Reading Aloud with Maggie Allyn

Maggie Allyn is a homeschool mom who is passionate about reading aloud with her kids.  You'll love hearing her chat with Emilie about the amazing benefits of reading aloud - everything from academics to relationships.  This is the perfect boost of encouragement to grab a great book and maybe even some hot cocoa and cozy up with your kiddos to read during the "winter blues" season of homeschooling.00:00 IntroductionHost Emilie Lunt welcomes Maggie Allyn, a homeschool mom of four, to discuss building relationships with children through living books and literature-based education.01:35 What Are Living Books?Maggie explains the concept of living books, a term coined by Charlotte Mason, and why they’re so impactful in education.04:10 From Struggles to SuccessMaggie shares how her son’s dyslexia and diverse learning styles in her family led her to adopt a literature-based homeschool approach.08:00 A Day in a Literature-Based HomeschoolAn inside look at how Maggie integrates literature with history, science, and other subjects in her daily homeschool routine.12:40 Reading Aloud to Build Family CultureMaggie highlights how reading aloud fosters deep relationships, shared memories, and rich conversations in her family.18:15 Developing Empathy Through StoriesHow living books and read-alouds teach empathy and connect children with God’s Word in practical, life-applicable ways.24:00 Practical Tips for Starting Literature-Based LearningMaggie offers actionable advice for moms wanting to incorporate reading aloud and living books into their homeschool routines.31:30 Encouragement for MomsMaggie’s heartfelt encouragement to moms about finding their family’s unique approach to homeschooling and trusting God in the journey.Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at [email protected]. She'd love to hear from you! #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity