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| E107: How Taking The First Step Can Change Your Life with Alyson Long from World Travel Family | 30 déc. 2021 | 00:49:47 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Alyson from World Travel Family blog joining us. Alyson is a travel blogger, published writer, worldschooler, and mom to two boys. After gaining her degree in zoology and comparative physiology, Alyson went on to become a chief medical scientist in London hospitals before switching to blog creation and full-time motherhood. Alyson and her husband have always had a passion for travel but one day they decided they wanted to share this passion with their two young boys and took to traveling the world as a family to expand their sons’ horizons and education. Six years later of non-stop full time world travel, they have experienced 50+ countries while home educating their boys. Along with these life experiences, World Travel Family travel blog was created. Their blog covers travel with kids, vacations, long-term travel, gap years, adventure travel, budget, luxury, group tours, and challenging destinations. Through this global travel resource, they aim to help other families travel with ease. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Queensland, Australia to discuss how following your dreams and taking that first step can lead to something amazing! Show Notes | |||
| E106: Integrating Preparedness In The Curriculum of Life with Amber Elle | 19 déc. 2021 | 00:47:53 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Amber Landry, also known as Ms. Amber Elle, joining us. Amber is a Registered Nurse turned self-reliance advocate, Director of Family & Female Preparedness with Field Craft Survival, and homeschool mom to 3. She spends her days raising bold little adventurers while collaborating with, and educating, families all over the world on how to do the same. Amber is a modern-day Mama Bear that not only encourages and educates others to raise self-reliant children, but she is also helping make the preparedness lifestyle relevant for the modern woman. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to South West Louisiana to discuss how you can integrate a preparedness family lifestyle! If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. Show Notes
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| E105: Saving The Dying Art Of Creativity with Author & Educator C.R. Stewart | 12 déc. 2021 | 01:08:05 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the pleasure of Chad Stewart joining us. He is an award-winning author, creativity specialist, educator, and prolific writer. Chad, better known as C.R. Stewart, has 20 years of experience in writing fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays. He has traveled throughout the world and spent two years in England, furthering his education and conducting research. His Britfield novel series is a timeless epic that’s more than a book, it’s a Movement and global brand that impacts all demographics and fosters literacy, critical thinking, communication and collaboration while teaching about history, geography and culture. Chad is also the founder of the prestigious Britfield Institute, a non-profit dedicated to creativity and advanced learning. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to San Diego and discuss the value of creativity, literacy, entrepreneurship and business proficiency! Show Notes | |||
| E104: Adaptability In Your Homeschool and In Life | 01 déc. 2021 | 00:15:45 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today's discussion is on adaptability and why it's an important skill for us to have. It is a skill that can help us to be more successful in our homeschools as well as in our day to day lives. Show Notes | |||
| E103: Managing The Juggle with Author & Entrepreneur Linsey Knerl | 22 nov. 2021 | 00:37:03 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Linsey Knerl joining us. Linsey is an author, writer, entrepreneur, and homeschool mom to six. She runs a full-time business and helps her husband on their hobby farm all while homeschooling their kids. Linsey’s interest in small business and entrepreneurship led to a freelance writing career that complimented her own homeschool style. She has been a trusted source for families since 2008. Her tips for budgeting have appeared in various publications, including Time, Shape, Better Homes & Gardens, Reader’s Digest, Family Circle, All You, and Woman’s World. Her media company (Knerl Family Media) has grown to include her better half in life and business, Sam. Together Sam and Linsey work to educate and support their growing family. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to rural Nebraska and discuss how it is possible to manage it all and create a life where homeschool works for your family! | |||
