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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 19 MIN

Plan to be Awed

from Homeschool is a Work of Heart · host Melissa Webb

Send us Fan MailHey Home Educators! What if the missing piece in your homeschool isn’t more or better curriculum, but rather wonder and awe?Wonder and awe are catalysts for deeper, more engaging learning, and it does require some planning. In this episode, I’m challenging you to think bigger than a book and start planning for awe. Inspired by Dacher Keltner's research, we’ll explore how everyday moments, like watching a seed grow or even regrowing celery on your kitchen counter, can transform the emotional climate of your home and make learning stick.We’ll also take a quick look at the emotions we experience daily, drawing on the work of Paul Ekman, and how those emotions shape how we teach and connect with our kids.If you want your child to love learning, it starts with what you’re intentionally creating.So, let’s add more awe to your homeschool days.Write On!Mentioned in this EpisodeBOOK: Awe - The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner

Send us Fan Mail Hey Home Educators! What if the missing piece in your homeschool isn’t more or better curriculum, but rather wonder and awe? Wonder and awe are catalysts for deeper, more engaging learning, and it does require some planning. In this episode, I’m challenging you to think bigger than a book and start planning for awe. Inspired by Dacher Keltner's research, we’ll explore how everyday moments, like watching a seed grow or even regrowing celery on your kitchen counter,...

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