Back to Homeschool: With the Founder of Secular Eclectic Academic (SEA) Homeschoolers - Blair Lee

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Blair Lee:  X | Email | Facebook | Blog

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Time Codes:

[00:01:00] Manisha introduces her guest, Blair Lee, and discusses the value of SEA Homeschoolers, a Facebook group that serves as a rich resource for homeschooling parents.

[00:03:20] Blair Lee questions traditional teaching methods, inspired by her experience in teaching college chemistry to rethink how education should be delivered.

[00:09:40] The flexibility of homeschooling is highlighted by Manisha, who emphasizes how it allows for individual focus.

[00:11:17] Blair reveals her son's learning challenges, explaining that complex concussions necessitated a more tailored educational approach.

[00:13:02] The rapid growth of SEA Homeschoolers is discussed by Blair, who talks about its evolution into a comprehensive support community.

[00:18:16] Strict moderation ensures quality in the SEA Homeschoolers group, where only secular academic materials are allowed.

[00:21:06] Every child deserves a proper education, a point Blair drives home by discussing issues where some children in the homeschooling community are not being adequately educated.

[00:27:11] Lee advises listeners to start by writing down their reasons for homeschooling as the first step in the homeschooling process.

[00:32:40] Focus on learning skills like metacognition and reading, suggests Blair, advising parents to pay attention to these areas.

[00:35:20] The "SEA" community is introduced by Manisha as a resource that helps with specific curriculum needs.

[00:39:20] Blair Lee emphasizes the need for an evidence-based curriculum and warns against materials that redefine terms.

[00:48:05] Growth mindset and grit are introduced by Manisha as important principles in homeschooling.

[00:55:24] Volunteering's impact on mental health is discussed, as both hosts agree that service work can benefit children.

[01:03:08] Blair announces a conference where she will discuss the ages and stages of learning for elementary school, adding another layer of educational resources for listeners.

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