The Demme Learning 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

How do we teach our children, particularly our middle schoolers, the difference between conversation and gossip? We want to encourage the former and discourage the latter, but what does an intelligent conversation look like with tweenagers? How do we create insight for them when they meet a bully? Join us for an insightful discussion of these important topics with author Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale. 🗒️...

If you’re a parent who doesn’t see yourself as mathematically adept, it can feel difficult to create a successful mathematical environment for your student. What if you could “flip the script” and learn alongside your student? Join us for a discussion about fostering your own mathematical success so you can model it for your students. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/heart-math-show/ Thi...

Math-U-See is known as a mastery-based curriculum. If you are a Math-U-See parent, you may wonder, "What does mastery look like?" at any particular point in your journey. Mastery is one of the most critical concepts for a parent to apply accurately. In this episode, we visit the in-depth process of assessing mastery and how you can get the most out of applying this concept in your instru...

Parents often ask themselves if they are doing the right thing by homeschooling their children. For home educators, this is a marathon, not a sprint. It will be a journey for which you cannot see the end result. How do you know you are on the right path? This episode is a generational discussion with a mother and daughter who have created the tradition of home education in the second generation. L...

As homeschool parents, we can decide whether or not grades are a part of our homeschool experience. What do we grade, WHY do we grade, and when do we start the grading process? Join us as we revisit one of our most popular episodes to weigh the pros and cons, discuss options for your family’s experience, and hear what veteran homeschoolers’ experiences are. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/bl...

Author and coach Patti Reed allows us to talk about some of the difficult conversations we must have with our children as they negotiate their way to adulthood. Raising kids is hard, and raising teenagers is every emotion together. We have an insightful discussion on agreements and expectations, vulnerabilities, commitment, academic gaps, and sorting responsibilities and concerns. Show notes: http...

When we begin a homeschool journey, we often have specific expectations. When these expectations don't align with reality, stress occurs. Join us for a panel discussion of setting appropriate expectations for your homeschooling years and a realistic discussion of what this first year might look like for you. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-expectations-show

The days can seem long and patience can be short. How do you keep it all together when the finish line seems so far off? Join us for conversation, encouragement, and suggestions. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-burnout-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

How do you put the air back in your academic tires after the joy and change of the holidays? Join us for ten practical tips to "begin again" as you start into 2024. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/relaunch-show

This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first: https://demmelearning.com/blog/hiking-continental-divide-trail-show/

Habits can be so hard to master. Whether you are a student or a parent, habits have the ability to create calm or chaos. In this episode, we explore some concrete actions to implement in your home so that changing and reviewing habits becomes a part of your journey. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-habits-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not creat...

Join us for a recap of this year's best content from The Demme Learning Show. We have lots of things to recap and share and lots of things for you to think about as you step enthusiastically into 2024. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/2023-perspective-show

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays about to begin, how do you fit in school with all the celebrations you want to have? Join us as we discuss a variety of ways to make school count when you are counting the days toward holiday celebrations. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/holidays-school-show