Homeschool Made Simple

If you've heard Carole's seminar, you know she loves children to create a visual timeline as they learn history. V.M. Hillyer said to hang a timeline by a child's bed so that they internalize history as they drift off to sleep! Bonnie Anderson joins Carole to share how she created her own visual history timeline! You'll hear some of their favorite authors, traveling to bring hi...

For decades now, Carole has recommended people to use Sing, Spell, Read, and Write to teach their children how to read. She used this program with her son and her granddaughter. Carole talks with Sue Dickson and Diane Fix about how Sing, Spell, Read, and Write came into existence, why it works so well, and how to get it for your own family. You don't want to miss this conversation! Click HERE...

Isn't it wonderful how literature provides us with characters to admire and emulate? One such character is the mother in Kate Douglas Wiggin's book, Mother Carey's Chickens . While Wiggin is well known for her book, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Carole especially loves this lesser known story .  In this episode, you’ll hear about  Kate Douglas Wiggin, her beloved book, and why Carole...

Carole talks with her friend, Colleen, who has been actively involved in the pro-life movement for over 40 years. And many different facets. Colleen shares her story of ministering to women in crisis as well as caring for disabled adults. We hope this conversation inspires you to find ways to care for the least of these in your community for as Jesus said, “as you did it to one of the least of the...

Carole is once again joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to talk about how to plan a homeschool year. Then she breaks down what a typical homeschool day looks like. For more information about the resources mentioned in this episode (ie, pink sheets, etc.), click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming semina...

Carole shares two books that recently rocked her world! One is a biography by Darlene Deibler Rose called Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II. This book will change your life!  The other is a book, In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed by Carl Honore. His chapters on children and education are the message our world needs to hear, even th...

Carole recently found an old story, Robert of Sicily. Its message is powerful as it demonstrates how God brings down the mighty but lifts up the lowly. Listen in to hear the story! For more read aloud episodes, check out episodes 111 and 114. Carole will be teaching three in-person seminars in 2022! To learn more, click HERE .  Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Sim...

In this episode, Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer three frequently asked questions. You'll hear about - getting dads involved in family read alouds - tips for occupying littles while homeschooling older kids - cultivating a love for books in the middle school years when kids might have more exposure to screens. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! I...

This is the last episode of season 3. Carole will be back in July 2022 for season 4! What happens when you give your child the opportunity to pursue their own interests under parental guidance? Homeschooling allows each family to customize education to fit the child! In this conversation with Frankie Beck, you'll hear what happens when he was allowed the freedom to pursue his own interests. C...

Do you know Meghan Cox Gurdon? She's the children's literature editor of the Wall Street Journal. For years, Carole has quoted her articles in seminars. In this episode, Carole shares about Gurdon's book, The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction. You'll hear some of the research Gurdon shares in her book as well as a preview of the chapters, and why this...

In this episode, Carole reads The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to listen to other read aloud episodes like episode 111. Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a rating and review! Click HERE to shop the Spring Sale and get 25% OFF any purchase of $50 or more.  Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homesc...

We're back with Dan Beck for part two of our conversation! If you missed part one, be sure to listen to episode 112. You'll hear about: - the freedom homeschooling allows for traveling - how they customize each child's education - having a learning disabled child in their home - listening to God's voice leading our educational decisions - an easy way to develop homeschool commu...

So often in the homeschool movement, women have a predominant voice. But, no wife can homeschool without her husband's support. It's so important to include men's voices! In this episode, Carole interviews Dan Beck who shares how he and his wife, Kara, found the Moore's book, Better Late Than Early . Dan shares how that philosophy has guided their homeschooling journey up to th...

In this episode, Carole reads one of her favorite shorts stories, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde.  Listen to episode 104 to hear more about illustrator Lizbeth Zwerger.  If you enjoy what you hear on this podcast, leave a rating or review to help us share the message of homeschool made simple.  Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the m...

Carole introduces you to one of her favorite authors, Wendell Berry. Berry is renown as a poet, novelist, and essayist. His fiction work centers around the town of Port William, Kentucky. If you have never read one of his books, now is the time to find yourself a Wendell Berry book! You will be enchanted and inspired by the loving touch he gives to his characters. If you like what you hear on this...

Jesus said that His yoke is easy and His burden is light, but does that have any bearing on our homeschool experience? In this episode, Carole sits down with her long time friend, Kristina, to talk about their family’s experience homeschooling. Kristina’s story is one of the universal mom who has gone through this journey of learning that Jesus’ commands are not grievous. In this episode, you’ll h...

Carole talks with her long time friend, Rory Noland, about how we as parents can mentor our children in the area of worship.  Rory shares how he led his own family in worship but also what he does as a grandfather too! You'll hear about:  family worship what worship is teaching children how to pray helping children to see God in the world around them using call and response to teach scripture...

If you've been around the podcast long, you've heard about the Coldwater Foundation in Grand Marais, Minnesota! In this episode, Kevin and Carole talk about how students grow into leadership at Coldwater. Kevin shares his vision for how students become campers. You'll hear about the spiritual formation that happens as a part of the wilderness experience at Coldwater. For more episod...

Everyone always asks me what I am reading. What is on your nightstand?! Well,  in this episode, I'm sharing a stack of books I've been perusing and reading lately! It includes children's books, a historical fiction series, a biography of one of my heroes, and a few more. For more episodes like this, listen to episodes 5 and 68. For a full list of the books mentioned in this episode,...

Do you know Allen Say? He is a Japanese author and illustrator who has written treasured books for children. In this episode, Carole shares an overview of Say's life and work as well as her favorite of his books. Through these books, may you travel the world and expand your children's world!   Click HERE to learn more about an upcoming seminar! Click HERE for a complete list of books men...

In this episode, Carole shares about one of her favorite European illustrators: Lisbeth Zwerger.  Once you see Lisbeth Zwerger’s illustrations, you’ll be spoiled for anything else!  Today would you send a Homeschool Made Simple podcast episode to a friend? Any episode!  We love to help families homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably. When you help us get the word out about what we’re doin...

Carole continues her conversation with David Arroyo. In this episode, David shares about fatherhood.  The Arroyos as a family stepped out in faith to homeschool, and God has really blessed them! You’ll hear about: How homeschooling changed everything for their family The depth of relationship David has with his children The role of media in their home How God uses our efforts for good For more epi...

In this first of two episodes, Carole is joined by David Arroyo who shares his story as an immigrant child from Spain who grew up to become a homeschooling dad. His life has had some great highs and some of the lowest lows, but he testifies to God‘s faithfulness and sovereignty all along the way. It is a beautiful testimony! To hear more from the Arroyo family, tune in to episodes 54, 57, 63, 176...

How do you raise children who are happy and bonded with their family? In this episode, Carole sits down with Eric and Ayme Frykman to talk with them about their own experience raising their five children. The Frykmans have created such a warm and cozy home where their children love one another and enjoy being with each other. They share their pearls of wisdom with us. We will all be richer for it...

In this week's episode, we revisit Carole's interview with Luciano Arroyo. He shares his experience as a homeschool graduate who now attends Stanford University. To book an appointment with Carole Joy Seid, click HERE . Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and...