Home(school) with Steph11 Nov 2025

56: Homeschooling through themes: an occupational therapist's approach to hands on learning with Lauren

Welcome back to Home School with Steph. In today's episode, we're diving into something that I think every homeschooling mom will love. Teaching through themes and using hands-on learning to make lessons come alive. I'm Chatting with Lauren, an experienced homeschooling mom and occupational therapist. Lauren's professional background gives her a unique perspective on homeschooling. She brings so much wisdom about child development, sensory learning, and how to weave therapy-based strategies into everyday lessons. We'll also talk about her approach to thematic learning, how she builds lessons around one topic and connects it for the school day. This is such a fun and practical conversation. I know you're going to walk away with new ideas and encouragement for your home school.

Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Introduction to Homeschooling and Occupational Therapy
03:57 The Journey to Homeschooling
05:43 Understanding Occupational Therapy
07:57 The Importance of Developmental Foundations
09:57 Rethinking Early Education
12:29 Defining Reading and Success
15:39 The Unique Nature of Homeschooling
19:08 Emotional and Mental Well-being in Education
20:20 Thematic Learning in Homeschooling
27:03 Purposeful Learning and Occupational Therapy
31:30 Flexibility and Grace in Homeschooling
38:28 Embracing the Journey of Homeschooling
39:13 The Joy of Intentional Homeschooling
39:42 Finding Inspiration in Learning

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