My guest today is Julia, a listener with her fourth little one due anytime.  She asks really good questions!  We chat about learning in the early years with just young children, should we do a reading program when our child is already fluently reading and how to respond when moms start talking about what curriculum they use.  Julia also asks me how I got started on this particular journey of child led learning.  We talk about science with young kids, and working in art and music...and the big question...What do we do next?? Join Julia and I for a fun conversation about homeschooling in the early years.  4:07 - Should we supplement dictation with a reading curriculum? 12:19 - Feeling pressure to answer for what curriculum we use 23:41 - Choosing literature for dictation 24:54 - Creating good reading habits as a family26:14 - Social studies, History and Science for young children 35:04 - Adding beautiful Art and Music in homeschool 39:48 - How many hours per day should you be homeschooling? 51:06 - Homeschooling with a new baby  Dictation resources Science story books: Over and Under the Pond A Nest is Noisy DK Wonders of NaturePodcast episodes mentioned: what will you do all day: developing routine with little ones developing a routine that encourages kids to focus  homeschooling with a new baby and other charming and challenging times in our lives Ask Bonnie a question here! Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform.  I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters.https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnieBuzzsprout makes podcasting simple.  I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177