

Homeschool Made Simple
Homeschool Made Simple
For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.
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Feb 17, 2021 • 28min
50: Literature Sparked Their Creativity with Laura Baker
Laura Baker always hoped there was a more inspiring, relaxed way to educate her children. At the beginning of her homeschooling journey, she met Carole. Laura embraced Carole's simple, literature-based approach from the start, and the rest is history. The Baker family enjoyed a delightful learning experience!In this episode, you'll hear about: How Laura got started homeschooling her childrenThe importance of a spiritual foundationA simple approach to unit studiesThe heart of Carole's methodAmerican History with early elementary childrenAn overview of Carole's pink sheetsThe wonderful memories made while learning!Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!To learn more about our literature based approach to education, visit our 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Feb 10, 2021 • 31min
49: Mentoring a Mom of Eight with Kara Beck
I met Kara Beck almost twenty years ago when she attended one of my seminars in Minnesota. She educated (and continues to educate) her children using my methods from beginning to end. Kara shares about the process of homeschooling, how her own needs as a mom have changed, and some of the amazing results she's experienced with her own children! In this episode, you'll hear about: how consulting made a big differencehomeschooling a large familythe best parts of homeschoolingcultivating an atmosphere of learninghow Kara trusted the method when it seemed like too littleClick HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole Joy Seid. 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Feb 3, 2021 • 25min
48: John Stott
I'd like to introduce you to a man whose light will never go out. His life greatly impacted the Christian world as he preached verse by verse for his entire adult life at All Souls Church. Once you spend time with John Stott, you will never be the same. I know I have been changed forever.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a review to help 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Jan 27, 2021 • 25min
47: What's On the Bookcase in My Kitchen
Learning about nutrition and trying new recipes has been a lifelong passion of mine. Many of the families I work with are dealing with food sensitivities and allergies that are connected to learning disabilities as well. In this episode, I share eleven go-to nutrition and recipe books! Click HERE to learn more about the February 13th webinar!Click HERE for the list of books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about All About Homeschool which includes my teaching on nutrition, Nutrition Made Simple. 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Jan 20, 2021 • 28min
46: Irresistible Innocence - The Books of Marguerite de Angeli
Marguerite de Angeli wrote books featuring happy, cozy families who loved their children. She believed it benefits children to read stories of warm family life. I agree!If you've never met Marguerite de Angeli, let me introduce you to this wonderful author and illustrator. Click HERE to learn more about the live webinar on February 13th!Find the books mentioned in this episode 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Jan 13, 2021 • 15min
45: Return to Our First Love
Lately, I've been impressed by Jesus’ words to the church of Ephesus, "Do the first things again."I feel the homeschool movement needs to hear those things as well. We need to turn and do the first things we did originally. In light of this, I’ll be teaching a webinar in February to help families return to the roots of greatness!Click HERE for more information about the upcoming webinar, Returning to Our Roots of Greatness!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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Jan 6, 2021 • 24min
43: A Shelter in the Time of Storm
What homeschooling mother doesn’t need time for rest and silent retreat?In this episode, I’m telling you everything about my Sabbath Rest retreat space. Click HERE for more information about Sabbath Rest!Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid. 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Dec 30, 2020 • 27min
42: A Literary Giant, Part 2
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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Dec 16, 2020 • 31min
40: Preschool at Home
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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Dec 9, 2020 • 22min
39: A Literary Giant, Part 1
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:Homeschool Made Simple Store


