Secular Homeschooling with Blair & Amy

Oct 17 2024 14 ep. 43 mins 6
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Let’s talk about secular academic homeschooling, from how to raise critical thinkers to decolonizing the curriculum to why secular homeschooling has never been more important. Brought to you by SEA Homeschoolers and home/school/life.

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Episode 14: Let’s read all the banned books

Oct 17 2024 42 mins  
Why do books get banned, and why should we read them when they do? Get ready to update your secular homeschool reading list.

Episode 13: Embracing back-to-school season as a homeschooler

Aug 04 2024 50 mins  
Let's talk about making back-to-school season special in our homeschools — plus tips for easing back into busy fall routines and things you can do right now to make your whole year better.

Episode 12: The patriarchy gives up some power—but why?

Jul 15 2024 56 mins  
Women's history is human history, and it deserves a place in our secular homeschools.

Episode 11: Building better writers in your homeschool one sentence at a time

Jul 09 2024 54 mins  
How do you homeschool writing? Just like we homeschool everything else, by giving our kids the tools and scaffolding they need to do it well.

Episode 10: How do we help our homeschoolers build resilience?

Jun 15 2024 46 mins  
The world is not easy right now, y’all. In this episode, we’re talking about how to raise resilient, hopeful kids when it feels like everything is on fire.

Episode 9: Science education starts with science concepts

Jun 01 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, we’re talking about why a conceptual science focus can make a huge difference in your secular homeschool science curriculum.

Episode 8: Secular homeschooling in an election year

May 16 2024 34 mins  
In this podcast episode, we discuss the challenges of homeschooling during election season in the U.S. We emphasize the importance of teaching critical thinking and understanding the U.S. government to raise informed voters. We explore the significance of analyzing party platforms, engaging in local politics, and spotting misleading information, plus some of our favorite strategies

Episode 7: How can you tell if your homeschool science curriculum is really secular?

Apr 30 2024 47 mins  
We dive into the challenging world of secular science in homeschooling, discovering how tricky it can be to navigate through seemingly neutral curriculums that are anything but. Our conversation takes us through the pitfalls of evangelical curriculums, the importance of critical thinking, and how to vet for truly secular science resources. Join us as we unpack the layers, share our

Episode 6: You can’t perfectly decolonize your history curriculum, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try

Apr 17 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, we’re chatting about how secular homeschoolers can decolonize our curriculum — and why it’s an ongoing project and not something we can buy in a shiny new curriculum package. Plus why secular history matters and why even though some history is sad, it’s still the most hopeful discipline we have.

Episode 5: Homeschooling in the Age of AI

Mar 31 2024 38 mins  
Our AI tell us that in this episode, Blair and Amy discuss the impact of AI on writing and education, sharing insights from their conversation with a friend working in AI. They explore the challenges and benefits of using AI in writing, emphasizing the importance of teaching kids to use AI responsibly and as a tool to enhance productivity rather than replace human creativity.