Homeschool Made Simple

In this episode from the archive, Rachel Winchester talks with Hanni Go, a homeschooling mom of 4, about searching for a fresh homeschool perspective that helped revitalize their family dynamic.Hanni talks us through the balancing act between nurturing relationships and academic pursuits. Though it took some time for her to fully buy into the Homeschool Made Simple method, she now sees the benefit of grounding herself in a research-based philosophy of education.When Hanni needed a fresh perspective on homeschooling, she attended A Literature-Based Approach to Education seminar in Minnesota. Afterward, she wrote a list of truths to remember when she feels discouraged. Rachel and Hanni discuss her takeaways from that seminar.We know you will relate to Hanni, and we hope this gives you the fuel to press on!You’ll hear about:How Hanni handles difficult daysA big age gap between kidsWhen you feel burnt out in homeschoolingThe difference going to an HMS seminar made for HanniTruths to remember when you feel burnt outRESOURCES+Download your own copy of Truths to Remember!+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSTry CTCMath-Half Price DiscountMentioned in this episode:Use 'ENJOY' for 25% of any purchase of $75 or more during our Summer Sales Event Summer SaleGet your first month of lessons with Voetburg Music Academy for just $10! Use code HOMESCHOOL10Voetberg Music Academy

Have you wondered what the best approach to educating your preschooler is? In this episode, we delve into the crucial preschool years and the essential aspects that lay the foundation for educational success.Rachel and Carole emphasize the importance of viewing preschool as a time for bonding, laying the foundation for future success, and fostering a love for learning through work, service, and study. They recommend focusing on life skills, character development, and nurturing attachment and bonding with children during these early years, rather than early academics. Join us as we encourage parents to listen to their intuition and to enjoy these sweet and formative years.RESOURCES+$10 Preschool Interview with Carole and J.J. +Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:Musical Lessons in Your Home: Use code HOMESCHOOL20 for 20% off lessonsVoetberg Music AcademyUse 'ENJOY' for 25% of any purchase of $75 or more during our Summer Sales Event Summer Sale

300 Episodes! We are celebrating you, our faithful listeners and homeschool community, for coming alongside us on this wonderful journey. In honor of 300, we want to celebrate a homeschool graduate! We love to hear from students who were homeschooled using our methods, because they are the most amazing people you will ever meet!In this archived episode, Carole sits with Sienna DeMoss who recently graduated from Liberty University. Sienna shares her educational experience being homeschooled.From our conversation with Sienna, you'll hear what it really takes to prepare children from the real world. We’ll give you a hint - it doesn't include sitting in a room of desks filling out worksheets.You'll hear about:her family's homeschooling journeyher own college experiencewhat prepared her to launch into the worldthe value of Bible collegewhat Sienna would say to people considering homeschoolRESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!+Learn more about Word of Life Bible InstituteCONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:Get 20% off lessons at Voetberg Music Academy using HOMESCHOOL20 codeVoetberg Music AcademyUse 'ENJOY' for 25% of any purchase of $75 or more during our Summer Sales Event Summer Sale

Do you ever find yourself looking for the ”right way to homeschool?” Sometimes we get swept up in doing what others are doing and then find ourselves frustrated with the results. But how do we develop confidence to do what's right for our family, even if it isn't what everyone else is doing?In this episode from the archive, Carole sits down with her long-time friend, Kristina, to talk about their family’s experience homeschooling.In this episode, you’ll hear aboutHomeschooling multiple childrenKristina’s experience using other methodsHow she learned to pay attention to her own intuitionThe value of the right book at the right time and the detriment of the wrong book at the wrong timeA natural way to see what a child learns as they read a bookRESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:Get 20% off lessons at Voetberg Music Academy using HOMESCHOOL20 codeVoetberg Music AcademyUse 'ENJOY' for 25% of any purchase of $75 or more during our Summer Sales Event Summer Sale