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Picture Books, Read Alouds, & the Power of Shared Stories with Sarah Mackenzie

Home Education

When it comes to choosing the best family read-alouds, few names are as beloved and trusted in the homeschool world as Sarah Mackenzie. It was a delight to chat with Sarah again in this Homeschool Conversations episode! We discuss all things picture books and family reading time, plus we talk about Sarah’s newest picture book […]

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Called to Homeschool with Yvette Hampton

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

If you’ve been feeling that tug to homeschool, but you’ve been filled with worry (Can I handle the academics? Can we afford to homeschool? What about socialization?), I hope this chat with Yvette Hampton from Schoolhouse Rocked brings the encouragement and perspective you need to feel equipped and motivated to begin the adventure of homeschooling!

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Delightful Homeschool Art History with Courtney Sanford

Art and Music, Classical Education, Home Education

What is the connection between ideas and art? How can we incorporate the study of art and art history in our other homeschool subjects? What is the place of art history in a Christian classical education? These are just a few of the questions Courtney Sanford and I discussed in today’s Homeschool Conversation episode. Plus,

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Getting Started with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with Amy Fischer

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

What is Charlotte Mason homeschooling anyway?! If you’ve wondered what is the goal of a Charlotte Mason education or what a Charlotte Mason style homeschool really means, check out this conversation with Amy Fischer! We discuss what it means to describe education as a atmosphere, discipline, and a life, Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum…and also what

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A Family Devoted: Homeschooling with the Bible at the Center with Kimberly Steenbergen

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Kimberly and I discuss family learning, unit studies, homeschool schedules and more in today’s episode. But one thing that comes through so clearly is Kimberly’s desire to keep a Biblical worldview at the center of their family and homeschooling life. Read, watch, or listen to today’s Homeschool Conversation and leave your thoughts in the comments

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Reading for the Love of God with Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson

Classical Education, Home Education, Literature and Writing

Calling all book lovers and want-to-be readers: you won’t want to miss this literary conversation with Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson! We discuss the art of reading, how to approach literature as Christians, why words matter, and more. Plus, you will be sure to enjoy Dr. Wilson’s suggestions for the books every student (and their parents)

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Ditch the System, Reclaim Childhood, and Flourish in Your Homeschool with Christy-Faith

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

If you haven’t interacted with Christy-Faith online yet, you’re missing out. Christy’s passion for nurturing homeschool parents and championing the value of home education comes through with such joy in today’s episode. She started inside the traditional system, but that has only fueled her love for all the benefits of homeschooling. This is a Homeschool

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Homeschool Art Made Simple: 10 Tips For All Ages

Art and Music, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

We know that including art in our homeschools is valuable, but sometimes it feels overwhelming. Where do we find the time? And what if we aren’t super artistic ourselves? Here are 10 easy ways every family can include art in their homeschool with any age! This post contains affiliate links. It is sponsored by Sparketh.

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The Nourished Mom relinquishing control, finding joy in routines, and prioritizing relationships with Brandy Coffin

The Nourished Mom: relinquishing control, finding joy in routines, and prioritizing relationships with Brandy Coffin

Home Education

Trying to combine planning and rest? Looking for ways to build a solid homeschool routine while maintaining joy and relinquishing control? You’ll love today’s conversation with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom! Meet Brandy Coffin Brandy is a wife, follower of Jesus, homeschool mom and time management coach. She is the host of The Nourished

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Homeschool History Made Fun: Sonlight Hands-On History Project Kit

History, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Y’all, our family loves studying history through living books, field trips, and beautiful memory work. And, in theory, I love the idea of hands-on projects to reinforce what we’re learning about in our homeschool history studies. In theory… But somehow it’s way too easy to put off those craft projects because… Who has time to

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Rooted in Rest: Charlotte Mason, Community, & Family Life with Abby Stone

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

Abby Stone brings a grace-filled, joyful perspective to our Homeschool Conversation today! We discuss large-family logistics (how do we keep everyone fed, clothed, and educated?), Charlotte Mason homeschooling, finding local homeschool community, and the importance of keeping first things first. No matter what your homeschool philosophy, you’ll love her approach to learning. Listen in your

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Scope for the Imagination: Anne of Green Gables revisited with Katie Stewart

Book Lists, Home Education

Few books had such a profound impact in my childhood as the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. Anne’s passionate curiosity and wonder-filled approach to the world around her, fierce loyalty, and delightful imagination continue to delight readers of all ages. So I was beyond excited for the opportunity to chat with

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Everything You Need To Homeschool Preschool: A Parent’s Guide

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Preschool and Kindergarten

You have a young child at home and you’re wondering how to make the best education decisions for your family. Let’s explore the reasons why families opt for homeschooling preschool, the concerns you might have, the benefits of homeschooling preschoolers, and how to find the encouragement needed to embark on this incredible journey. Homeschooling during

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How to Discern Truth: A Guide for Parents and Their Children

How to Discern Truth: A Guide for Parents and Their Children

Home Education

This post is written and sponsored by Wilson Hill Academy. Please see Disclaimer. “Once an idea has taken hold in a brain, it’s almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that is fully formed, fully understood, that sticks.”  —Dominick Cobb, Inception (2010) A truly educated person is one who understands how to apply ideas to life.

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Homeschool Conversations podcast season 8 listener Q&A

Listener Q&A: Homeschool Conversations is BACK with podcast Season 8

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

What do you get when you take one tired homeschool mom and one sorta-sick teen daughter and put them in a room together in front of a microphone? You get today’s slightly-of-the-rails-but-still-totally-awesome Homeschool Conversations episode! My 16-year-old daughter, Emma, reprises her role as guest co-host as we kick off Season 8 of the podcast. (She

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Favorite, Must-Have, Unusual Homeschool Supplies

My Favorite, Must-Have, Outside-the-Box Homeschool Supplies

Home Education

Homeschooling can be hard. The education thing? Sure. We’ve got that (Kinda. Sorta. Ahem). But people still need to eat. And those practical day-to-day realities? They can drive us bananas! Don’t worry: these outside-the-box (and outside-the-books) homeschool supplies can help. Of course, it’s completely true that the only homeschool tool you absolutely need is a

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Mother Culture for the Homeschool Mom

Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers are probably already familiar with the term “Mother Culture.” But the principle of “let the mother go out to play” has value for all homeschooling moms! Laura McKinney Adams brings a special guest post and audioblog to us exploring this idea and giving practical examples of how to apply this principle in

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