Simplifying Your Curriculum to Work For Your Family
EP224: In this episode, we're diving into how to use a curriculum without feeling completely overwhelmed, addressing the common struggle of homeschooling parents who feel lost or behind when trying to implement Waldorf-inspired curriculum. The episode offers three powerful mindset shifts that can transform your relationship with curriculum materials and help you create a more joyful, sustainable homeschooling experience.• Treat your curriculum like a buffet, not a recipe—pick and choose what works for your family• Focus on the big picture of why you chose Waldorf homeschooling instead of getting lost in daily details• Plan in blocks before planning individual days to create a more natural learning rhythm• Simplify your approach by focusing on stories as the foundation and adding complementary activitiesReady to simplify your Waldorf homeschooling approach? Check out the Waldorf Homeschool Starter Kit at www.artofhomeschooling.com/starter-kit for planning templates, a simplicity guide, and practical training.Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode222/Join the Inspired at Home CommunityGet the Waldorf Homeschool Starter Kit hereSend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening! 💜 ▶️Let's Connect!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjeanWebsite https://artofhomeschooling.com
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Sharing Poetry with Children
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 children, using poetry related to your current topic of study or main lesson block, and studying individual poets. Sharing poetry with children is an inspiring way to weave the lively arts into your homeschooling, and so simple, too! Hope you enjoy this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast!Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode223/Join the Inspired at Home CommunityCome to the Taproot Teacher TrainingSend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening! 💜 ▶️Let's Connect!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjeanWebsite https://artofhomeschooling.com
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It's Never One Size Fits All
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 when we focus on the children in front of us, not just the tasks in front of them.Whether you’re someone who loves structure or you’re ready to DIY your lessons from scratch, I’ll help you see that you are the most important part of the process ~ not the curriculum. So if you've ever felt overwhelmed, boxed in, or just plain tired of trying to make someone else’s plan work for your unique family, this episode is for you.Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode222/Join the Inspired at Home CommunityCome to the Taproot Teacher TrainingSend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening! 💜 ▶️Let's Connect!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjeanWebsite https://artofhomeschooling.com
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The Experience Before the Explanation
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 experience concepts firsthand before explaining theories or principles, we preserve their natural wonder and curiosity rather than shutting them down with premature explanations. This makes learning much less abstract. And honors how children learn naturally.In this episode, you'll hear examples from math, language arts, science, and history. Plus loads of inspiration that will make a real difference in your homeschooling journey.Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode221/Join the Inspired at Home CommunityCome to the Taproot Teacher TrainingSend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening! 💜 ▶️Let's Connect!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjeanWebsite https://artofhomeschooling.com
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Permission to Pause: Sometimes We Need to Scale Back
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 back is not a failure ~ it’s part of the rhythm of life.With warmth and honesty, Jean explores the mindset shift that allows us to embrace life’s curveballs without guilt. And offers three life lessons for parents on the homeschooling journey. Tune in for Jean's heartfelt words about resilience, self-compassion, and the power of homeschooling through life’s inevitable ups and downs.Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode220/Join the Inspired at Home CommunitySend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening! 💜 ▶️Let's Connect!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjeanWebsite https://artofhomeschooling.com
Join Jean Miller, a homeschooling mom of three grown children, for enlightening stories, strategies, interviews, and encouragement to help you thrive as a homeschooling parent. In each episode, Jean helps you let go of the overwhelm and get in touch with inspiration. You CAN create a homeschool life you love. And here on this podcast, we keep it sweet and simple to help you develop the confidence you need to make homeschooling work for your family. Look for new episodes every Monday.
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