| E102: Advocating For A Change In Education with Author Suzanne DeMallie | 14 nov. 2021 | 00:55:54 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Suzanne DeMallie joining us. Suzanne is an Author, CPA turned Educator, Advocate, and mom to three. As a parent, she fought a nationwide battle against bureaucracy for the simple, common-sense idea that children in the back of a classroom should be able to hear their teacher. Now, as a teacher herself, she is speaking loud and clear, fighting public-school dysfunction on the inside. Suzanne’s book, Can You Hear Me Now?, walks parents and teachers through everything they need to know to make a difference in their local district and beyond. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Baltimore to discuss the decline of the education system and the importance of advocating for a change! | |||
| E101: Chasing Dreams In A Hectic Life | 07 nov. 2021 | 00:14:40 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today I speak on a topic that has always been important to Nathan and I. It's one that many parents may place on the back burner as we just try to juggle every day life of parenting and responsibilities. We all need to have a big picture of where we would like to see our life headed...on a personal as well as on a family level. Parenting never quite slows down regardless of us thinking, 'maybe in the next stage, I'll find more time'. Instead we need to change our mindset and think, 'how can we make this work?' What shifts need to occur when I know this can bring a greater good? Show Notes | |||
| E100: The Magical Moments of Outdoor Learning with Madeleine and Amber from Barefoot University | 31 oct. 2021 | 01:01:12 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Madeleine and Amber from Barefoot University joining us. Amber and Madeleine were two homeschooling moms looking for a community to walk alongside them and their kid's zeal for nature while navigating homeschooling, parenting, and life. That’s when Barefoot University was born. Barefoot University follows the forest school principles for child led outdoor exploration, risk play, and nature-based skills. Along with these principles, Madeleine and Amber aim to create strong communities of families who enjoy meeting together weekly, organize activities by focusing on yearly learning rhythms, and teach kids the importance of serving through community service projects. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and discuss how the magic happens when kids are outdoors in nature! Show Notes | |||
| Bonus Episode: Home Ed Series Wrap-Up | 27 oct. 2021 | 00:19:31 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Well, that's a wrap! We have officially completed our Home Education Series and it turned out better than I had hoped. On today's episode I do a quick run through of the different topics and guests we had on for the series for the past 4 months! We hope that if you have not already, you go back and take a listen to this wonderful series. Moving forward, we will jump back into the heart and soul of this podcast by speaking with those who are redesigning their family lifestyle with their children's education at the heart of it. So stay tuned for some amazing future guests we have already begun to interview.
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| E99: Home Ed Series: Play-Based Learning & Gameschooling with Cait Curley from Never Board Learning | 24 oct. 2021 | 00:41:25 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Cait Curley joining us. Cait is a lifelong gamer, educator, podcaster, and homeschool mom to 3. She is the founder of Never Board Learning, blogger at My Little Poppies, and one half of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast. Cait left her career as a School Psychologist when she became an unexpected homeschooler. After seeing the benefits of play-based learning as a school psychologist, Cait decided to incorporate into her homeschool days at the beginning and has not looked back. Cait believes a play mindset can transform your homeschool routine and family life. Their days are filled with delicious books, incredible games, and a patchwork of creative resources. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Southern New Hampshire and discuss how homeschooling can be ‘almost’ all fun and games! Show Notes | |||
| Special Bonus: Debunking Homeschool Fears | 20 oct. 2021 | 01:05:55 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have two certified teachers joining us for the conversation, both of which are my sisters. Emily is a homeschool mom to 3 young boys with several years of experience, teaching at the Elementary level. And Paulette is mom to two and currently still teaches at the upper grade levels and has been for the past 15 years. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Florida to debunk some of these doubts and fears! Ongoing Community Support: | |||
