What in the world is a “Scribbler”? And, why is Scribblers curriculum a very good place to start as you begin a homeschool journey? Listen in as Lisa Bailey and Amy Jones introduce this brand new resource; you’ll be encouraged to think about what truly provides a firm foundation for your children’s education: presence, play, and permission to grow and explore together!
Join Shelly Stockton and special guests Debra Switzer, Jenn Martin, and Barby Hobcroft for part five of the series Twenty-five Reasons to Homeschool Classically. Listen in on this final episode as these homeschool veterans discuss the hard work of homeschooling, subject integration, and falling in love with learning.
Families who are considering Challenge programs for the first time or for another year, I have a game-changer for you! On this episode of the Everyday Educator Podcast, veteran Challenge director Heatherly Sylvia offers us her “7 things parents need to know/do” to make the most of the challenge years. Guys, this is what you REALLY need to know! Listen and glean insight into what the Challenge program is designed to be: a blessing for students, families, and communities.
Families, are you up for a Challenge? Many parents and students wrestle with the idea of homeschooling through high school, wondering if they are up to it, wondering if it is a good fit for their family, wondering if the Challenge years really prepare students for the world to come. Join Lisa Bailey and Heatherly Sylvia for a rousing discussion of CC’s Challenge program; these seasoned moms and Challenge tutors offer a view of Challenge that will truly expand your understanding!
What in the world is “Protocol”? Is it really worth all the time and money? In this episode of the Everyday Educator Podcast, guest Sonya Lindsey invites us to see Protocol as a way to love our neighbor well—whoever he might be, and wherever we might encounter him. Seeing Protocol events as more than good manners prepares families for the true benefit: being prepared to serve God, no matter where we are. Tune in for details on what, when and how; stay for so much more!
How does your family celebrate the Holy season of Easter? Are you looking for some fresh ways to approach the reality of Easter with your children? Listen in as host Lisa Bailey and her husband, David, talk about connecting with the heart of the Father as you and your family find ways to share the hope of Easter with your community.
Join Shelly Stockton and guests as they discuss 5 more benefits of classical education. Shelly interviews four International homeschooling moms and leaders from Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom and Chile as they reflect on the role of character, the power of questions, and the value of consistent relationships in home-education.
Join Shelly Stockton as she talks with International CC moms to reflect on the relationships between classical education and virtue, parents as educators, and foundational knowledge.
What’s so great about “outside”? Listen in as Lisa Bailey and Amy Jones answer that question, offering lots of practical suggestions for celebrating God’s creation as we learn together. It’s not complicated! Discover how to enjoy time outside with the whole family, no matter the season, no matter the weather, no matter the neighborhood. So. Many. Ideas!!
For many homeschooling families, testing is at best a “necessary evil”; but, what if we thought of it as a tool of diagnostic assessment, a means of determining how to proceed next? What if testing gave us more to talk about, presented us with encouragement to try things a different way, or provided us with insights about skills that need more practice? Join Alec Bianco and Kimberly Farley of Classic Learning Testing as they share the best reasons to test and acquaint us with some testing options that will resonate with classical, Christian homeschoolers. Special discount code for CLT tests offered!
What’s the big deal about National Memory Master? Why might someone want to participate? What will our family gain from participation? How do we even get started?? Answers to these and all your other questions are uncovered on this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast. Guests Olivia Walsh and Kelli Wilt give listeners all the intel on this “next level Memory Master” quest, and help families see this commemoration of Foundations as a commencing of the Challenge years.
If you are looking for ways to bring life to your family devotions, have we got a podcast for you! Join Lisa Bailey and guest Kelli Wilt as they talk about how to use the Five Core Habits to re-energize your devotion time while exploring God’s word and building deeper relationships with your children. Kelli offers some great examples for us as we seek to Know God, and Lisa encourages families to take our devotion into the community, leading others to Make Him Known.
Here comes January; are you ready?? Homeschooling in the wintertime can be a challenge, especially after the busy fun of the holidays. What’s a parent to do when no one seems motivated to “work the plan” anymore? Join Lisa Bailey as she offers a new idea from a surprising source!