What to do when your homeschool child is “Behind” | 142

About this episode

The episode discusses how to address gaps in a child's homeschool education revealed by testing and offers practical strategies for improvement.

Hey homeschool mom! What do you do when your child’s homeschool test results show they’re behind in something? First—don’t panic. In this episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we talk honestly about what many homeschool moms experience after homeschool testing, portfolio reviews, or assessments: discovering gaps. And here’s the truth: gaps are normal. Testing is simply a tool that helps you see where your child is growing and where they may need extra support. Instead of feeling discouraged, you can use those results to make a simple plan that moves your child forward with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered: • What if my homeschool test scores show my child is behind?• How do I help my child catch up in reading or math?• What do these homeschool assessment results actually mean? This episode will encourage you and give you practical next steps. What You'll Learn ✔ How to measure growth from your child’s starting point✔ How to turn vague test results into specific skills to work on✔ Simple ways to build a focused growth plan at home We also introduce a new resource we’re super excited to share with you: Exact Path. This adaptive homeschool diagnostic test identifies skill gaps…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kim Godfrey, Jenny Barr

Topics covered

• homeschooling
• child development
• educational assessments
• support strategies
• personalized learning

Keywords

• homeschool
• test results
• learning gaps
• reading
• math
• growth plan
• assessment

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Exact Path

More episodes of The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas

• Is negative thinking sinking your homeschool? | 151 · June 9, 2026 · 19 min
• What ACTUALLY worked in your homeschool this year? | 150 · June 2, 2026 · 18 min
• Feeling the overwhelm, Homeschool Mom? You need this reminder | 149 · May 26, 2026 · 6 min
• Is motherhood supposed to feel this hard? | Encouragement for homeschool moms (re-release) · May 12, 2026 · 16 min
• Was your homeschool year a success? Let’s find out | 148 · May 5, 2026 · 12 min
• Homeschool gaps? What to do next + how to adjust your homeschool plan | 147 · April 28, 2026 · 9 min