Art of Homeschooling Podcast

Send us Fan Mail EP238: This episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast was created to encourage you as a homeschooling parent to teach your child, not a grade. For some homeschoolers, starting a new grade each fall is part of their yearly rhythm. For others, sometimes it's hard to even assign a grade to their child.  Either way, your child's learning doesn't just happen magically...

Send us Fan Mail EP237: Ever penciled “mental math" for next Tuesday and that morning, realized you had no idea what problems to use? This conversation digs into the quiet reason homeschool plans stall: we schedule the when and skip deciding the what. In this episode, Jean shares how a few concrete choices ~ specific words, page numbers, prompts, and simple activities ~ turn a hopeful calenda...

Send us Fan Mail EP236: Ease into your homeschool year with affirmations to calm your mind and ground your rhythm. 🌿 In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares uplifting affirmations for homeschooling parents that bring more confidence, peace, and connection to your days. Perfect for Waldorf inspired homeschoolers ~ or anyone wanting to start the back-to-homeschool season wi...

Send us Fan Mail EP235: As a new homeschool year begins, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the lessons, subjects, and plans we think we need to start right away. But what if “enough” looks much simpler than we imagine? In this episode, Jean shares why starting with self-care ~ and then layering in activities gradually ~ creates a calmer, steadier rhythm for both you and your children. Discover...

Send us Fan Mail EP234: Art anchors learning at home and can serve as a powerful tool for teaching across all subject areas. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast , Jean is joined by guest Robyn Beaufoy, CEO of Waldorfish . The award-winning Weekly Art Foundations program created by Waldorfish offers a guided path for parents to bring art to their children at home. Robyn and Jean exp...

Send us Fan Mail EP233: You are enough , just as you are. If you are a homeschooling parent endlessly wondering if you are measuring up, then these simple words can carry profound power . In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean invites you to pause the endless striving and settle into a moment of genuine self-acceptance . Join the Inspired at Home  community https://artofhomescho...

Send us Fan Mail EP232: What does Waldorf homeschooling look like in 2025? How has the homeschooling landscape and the Waldorf homeschooling movement changed? And what remains steady at the heart of Waldorf homeschooling? Join Jean on the Art of Homeschooling podcast this week to explore the changing landscape of Waldorf homeschooling as families seek a more connected, creative, and holistic appro...

Send us Fan Mail EP231: Jessica Bentson's journey into toymaking began with a heartfelt desire to provide her children with natural playthings she couldn't afford to buy. That spark of inspiration has grown into Toymaking Magic, her membership that helps parents create beautiful handmade toys regardless of their crafting experience. In this conversation, Jean and Jessica talk about the v...

Send us Fan Mail EP230: Banish homeschool burnout with these nine simple tips aligned with Waldorf-inspired homeschooling so you can reignite your enthusiasm and bring joy back into your days with your kiddos. The tips in this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast get to the heart of the matter ~ connection. We all experience burnout and fatigue at some point on our homeschooling journey. An...

Send us Fan Mail EP229: Ever felt like you're drowning in curriculum overwhelm? The secret to Waldorf-without-the-box is creating a custom curriculum for your homeschooling journey. You are not alone! Many homeschooling parents purchase one curriculum after another, desperately trying to follow someone else's plan only to feel perpetually behind and increasingly frustrated.  Rudolf Stein...

Send us Fan Mail EP228: Let's talk about why and how to celebrate your homeschool journey! Ever find yourself staring at unfinished lessons, math workbooks, or art projects at the end of the year? If you're feeling that familiar weight of disappointment about what didn't get accomplished this year, you're not alone.  In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling, I discuss why sh...

Send us Fan Mail EP227: Sometimes we homeschoolers have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be. The truth is that simplicity is power!  When you finally land in a place of simplicity, you can stop spinning your wheels and take action.  Get yourself out of the weeds and back on the path with the power of simplicity.  In this episode the Art of Homeschooling podcast, I share...

