Lois Lenski is one of the most important illustrators and authors in children’s literature! In this episode, Carole shares a stack of Lois Lenski’s books. If you’ve never met Lois Lenski, you will adore her! Click HERE to get a full list of books mentioned in this episode. For more book recommendations, get our FREE book list HERE ! To get the book list Carole mentions in this episode, check out her basic seminar HERE . If you love learning about children’s literature, check out Carole’s kiddie ...
Mar 15, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 153
Carole is joined again by Ellison to share more about his future work overseas. Ellison's wife, Betsy, also joins the conversation to share how they each heard God's call to cross-cultural work. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Three ways Ellison was shaped by exposure to missionaries His experience in the Middle East How Ellison prepared for work overseas How God called Betsy to partner in the same work The particular work they anticipate doing How you can pray for them! Be sure to check out...
Mar 08, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 152
The great thing about books is they are portals into another world. Imaginative play often comes out of books. Carole is joined by Ellison to talk about his own learning journey. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The way reading leads to imaginative play How Ellison overcame some learning disabilities Creating a rich home life The power of wilderness in spiritual formation What Ellison would have changed in his academic pursuit The role of the Church in cultivating imagination Send us a Text M...
Mar 01, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 151
It’s always fun to hear what people are reading! I’m this episode Carole shared six books she's been reading lately. You’ll find books on the topic of minimalism and Sabbath and a collection of short stories by a favorite author. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get a FREE booklist! Click HERE to see the full list of books mentioned in this episode. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool...
Feb 22, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 150
Carole is joined again by her friend, Rachel Reeves, to talk about how to manage the crazy world of screens. We hope you will be encouraged to take steps to help your children grow to be innocent, pure, and set apart. In this episode, you'll hear about: the online dangers parents need to know about an alarming study released by the New York Times how to protect and prevent your children from porn establishing boundaries and being parental the particular problems impacting girls and boys Hear mor...
Feb 15, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 149
Carole talks with Gillian Ruch on being a creative person, and how her homeschool family life helped her to use her sensitivities and imagination to hone her artistic skills. Click HERE to see Gillian’s website! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to shop the online store. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player....
Feb 08, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 148
Carole always loves to share books about Christian missionaries from the past, but what about missionaries who are at work in the world now? You'll hear about: - how God called these missionaries into linguistic work - about Wycliffe Bible Translators - the work these missionaries did overseas Click HERE to listen to more episodes about missionaries! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share ...
Feb 01, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 147
Why would someone choose homeschooling? In this episode, Carole talks with her son, J.J. Seid, who was homeschooled and is now homeschooling his own four children. J.J. shares his own experience being homeschooled and why he uses the same method with his children. You'll hear about the power of reading the value of boredom why we all need nature how work shapes character Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get Carole's free book list to help you build your home library! Cl...
Jan 25, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 146
There is nothing as powerful as missionary stories! They will change your life and destiny. In this episode, Carole shares five missionary biographies she read in the last six months that left a huge impact. Click HERE to see the list of books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Looking for more great biographies to read? Get my FREE book list of over 150 books including my favorite biographies HERE ! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Hom...
Jan 18, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 145
We can all buy more books, but how do we systematically build a home library filled with the best books? Now that is a different question! This episode is a replay of episode 8. Be sure to go back and listen to episodes 9 and 10 to hear the rest of the series on building a home library! Want the complete book list for building a home library? Get it HERE ! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us ...
Jan 11, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 144
We are revisiting the most important episodes of the podcast! This originally aired as episode 36. ________________ Let me introduce you to the grandmother of the homeschooling movement in America, Dorothy Moore! You may have been influenced by her without even realizing it, especially if you follow my homeschooling method. She helped to bring the research of her visionary husband down into the practical realities of everyday life. What you'll hear in this episode: - how to create a well-rounded...
Jan 04, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 143
We are replaying the essential episodes of the Homeschool Made Simple podcast. These are the episodes everyone needs to hear! In this episode, Carole talks with Ayme and Eric Frykman on what they’ve done with their five children to build a family culture of loyalty and love. If you enjoy what you hear in this episode, share it with a friend! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leavin...
Dec 28, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 142
We are revisiting some of the essential episodes of the Homeschool Made Simple podcast! In this episode, we hear from Jesse and Rachel Winchester about how they cultivate a love of time of outdoor play in their children. You’ll hear about - family time outside - their kids’ mud kitchen - a snake story - ways to make your yard a fun place to be - ideas for dad to get involved! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschoo...
Dec 21, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 141
We are revisiting the most important episodes of the podcast! In this episode, Carole interviewed a homeschool dad of four, David Arroyo. The original recording was two parts. This replay is part two of the conversation that centers around fatherhood and how the Arroyos began homeschooling their children. You will be so encouraged hearing from him! And be sure to listen to part one of the conversation in episode 102. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get Carole's basic s...
Dec 14, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 140
Over the next six episodes, we will revisit the episodes that are essential to the Homeschool Made Simple podcast! To start off, we're revisiting one of the first episodes of the podcast, episode 19, on the idea of "better late than early." You'll hear: - Why we need to look at the facts instead of the neighbors. - The question to ask yourself each day to guide your parenting. - The socialization our children really need. - How kindergarten has become the new first grade. - Why attachment plays ...
Dec 07, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 139
This is an interview you don't want to miss! Carole talks with Natalia Barba who was homeschooled from 1st grade through high school using the Homeschool Made Simple approach. Natalia shares how her parents decided to homeschool her and her two sisters. You will be moved to hear how Natalia's parents shaped her life in powerful ways and are today some of her very best friends! Click HERE to peruse the online store. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast...
