90-Minute School Day

In this special episode of the 90-Minute School Day podcast, I guide you through the transformative practice of crafting personal retreats.   Together, we delve into the essence of these intentional breaks, exploring why they're crucial in preventing burnout and fostering personal and familial growth.   In this episode you will learn: What are personal retreats? The need for retreats. Why they mat...

In this special holiday episode of the 90-Minute School Day podcast, you’re invited to take a break from your usual learning routine and embrace the gift of "Holiday Hooky."   Let’s get tactical on navigating the busy month of December and finding balance amidst gatherings, festivities, and daily responsibilities.   This episode emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing peac...

In this episode we address the universal question: "Why don’t kids like school?" Tune-in and re-consider the challenges faced by children in conventional school settings (both at home and in a classroom) and what home educating parents may want to do differently.   Unraveling the Mystery: This episode challenges the perception that kids don't like learning.  Instead, we suggest that adults may str...

Delve into the world of neurobiology and attachment, exploring the profound impact reading aloud has on relational synchronicity.  Reading aloud activates the whole brain and grows our collective cognitive and emotional empathy. This episode closes our series on reading aloud.  The other episodes in the series are: Episode 7, "If You Do Nothing Else, Read Aloud, " and Episode 8, "Read Aloud with N...

In this episode, we explore why reading aloud is the first answer for any disability, difference, resistance, struggle, overwhelm or doubt in your homeschool.  Mindset Moment Let’s reframe the "learn to read, read to learn" adage. Training + Tools We explore 6 definitions to answer the question, “What is language?” We answer why reading aloud is the first answer to various learning or behavioral c...

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of reading aloud, diving into neuroscience, anthropology, and the benefits it offers for home learning.  If you do nothing else, read aloud - it's enough!   Training: How Does Language Develop? What is Reading? Benefits of Reading Aloud. Tools: 10 strategies to employ in making reading aloud a regular practice in your homeschool. Mindset Moment:...

Discover the power of observation in homeschooling! In this episode, we simplify learning, delve into the mechanics of observation, and explore how it reveals your child's inner world and strengths.   Training and Tools: Explore observing your child in both regulated and dysregulated states for a complete picture. Learn how to "Resource and Converse" and "Reflect and Respond" based on your observa...

The heart of effective education is always … Home. Join us as we unveil the key elements that shape an enriching learning landscape. Step away from traditional models to embrace interests, strengths, and real-world applications. Explore three vital environments for learning: Relationship, Space, and Time. In this episode, Kelly walks us through learning as a house with three levels: Building the F...

Are you tired of falling into the comparison trap while homeschooling? In this episode, join me as I guide you through breaking free from comparison, understanding the essence of learning, and equipping you with tools to embrace an individualized, growth-focused homeschooling journey. Breaking out of comparison means we must recognize the conditions that lead us to the trap so we can avoid it all...

Lost in a sea of homeschool jargon? Join us as we decode the language of homeschooling, exploring the various methodologies and essential terms to boost your confidence (and your vocabulary) in your homeschooling adventure!   Training: Understanding Different Homeschooling Approaches: Traditional, Classical, Charlotte Mason, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Project-Based Learning (Unit Studies)...

Journey off the beaten path of education to discover the 90-Minute School Day™ an innovative approach to natural learning.  In this episode, we explore the birth and details of the revolutionary 90-Minute School Day™ method, designed to ignite passion, strengthen bonds, and revolutionize homeschooling. Join us as we unravel the magic behind this approach and discover how 90 minutes can transform y...

The 90-Minute School Day™ was created as a deschooling framework and system to approach natural learning by Kelly, a homeschooling foster-adoptive mother, in search of a more attachment-based approach to learning.  This episode includes: Kelly's Background and Struggles Influences: Maria Montessori, Charlotte Mason, and John Holt The Relationship-Centered Approach Steps to Begin Homeschooling Unde...

Welcome to the 90-Minute School Day podcast, where we embrace a natural approach to learning! I'm Kelly Edwards, and I'm thrilled to have you join me on this exciting journey where we walk together, in community, helping to guide one another across the rough patches, unexpected wash-outs and admire the beauty and wonder along the way. As a foster-adoptive mama raising three neurodivergent girls wi...