| E98: Home Ed Series: Deschooling & Reconnecting Children With Learning Naturally with Kelly Edwards from 90-Minute School Day | 17 oct. 2021 | 01:00:22 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Kelly Edwards joining us. Kelly is an entrepreneur, licensed foster parent, creator of the 90-Minute School Day, and homeschool mom to 3. Seven years ago when Kelly first began to homeschool, she tried to bring school home and the boxed curriculum was the teacher. She soon realized this was not going to work. Through her real-life failures, connections with other families in similar straits, and the guidance of some amazing mentors; Kelly redefined what she wanted homeschool to be like for her family. This is where the 90-Minute School Day was born. Through this lifestyle approach to education, Kelly’s method connects children with learning in their natural environment: at home with their family. This method guides the homeschooling parent with a framework and system that will spark imagination, ignite wonder, and inspire your whole family to adventure. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the mountains of West Virginia and discuss how to detox and launch our new diet of learning naturally in our homeschools! If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. Show Notes 90-Minute School Day website: Welcome - 90-Minute School Day (90minuteschoolday.com) | |||
| Bite Size Wednesday: Just Start... | 13 oct. 2021 | 00:12:30 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today's Bite Size Wednesday was inspired after interviewing a particular guest for a future episode. It reminded me of the possibilities that can come if you just follow your interest or idea and just start. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| E97: Home Ed Series: Homeschool Lifestyle Organization / Living A Purposeful Life Without Clutter and Overwhelm with Tiffany from Hinterlife Homeschool | 10 oct. 2021 | 01:03:52 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Tiffany from Hinterlife Homeschool joining us. Tiffany is a business owner, founder of Freely and homeschool mom to two. She is passionate about child-led learning, supporting small businesses, growth mindset, and living a purposeful life without clutter and overwhelm. After a year of trial and error of trying to find the right tool to help organize their family’s lifestyle, she realized it didn’t exist. She began to see a common need amongst other homeschoolers; ones that approached homeschooling as a life choice rather than just an education pathway. That’s when Freely was born. Through the creation of Freely as well as YouTube videos, Tiffany is following her passion of helping others. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Australia to discuss how you can prioritize and enjoy what matters most in your unique, crazy, messy, adventure-seeking homeschool! Quick reminder. With Fall approaching and the leaves changing, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. Show Notes Instagram: @ hinterlife_homeschool Freely: https://www.learnfreely.app/ | |||
| Bite Size Wednesdays: Using Reading Aloud As A Tool For Your Homeschool | 06 oct. 2021 | 00:12:44 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today for Bite Size Wednesdays, I'm sharing on the one tool that has helped our homeschool the most- reading aloud. I hope you find this helpful and remember to download the link below if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet! And if you would like to share something for Bite Size Wednesdays, please be sure to email us. We would love to hear what bite size tips others have to share. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| E96: Home Ed Series: Running A Successful Business and Homeschool with Jen Myers from Homeschool CEO | 03 oct. 2021 | 00:55:03 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Jen Myers joining us. Jen is an entrepreneur, founder of Homeschool CEO, and longtime homeschool mom. Over the past 17 years, she has homeschooled 4 kids while building 3 multi-six figure businesses. It all started in 2004, when her life came to a crossroads. The traditional school system wasn’t working for her family, and their second grader and preschooler needed more than the school system could provide. Back then, homeschooling wasn’t even on their radar and they had a thriving automotive repair shop. Was it even possible to be successful at BOTH homeschooling and entrepreneurship? Through a crazy turn of events, Jen decided to try out homeschooling. She quickly learned that running both the business and homeschool was possible AND she didn’t have to feel guilty about it. That’s why Homeschool CEO was created. To connect, empower, and inspire women who are building more than a side hustle, all while educating the next generation of leaders, who will change the world. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Iowa and discuss how you can homeschool and build a wildly successful business AT THE SAME TIME! Quick reminder. With Fall approaching and the leaves changing, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. Show Notes Free Unboxed Summit from October 18-22, 2021: https://unboxedsummit.com Books mentioned: Essentialism : https://amzn.to/3mgZm1b Ongoing Community Support: | |||
