as a 13-year homeschooling parent. She shared: Different ways parents can work and also homeschool How to choose the right curriculum Ways parents can present their portfolio with ease Catch up with Chanita at sheschools.com or on Instagram, Facebook. Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
53 minutes | May 23, 2022
Educational Summer Activities Lesson 82
Help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop. Something to Explore: Which continent has the largest families? African families have 4.5 children on average, while in Asia they have an average of 2.1 children, in Latin America 2.0, in North America 1.9 and in Europe 1.6. Making African Families larger than other places in the world. Learn More. African Proverb No matter how big an eye is, two eyes are better than one. ~ Yoruba Proverb Word of the Episode Duro means wait in Yoruba.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Section: Meet Regina ColeyIt's summer, and school's out, which gives families time to explore. Regina Coley stopped by our podcast to share her expertise with us. Regina is the MotivatHER, Educator and Cultivator. It's her business to help women lead and create change in their communities using powerful and purposeful educational programs. And as a proud mother of eight lovely young ones, she and her husband are homeschooling all but one of their children. Listen in as she gives us the scoop on how her family does homeschooling and what summer education looks like for them. In this episode's chat we cover a lot. We talk about what brought the Coley's to homeschooling and how they conquer the summer months. Here are some of the key points you'll want to catch: Getting a reluctant partner on board with homeschooling. Ways to go about planning a summer of exploration filled with fun and learning. Suggestions for Google search terms when looking for summer programs and activities for your youth. Ways to avoid the Summer Slide. Some of our favorite places to get great supplies for activities during the summer. Ways to incorporate children of different ages into the learning adventure. Catch up with Regina at ReginaColey.com or on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube @MotivateHER Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. If you know someone with children or an educator, tell them where to find us. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave us a review. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
42 minutes | May 10, 2022
Teaching Children to Love their Hair
Christine Aldrich is a children's author who recently published her first children’s book, Braiding Crowns of Friendship. It's a story about an African American girl who learns to love her hair, and in doing so she helps to teach others about the beauty in diversity. When Christine wrote the book, she pulled from her own life experiences growing up in a predominantly white school where she didn't see a lot of other children who looked like her. If you’re a parent, then you know that all of the lessons we teach our children are not academic. Some lessons deal with life, self-worth and confidence. Regardless of whether you are raising a boy or a girl teaching your child the proper way to groom their hair is important. Stay tune and listen to this conversation and send us a message to let us know how you’re teaching your children to love their hair. We've Got Merch! Support the Podcast There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop. Something to Explore: Did you know that the men in the Afar tribe use cow fat and butter to style and maintain their hair? The Afar people are indigenous to Northeast Africa. They are also ethnic Cushite people. Their curls are obtained with sticks and butter, which helps the hairstyle last for several days, and the cow fat and butter protect their hair from the sun's heat. Learn More. African Proverb Wealth is like hair in the nose: it hurts to be separated whether from a little or from a lot. ~ Malagasy Proverb Word of the Episode Taiwo means first born in Yoruba.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Section: Meet Christina Aldrich who discussed Teaching Children to Love their Hair Christine Aldrich has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master's degree in Counseling from Cal State University, Fullerton. She has worked with low-income families in higher education for over twenty years. For the last six years, Christine has served as the director of the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (EOPS/CARE) at Compton College. Recently, she decided to write children's books to help educate young African American girls on how to increase their self-esteem, build their confidence, and teach them how to love their skin tone and hair texture. Her mission is to help young girls realize that everyone is unique and  should celebrate who they are because of their wonderful differences. Please follow her instagram page and buy her book "Braiding Crowns of Friendship" on Amazon. Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. If you know someone with children or an educator, tell them where to find us. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave us a review. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
58 minutes | May 2, 2022
Generational Wealth Lesson 80
