Bookish Beginnings: A Homeschool Education Podcast

Jul 24 2024 12 ep. 32 mins 5
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Welcome! We are two homeschooling moms and our goal is to help you better understand different educational philosophies and how to practically apply them in your homeschools, from your littles up to your highschoolers! Part of that journey means growing in literary depth and breadth, for both the homeschooling parent and student, and we are excited to share our meanderings and wanderings with you! Katherine & Natacha

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How to Plan Your Homeschool Year

Jul 24 2024 37 mins  
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Jul 17 2024 22 mins  
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Homeschool Language Arts Review: What We've Used and Liked!

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In this episode, we discuss all the parts of a language arts program, what we've used and what we've liked, as well as all the ELA curriculum we plan to use in the upcoming year! So if you interested in all things language arts, take a listen! In this episode, Katherine mentions a Lesson Plan and Guide for Shakespeare's Hamlet she is writing. If you are interested in b

10 Homeschooling Myths You Shouldn't Fall For!

Jul 03 2024 31 mins  
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What Makes a Great Math Program?

Jun 26 2024 40 mins  
In this episode we review all the math curriculum we have used over the years and talk about their pros and cons. Based on our experience, we discuss what makes a great math program and highlight our favorite picks! If you are interested in receiving Katherine's 4-Week Reading Plan for Beginner Physics, send us an email: [email protected]

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Jun 20 2024 47 mins  
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Teach Like a Champion Book Chat Part 2

Jun 06 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, we discuss chapters 5-8 of the popular book Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov, as well as how we have been applying his principles in our homeschools and co-ops. If you've missed the first four chapters, go back and listen to episode 5! We are giving away a FREE Classic Book Reading Challenge (no strings attached!) and if you like a copy to get started with y

Teach Like A Champion Book Chat Part 1

May 30 2024 41 mins  
We have both read and loved the popular book: Teach Like a Champion, which was written with Classical Charter schools in mind, however we have found that many of these principles and practices can benefit us in our homeschools as well! We have been trying out some of the suggested practices and techniques, and in addition to discussing the book, we will share our experiences with y

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Apr 06 2024 24 mins  
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Classic versus Modern Literature... Which is Better?

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