Welcome! We are two homeschooling moms and our goal is to help you better understand different educational philosophies and how to practically apply them in your homeschools, from your littles up to your highschoolers! Part of that journey means growing in literary depth and breadth, for both the homeschooling parent and student, and we are excited to share our meanderings and wanderings with you! Katherine & Natacha
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In this episode, we share tips on how to plan out your homeschool year. Whether you are just starting out for the first time, or are a veteran homeschooler, there are always new ways you can tweak and improve your homeschool year through a great plan! We hope you find some tips that might make this upcoming year a great one! Thanks for listening! I…
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Homeschool Co-ops: Pros, Cons & Tips to Get Started!
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We have successfully started several co-ops over the years and through our experiences, we feel we have learned some pretty important lessons about what works and what not to do when it comes to joining or starting your own co-op. Take a listen now! Have a question for us, or want us to share about a specific topic in our podcast? Reach out to us a…
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Homeschool Language Arts Review: What We've Used and Liked!
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In this episode, we discuss all the parts of a language arts program, what we've used and what we've liked, as well as all the ELA curriculum we plan to use in the upcoming year! So if you interested in all things language arts, take a listen! In this episode, Katherine mentions a Lesson Plan and Guide for Shakespeare's Hamlet she is writing. If yo…
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10 Homeschooling Myths You Shouldn't Fall For!
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In this episode, we discuss 10 popular myths, disguised as advice to new or potential homeschooling families, that should be thrown out! We hope you find this discussion helpful as you embark on your homeschooling journey! Thanks for listening! If you have any questions, reach out to us at: Drkatherineclayton@gmail.com…
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In this episode we review all the math curriculum we have used over the years and talk about their pros and cons. Based on our experience, we discuss what makes a great math program and highlight our favorite picks! If you are interested in receiving Katherine's 4-Week Reading Plan for Beginner Physics, send us an email: drkatherineclayton@gmail.co…
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Teach Like a Champion Book Chat Part 3
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In this episode, we discuss the final four chapters of the popular book called Teach Like a Champion by Dough Lemov, as well as how we apply his principles in our homeschool and co-ops. We are giving away a FREE Classic Book Reading Challenge for students grades 1 and up. If you'd like a copy of the resources to get started with your family, send u…
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Teach Like a Champion Book Chat Part 2
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In this episode, we discuss chapters 5-8 of the popular book Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov, as well as how we have been applying his principles in our homeschools and co-ops. If you've missed the first four chapters, go back and listen to episode 5! We are giving away a FREE Classic Book Reading Challenge (no strings attached!) and if you lik…
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Teach Like A Champion Book Chat Part 1
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We have both read and loved the popular book: Teach Like a Champion, which was written with Classical Charter schools in mind, however we have found that many of these principles and practices can benefit us in our homeschools as well! We have been trying out some of the suggested practices and techniques, and in addition to discussing the book, we…
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How to Get Your Child to Love Reading!
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We all know that literacy is foundational to education, but loving to read, more than knowing how to read, is so important in developing the love of learning and becoming a life-long learner. In this podcast we discuss practical ways in which you can encourage your child to learn to love reading. Thanks for listening!…
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Classic versus Modern Literature... Which is Better?
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In today's episode we are discuss the common debate of which is better: old classics or modern literature. With the recent trend of banning classics, while it seems anything goes in modern literature, what are our children left with? And what would Charlotte Mason think about all of this? Listen now to find out! Books mentioned in this episode: Jan…
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Yes, Shakespeare is That Easy! How to Study Shakespeare for All Ages
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Shakespeare is one of those great writers that Charlotte Mason believed students of all ages should read and enjoy, yet most educational institutions reserve Shakespeare for the high school years. We premise in this episode, that the sooner your children are introduced to Shakespeare, the better! But how can you accomplish this task, you might ask?…
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Did Everyone Else Get it Wrong? Charlotte Mason Thought So.
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From ancient philosophers to modern child psychology, the popular opinion has been that children, at least from a educational standpoint, are less than capable. This has led to educational methods and philosophies designed to simplify how and what children are taught, with the underlying belief that children must learn in age appropriate stages. Bu…
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