320: Expats Homeschooling In Italy Part 1
From Homeschool Made Simple by Homeschool Made Simple
June 10, 2026 · 20 min · Season 6 · Episode 320
About this episode
Nicole Brignolle shares her family's journey of homeschooling in Tuscany, emphasizing creativity and spiritual guidance in education.
In this episode, we talk with Nicole Brignolle, a former New Yorker now homeschooling in rural Tuscany. Her family's unexpected relocation led to a refreshing shift away from over-scheduled days and performance-based learning. They found freedom in using our literature-based approach by prioritizing margin, creativity, and following the Holy Spirit’s guidance. This episode is filled with helpful mindset shifts around your homeschool and your priorities. Plus, you’ll hear plenty of encouragement from your family without having to move to a foreign country! RESOURCES + 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! CONNECT Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest EPISODE LINKS HMS Essentials Bundle Mentioned in this episode: Get your first month of lessons with Voetburg Music Academy for just $10! Use code HOMESCHOOL10 Voetberg Music Academy
People in this episode
Host: Homeschool Made Simple
Guest: Nicole Brignolle
Topics covered
- homeschooling
- expat life
- education approach
- family priorities
- creativity in learning
Keywords
- homeschooling
- expats
- Italy
- education
- family
- literature-based learning
- mindset shifts
Sponsors
Voetburg Music Academy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Voetburg Music Academy
Places: Tuscany
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