Episodes
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CHARLOTTE MASON FOR BEGINNERS
CHARLOTTE MASON FOR BEGINNERS// Education in American schools has failed our children, families, communities and our nation. The hopes of leaving “no child” behind has left all children bored and listless. We find that instead of cultivating our nation’s children to reach their full potential…
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Part 2 Chat about race, books, Charlotte Mason, and the gospel with Nicole Cottrell
This is part two of a two part series where Nicole and I discuss race, books and applying Charlotte Mason’s ideas to this cultural moment. In this video, Nicole and I compare and contrast AmblesideOnline and the Alveary. We also share some inspiring Charlotte Mason quotes and of course how the...
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Part 1 Chat about race, books and Charlotte Mason with Nicole Cottrell
Part 1 Chat about race, books and Charlotte Mason with Nicole Cottrell// This is part one of a two part series where Nicole and I discuss race, books and applying Charlotte Mason’s ideas to this cultural moment. In this video, we chat about applying the gospel when we discuss race with our...
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Joy Chats about Charlotte Mason Kindergarten with Rebecca from AHumblePlace
Today I’m chatting with my friend Rebecca from AHumblePlace.com. She wrote a delightful Kindergarten curriculum to help mamas learn the beauty and simplicity of a Charlotte Mason education in the early years. We chat about how she came to create this resource for moms new to homeschooling and...
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Ep9- The Bank of Dad - Teaching about money through jobs around the house
In this episode, Kevin and Joy discuss the research they've done to set up their money-earning systems for their young children (ages 10 and younger). They pull ideas about money management from Dave Ramsey and Dave Owen's book The First National Bank of Dad. If you want more money-management...
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Ep8 - John Taylor Gatto's 14 Principles of an Elite Education discussed
Kevin and Joy go through the list of 14 Principles of an Elite Education presented by John Taylor Gatto, 20th century educator. As we go through them together, we enjoy the overlap with classical education and specifically the principles of education discovered by Charlotte Mason. Enjoy!
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Ep7 - Q & A (part 2) Choosing a homeschool philosophy and finding community
In this episode, Joy advocates personal reading time for mamas and Kevin talks about his favorite Brit, Winston Churchill. Choosing an educational philosophy and finding community are within reach. Books referenced in this episode: Beauty in the Word by Stratford Caldecott Toward of Philosophy of...
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Ep6 - Q & A Preschool years essential checklist!
Reading aloud, developing good habits, limiting screens, family devotions and free play are all on the table for this discussion. Kevin and Joy talk about establishing good habits in younger children. They also discuss the benefits they've received through reading with their children. Books...
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Ep5 - Family Road Trips! Hacks, packing tips and sanity savers
In this episode, Kevin and Joy talk about their experience driving all across the country (twice!) with their large family. Nature study, bathroom breaks, laundry, food systems and more they cover it all! If you are trying to convince your family to drive across the country with you, this is the...
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Ep4 - What are the benefits of homeschooling?
Kevin and Joy discuss the benefits they have experienced homeschooling their six children. Socialization, wake up times, curriculum, schedules, nutrition and more - they hit on all the hot button topics. If you already homeschool, this episode will reinforce your decision. If you don't yet...
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Ep3 - Considering homeschooling? This is for you!
In this episode, Kevin and Joy talk about what they would tell friends considering homeschooling. What does the homeschooling schedule look like? What are some priorities for grammar school or high school could be considered? Is it actual work? They discuss all of this and more in this episode.
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Ep2 - Educational goals!
In this Episode, Kevin and Joy give their list of top five goals for homeschooling their six children. Listen and they reveal to each other their different (and sometimes overlapping) goals. You might even be inspired to discuss homeschooling goals with your spouse!
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Ep1 - A better education- how we came to homeschooling
In this episode, Kevin and Joy, parents of six children, talk about how they started homeschooling. They discuss how the ideas of John Taylor Gatto, Ken Robinson, John Holt and Charlotte Mason have shaped their idea of what it means to be educated.
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Kevin and Joy talk about their family project of homeschooling their six children.
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Kevin and Joy
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