Homeschooling a child with special needs or learning differences presents a unique set of challenges. My friend Shawna Wingert brings personal experience and professional expertise to this conversation. Whether you’re looking for personal encouragement and practical tips for homeschooling your own unique learner, or whether you want to grow in love and understanding for your friends who are facing these unique challenges, this is a Homeschool Conversation you will be sure to return to again and ...
Aug 12, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ann Karako brings such an encouraging perspective to this conversation about homeschooling high school. Our discussions ranged from topics like parenting teens, to transcripts, to setting realistic expectations. I came away from this conversation reinvigorated and inspired. Ann convinces me every time I hear her that, really, it’s not that hard to homeschool high school. Don’t miss the full video, and check out the show notes below for some of the highlights! Show Notes : https://humilityanddoxo...
Aug 12, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Enthusiasm, creativity, unit studies, and hands-on learning: those are the words that come to mind when I think of longtime homeschool mom Susan Evans. Watch the video and leave inspired to try your own creative ideas in your homeschool! Show notes : https://humilityanddoxology.com/susan-evans-interview/ 100 Best Poems for Morning Time : https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/...
Aug 12, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Homeschool Math Help with Kate Snow: Does math ever cause trouble in your homeschool? Join me as I chat with Kate Snow, my go-to math mentor. We discuss how to lay a strong foundation for math at each age, what to do when your child is behind in math, and how to homeschool math with confidence. Whether you’re a math-fan or math-phobic, you’re sure to love this Homeschool Conversation! Show Notes : https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-math-kate-snow/...
Aug 12, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Mary Prather, veteran homeschool mom, has used her background as a public school music educator to develop music appreciation resources the whole homeschool family can enjoy. You’ll love her perspective on homegrown learning, her valuable insights about the freedom we have as homeschoolers, and her encouragement to include music study in our education endeavors. Show notes : https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-music-mary-prather/ 100 Poems : https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimep...
Aug 12, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
More Than Enough: Grow Your Confidence, Banish Burnout and Love Your Homeschool Life is the newest book by Kara Anderson. She joins us today for a cozy homeschool mom chat. How do we navigate all the expectations we face as homeschool moms, both from within and from without? How can we pursue joy in the homeschool journey with confidence in our own unique family’s way of doing things? You’re going to love this Homeschool Conversation! Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/kara-anderson-mor...
Aug 12, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This was a delightful conversation with Cindy West discussing nature study, what it means to be a relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschooler, how homeschooling only 1 child is more challenging in some ways than homeschooling many, and more. You don’t want to miss the moment where I metaphorically started throwing confetti around everywhere in my excitement! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/nature-study-cindy-west/ 100 Morning Time Poems free printable: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100mor...
Aug 11, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What a treat to get to talk with Tricia Hodges and Lucia “Nana” Hames from ChalkPastel.com! We discussed Tricia’s homeschool journey, Nana’s love for art, and all the art encouragement they provide for homeschool families. Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/tricia-nana-chalkpastel-interview/ Leave a Listener Voice Message and you might be featured in a future episode: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology...
Aug 11, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If you’ve ever wondered about Charlotte Mason Education in general or the Ambleside Online curriculum in particular, be sure to watch this video interview with Dawn Garrett! Dawn explains Charlotte Mason ideas so clearly, and explains how the Ambleside Online curriculum works for their family. For all the details, you’ll want to listen to Dawn. Plus, Dawn talks a bit about how they align their school year with the calendar year! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/charlotte-mason-dawn-ga...
Aug 11, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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. Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/kathy-weitz-cottage-press-interview/ 100 Poems for Morning Time: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/...
Aug 10, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Enjoy homeschool science with wonder, curiosity, and hands-on exploration in this interview with Dr. Kristin Moon: molecular geneticist and homeschool mom! I recently spoke with my friend Dr. Kristin Moon, a microbiologist, molecular geneticist, and veteran homeschool mom . We discussed how to encourage our child to love science from the early years all the way through high school. Kristin had great tips and ideas to make science exploration accessible for every homeschool family, and she gave s...
Aug 10, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Sometimes the hardest part of homeschooling isn't actually the "school" part. Sometimes our biggest challenge is adjusting our attitudes (and expectations) when it comes to our parenting and our homemaking. Mystie Winckler, a 2nd-generation homeschooling mom of 5 like me, shared some important mindset shifts that will enable us to faithfully pursue our vocations. This was a fabulous interview sure to both challenge and encourage! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/mystie-winckler-interv...
Aug 10, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
I’ve often wished I could have Missy Andrews from Center for Lit over for coffee and a chat in my living room. The realities of geography, alas, preclude that. But this conversation is the next best thing. If you’ve struggled with your identity as a homeschool mom, if you’ve wondered how to incorporate literary analysis in your homeschool, or if you just want a few (ok, a lot) of good book recommendations, you will be sure to love this episode of Homeschool Conversations! Show Notes: https://hum...
Aug 10, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
How do I start homeschooling?! What do I do first?! Help! I'm Amy Sloan, a 2nd-generation homeschooling mom of 5, and today I'm sharing 5 simple steps and mindset shifts to get your new homeschool off to a good start: ☑ Check on your local homeschool laws ☑ Change your mindset through deschooling ☑ Craft a big picture plan ☑ Compile your support team ☑ Cherish the moments Find more homeschool help and encouragemen t at https://humilityanddoxology.com/ Check out Amy's guest post for links to ever...
Aug 08, 2020•16 min
What if you viewed Christian classical education through the lens of repentance and discipleship? What if you sought to infuse all of life and, indeed, all of education with a Biblical perspective? Those were just a few of the topics at the heart of my conversation with Dr. George Grant. Show notes : https://humilityanddoxology.com/george-grant-christian-education/ Want to watch the interview on video? Check out the Homeschool Conversations videocast on YouTube And to see all the many interviews...
Aug 07, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Come chat with us! Join me in a series of Homeschool Conversations: interviews with real-life homeschool moms, dads, and other educators on all sorts of topics that affect our lives as homeschool parents. We’ll discuss educational philosophy, family life, and more! I'm Amy Sloan, a 2nd-generation homeschool mom of 5, and I am so glad you're here. Head to https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-conversations/ where you'll find show notes for every episode. And please subscribe so you don't mis...
Aug 05, 2020•3 min