| Bite Size Wednesday: Our Homeschool Rhythm | 29 sept. 2021 | 00:13:25 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today for Bite Size Wednesdays, I'm sharing on our homeschool rhythm and organizing your days. I hope you find this helpful and remember to download the link below if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet! And if you would like to share something for Bite Size Wednesdays, please be sure to email us. We would love to hear what bite size tips others have to share. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| E95: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling The Early Years with Erin Loechner from Other Goose | 26 sept. 2021 | 00:39:02 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Erin Loechner joining us. Erin is a bestselling author, founder of Other Goose, and homeschooling mom of 3. After traveling the world and searching for an all-inclusive classroom that valued play, freedom, and structure, Erin discovered the solution in her own backyard: homeschooling. But when the time came to choose an educational plan for her kids under the age of 7, the search wasn’t so simple. Where was the methodology that valued all philosophies of learning? Where was the boxed curriculum that didn’t box out the parent? Where was the simple homeschooling strategy that held space for open-ended discovery? Other Goose was born from these questions. Together with a team of thought-leaders, childhood development experts, research scholars, and environmentalists, Erin welcomes all learners. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the Midwest to discuss simple and fun homeschooling for the early years! Quick reminder. With Fall approaching and the leaves changing, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download. Show Notes Other Goose website: Welcome - Other Goose Free Other Goose Workshop: Workshop - Other Goose Erin’s book, Chasing Slow : https://amzn.to/3zH8wJ2
The Brave Learner : https://amzn.to/3zGTtiD The Little Prince : https://amzn.to/3m3gJCH Ongoing Community Support: | |||
| Bonus Episode: Leadership Starts At Home | 22 sept. 2021 | 00:04:43 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today Nathan will be sharing on the importance of teaching our kids leadership. It is a subject area he is passionate about and one that many times gets overlooked when raising our children. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have. Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com Show Notes Ongoing Community Support: | |||
| E94: Home Ed Series: Private Chat With A College Homeschool Outreach Coordinator with Megan Fassero from Benedictine College | 19 sept. 2021 | 00:50:23 | |
Hello everyone and welcome back to the campfire! Today we continue with our final episode on September's homeschool high school theme. We have College Admission Office professional and former homeschooling mom, Megan Fassero, joining us. Megan is the Homeschool Outreach Coordinator for Benedictine College, a Catholic 4-year liberal arts college. After homeschooling her daughter from kindergarten through high school, she has taken her natural passions to help connect homeschool students and their families to her alma mater! So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Kansas to discuss how we can prepare our homeschooled kids for college with joy and confidence. Quick announcement. With Fall approaching, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have. Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com Show Notes Homeschooled? You’re welcome at Benedictine College Resources Mentioned National Center For Education Statistics- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Home Page, a part of the U.S. Department of Education My Majors- What Should I Major in? Create your college and career plan (mymajors.com) Transferology- Transferology Books Mentioned Little House 4-Book Box Set- https://amzn.to/39gskrQ Swiss Family Robinson- https://amzn.to/2VRGD3f
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| Bite Size Wednesdays: Homeschooling Multiple Children | 15 sept. 2021 | 00:17:49 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today for Bite Size Wednesdays, I sharing how to homeschool with multiple children of multiple ages. I hope you find this helpful and remember to download the link below if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet! And if you would like to share something for Bite Size Wednesdays, please be sure to email us. We would love to hear what bite size tips others have to share. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| E93: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling for College Credit with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa / The Road to Debt Free College Education | 12 sept. 2021 | 01:07:19 | |
Hello everyone and welcome back! Today in keeping with September's homeschool high school theme, we are replaying our conversation with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa. She is the author and founder of Homeschooling for College Credit. Jennifer and her husband have 4 sons, all homeschooled since Day 1. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. Show Notes | |||
| 5 Minutes or Less: Jean Miller from Northeast Ohio | 08 sept. 2021 | 00:08:49 | |