An article on StLouisFed.org entitled, History’s Lasting Imprint on the Racial Wealth Gap intrigued me. It discussed, "Today’s Black-white wealth gap—Black families have about 12 cents of wealth for every dollar held by white families—largely reflects, then, the culmination of all those shared historical experiences of exclusion and destruction. And this gap hasn’t changed much in the last generation, despite educational and other progress." Thus, when we think about the wealth gap, it's not just a conversation about understanding financial literacy, it requires that we also understand the history of oppression and intentional economic setbacks. For us parents who are trying to break the cycle of poverty or lacking resources, we have to be intentional about education ourselves so we will have the means to passed on generational wealth for multiple generations beyond us. We had a riveting conversation with Dr. LaTanya White, a mom of one and homeschooler. We've Got Merch! Support the Podcast There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop. Something to Explore: You know that Africa is the birthplace of civilization, but did you know that there are more than 3,000 different groups of indigenous people and more than 50,000,000 indigenous people living in Africa? (Source) African Proverb The rich man may wear old clothes. - Ghanaian Proverb Word of the Episode Báwo ni means how are you in Yoruba.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Section: Meet Dr. LaTanya White who discussed Generational Wealth Families Dr. White spoke to us about how many people think generational wealth is going to be the game changer for Black families. However, according to her, "The truth is, our high networth (HNW) and ultra high-networth (UHNW) counterparts are not focused on transferring financial wealth to the next generation. They are building dynasties that focus on five forms of wealth being transferred to the next THREE generations. The more Black families that learn how to build their own Dynastic Wealth™, the more clever we can be in changing the narrative in our families about wealth!" Dr. LaTanya White is a 2x author, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of Concept Creative Group, a multi-faceted Black business development firm. Dr. White's research on the intersection of the racial wealth gap, entrepreneurial dynasties, and intergenerational wealth transfer produced a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum for building Black business dynasties that accounts for the lived experience and ancestral narrative of Black families. The Dynastic Wealth™ construct accounts for the five forms of wealth being cultivated by high net worth families with a targeted focus on including three consecutive generations in the strategic plan for wealth transfer. View the framework for Dynastic Wealth™ and learn more about the construct at https://meetprofwhite.com/dynasticwealthresearch. Dr. White and her daughter, Sparrow, will be embarking on their homeschooling and Dynastic Wealth™-building journey beginning in the Summer of 2022. Follow her instagram page and check out her Free Wealth Building Community so you can find out when their latest releases will be available. Listen to past episodes about Financial Literacy Finance and Kids Lesson 78 Education and Opportunity Cost Lesson 70 Teaching Kids About Money Lesson 64 Finance and Entrepreneurship Lesson 57 Teaching Financial Literacy | Lesson 44 Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. If you know someone with children or an educator, tell them where to find us. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave us a review. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
60 minutes | Apr 25, 2022
The Truth about Finance and Kids Lesson 79
Do you know where your knowledge of financial literacy and competency came from? For many of us, the way we save and spend our money comes directly from the lessons we learned around us. Most of those early finance lessons depend significantly on how we see our parents or guardians spend their money. We've had several financial conversations on our podcast, and today's discussion will differ. Our guests, Lola and Dupe Ajayi, are twin sisters passionate about teaching others the truth about finance and kids. When I think back to my early memories of money, the visual imagery I reflect on is seeing my grandmother keep her savings under her mattress and keep her largest bills safely pinned to her bra with safety pins. I'm sure this sounds like too much information, but if you group up around your elders, you probably can think back to someone in your family who did the same with their money. We've Got Merch! Support the Podcast There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop. Something to Explore: Today's fact comes from Britannica. "The Nigerian economy is one of the largest in Africa. Since the late 1960s it has been based primarily on the petroleum industry." African Proverb One cannot both feast and become rich. ~ Ashanti Proverb Word of the Episode Kehinde is the name given to the younger twin in Yoruba.  Let's Connect! Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved. You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions. Grown Folks Section: Meet  Lola and Dupe Ajayi who discussed Finance and Kids Lola and Dupe Ajayi  are twin sisters, authors, and real estate investors. They discuss their initiative to use fun, colorful, cultural, and entertaining ways to instill important financial literacy knowledge in our Black and underserved children. Recommended for youth in middle school, please purchase "Taiwo and Kehinde: The Wedding" by Lola and Dupe Ajayi Follow their instagram page and check out their website so you can find out when their latest releases will be available. Listen to past episodes about Financial Literacy Education and Opportunity Cost Lesson 70 Teaching Kids About Money Lesson 64 Finance and Entrepreneurship Lesson 57 Teaching Financial Literacy | Lesson 44 Please Share This Podcast Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. If you know someone with children or an educator, tell them where to find us. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, wherever you listen to this podcast, please leave us a review. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms. Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES: Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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