Episode 202 One of my favorite ideas about teaching and learning comes from Rudolf Steiner who said, “All education is self-education.” When I first heard this, I was baffled because…isn’t education dependent on what the teacher teaches the student? Are you intrigued? Then tap the play button above to listen in to this episode of…
Episode 198 I know how chaotic transitions can be, whether you’re just starting your homeschool year or just starting a Monday morning! And I want to share with you some love and encouragement to embrace the perfectly imperfect homeschool. New beginnings can be unsettling. Because we have to be willing to take action, even imperfect…
Episode 195 Do you tend to bounce from one thing to the next throughout your homeschooling day without ever pausing to take a breath? In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, I encourage you to create a simple plan to pause and reflect each day to reconnect with your homeschooling purpose. Parenting and…
Episode 194 Just a friendly reminder that as you plan for your upcoming lessons…don’t forget to let the learning rest. I know that most of who choose homeschooling are longing for a more relaxed approach to learning. Maybe we experienced a lot of pressure when we were in school. Or we feel the pressure and…
Episode 193 This week on the podcast, we’re bringing you an AoH Classic ~ all about how fantastic block learning is for homeschooling. Block learning is more efficient for planning and more effective for learning than randomly jumping from topic to topic, skimming the surface of a wide variety of material. When planning for a…
Episode 192 What if a transformative third grade year is the key to your child’s blossoming independence? Today on the podcast, I’ll discuss homeschooling third grade and the supplies to gather for your Waldorf-inspired third grade basket. This episode is a concise guide to creating a nurturing and educational environment for your third grader, filled…
Episode 191 Hello, my friend! On the podcast today, I want to share with you my process for planning your own homeschool main lesson blocks. I’m currently planning workshops for the upcoming in-person Taproot Teacher Training where participants get to experience lessons as if they were the students. So I woke up this morning thinking…
Episode 187 Let’s talk about homeschooling second grade! The second grader is a being of extremes! One minute light and loving. The next minute a mischievous little imp. Both adorable and a complete rascal. This episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast is one of a series of episodes about homeschooling through the grades. We’re…
Episode 186 Gardening with children is so very rewarding and is a topic near and dear to my heart! In this episode of the podcast, I want to encourage you to give gardening with your kiddos a try. Or to expand your gardening activities this season. I’ll share with you some of the many benefits…
Episode 185 Welcome to the Art of Homeschooling podcast! I’m Jean, veteran homeschool mum of over 25 years and I’m so happy you’re here for this episode all about homeschooling first grade, including a peek into my Waldorf-inspired first grade basket. This is part of a series of episodes where we’re working our way from…