Thank you Jean for participating! We love what you and your platform have to offer. To hear more about Jean and all things Waldorf, take a listen to Episode 91 here https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/9101947 | |||
| E92: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling The High School Years with Vicki Tillman from Homeschool Highschool Podcast | 05 sept. 2021 | 00:31:35 | |
Hello and welcome back to the camp fire! This month we will be focusing on the high school years and prepping for post-graduation. Today we kick off the month with Vicki Tillman from the Homeschool Highschool Podcast. Vicki is a speaker, podcaster, mentor coach, and veteran homeschool mom. She served as an advisor to her local homeschool community for 20-plus years. Now all five of her children graduated from homeschool high school and have completed various degrees at college and graduate levels. Hundreds of her local homeschool high school advisees have gone onto fruitful adulthoods with career, college, military or ministry positions. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Delaware to discuss how homeschooling high school is possible and can be the best years of you and your child’s journey! Quick announcement. With Fall approaching, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
Website: Homeschool High School Curriculum (7sistershomeschool.com) Book mentioned: Blog Posts mentioned: Transcripts- Homeschool Transcripts (7sistershomeschool.com) | |||
| Bonus Episode: Curriculum & Resource Picks For This Year - Part 2 | 01 sept. 2021 | 00:30:47 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today I'm sharing Part 2 of our curriculum and resource picks for this year. I will share our picks for History, Geography/Social Studies, Science, and Entrepreneurship. | |||
| E91: Home Ed Series: Waldorf Homeschool - A Head, Heart, & Hands Approach To Learning with Jean Miller from Art of Homeschooling | 29 août 2021 | 00:55:41 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Jean Miller joining us from Art of Homeschooling. Jean is a long-time homeschooler, mother of three, and enthusiastic homeschooling mentor. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching and is a Certified Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach. Through her 25 years of Waldorf-inspired homeschooling and education experience, she helps other parents succeed at holistic, hands-on homeschooling by making it practical, doable, and sustainable. So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss the beauty of the holistic hands-on experiential learning of the Waldorf approach! If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. Show Notes Art of Homeschooling website: Waldorf Homeschooling Support ⋆ Art of Homeschooling Instagram: @ art.of.homeschooling Podcast: Art Of Homeschooling Book Mentioned: Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne- https://amzn.to/3DtgFEf Start With Rhythm blog & video: Start with Homeschool Rhythm Rather Than Curriculum ⋆ Art of Homeschooling 50+ Resources for Hands-On Homeschooling: Resources for Hands-On Homeschooling ⋆ Art of Homeschooling Free Guide: Save Your Homeschool Day ⋆ Art of Homeschooling
Curriculums Mentioned PAPER SCISSORS STONE – Waldorf Home and School Supplies (waldorfsupplies.com) Lavender’s Blue Homeschool (lavendersbluehomeschool.com)
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| Bonus Episode: Curriculum & Resource Picks For This Year - Part 1 | 26 août 2021 | 00:25:52 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today I wanted to jump on and share what we 'plan' to use this year for our lessons. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series. Today I will go over our picks for religion, math, language arts, spanish, music study, & picture study. Next week I will reveal our history, science, & geography/social study picks. If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to email us! | |||
| E90: Home Ed Series: Forest School - A Holistic Approach To Learning with Lewis & Gemma from Children Of The Forest | 22 août 2021 | 01:20:28 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Lewis Ames and Gemma Southerden joining us. Lewis and Gemma are qualified Forest Leaders and the directors of Children Of The Forest. They are both former teachers who have gone into business together to focus on what they are passionate about: giving children and families meaningful learning and play experiences, in the great outdoors. Tucked away on their beautiful, private 3 acres of Gaddon Woods, they run weekly sessions where children can explore and follow their own learning journeys. Their mission is to give children real skills, real freedom in their play, and to reconnect families with nature. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the UK and discuss the importance of meeting children where they are and allowing them to progress holistically at their own pace. