The Demme Learning Show

As a student approaches high school math, a parent’s role has to change. We may not be as involved in the day-to-day instruction, but our influence and encouragement are essential to our student’s success. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/math-teacher-show

Join Gretchen Roe and Kim Kautzer, the founder of WriteShop, as they discuss the legacy that WriteShop has created and how you can utilize this terrific program for your own children. Learn about the origins of WriteShop, its family-friendly methods to get even the most reluctant writers to find their inner muse, and the joy of teaching your children to put their thoughts into words. 🗒️ Show Notes...

Blending the joy of the life you are already living with your homeschool journey can be translated into exciting unit study experiences. Join us for an insightful conversation with Cynthia Holt and Justine LoMonaco, founders of the Learn + Live Letter program. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/unit-studies-show

In the wildly changing landscape of the Internet, how on earth do we keep personal information private and protect our families from dark online content? There are so many solutions, but how do you know which one is right for your family? How can parents stay ahead of their students to keep them safe without curtailing their freedoms? In this insightful conversation, Francie Black helps us priorit...

Dr. Karen Holinga is the author of Spelling You See and a homeschool pioneer. Join us as we learn about Dr. Holinga’s inspirational story and how she has helped thousands of students read proficiently and spell adeptly. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/karen-holinga-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

Join us for a conversation about how important engaging with Math-U-See's bridge materials is and how they will help you set your algebraic student up for success. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/bridge-materials-show

Let's talk about recognizing gifted kids and the misperceptions that get in the way. We'll discuss how to support, curate, and advocate, as well as how you can find resources and community as their parent. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/gifted-kids-show

Join Gretchen Roe and Meredith Taylor for a discussion on where to begin and how to flourish. Parents will learn practical advice and also how SCAIHS could support them in their journey. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/special-needs-student-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

How queenly is the queen bee? Is it true she rules the hive, or does the hive drive her? Spend an hour with us learning the craft and science of beekeeping and why this age-old art is essential to the survival of our planet. Come away with a project to create a native pollinator house. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/beekeeping-show

In this episode, we speak with Dalia Monterroso, Chickenlandia's President, and learn how a simple backyard hobby might just change your life. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/chickenlandia-show

Join us for an insightful conversation about how to teach students about the cultures of the world as they explore multisensory learning opportunities through different cultures' cuisines. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/eat-explore-show

Before a student begins their high school math experiences, they need to have a set of skills in place. As a parent, how do you recognize what skills are necessary and how to foster them? This discussion will center on what skill sets students need as they step into the world of pre-algebra and beyond. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/high-school-math-show/ This episode was previously...

Join us for this special conversation with Steve Demme, founder of Math-U-See and Building Faith and Family and chief encourager of fathers in the roles they play in their families. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/fathers-role-show

In this conversation on primitive reflexes, we provide a comprehensive review exploring their definition, functions, and the critical role they play in shaping our children’s abilities. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/primitive-reflexes-show

Homeschool families come in all varieties, but those who serve our country have unique circumstances and obligations that most of us do not normally consider in our homeschool journeys. Join us for a special conversation with Natalie Mack, MEd, HSLDA Military Community Outreach Coordinator, and homeschooling mom, as we talk about military service, military family life, and how well-prepared homesc...

Ever felt the nudge to start your own business? Perhaps you have a talent or passion that you’ve considered monetizing, like baking or gardening. If this sounds exciting to you, learn some basics for starting your own micro-business! 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/micro-business-home-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in...

Let's have an honest discussion about what you fear, what you think you may be doing wrong, and what the truths are in your journey. Join us as we unpack the "myths" of what you might be doing wrong. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschooling-fears-show

Join us as we discuss ways you can model teachability to your student, and set goals for you and your student that will change your homeschool environment this coming year. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/math-skills-teach-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

As a parent, how do you know when your child is ready to read? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Karen Holinga about how to thoughtfully plan the beginning of your reading journey. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/reading-readiness-show

At Demme Learning, we love to prepare content to meet families' needs, but there is never enough time to get to everything you ask of us. We are going to take a pause in preparing a set format and have a panel of veteran homeschool moms to answer your tough questions. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-town-hall-show

You think your student is diligently working on their math assignment, and yet you find they have drawn faces in all of the zeros on their paper. Does math doodling have a purpose, and if so, how can you set expectations so your child thrives mathematically? Join us as we discuss how to make your budding artist into a confident mathematician. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/benefits-m...

Parents have many opportunities to foster a love of good literature in their children. It can feel like the odds are stacked against us in this regard, especially when so much of our reading has become electronic. Join us and learn why reading a variety of different things in the beginning years is so important. Reading early and often hones students’ critical thinking skills, opens their minds to...

Parents love the approach WriteShop takes, but they often struggle with the large amount of instructor content necessary to teach it. In this episode, we will show you how to hack the program to make teaching it more manageable. Join us for this insightful discussion and learn how to make WriteShop work for your family. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/hacking-writeshop

Parents often express frustration at teaching their children compositional writing. Join us for a lively discussion with practical tips about teaching writing. We will give you the tools to approach this subject with confidence. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/teach-writing-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

Join Gretchen and Andrew Pudewa for a lively exploration of how to “hack” high school, create rich, meaningful opportunities for teenagers, and take advantage of the many options for starting to accumulate college credits while still below the traditional college age. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/crafting-college-experience-show