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Hello. My name is Heidi. I've been homesteading for two decades, and homeschooling as long as I've had a school-age kid. I think that learning happens both intentionally and experientially, and there is something to be said for serious indoor study, as well as having fun and just exploring the world.
I have been taking care of the family farm for more than 20 years; tending garden, orchard, a timber stand, and raising dairy goats, chickens, and waterfowl. My family started and operates a goat milk soap business and my husband creates and carves with a CNC he built and programmed himself.
In the dark and rainy US Pacific Northwest winters, we find enough down time for video gaming. Raised around some of the early home computers, the first game I fell in love with was Boulder Dash on the Commodore 64 - and I've been gaming ever since. Some of my favorite games are Stardew Valley, Slime Rancher, and Core Keeper; but our family currently has an extensive library of more than 3,000 game titles. I love to talk and play games, and learn about new ones, too!
I've been teaching for more than ten years, with extensive experience both in the classroom and online platforms, with students ranging from kindergarten through grad school. I have taught at private schools, college campuses, and homeschool co-ops. I have also taught virtually in both the master's of education and doctorate of education programs at Concordia University Online. In fact, as of 2024, I have taught well over 4,000 live online classes, reaching more than 3,800 unique students.
So come learn with me, whether your classroom has four walls or no walls. Let's have fun learning online!
Learn about goat kidding, hatching chicks, and llamas from a real farmer! We'll read three different indie books with stuffed props, with discussion and a drawing activity for each.
Harvest Heritage Academy
Can you find all the items on the list during this virtual field trip to the harvest fest? Test your powers of observation and critical thinking skills! Seasonal free offer.
Harvest Heritage Academy
Raising waterfowl basics from a practical homesteading farm perspective: from duckling and gosling to geese and ducks. Incubation, hatching, brooding, growing, and mating behaviors. Recommended for ages 8+
Harvest Heritage Academy
Come and visit the farm with four all-original videos showcasing my own animals; highlighting the chicken, turkey, goat, duck and goose; with an accompanying coloring sheet and draw-along activity each week. Recommended for ages 3-8
Harvest Heritage Academy
Jump start your learner's list writing early this year with this one-time self-paced class. We'll brainstorm and write two Christmas wish lists, focusing on both giving AND receiving.
Harvest Heritage Academy
We're practicing gratitude in this class by writing a letter -- with a step-by-step video guiding learners through the different parts. This is a single-lesson sample of the larger "Dear Friend" class - great for Thanksgiving - or any time of year.
Harvest Heritage Academy
Take a virtual trip to three fun locations! Rely on your sense of observation and ability to decipher clues through critical thinking. Can you find the whole list?
Harvest Heritage Academy
We're practicing creative writing skills in this holiday class by composing a letter to Santa; with a step-by-step video guiding learners through different parts of a letter.
Harvest Heritage Academy
Write a new personalized letter each lesson in this self-paced flex course! Step-by-step videos guide learners through the parts of various types of short letters, focusing on content and format. English, composition. Recommended for ages 6-11.
Harvest Heritage Academy
Jump start language studies with the alphabet, sounds, high-frequency vocabulary, writing, and reading practice using actual Biblical text. Recommended for ages 12+
Harvest Heritage Academy
A FREE two-page downloadable full of questions to ask your seller and handy definitions for commonly-used goat sale ad terminology.
Harvest Heritage AcademyDownloadable
This 24-page worksheet bundle is great for beginning Greek students. Using one page per letter, each page features writing samples and a full sheet for letter-writing practice.
Harvest Heritage AcademyDownloadable
This 27-page book is great for beginning Koine Greek students. Using one page per letter, each page features a high-frequency New Testament word and an actual Bible verse for reading practice; as well as a coloring and writing activity.
Harvest Heritage AcademyDownloadable
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