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| Bite Size Wednesdays: Reflections On My Homeschool Convention Experience | 18 août 2021 | 00:14:41 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today for Bite Size Wednesdays, I wanted to hop on and briefly share my thoughts on my first homeschool convention experience. I talk about the set-up, benefits, but also some of my personal take-a-ways. I hope you find this helpful and remember to email us if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet! We also want to remind you of two Back-To-Homeschool sales happening right now: The Waldock Way is offering 30% off all products until August 30th. No code required and affiliate link here: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/ Wild Learning is offering 15% off all Wild Math and Wild Reading curriculum until September 13th. Use the code “newschoolyear” in the checkout! Affiliate link here: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927 If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. Great Homeschool Conventions: Homeschooling Resources & Workshops | Great Homeschool Conventions Other episode mentioned with S.D. Smith, author of The Green Ember Series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/7083514 | |||
| E89: Home Ed Series: Unit Studies and Homeschooling An Only with Jessica Waldock from The Waldock Way | 15 août 2021 | 01:01:34 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! We hope you have been enjoying our amazing line up of guests for this Home Education Series. Today we continue with Jessica Waldock from The Waldock Way. Jessica is a homeschool mom of one, writer, photographer, and homeschool advocate. She founded The Waldock Way as a way to give back to the homeschool community that she had fallen so madly in love with. Her goal is to bring tips, tricks, inspiration, and resources that help ignite a love of learning in your children. Encouraging you to follow your children’s lead and learn alongside them every day. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| E88: Home Ed Series: Unschooling and Building Family Connection with Robyn Robertson from Honey I'm Homeschooling The Kids | 06 août 2021 | 01:18:05 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Robyn Robertson, from Honey I'm Homeschooling The Kids, joining us. Robyn is an unschooling mom to two kids, local school board trustee, and advocate for self-directed learning. Growing up, Robyn lived and travelled to different countries. She knew that her early travel experience had given her a viewpoint on life unlike many others around her. As a mom, she wanted to share that with her growing family. After years of “dreaming” with her husband to leave the rat race and return to a life of travel and more family time, they decided that waiting “until...” would never happen and they took the plunge. They spent the next several years traveling the world. At first, their decision to homeschool was solely for the purpose of travel. However, that quickly evolved into more. It was the many experiences of life and travel that changed their idea of learning. Robyn started to let go and allowed her kids’ natural curiosity to shine. Their education has become an eclectic mix of many styles, but mainly unschooling. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Alberta, Canada and discuss the beauty and freedom of raising self-directed learners and how it can help build family connection!
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| 5 Minutes or Less: Madeleine from Haslet, Texas | 04 août 2021 | 00:10:17 | |
Thank you Madeleine for participating! We love what you and your platform has to offer. And stay tuned, as we will be releasing our full conversation with Barefoot University for our Summer Series in the near future. If you haven't already, check out Amber's (Madeleine's business partner) 5 Minutes or Less from last week. | |||
| E87: Home Ed Series: A Montessori Homeschool with Aubrey Hargis from Child Of The Redwoods | 01 août 2021 | 01:23:40 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today to continue our Home Education Series we have Aubrey Hargis joining us. Aubrey is a Certified Montessori Educator, Homeschool Mom, Writer, and Parent Coach. Together with her husband David, she founded Child of The Redwoods to provide parents and caregivers a place for high quality, affordable online courses and coaching about homeschooling, Montessori education, and compassionate discipline techniques. Aubrey has a passion to bring Montessori into the mainstream and to eliminate the barriers between you and your child’s education, so you can ensure that the joy of learning stays central to the experience. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to California and discuss a learner-centric approach to education, and as Maria Montessori says, “follow the child”. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| 5 Minutes or Less : Amber from Jefferson County, Tennessee | 28 juil. 2021 | 00:05:36 | |
Thank you Amber for participating! We love what you and your platform has to offer. And stay tuned, as we will be releasing our full conversation with Barefoot University for our Summer Series in the near future. | |||
