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Homeschooling Preschool: Tips and Insights

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

In today’s Homeschool Conversation we enjoy the experiences and expertise of Laura McKinney Adams, a seasoned second-generation homeschooling parent and former preschool teacher, as she shares invaluable advice and reflections on navigating the preschool homeschooling journey. With a background in classical education and a deep commitment to nurturing young minds, Laura offers practical tips and […]

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Classical Education for Students with Special Needs 

2E and Learning Differences, Classical Education, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Classical Education has a reputation for targeting the brightest and most precocious students and providing far too rigorous a path for any but the child prodigy. But is that actually the case? Can classical education provide a path forward for students with special needs? Indeed, classical education contributes to intellectual growth regardless of a child’s

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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 Amy Fischer Homeschool Conversations podcast

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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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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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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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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Write the Word on My Heart (with Katherine Pittman)

Biblical-Studies, Faith and Family Life, Home Education

Nothing is more important for the Christian homeschool mom than to meditate on God’s Word. But how do we prioritize time with the Lord and Scripture memory in the middle of an often overwhelming homeschool life? And how can we easily include Bible memorization in the homeschool day with our kids? Today’s Homeschool Conversations guest,

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Made for This homeschool conversations podcast with special guests from the Made2Homeschool Contributor Team

Made for This: with special guests from the Made2Homeschool Contributor Team

Home Education

Y’all have been hearing me talk about the brand new online community Made2Homeschool, and I am so excited to tell you that it is officially OPEN to the public! Over 20 creators have come together to create a one-of-a-kind space just for homeschool parents like you. Eight of my fellow contributors agreed to join me

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Homesteading and Homeschooling (with Elsie Iudicello)

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

What a delight to have Elsie Iudicello on today’s podcast episode! Elsie is a homesteading, homemaking, homeschool mom of four pursuing a classical Charlotte Mason home education in Florida. You may also recognize her from her writings and participation in the Wild and Free homeschool community. We discuss the value of being connected to the

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