Setting the Spark: Homeschooling Through the Seasons, Unschooling Edition

The cold and rainy winter can bring unique challenges for homeschooling families. In this episode, we talk with unschooling mom of 2 Audrey Albright about some of her favorite cold weather activities and how she continues to set the spark no matter the weather or season. Audrey also discusses some of her favorite resources helping us add to our invaluable list of homeschool books and supplies. Join us at the table and lets have a chat!

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Setting the Spark: Introduction to Classical Education

In this episode, we talk to Classical Conversations Director and mama of 2, Ashley Guthas about her journey thus far in the world of classical education. We explore the different stages and trivium that are hallmarks of classical education as well as some of the fun ways Ashley implements this style of learning in her home. 

Setting the Spark: Introduction to Charlotte Mason

Setting the Spark: Homeschool Husbands Hijack

In this weeks episode, we have a homeschool husbands hijack! Joey Magnus and Adam Kosarick (husbands to Lorien and Destiny respectively) talk about their experiences growing up in public school, their initial reactions to homeschooling and how that has shifted to their current perspective and excitment over home education. We hope you enjoy this unique segment and the chance to hear from the other half of our podcast team!

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Setting the Spark: Introduction to Waldorf

In today's episode, we have a wonderful introduction to Waldorf methodologies with Jen Grant. Jen walked us through what a day in the life with her two kids looks like as she homeschools from a Waldorf perspective. Jen also provides insight into some of the more "unknown" concepts of Waldorf including celebrations and festivals, toys, and their view of child development and parenting.

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 Resources mentioned:

 ABC Poster

Waldorf Alphabet Books

Bellaluna Toys

Setting the Spark: Introduction to Unschooling

Welcome to our first episode. We're so glad you're here. In today's episode, we discuss our first homeschooling methodology "unschooling" with experienced mother and second generation unschooler Audrey Albright.  We explore some of the misconceptions of unschooling and what a homeschool day looks like in the Albright family. 

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Products and books discussed in the show:

Raddish Kids Subscription

The Read Aloud Family

The Read Aloud Handbook