Rowan and Stephanie discuss unschooling as self-directed learning. An inspirational conversation that also asks real questions about parenting and trusting that children can direct their own learning.
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Rowan and Stephanie discuss unschooling as self-directed learning. An inspirational conversation that also asks real questions about parenting and trusting that children can direct their own learning.
Rowan and her husband Chris talk about raising and homeschooling their four kids. They discuss important values, teaching your kids about finances, and how they would do things differently in hindsight.
Our conversation about the Chicken Bus Adventure turned into one about the concept of World Schooling and Janet LoSole gives 4 tips for those considering such an adventure.
Rowan interviews Lisa Marie Fletcher on the topic of homeschooling and working-in her case, running The Canadian Homeschooler website, several Facebook groups, and an online conference.
As part of our professional development series for home educators, this episode on Learning Styles & Strategies will help homeschoolers to teach to the way their students learn. Download a free infographic with a summary of the styles and strategies.
The Charlotte Mason educational method as it applies to homeschooling is discussed in this interview with Cori Dean, a Canadian expert on this method. Learn how homeschoolers can use “living books” , nature study, habit formation and narration to create an education for their children.
Learn about the Classical model of education and how it can apply to homeschooling. Hester Van Braeden of Classical Education Books shares her expertise in this interview. This is part of our professional development series for home educators.
Rowan explores how the concepts of professional development for educators apply to the home education environment, and encourages homeschoolers that they are worth investing in themselves.
Sara shares the story of her stillborn baby in this interview and talks about her family and her book, Kacie’s Pass.
Check out this great resource for Canadian homeschoolers as I interview Stephanie Morrison of the Canadian division of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
One of the most common reasons people give why they don’t homeschool when they find out you do, “I don’t have the patience to homeschool,” is the topic of this podcast episode. Does patience just come naturally to homeschoolers? Listen and find out!
Rowan and Bonnie talk about homeschooling socialization and math curriculum, as well as best and worst homeschool moments. Bonnie shares an app that she recommends for younger children as well.
Louise House shares her experience home schooling children with learning difficulties and gives helpful advice and resources. This can be a challenge, but you are not alone.
Rowan interviews veteran homeschooler and blogger Bonnie Landry, whose hallmark is homeschooling with joy. Bonnie has created homeschooling resources and is a popular speaker. She is a homeschooling mom of seven who lives in British Columbia. Bonnie also has an online seminar on the topic of Homeschooling with Joy that she has had professionally produced.
The knowledge that research supports home education as an excellent method for educating children is very encouraging if you are contemplating or just beginning homeschooling. Rowan pulls together Canadian home school research articles and shares them in a simple format.
