Episode 133 The beginning of summer is so full of hope for fun and relaxation. But the summer can get away from us so quickly. And even devolve into a bit of a messy tangle pretty darn fast. That’s why in today’s episode, I’m inviting you to take a minute to get clear on how…
Episode 131 Thinking about summer and how you might recharge as a homeschooling parent? Here are 10 ways to step away from homeschooling this summer. Summer is a great time to mix things up a bit and take a break from formal lessons. I’m often asked by homeschooling parents if they should keep the lessons…
Episode 130 This new episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast is for homeschoolers who want to create art & joy in your homeschool life every day in a simple, inspiring, and doable way. 🎨💜☀️ I have four suggestions for you to weave art & joy into your homeschooling journey. So hit that play button above…
Episode 127 Homeschool lesson planning is a grounding practice that calls on us to consider where we are, where we want to be, and how we might get there with our kiddos. Having a lesson plan may be less useful than you think! Let’s talk about it. This episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast…
Episode 126 I first heard this idea of thinking, feeling, willing as a description of Waldorf education back in 1993 at a summer teacher workshop. The 5-day workshop was hosted by a Waldorf school but the focus was on using the Waldorf approach in a public school classroom. I was trained as a public school…
Episode 120 If you are homeschooling inspired by Waldorf, then you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about how to make the Waldorf curriculum more homeschool-friendly. I’ve developed these ideas over years of homeschooling and mentoring others. And these ideas are not unique to Waldorf homeschooling. These ideas are best practices for any and all…
Episode 119 “Help! We lost our motivation!” I hear that a lot from homeschooling parents. And so in this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, I want to talk about how to create momentum in your homeschool. Momentum is the key to homeschooling with more ease. If you’re struggling in your homeschool because you…
Episode 118 What if I told you there’s no such thing as a perfect teacher? Seriously. Not in a classroom, not in a homeschool. Not anywhere! And there are no perfect home educators. Consider this…What do you think Rudolf Steiner meant when he said, “Where is the book in which the teacher can read about…
Episode 114 Today on the podcast, I want to offer you a new idea to help you embrace the natural flow of the homeschooling life and seek simplicity in your daily rhythm. Let’s talk about how to find your daily anchor points. Scale back until it works and then build back up from there. I…
Episode 113 Friends, even if you’re super busy, I want to invite you to embrace the stillness of the solstice this week. No matter what else is going on around you, there are small, simple ways of finding stillness in the busyness of this season. “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to…
