Art of Homeschooling Podcast

Apr 15 2024 47

Art of Homeschooling Podcast artwork

Join Jean Miller, a homeschooling mom of three grown children, for enlightening stories, strategies, interviews, and encouragement to help you thrive as a homeschooling parent. In each episode, Jean helps you let go of the overwhelm and get in touch with inspiration. You CAN create a homeschool life you love. And here on this podcast, we keep it sweet and simple to help you develop the confidence you need to make homeschooling work for your family. Look for new episodes every Monday.

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

Beautiful Books to Connect Kids to Nature

Apr 15 2024 14 mins

EP178: This week on the podcast, we're exploring how the natural world can play a role in our homeschooling adventures. I'm sharing a treasure trove of resources to help you get outdoors more with beautiful books full of hands-on experiences and great read-aloud stories. Listen to Jean's favorites for each season of the year and then be sure to check out the show not

How to Homeschool Multiple Ages at the Same Time

Apr 08 2024 24 mins

EP177: Do you wonder how to homeschool with multiple ages? It's a very common question! So let's explore the complexities and some solutions to homeschooling multiple ages with the Waldorf approach. No matter what ages your children are, listen in for encouragement and specific homeschooling strategies for working with all ages. By staggering main lessons, overlapping the

Setting Boundaries

Apr 01 2024 21 mins

EP176: Embark on a journey of self-discovery with us as we unravel the threads of healthy boundary setting in our personal lives, a conversation that holds particular significance for homeschooling parents juggling the demands of their children with their own well-being. Tune in to gain heartfelt insights and compassionate strategies that will equip you to establish boundaries with

How to Set Up Your Nature Table

Mar 25 2024 14 mins

EP 175: Spring has sprung, and with it comes the opportunity to invite the outdoors into your home with the charming tradition of a nature table. In this latest episode, we show you how to set up a nature table, a seasonal tableau that not only beautifies your living space but also serves as an educational tool for children. Learn how to select the perfect spot in your home, choose

How to Promote Independent Learning

Mar 18 2024 13 mins

EP174: Explore the world of homeschooling with Jean Miller as she draws from a rich tapestry of over two decades of fostering independent learners to show how to promote independent learning. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for any parent embracing the role of educator, revealing how to nurture a child's innate curiosity and gently shift from teacher-led instructi

There's No Substitute for Experience: Experiential Learning for Homeschoolers

Mar 11 2024 19 mins

EP173: Listen in as Jean recounts the evolution of her family's home education journey that began in the 1990s and be inspired to see how a hands-on approach to learning can awaken a child's passion for discovery. Traditional textbooks can take a backseat to immersive educational philosophies like Montessori and Waldorf. From Aristotle's age-old wisdom to current res

Let's Play Games!

Mar 04 2024 12 mins

EP172: Imagine infusing your family evenings with joy and a trove of learning opportunities, just as we did with games like Ticket to Ride and cooperative games for the little ones. In this heartwarming episode, Jean delves into the wealth of educational benefits of weaving more games into your family's routine. We explore how these playful encounters are not merely about ente

Nature Study: The Foundation of Science

Feb 26 2024 14 mins

EP171: Discover the enchanting world that awaits beyond your doorstep as we unravel the layers of nature study and its crucial role in homeschooling. I'm Jean Miller, your guide on this adventure, where we'll discuss how fostering a child's scientific understanding through direct encounters with the great outdoors serves as the bedrock of intellectual and personal gr

Take Messy Action

Feb 19 2024 10 mins

EP170: Prepare to shift your perspective on homeschooling as we uncover the liberating truth behind embracing the chaos. We'll journey through the necessity of 'messy action' and discover that the search for perfection often leads to inaction. With three decades in education under my belt, I've witnessed countless parents frozen by the desire to get it just righ

Better Than Curriculum

Feb 12 2024 14 mins

EP169: Ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer variety of homeschooling curricula out there? Discover the empowering concept of "better than curriculum" as we talk about customizing your own homeschooling journey, tailored to the unique needs of your child(ren) and family. This episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast shines a light on the significance of a steady rhythm in