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Raising Readers and Embracing Creativity a Conversation with Glenn McCarty Homeschool Conversations

Raising Readers and Embracing Creativity: A Conversation with Glenn McCarty

Home Education

In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, Amy Sloan sits down with Glenn McCarty—author of The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson, Dead-Eye Dan, and a middle school English teacher—to discuss how families can nurture a love of reading, creativity, and shared stories at home. From the early days of toddler read-alouds to […]

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Literature-Based Learning for Kindergarten: How to Make it Work homeschooling

Literature-Based Learning for Kindergarten: How to Make it Work

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

You’re homeschooling a kindergartener! Congratulations! You’ve heard about “literature-based learning” all over every homeschool website as you’ve scoured the internet for ideas on how to get started…but what does that look like in reality? How can you make sure your wiggly, giggly kindergartener is really learning and retaining information as you read to them? How

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Olympics Books Kids

Best Olympics Books for Kids: learn the history and explore the sports of the Olympic Games

Book Lists, Home Education

It’s not too soon to begin rounding up books about the Olympics for your kids. Learn all about the history of the Olympic games and what the Olympics are like today from this Gold Medal Book List! Don’t miss these fabulous homeschool Olympics resources. I have loved watching the Olympics ever since I was a

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Homeschool Conversations podcast Picture Books, Read Alouds, & the Power of Shared Stories sarah mackenzie

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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Ancient Greece Textbook Free

Ancient Greece: A Textbook-Free History Study For Your Homeschool

Book Lists, History, Home Education

I have been asked several times, “Do you have a Textbook-free book list for Ancient Greece?”. Now, the answer is finally yes! Below you will find lists of living books, memory work, and other fun ideas so that you can craft a multi-age Ancient-Greece history curriculum for your family. Textbook Free History Study: Ancient Greece

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Reading, Relationships, and Restfully Homeschooling (with Sarah Mackenzie)

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

If you’re a book-loving homeschool mom, you probably already know and love Sarah Mackenzie. Her books and podcast are beloved by many, and her encouragement has been an integral part of my own homeschool journey for many years. So it made me absolutely giddy to get to chat with her recently for this special bonus

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Amber Johnston Heritage Mom Homeschool Conversations Podcast Story Formed Wonder Filled Homeschooling

Story-Formed, Wonder-Filled Homeschooling (with Amber O’Neal Johnston)

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

I’ve absolutely loved following Amber Johnston on Instagram. I enjoy seeing pictures of her family exploring the world through travel, reading, and just ordinary family living. I appreciate her reminders that this homeschool mom life we’re living is a good gift. So it was such a delight to chat with her for this episode of

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Finding the Gospel in Fairy Tales (an interview with Angelina Stanford)

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Literature and Writing, Morning Time and Memory Work

Have you ever wondered if (or why) we should read fairy tales? Stick around for this scintillating conversation with Angelina Stanford and you might be amazed to find the Gospel hidden and interwoven throughout the fairy tale genre! You just may find yourself adding more fairy tales to your homeschool plan this year… Be sure

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Celebrating Books and Homeschool Fun (an interview with Mary Wilson)

Eclectic, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

“How do I start a homeschool book club?” If you’ve ever asked that question, you’re going to love this interview! My friend Mary Wilson is the queen of celebrating books and bringing the FUN to homeschool. Don’t miss the fabulous book club celebration tips she shares in this Homeschool Conversations episode! Plus, learn how to

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KAthy Weitz Cottage Press Interview

Life-Long Learning: Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, and Read-Aloud Culture (a video interview with Kathy Weitz from Cottage Press)

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

You won’t want to miss this interview with Kathy Weitz of Cottage Press! We discussed her own life-long learning story, Charlotte Mason and Classical education, and the joys of a read-aloud family culture. Watch the video, read the show notes, and share with your friends! Prefer to listen to your content? Subscribe to Homeschool Conversations wherever you

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