Details About the Taproot Teacher Training + FAQs Today I want to tell you about one of my favorite weekends of the whole entire year: the Taproot Teacher Training for Homeschoolers. Taproot has happened every summer on the 1st weekend in August, for 14 years! Traditionally, Taproot has been an in-person event, but for two…
Episode 40 Wondering about getting started with homeschooling? If so, then you’re in exactly the right place! Even if you’re a seasoned homeschooler, you’ll gain inspiration and discover some encouraging resources here. This episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast is a simple, practical overview of everything you might want to consider when you’re getting…
Episode 39 This episode of the podcast answers your top FAQs about holistic homeschooling. Let’s dive in! And I’d be curious to hear: what are your top questions about holistic homeschooling? Let me know! Holistic Homeschooling FAQs Over the years, I’ve heard lots of questions from parents just like you. Perhaps your questions are similar….
Episode 35 Planning can be a real bugaboo for homeschoolers, whether you’re a planner by nature or not. It’s so easy to get carried away or overwhelmed when setting out to plan a new homeschooling year or main lesson block. There are pitfalls and rabbit holes that can lead to endless searching without much progress….
Episode 29 Have a peek with me into a day in the life of three holistic homeschooling mamas just like you! Homeschoolers (old and new) often wonder just how to bring everything together. From stories to math skills, chores to family dinners, our days can sometimes feel random and scattered. With time, most homeschoolers find…
Episode 25 Every year, I send a survey to homeschooling parents. Last year, I heard back from 75 parents and I wanted to share a not-so-surprising discovery I found in their responses… Personally, this confirms everything I know about educating children that I’ve learned from the past 30 years of teaching. And it affirms my…
Episode 23 Have you ever wondered WHY the Waldorf approach is built around the arts? I honestly think it’s this unique way of creating lessons that draws many of us to this approach – the lively arts homeschool lessons. I’ve homeschooled three of my now-grown kids inspired by the Waldorf approach. And when I first…
Episode 22 From the time my kids were little, we’ve had pets in our homeschooling household. I have so many fun stories to share, along with 3 things I think owning pets can teach our children. Let’s talk homeschool pets. So…really, ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved animals. And in my family…
Episode 21 As homeschoolers, sometimes we find that we need to scale back to homeschooling simplified. Whether it’s because of a global pandemic, a sick family member, a new baby, or mama’s health…sometimes life brings the unexpected. This has come up in quite a few of my conversations with homeschoolers recently. And in this episode,…
Episode 15 This pandemic year has been so challenging for parents and teachers and children alike! But from my vantage point, the pandemic has taught us about teaching and learning in a lot of new ways. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what we’ve learned about educating children this year. And as homeschoolers, we…
