Hatching Curiosity: A Homeschool Podcast
by Christina Hatch
Educational philosophy, practical homeschooling, and thoughtful conversations for homeschooling mothers cultivating curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Hosted by Christina Hatch, creator of Hatching Curiosity, and a veteran homeschooling mother of three.
Episodes
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World Schooling
An Interview with Milin Chandler about traveling with kids and an exploration of the homeschool philosophy of world schooling. Full show notes at: https://hatchingcuriosity.com/podcast
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A Natural Unfolding
This episode spills the tea on why I shut my shop down last fall and how I learned the tao of homeschooling. It is probably the most vulnerable thing I've posted but I decided to do it because of the peace I've found through this process for full show notes check out hatchingcuriosity.com/podcast.
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Love of Learning
The Love of learning episode discusses what can spark or stamp out our natural inborn curiosity, how to cultivate a love of learning in our children, what subjects are best suited to this task, multiple intelligences, and how a love of learning can help a child find their purpose. For show notes...
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Moral Development: Six character traits of learning (Defining Education Series)
In this episode, we talk about how moral development is a key component of education. Six key character traits of learners, habit training, and building relationships. For full show notes visit hatchingcuriosity.com In this episode, I mention "The Book of Virtues" by William J. Bennett
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Key Skills of Learning
Welcome to the Defining Education Series. In the first episode "Key Skills of Learning" we talk about how I am going to break down education from Classical, Charlotte Mason, and Montessori into bite-size chunks and take a look at what Education is. In this first episode, I'll address how reading,...
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Finding Joy in Homeschooling
Art, Music, Handicrafts. Field trips, Traditions, and Morning baskets. These are the things that add joy, fulfillment, and laughter to your home education journey. For full show notes check out hatchingcuriosity.com
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Finding Peace in Homeschool: Start Homeschooling Series
Savor the time you have together and carve out time to connect. Try poetry tea time, studying the masters, nature study, and adding your spiritual practice as an integral part of your day. Learn about the brain benefits of classical music, nature study, and how boys connect best when they have a...
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Bonus Episode! Step into your Power: Start Homeschooling Series
Discover your power to set the tone in your home, the difference between self-care and self-indulgence, and why taking care of yourself is vital. As well as the power of nurturing friendships and community as you head into your homeschool journey. For full show notes check out hatchingcuriosity.com
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Overcoming Obstacles to Homeschooling: Start Homeschooling Series
In this episode, we tackle some of the hard parts of homeschooling. How to address overwhelm, feelings of inadequacy, fear of judgment, and what to do about socialization. For full show notes check out hatchingcuriosity.com
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Getting Organized Part 2: Start Homeschooling Series
In this episode, we tackle organizing your time, materials, space, and expectations. For full show notes check out hatchingcuriosity.com
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Getting Organized Part 1: Start Homeschooling Series
This episode is all about how you spend your time. Prioritize what is most important and plan for your school year, week, and day. For full show notes check out hatchingcuriosity.com.
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Choosing Curriculum Part 2: Start Homeschooling Series
Let's dive a little deeper into choosing curriculum. In this episode, we talk about how a curriculum is a tool, not a master, how to choose good books, and other considerations when chosing a curriculum. (Things like pricing, pacing, screentime, and accountability) We point you in the direction…
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Choosing Curriculum Part 1: Start Homeschooling Series
In this episode, we will cover key terms you'll come across when shopping for a home school curriculum, a quick overview of popular homeschooling philosophies, and define common teaching methods so you can shop with confidence. Follow along making notes and circling philosophies learn more about...
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Bonus Episode: Homeschooling Jr. High & High School Students
For those who have older kids and are wondering how it works with diplomas, GEDs, College Admission, Dual Enrollment, and teaching math you never mastered your self this episode is for you!
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Getting Started: The first in the "Start Homeschooling" Series
Want to homeschool but don't know where to start? Start here! In this series, we are going to break down what you need to do to start homeschooling into actionable steps. Starting with this episode where you will learn: What is required in your state, Why knowing your "why" is so important…
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E.20 Living Intentionally
The importance of living intentionally has led me to change the way I do the podcast. Going forward I will be producing new podcast episodes in series. Subscribe on your podcast app, at hatchingcuriosity.com or on Instagram @hatchigncuriosity to learn when new podcasts series are released. In…
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E.19 Nature Study in the Summer
In this episode, we cover innovation drawn from biomimicry, hands-on natures study, the value of time spent outdoors, natural inquiry, and deep dives- lingering on a nature study subject for a while. As well as a list of ideas for exploring subjects perfect for a summer nature study. For more...