Nov 30, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Busyness is a badge of honor and the normal way of living in today’s world. Even in the homeschool community, we can be so driven and hard pressed for time! Jesus would invite us into His rest. In this episode, you’ll hear a sermon Andrew Burkhart gave on the gift of rest and how we can create a rhythm of rest in our own lives. It is powerful and could change your life! For books mentioned in this podcast, click HERE . To peruse the resources available in Carole’s online store, click HERE . Send...
Nov 23, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 137
In this episode, Carole finishes her conversation with Rachel Winchester on creating a atmosphere of learning in your home. If you haven't heard part 1, be sure to listen to episode 135. In this episode, you'll hear about: ways to encourage togetherness how to create a screen-free environment choosing the most important things book to give food for thought about homeschooling creating a joy-filled home simple ways to connect with your children determining your philosophy of education Click HERE ...
Nov 16, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 136
The first seven years of a child's life are a time of incredible growth and development. How can we create an atmosphere of learning and wellbeing during these crucial years? In this episode, Carole talks with Rachel Winchester about some of the things she's done with her three children during the preschool years. You'll hear about: favorite books for the preschool years enriching your children's spiritual life developing a daily rhythm ideas for family worship how Psalty helps in discipleship t...
Nov 09, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Does your family know Psalty, the singing songbook? Ernie and Debbie Rettino created Psalty as they ministered to the children at Calvary Chapel in the early 1980s. Now, their music continues to disciple children and teach them the Christian faith in an accessible, joyful way. Carole interviews the Rettinos about how they created Psalty, the different albums they recorded over the years, and some of our favorite songs. If you want to get the Psalty cds for your children, visit their website HERE...
Nov 02, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 134
In this episode, Carole continues her conversation with her son, J.J. Seid. This time, they focus on the issue of social media, and how we can gain discernment to live wisely in the world. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE . Click HERE to get Carole's seminar, Taming the Media Lion! RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars ! +Click HERE f...
Oct 26, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Lots of parents are feeling overwhelmed in the face of the type of questions their children are coming home with. What used to feel like a lazy river now feels like a raging river! How can parents disciple their children in a divided age? In this episode, I talk with my son, J.J. Seid, about resources to help parents disciple their children in a divided age. This is part one of a two part conversation with J.J., and next week, we'll be back with part two! For a list of resources mentioned in thi...
Oct 19, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 132
In this episode, Carole finishes reading The Miraculous Pitcher by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This is a retelling of an ancient tale from the Ovid. Be sure to listen to episode 130 to hear the first part of this story! For more read aloud episodes, listen to episode 111, 114, and 118. Click HERE to learn more about Carole's upcoming seminars. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a r...
Oct 12, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Did you ever wonder why in the book of Acts Paul and Silas were thought to be gods when they were in Lystra? Carole reads a beautiful story that comes from Greek mythology. Originally from “The Metamorphosis”, here Carole reads from a retelling by Nathaniel Hawthorne under the title “The Miraculous Pitcher.” For more read-aloud episodes, listen to episodes 111, 114, and 118. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars. Click HERE to learn more about Carole’s approach to homeschooling. Send ...
Oct 05, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 130
Carole's assistant, Rachel, joins her to answer a few commonly asked questions! In this episode, you'll hear about: Ideas for spending time outside in less than ideal weather Bringing grandparents into parenting your child Tips for teaching a second language through immersion To learn more about Carole's approach to homeschooling, click HERE to get her basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you lo...
Sep 28, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 129
It’s pretty easy to see how being in the wilderness benefits boys, but is there any benefit for girls? In this episode, Carole talks with Jen Sutton at the Coldwater Foundation about why women need wilderness experiences as well. Jen shares her own personal story which will delight you! To learn more about Coldwater and the different programs they offer for children, young adults, and families visit their website HERE . Click HERE to find resources on getting children outside in nature in Carole...
Sep 21, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 128
What is essential to developing a robust faith? Of course, a personal relationship with God matters, but sometimes that gets distilled down to spirituality separate from faithful participation in the local church. Carole talks with pastor Dean Inserra about why we need the local church. If we want our families to love God and follow Him, we need to order our way rightly! In this episode, you'll hear about: Why the Church is essential for the Christian life Ways to encourage your children to be i...
Sep 14, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Do you want to share with your children the stories of how God is working in the world today? Look no further than the Christian biographies written by Rebecca Davis! Carole speaks with Rebecca about her Hidden Heroes series, how the books developed, and why they are must-reads for everyone! Learn more about Rebecca Davis's books HERE . Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar! Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Help us share the message of ...
Sep 07, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 126
The promise of this podcast is that we will help you keep homeschooling simple. But how? Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel, to talk about some of the ways homeschooling gets complicated and how you can make changes to simplify your approach. As Dr. Raymond Moore used to say, "Keep it simple, sweetie!" Click HERE for show notes. Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar! Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Send us a Text Message. What d...
Aug 31, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 125
If you've heard Carole's seminar, you know she loves children to create a visual timeline as they learn history. V.M. Hillyer said to hang a timeline by a child's bed so that they internalize history as they drift off to sleep! Bonnie Anderson joins Carole to share how she created her own visual history timeline! You'll hear some of their favorite authors, traveling to bring history alive, and You can get the primary and intermediate timelines from Bonnie a few different ways! Send her a check i...
Aug 24, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 124