| E86: Home Ed Series: Cultivating A Vibrant Homeschool Through A Classical Education with Jennifer Dow From The Paideia Fellowship | 25 juil. 2021 | 01:00:26 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Jennifer Dow joining us at the campfire to continue our Home Ed Series. We discuss all things on a classical homeschool as Jennifer brings with her a wealth of knowledge as well as a passion for the classical education. She is a certified classical teacher, homeschool mom, speaker, and writer. She is also the founder of the Paideia Fellowship, an organization devoted to helping teachers and leaders, at home and at school, teach the classical liberal arts. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to North Carolina to discuss the world of classical education with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| E85: After Thoughts On A Van Camping Family Road Trip | 21 juil. 2021 | 00:55:15 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today Nathan and I share our thoughts on our van camping road trip we just completed. We traveled up the Michigan coast as a family of 5 with a dog in our 1990's conversion van. We share what we loved, our struggles, the camping set up, and more! | |||
| E84: Home Ed Series: A Culturally-Rich Charlotte Mason Living Education with Amber O'Neal Johnston | 18 juil. 2021 | 01:04:33 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the wonderful Amber O’Neal Johnston joining us for a conversation. Amber is a wife, homeschooling mama, and creator of Heritage Mom. Committed to bridging the gap for her 4 children, Amber has embarked on a journey of uniquely merging living books with life-giving books to ensure that their education is not a legalistic venture in Charlotte Mason but an honest experience that honors the Truth while helping her children to see themselves and others. In this conversation we discuss how Amber implements the Charlotte Mason philosophy in her home, the importance of adding culture to our home education, world travel, and more! | |||
| Bite Size Wednesdays: Cooling Down Hot Tempers with Paulette | 14 juil. 2021 | 00:05:07 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Welcome to Bite Size Wednesdays where we take a bite of life with a bite of your time. We will still continue to release 5 Minutes or Less whenever we have participants, but we had the idea to record mini episodes in between those on Wednesdays. And when we say mini, we mean mini lol. These episodes will probably range from 5-10 minutes in length and will cover a variety of topics. It may be on words of encouragement, helpful tips or hacks, a recipe we loved or anything we are currently loving, and maybe even after thoughts or reflections from a previous guest interview...the possibilities are endless! | |||
| E83: Home Ed Series: A 21st Century Charlotte Mason Education with Leah Boden | 11 juil. 2021 | 01:24:31 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! In today's episode we had the honor of having Leah Boden, also known as Modern Miss Mason, join us. Leah is wife to Dave and mom to four fabulous children. She is a home educator and has been building upon the foundations of the Charlotte Mason philosophy with her children for the past 15 years. She’s a firm believer in peace, freedom and individuality in their homeschool environments and she teaches this over at Modern Miss Mason. Leah is also a coach, writer, speaker and podcaster. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Coventry, England and discuss how to integrate the early 20th century Charlotte Mason philosophy into a 21st century home. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| Bonus Episode: What Is A Homeschool Method | 09 juil. 2021 | 00:10:36 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today is a replay as we gear up to release our conversations with some very encouraging and knowledgeable guests on different homeschool methods. Over the next several weeks we will have someone on the podcast, speaking about a different educational philosophy and what that looks like in their homeschool. Today's episode introduces the term 'homeschool method' for those just starting off in their homeschool journey and unfamiliar with the term. | |||
| E82: Home Ed Series: Military Career Options For Your Teen | 04 juil. 2021 | 00:44:01 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we are replaying an episode we felt would be perfect not only as we celebrate our Independence Day, but also to go along with our Home Education Series. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Homeschooling from A to Z / A Step By Step Process In Getting Started | 30 juin 2021 | 00:37:46 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today's episode is a replay. In this episode I recommend the steps to take in getting started in homeschooling. With the new school year approaching, we felt now would be a good time to help those needing guidance on where to begin. If you would like me to email you these steps along with a list of commonly used school supplies, then just send us an email. We hope this helps and remember we are here to answer any questions you have or guidance you need. Stay tuned as we continue our Home Education Series with many amazing guests joining us to speak on all things Home Ed. Hope you enjoy! | |||