Send us Fan Mail EP226: "Falling behind" might be the most common worry among homeschooling parents, but it's based on a misunderstanding of how learning works. When we measure ourselves against arbitrary timelines and standardized expectations, we miss the beautiful truth that homeschooling allows us to follow our children's natural development. The Waldorf approach offers rem...

Send us Fan Mail EP225: Freedom thrives within structure and simplicity, not rigidity. This is a powerful truth that I've learned on my journey to embrace the freedom of homeschooling.  In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, you'll hear my thoughts about the precious opportunity that homeschoolers have to truly see and respond to the children before us, customizing learning...

Send us Fan Mail EP224: Welcome to the Art of Homeschooling podcast! Today I’m addressing a common homeschooling question about simplifying your curriculum to work for YOUR family. If you’re feeling lost, behind, or overwhelmed…you are not alone. In this episode, I share three super helpful shifts that can transform how you approach planning and implementing lessons for Waldorf-inspired homeschool...

Send us Fan Mail EP223: Sharing poetry with children captivates their imaginations, builds connections and empathy, and fosters language development necessary for literacy. In honor of National Poetry Month and Poem in Your Pocket Day , I bring you this episode all about the lively art of poetry.  Listen in for ideas about collecting poetry, writing found poems, sharing seasonal poetry with your c...

Send us Fan Mail EP222: Ever feel like if you could just find the right curriculum, everything would fall into place? You're not alone! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, I'm diving into why it's never one size fits all, especially when it comes to curriculum. I’ll share why Waldorf education was never meant to be about following a script, and why the magic happens...

Send us Fan Mail EP221: Understanding how to develop a hands-on learning experience before offering an explanation can change everything about your homeschool teaching! On this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean breaks down this powerful approach to teaching which is based on the work of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education.  As home educators, when we allow children to...

Send us Fan Mail EP220: Life’s challenges sometimes demand that we slow down or scale back, whether we like it or not. You always have permission to pause! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean shares her own recent experiences of navigating stress, uncertainty, and caregiving while reflecting on past homeschooling seasons filled with ups and downs. She reminds us that scaling...

Send us Fan Mail EP219 : Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs our way, and homeschooling adds unique layers to these challenges. Have you ever found yourself wondering how to keep your educational journey on track amidst the chaos of life's unpredictable events?  Join Jean Miller as she shares personal insights from her own family's experience homeschooling through challenges...

Send us Fan Mail EP218 : A question from the Art of Homeschooling community inspired this podcast episode covering the concept of deep vs. wide from a Waldorf homeschooling perspective. In this episode, Jean describes how to build a main lesson block around a significant and pivotal event in the course of human development. This idea can be applied to teaching any topic from world or national hist...

Send us Fan Mail EP217 : It’s time for our favorite winter read-alouds for cozy homeschool days! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares three read-aloud strategies and a list of her favorite winter read-aloud books which you'll find at www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode217.  As you’ll hear in the episode, stories speak directly to our hearts and the best stories hold...

Send us Fan Mail EP216: Rather than getting bogged down by decision fatigue or overwhelmed by curriculum choices, learn how establishing a consistent rhythm can bring ease and confidence to your homeschooling day. The topic of this week’s podcast episode is how to re-create your rhythm. In this episode, Jean discusses simple, adaptable homeschool rhythm ideas and also offers encouragement to embra...

Send us Fan Mail EP#215 : Ever wake up feeling like you’re already behind before your homeschooling day even begins? If you’re feeling out of sorts, the best remedy to renew and inspire you is a tiny dose of inner quiet and my simple morning routine for homeschool moms (or dads or grandmas or sisters, etc). Trying harder is NOT the answer. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean...

Send us Fan Mail EP214 : Dear homeschooler, do you feel guilty for taking time for yourself yet overwhelmed by the daily demands of homeschooling? Find your inner light. Listen in to a homeschooler’s guide to renewal in this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast. Jean dives into the power of the seasons and the turning point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox as an auspicious...