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getting the most out of family reading

getting the most out of family reading

Frommake joy normal: cozy homeschooling


getting the most out of family reading

Frommake joy normal: cozy homeschooling

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Dec 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In our last episode of this season,  before we break for Christmas, we get started on a discussion that will require some furthering in future episodes!  How can we make the most of the books we read?  How can we get education naturally derived from our walk with reading to our kids?  How we approach reading can really open up some many ways for education to be amazing, natural and cozy.  Bride’s TreeBecause it’s a time of year to spend with our families, I didn’t get to the pdf of the idea we talk about regarding “concentric circles” - but I will get to it and let you all know!2:21 - Bride's Tree tradition 4:19 - How to read a book so it becomes the curriculum 13:49 - Concentric circles as a tool for learning 21:22 - Do you plan ahead or do you wing it? 22:40 - Can you teach a lesson through fantasy literature?26:02 - What does a character discussion look like? 28:25 - Teaching the Classics 32:12 - How about vocabulary?36:50 - What if I fear I will miss something or teach something incorrectly?To really expand on this idea, I’ve got a video workshop on YouTube (be warned, it’s in  four parts and is 4.5 hours long!). That’s available here:And here’s the resource list we talk about, you can print it off to aid in questions to ask.Resource sheetTeaching the ClassicsThoughts on reading together
Released:
Dec 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 31 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of five, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with two littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.