| E81: Home Ed Series : Exploring Alternative Education Options with Shannon Falkenstein from The New Schools | 27 juin 2021 | 01:05:20 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we jump start our Home Education series with Shannon Falkenstein, M. Ed. from The New Schools Podcast. Shannon is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Acton Academy & Montessori in El Salvador, a progressive micro-school innovating education to offer learners skills for the 21st Century. | |||
| E80: Introducing Diving Into Home Education Series | 20 juin 2021 | 00:13:31 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today I am introducing a series we have been working hard on and excited to finally launch it. Over the course of the next several months, we will be 'diving into home ed'. Each week from now until October, we will release an episode that discusses some of the main areas of home education. We will discuss alternative education, different styles and methods of learning, the high school years, transitioning to college, learning in the early years, planning your year, working while home schooling and more! | |||
| E79: One Homeschool Dad's Theory On Education and Life With Jake Suitter | 13 juin 2021 | 01:08:47 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have homeschooling dad, Jake Suitter join us on the show. He’s a full-time adventure dad, wildshcooling his 3 active young boys. Jake was homeschooled himself, he has been a travel guide, built schools in the Alaskan bush, had a successful career in the oil industry, and eventually decided to leave that behind to be at home with his kids. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Denver, Colorado to speak with Jake about how homeschooling, adventures, and life experiences have shaped his philosophy on parenting and education. | |||
| 5 Minutes or Less : Robyn Robertson from Northern Alberta, Canada | 09 juin 2021 | 00:13:23 | |
Thank you Robyn for participating! We loved your responses and getting to know you a little better. Stay tuned, as we will be releasing our full conversation with Robyn for our Summer Series in the near future. | |||
| E78: A Life's Mission: A Missionary Family Serving and Homeschooling On The Island of Barbados | 06 juin 2021 | 00:51:22 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the pleasure of having Brice and Amanda Wurdeman join us for a conversation. Up until recently, they were the directors of Windward Islands School of Evangelism in Barbados. They are a homeschool family of 6 and are missionaries who have served in Haiti, the Island of St Vincent, and Barbados over the past 14 years. Life on the islands is all their kids have ever known up until this year as they will be moving back to the states. We love sharing yet another family's story of what this homeschooling lifestyle can bring. So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the Island of Barbados and discuss their experience living overseas, serving as a missionary family, and educating their 6 children as they see fit. | |||
| Bite Size Wednesdays: Nina With A Fun Science Activity | 02 juin 2021 | 00:02:26 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Welcome to Bite Size Wednesdays. We will still continue to release 5 Minutes or Less whenever we have participants, but we had the idea to record mini episodes in between those on Wednesdays. And when we say mini, we mean mini lol. These episodes will probably range from 5-10 minutes in length and will cover a variety of topics. It may be on words of encouragement, helpful tips or hacks, a recipe we loved or anything we are currently loving, and maybe even after thoughts or reflections from a previous guest interview...the possibilities are endless! | |||
| E77: Homeschool End of Year Recap: Gather Round, Charlotte Mason, & Summer Plans | 30 mai 2021 | 01:12:23 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today I have my older sister, Nina, joining me for a conversation as we wrap up another year of learning. Nina lives in Mississippi and homeschools her 3 kids using the Gather Round Curriculum for year-round schooling. I use the Charlotte Mason method as the backbone to our learning and follow a 36 week calendar with more of a relaxed and interest-led approach during the summer. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. | |||
| Bite Size Wednesdays: Summer Fun Planning | 26 mai 2021 | 00:13:38 | |
Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Welcome to Bite Size Wednesdays. We will still continue to release 5 Minutes or Less whenever we have participants, but we had the idea to record mini episodes in between those on Wednesdays. And when we say mini, we mean mini lol. These episodes will probably range from 5-10 minutes in length and will cover a variety of topics. It may be on words of encouragement, helpful tips or hacks, a recipe we loved or anything we are currently loving, and maybe even after thoughts or reflections from a previous guest interview...the possibilities are endless! | |||