Homeschool Made Simple

I’m delighted to share the second part of my interview with David R. Godine. In this episode, you’ll hear:- Donald Hall - Mary Azarian- Farmer's Alphabet- Classic poems illustrated by Glenna LangInterested in consulting with Carole Joy Seid? Click HERE to schedule an appointment. Enjoy this podcast? Leave a review to help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

When children get to preschool age, well meaning friends and relatives can start to put pressure on homeschooling families. They wonder, "What are you going to do all day? Don't you need a break?"I'm so glad to share with you my conversation with Jesse and Rachel Winchester about how they approach preschool in their home. They have three children under five years of age so they are in the thick of the preschool years!In this episode, you'll hear about: How "Better Late Than Early" informs the preschool yearsDeveloping a rhythm for each dayA typical dayThe importance of work being a part of the preschool journeyDad's role in the dayHabit formationThe best way to socialize childrenFor this episode's show notes, click HERE. If you enjoy what you hear, leave a review!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

I have the privilege of interviewing David R. Godine, a literary giant in the publishing world! Books published by Godine have been some of the most treasured books by our family and families I have worked with over the years. In this episode, you'll hear about: The American Boy's Handy BookSwallows and Amazons seriesEdward Ardizzone booksIt's delightful to hear the publishing background of these wonderful books!I'll be back with part two of this conversation in episode #42.  Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

This is the time of year when our hearts desire what is real, what is valuable, and what is meaningful. At this time, I always climb up on a step stool to the top of the bookcase in the dining room and pull down a stack of what I call “the Christmas books.” Over the years I have read these out loud and we have cherished many of these stories as a family, but I also love the joy of just reading them alone on a quiet afternoon, as the sun pours through the bay window. I thought I would list some of these books for you, and share a little bit about each of them.For the full list, find the show notes HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

I love sharing interviews of families who use my literature based approach! In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Eric and Amy Frykman. They have homeschooled all five of their children over the years, and are so happy with the results. What you'll hear in this episode: the Frykman's homeschooling journeytheir brief public school experiencehow travel has been a big part of their liveswhat works well for their familythe importance of having a philosophy of educationDo you like hearing from families who use my approach? In my online class, All About Homeschool, there is 11 videos of Q&A panel discussions with families like the Frykmans. Don't miss out! Click HERE to get All About Homeschool. If you like what you hear, leave a review!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

Let me introduce you to the grandmother of the homeschooling movement in America, Dorothy Moore! You may have been influenced by her without even realizing it, especially if you follow my homeschooling method. She helped to bring the research of her visionary husband down into the practical realities of everyday life. What you'll hear in this episode: - how to create a well-rounded student of integrity- Dorothy's contribution to her husband's visionary research- the importance of having a day's schedule- what to do with a child's tantrums- how to simplify homeschooling for young children- the secret to quiet confidence in homeschoolingClick HERE for a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

I hope your home is full of music! That you are always singing and that music plays a major role in the atmosphere of your home. If that seems like a tall order, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'll help you integrate music into your child's life so that they naturally and easily grow familiar with classical music. You'll hear about: - Cultivating a familiarity with classical music- How to use a composer study for two or three months at a time- A chronological approach that allows your child to create a musical timeline- The best time to start formal music training with children- The goal of teaching music- Using music to teach children scriptureClick HERE for a list of all the resources mentioned in this episode. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

I'm joined again by Brett and Erin Kunkle to finish talking about how to navigate a world of screens. Let's get to some practical tips! In this episode you'll hear: - the power of a media fast- conversations to grow awareness- the importance of giving the why to our children- privacy and accountability- screen-free times, places, and days- what every family needs to do now!If you like what you hear on Homeschool Made Simple, leave a rating and review so we can share this message with more families. Click HERE to get my introductory resource, Homeschool: Simple and Safe!Find show notes HERE. Click HERE to learn more about the Kunkle's ministry, Maven. Click HERE for more info about the Kunkle's conference, Navigating a World of Screens. Click HERE to learn about Covenant Eyes. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

Technology is a messy minefield that every parent journeys through so I brought my friends, Brett and Erin Kunkle, onto the podcast to talk about this subject from a Christian perspective. What you'll hear in this episode: - the need for a theology of technology- Christian ways of thinking of technology- how technology has morphed over time- why parents don't need to shy away from this subject- how to talk openly and often with our children- the power of taking breaks from technologyPart of two of my conversation with Brett and Erin Kunkle coming next week! If you like what you hear on Homeschool Made Simple, leave a rating and review so we can share this message with more families. Click HERE to get my introductory resource, Homeschool: Simple and Safe!Find show notes HERE. Click HERE to learn more about the Kunkle's ministry, Maven. Click HERE for more info about the Kunkle's conference, Navigating a World of Screens. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

Sometimes we doubt whether we are the expert of our own children. But as Dr. Raymond Moore used to always remind us, "You are the expert on your child. No one loves them better than you do. No one knows them better than you do." It can be difficult to listen to that instinct, but we reap great rewards when we do.Listen in as I chat with Brian and Kaleen Ezelle about their daughter, Vera, and their family's experience sending her to school then deciding to homeschool instead. What you'll hear in this episode: - What's wrong with the hybrid school model- Dr. Moore's advice for every parent- The way you build quiet self-confidence in your child- How children learning can be integrated into the family life- The value of paying attention to your own children's needsFor more on the idea of better late than early, listen to episode #19. Click HERE to get Homeschool: Simple and Safe!Click HERE for to visit my website.Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars