Art of Homeschooling Podcast

Send us Fan Mail EP138: What do children gain from the arts? The arts are integral to the Waldorf and other holistic approaches. So let's dive into what children gain from doing art, how to incorporate the arts, and why. Plus, tune in for examples of what it looks like to incorporate the arts into your lessons. Today is all about homeschooling and the arts. Find the Show Notes Here (www.artof...

Send us Fan Mail EP137:  Do you ever think you should be further along than you are in your homeschooling journey?  Then listen up. Today, we’re going to dive into an important topic that often holds homeschoolers back: accepting right where you are instead of wishing you were somewhere else. Homeschooling can be an incredible journey, but sometimes we get caught up in the idea of perfection or co...

Send us Fan Mail EP136: In this episode, you'll gain powerful insights into the "why" behind your homeschooling and learn how to share YOUR story with friends and family. Getting clear on your homeschool story can also help guide your homeschool decisions, be a comfort on the hard days, and empower you by reminding you why you chose to homeschool in the first place! So you can embra...

Send us Fan Mail EP#135: Lots of homeschoolers wonder if they should continue to do lessons through the summer. You might be thinking about this too, especially if you’re feeling like you didn’t accomplish everything you planned for this year. But taking a summer break from formal lessons in the summer is so important. Just remember that doesn’t mean learning comes to a grinding halt. So tune in t...

Send us Fan Mail EP#134: Want help deciding what kind of homeschool support is best for you right now? Listen in as Jean describes the four main types of support and offers a simple 4-question quiz to help you choose what's best for you. Find the Show Notes Here (www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode134) The Summer Reset (www.artofhomeschooling.com/summerreset) Inspired at Home Membership (www.a...

Send us Fan Mail EP133: The beginning of summer is so full of hope for fun and relaxation. Seriously, as homeschooling parents, we are so ready for a break! But if we let go of everything all at once, life gets chaotic pretty darn fast. What's the solution? Listen up for 6 tips for having a relaxed summer with your family so you can find the balance you’re craving between structure and freedo...

Send us Fan Mail EP132: Today, I’m sharing practical tips for navigating the challenges AND joys of homeschooling. I asked some homeschooling parents to help with this episode. A group of experts ~ all with years of experience ~ who share their personal insights and recommendations. All of our experts today happen to be on the Taproot Team ~ 11 amazing parents who will be leading workshops at the...

Send us Fan Mail EP131: Thinking about summer and how you might recharge and refresh as a homeschooling parent? Summer is a great time to mix things up a bit and take a break from formal lessons. But what does that look like? Here are 10 ways to step away from homeschooling this summer while keeping the learning and connection going. Come have a listen! 🎧 Find the Show Notes Here (www.artofhomesc...

Send us Fan Mail EP130: This episode is  for homeschoolers who want to invite more art and joy into their daily lives. We’re talking all about how to incorporate more creativity and joyful activities into your homeschooling journey. I have four suggestions for you today that are going to help you keep this simple, inspiring, and doable. Come have a listen! 🎧 Find the Show Notes Here (www.artofhom...

Send us Fan Mail EP129: Children resist for all kinds of reasons. And understanding the four temperaments or personality types can really help us accept our children for who they are and learn to work with them instead of against them. Find the Show Notes Here (www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode129) Inspired at Home Membership (www.artofhomeschooling.com/inspiredathome) ✨ 20th Anniversary of the...

Send us Fan Mail EP128: Welcome to the episode for homeschoolers who feel stuck. Oh, that just might be ALL homeschoolers at one time or another! Amiright?  So let's talk today about how to get unstuck.  Here are 5 ways you can find the peace that is available to you right now. Find the Show Notes Here (www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode128) Inspired at Home Membership (www.artofhomeschooling...

Send us Fan Mail EP127: As homeschoolers, we want some kind of lesson plan ~ not too complicated. But something that will guide us. A simple plan or outline on paper.  Planning actually grounds us. And forces us to consider where we are, where we want to be, how we might get there, and what we want to do with our kiddos. So how do you make a homeschool lesson plan? Listen to find out. Find the Sho...

