Homeschool Made Simple

Carole answers common questions in this episode with Rachel Winchester. You'll hear about how to navigate the public library, tips on homeschooling an only child, and a little pep talk on what it takes to homeschool. Hint: you've got what it takes! Click HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole. You can view her availability and book an appointment on our website. Click HERE to le...

This is the fifth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Corrie Ten Boom is most notably remembered for her book, The Hiding Place, which details her family's story of hiding Jews in their home and how she suffered in a concentration camp alongside her sister, Betsie.  In this episode, Carole share...

This is the fourth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Ruth Bell Graham was the child of missionaries who had a heart for the lost all the days of her life. Her experiences growing up in China, going to boarding school in Korea, and attending Wheaton College prepared her for the life she would live a...

This is the third episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Amy Carmichael lived as a missionary in India for most of her life. She rescued children from Hindu temples and created a haven for them at Dohnavur Fellowship. She became "Amma" to countless children and was even influenced by Charlotte...

This is the second episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Henrietta Mears was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent who influenced many young people who also became influential in their own right. Listen in to meet this amazing woman! Click HERE for the list of resources mentioned in this episode....

This is the first episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on my life, and I want to share them with you. Edith Schaeffer has been one of the most influential women on my life. Her books formed my understanding of what it meant to be a woman who uses all of her creativity and talent for the glory of God. I hope you are inspired as you hear a bit about Edith, and if...

Many moms feel the added pressure of keeping up with housework on top of homeschooling their children! In this episode, Carole talks with Kristi Woodard, homeschooling mom of eight, who shares her pearls of wisdom on things that worked over the years to help her manage her home while educating her children at home.  For more episodes with Kristi, listen to episode 96 on socialization! Send us a Te...

Carole and her assistant, Rachel, continue their conversation about Chuck Smith and how he led the Calvary Chapel movement. Be sure to listen to the end to learn how you can listen to Pastor Chuck's teaching through the Bible! For a list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE . Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Hom...

With the recent popularity of the movie, Jesus Revolution, Carole wanted to share about the man who was at the very center of the Jesus Movement, Chuck Smith.  In this episode, you'll hear about:  Chuck's upbringing key women in his life challenges he faced early in ministry how he ended up being at Calvary Chapel Chuck's heart for teaching the Word of God Send us a Text Message. Wh...

In this episode, Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about reading.  You'll hear about:  whether to help children in reading comprehension helping children fall in love with literature brief thoughts on narration how to help reluctant readers finding the best times to read with your children what kids are looking for in a book that value of repetiti...

Lois Lenski is one of the most important illustrators and authors in children’s literature! In this episode, Carole shares a stack of Lois Lenski’s books. If you’ve never met Lois Lenski, you will adore her! Click HERE to get a full list of books mentioned in this episode. For more book recommendations, get our FREE book list HERE ! To get the book list Carole mentions in this episode, check out h...

Carole is joined again by Ellison to share more about his future work overseas. Ellison's wife, Betsy, also joins the conversation to share how they each heard God's call to cross-cultural work.  In this episode, you’ll hear about: Three ways Ellison was shaped by exposure to missionaries His experience in the Middle East How Ellison prepared for work overseas How God called Betsy to par...

The great thing about books is they are portals into another world. Imaginative play often comes out of books. Carole is joined by Ellison to talk about his own learning journey.  In this episode, you’ll hear about:  The way reading leads to imaginative play How Ellison overcame some learning disabilities  Creating a rich home life  The power of wilderness in spiritual formation What Ellison would...

It’s always fun to hear what people are reading! I’m this episode Carole shared six books she's been reading lately. You’ll find books on the topic of minimalism and Sabbath and a collection of short stories by a favorite author. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get a FREE booklist! Click HERE to see the full list of books mentioned in this episode.  Send us a Text M...

Carole is joined again by her friend, Rachel Reeves, to talk about how to manage the crazy world of screens. We hope you will be encouraged to take steps to help your children grow to be innocent, pure, and set apart.  In this episode, you'll hear about: the online dangers parents need to know about an alarming study released by the New York Times how to protect and prevent your children from...

Carole talks with Gillian Ruch on being a creative person, and how her homeschool family life helped her to use her sensitivities and imagination to hone her artistic skills. Click HERE to see Gillian’s website! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to shop the online store. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the...

Carole always loves to share books about Christian missionaries from the past, but what about missionaries who are at work in the world now? You'll hear about: - how God called these missionaries into linguistic work - about Wycliffe Bible Translators - the work these missionaries did overseas Click HERE to listen to more episodes about missionaries! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming se...

Why would someone choose homeschooling? In this episode, Carole talks with her son, J.J. Seid, who was homeschooled and is now homeschooling his own four children. J.J. shares his own experience being homeschooled and why he uses the same method with his children. You'll hear about  the power of reading  the value of boredom why we all need nature how work shapes character  Click HERE to lear...

There is nothing as powerful as missionary stories! They will change your life and destiny. In this episode, Carole shares five missionary biographies she read in the last six months that left a huge impact. Click HERE to see the list of books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Looking for more great biographies to read? Get my FREE book list of over 150 b...

We can all buy more books, but how do we systematically build a home library filled with the best books? Now that is a different question! This episode is a replay of episode 8. Be sure to go back and listen to episodes 9 and 10 to hear the rest of the series on building a home library! Want the complete book list for building a home library? Get it HERE ! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming s...

We are revisiting the most important episodes of the podcast! This originally aired as episode 36. ________________ Let me introduce you to the grandmother of the homeschooling movement in America, Dorothy Moore! You may have been influenced by her without even realizing it, especially if you follow my homeschooling method. She helped to bring the research of her visionary husband down into the pr...

We are replaying the essential episodes of the Homeschool Made Simple podcast. These are the episodes everyone needs to hear!  In this episode, Carole talks with Ayme and Eric Frykman on what they’ve done with their five children to build a family culture of loyalty and love.  If you enjoy what you hear in this episode, share it with a friend!  Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Ho...

We are revisiting some of the essential episodes of the Homeschool Made Simple podcast!  In this episode, we hear from Jesse and Rachel Winchester about how they cultivate a love of time of outdoor play in their children.  You’ll hear about  - family time outside - their kids’ mud kitchen - a snake story  - ways to make your yard a fun place to be - ideas for dad to get involved!  Send us a Text M...

We are revisiting the most important episodes of the podcast! In this episode, Carole interviewed a homeschool dad of four, David Arroyo. The original recording was two parts. This replay is part two of the conversation that centers around fatherhood and how the Arroyos began homeschooling their children. You will be so encouraged hearing from him! And be sure to listen to part one of the conversa...

Over the next six episodes, we will revisit the episodes that are essential to the Homeschool Made Simple podcast!  To start off, we're revisiting one of the first episodes of the podcast, episode 19, on the idea of "better late than early." You'll hear: - Why we need to look at the facts instead of the neighbors. - The question to ask yourself each day to guide your parenting. - The socializ...