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E.18 Summer School: 7 Homeschool Styles to make the most of your 3 month Break
Summer Break is here! So what are you going to do with it? After the success bbq and a few days to unwind, we take a look at how to spend our summer intentionally and make the most of the 3-month break. First, we tackle different ways to schedule your school year in the first place then I suggest…
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E.17 The Power of Story
Discover the Power of Story in an interview with Stephanie Price from Lightscameramovie.com. We peel back the layers on story discussing how it can make children more intelligent, empathetic, and creative. Tools for boosting creativity to help with writing and the proper place for visual media in...
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E.16 Write it down
Explore the importance of writing in family record-keeping, mental benefits for education, and how to improve your child's writing ability with oral narration. With concepts pulled from Charlotte Mason, Maria Montessori, and neuroscience we take a deeper look at writing things down. For full show...
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E.15 Geography for the 21st Century
In episode 15, I discuss why geography is still relevant today and outline how I do geography in my homeschool drawing mainly from the Montessori Method but also from Charlotte Mason. For full show notes and a transcript of the podcast see hatchingcuriosity.com
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E.14 Nature Study In Spring
This episode is packed with great info! There are tons of ideas for nature study in the spring, discuss many benefits of gardening and handicrafts and throw out a nature study challenge. For full show notes see hatchingcuriosity.com
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E.13 Thrown into Homeschool
This special episode is for those who are not typically homeschoolers and are doing it out of necessity. I touch on key habits that will make the transition go smoothly for you and some of the lovely little perks us full-time homeschoolers enjoy that you can tap into as you dive in out of...
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Bonus Episode! Compassion in Practice
Let's explore a little further on the topic of compassion and how we can take what we love and make meaningful change in the world!
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E.12 Cultivate Compassion
There is a universal need for compassion that we innately feel. Yet, what holds us back from giving others the grace we would want for ourselves? In this episode, we take a look at overcoming bias to teach compassion in our homes by celebrating diversity. For a transcript of the podcast visit...
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E.11 Education is an Atmosphere
Episode Eleven is about one of my FAVORITE educational principles “Education is an Atmosphere” that comes from the wonderful Charlotte Mason. In this interview, we discuss the power of shared experience through read aloud, the essential nature of family culture, principles of learning space…
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E.10 A Mission Driven Home
The 3rd and final episode in the power of purpose series discusses how to create a family mission statement and motto for your family. See the full show notes at hatchingcuriosity.com
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E.9 Standing for Something
Some things are worth standing for. In this episode the 2nd in the power of purpose series we will discuss how to discover the values that mean the most to you and your family, create a powerful statement of values, and teach those virtues in your home. For full show notes and a transcript of the...
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E.8 Creating a Vision for your Family
The first in the power of purpose series this episode walks you through creating a vision statement for your family to clearly identify where you are headed together with a shared vision for an ideal life. Follow along with a notebook or sign up for the email list at hatchingcuriosity.com for the...
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E.7 Inspire not Require
This episode is all about how to inspire learning in your home. It is my first interview, done with a great friend and mentor Stephanie Harris who has 20 years of experience homeschooling 8 kids and is a witty, insightful beautiful person who gave awesome little nuggets of wisdom for us to enjoy....
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E.6 Traditions
Why do we keep traditions? How does knowing our family history benefit our children? Some insights and ideas on celebrating family this holiday season. *Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded on my phone. (My internet is down so I didn't have the advantage of quality audio/editing.) It's also...
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E.5 Nature Study beyond the Journal
Ways to study Nature besides keeping a nature journal, how to nature study in winter and other topics are covered in the last of a 3-part nature study series. Resources mentioned in the podcast with affiliate links where applicable: “The Story of Maths” BBC Documentary sometimes found on Netflix...
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E.4 How to Start a Nature Study
Discover the #1 tool for nature study, overcome obstacles, and get started in part 2 of a 3-part nature study series. Learn how to Nature study beyond the Journal in part 3 and Why Nature study in part 1. Below are the links (some are affiliate) from the episode Books mentioned in the podcast:...
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E.3 Why nature study?
Why add nature study to your homeschool schedule? Discover over 10 benefits of this habit in part 1 of a 3-part nature study series. Learn how to start in part 2 and nature study beyond the journal in part 3. Full transcript available at hatchingcuriosity.com Books mentioned in the podcast with...
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E.2 Diatoms
Learn a little about cool microorganisms that make life on earth possible and how learning about them relates to homeschooling. Show notes and links: Share this YouTube video with kids to teach them about diatoms: "Diatom Makes Human and All Living Things Alive/ National Geographic" Or "Diatoms:...
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E.1 Introduction to Hatching Curiosity
This podcast was created to support homeschool parents as they raise innovators by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Learn a bit about where “Hatching Curiosity” comes from, my backstory and teaching philosophy and what will be covered in podcasts to come. Full show notes...
About this show
Educational philosophy, practical homeschooling, and thoughtful conversations for homeschooling mothers cultivating curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Hosted by Christina Hatch, creator of Hatching Curiosity, and a veteran homeschooling mother of three.
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