Send us Fan Mail EP126: When we consider these ways of learning ~ through thinking, feeling, or doing ~ we need to also consider the age and developmental stage of the child. Listen in to how Steiner described 3 stages of child development and how these three approaches apply to the different stages. Find the Show Notes Here (www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode126) Inspired at Home Membership (www....

Send us Fan Mail EP#125: Happy first day of Spring to those in the northern hemisphere. Are you craving a fresh start? A reset? Today, listen in as Jean shares her simple approach to a reset. For a little boost to your energy, an influx of self-love so that you can fill your own cup. Whether it’s at the start of a new week, month, or season…let's begin again with a sense of renewal and hope....

Send us Fan Mail EP#124: This episode is going to encourage you to sing to your children. Because sharing our voices with our children is both healing and connecting and that's what we want more than anything else. Here you'll find out why you should sing - singing generates wonderful feelings - and then share links to many simple songs you can learn to sing right away.  Find the Show No...

Send us Fan Mail EP123: We wear so many hats as homeschoolers. And sometimes that can leave us feeling scattered or even overwhelmed. Homeschooling is a big responsibility. And it calls on us to be vulnerable.  Today, listen to the 100 roles of a homeschooler and celebrate! These are all integrated into your being, into all that you do. My hope is that by the end of this episode, you’ll feel proud...

Send us Fan Mail EP122: Listen in to how creating a simple schedule with a block plan for your year can relieve overwhelm and help you stay on track.  A homeschool block schedule provides a visual where you can see your whole year at a glance. So you can feel in control knowing you have a plan. This is how to map out your block schedule for the year on a big piece of paper so it's simple, ins...

Send us Fan Mail EP121: How do we distill our work as homeschoolers down to its essence so we can stay focused and inspired day after day, no matter what? That’s THE question, isn’t it? It all starts with the essence of holistic education or homeschooling - the foundational principles that are your starting point that will allow you to feel grounded as a teacher and leader in your homeschool. List...

Send us Fan Mail EP120: As homeschoolers, looking at what Waldorf teachers do in a classroom doesn’t always translate directly to the home environment. So how are homeschoolers supposed to figure this out? It’s almost like translating a foreign language. Home is not school. And the truth is, Rudolf Steiner created this method for a school with grade-level classrooms.  Listen to this episode for lo...

Send us Fan Mail EP119: As homeschoolers, sometimes we lose our momentum. But, momentum is the key to homeschooling with more ease. If you’re struggling in your homeschool because you feel like you’re losing momentum, here are 7 keys for how to create, build, and keep your momentum moving in the right direction. Hint: waiting around for motivation is not one of the 7 keys! Find the Show Notes Here...

Send us Fan Mail EP118: There’s no such thing as a perfect teacher? Seriously. Not in a classroom, not in a homeschool. Not anywhere! And there are no perfect home educators. Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, said, " Where is the book in which the teacher can read about what teaching is? The children themselves are this book ." What we really need is to be connected to ou...

Send us Fan Mail EP117: Listen in for a behind-the-scenes chat with Jean and her two assistants, Sarah and Dominique. They talk all about how homeschooling variety and diversity are what make the world a beautiful place! Like a garden. The homeschooling journey is going to look different for every family and that's to be celebrated!  Find the Show Notes Here (www.artofhomeschooling.com/episod...

Send us Fan Mail EP116: We're talking all about how to visualize what you want, as a parent, a homeschooler, and a human being in this week's episode. There's no real mystery to visualizing and manifesting your desires and dreams. There's even science to describe how visualization works.  Our mindset and personal growth provide the soil in which our children grow and thrive. Th...

Send us Fan Mail EP115: Not only is it OK to take time for yourself as a homeschooling parent, it’s actually really important. Because we’re caregivers. And caregiver burnout is real. Listen up for some compelling evidence about just how important it is to take care of ourselves, plus mindset issues we face when trying to put ourselves first, plus learn Jean's top 3 ways of taking care of our...

Send us Fan Mail EP114: Are you just getting back into the swing of things after a holiday or summer break? Listen in for the 4 steps to start with your anchor points and build back up from there so your days can flow with more ease.   Tips on how to establish anchor points, steps to use them as the foundation of your daily rhythm, and reminders for how to keep things simple and start small. Remem...