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093: What is The Montessori Method?

By |2024-03-14T17:21:01-04:00February 24th, 2023|

What is the Montessori Method? The Montessori Method is an educational method and philosophy that’s been revolutionizing the way children are taught for over 100 years. Starting from a young age and going all the way up to high school and beyond, the Montessori Method teaches students how to build their independence in ways that reach far beyond the classroom. Today, we’re speaking with Nichole Gant, a head of school at an affiliated Montessori school, all about the Montessori Method, its history, and how homeschoolers can incorporate it into their learning lifestyle. And be sure to stay to the end, when we answer a big question about hybrid homeschooling.

092: Getting Your Partner Involved in Your Homeschooling

By |2024-03-14T17:19:59-04:00February 10th, 2023|

Getting your partner involved in your homeschooling takes stress of your mind and lets you relax. When you make the decision to homeschool your children, it's great to have a partner who supports you. But once the schooling begins, the support doesn't stop. Even if the bulk of the day-to-day academics fall on one parent more than the other, there are a myriad of ways your partner can help take the stress off your back. Today, our hosts share what their partners have done to support them in homeschooling and share ideas for how to find similar support if you're a single parent.

091: What is The Charlotte Mason Method?

By |2024-03-14T17:18:55-04:00January 27th, 2023|

What is the Charlotte Mason Method? The Charlotte Mason method is a time-honored teaching method incorporating a rich variety of books, music, art, history, and just about anything you can think of. But the Charlotte Mason method is also a philosophy of teaching, stressing the importance of being outside, physical movement, and treating children as full people in their own right. Today, Jennifer and melody interview Holly all about what Charlotte Mason is, how it works, and more! And be sure to stay to the end, when our hosts answer a very lovely question. // SHOW NOTES: - If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com. - Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! http://www.transcriptmaker.com/ - Like our page and join our group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/happyhomeschoolpod/ - Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/happyhomeschoolpod/ - Ambleside Online - Charlotte Mason Curriculum https://www.amblesideonline.org/ - Simply Charlotte Mason https://simplycharlottemason.com/ - Heritage Mom - Amber O'Neal Johnson's Blog heritagemom.com - Charlotte Mason Study Guide | Charlotte Mason Approach (pennygardner.com) - A Charlotte Mason Education: Catherine Levison https://www.catherinelevison.com/ - Charlotte Mason Homeschool Curriculum - My Father's World https://www.mfwbooks.com/charlotte-mason - A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola - For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay - The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin. - If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! //

090: Field Trip Homeschooling

By |2024-03-14T17:18:06-04:00January 13th, 2023|

Field trip homeschooling is one of the most enriching and rewarding ways to live a learning lifestyle. From mini-trips to the grocery store to month-long vacations in another country, field trips can fit the size and shape of your homeschool. Can’t go anywhere? Our hosts share their favorite virtual fields trips, with all the fun and learning of going somewhere, but from the comfort of your own home. // SHOW NOTES: - If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com. - Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! www.transcriptmaker.com - Like our page and join our group on Facebook! facebook.com/happyhomeschoolpod - Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/happyhomeschoolpod - The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin. - If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

089: A Look Back at 2022

By |2024-03-14T17:17:13-04:00December 30th, 2022|

Today, we look back at 2022 in our own lives, and look forward to what we hope for 2023. From all of us at The Happy Homeschooler Podcast, thank you for listening to our show this year, we’ll see you in 2023. // SHOW NOTES: - If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com - Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! www.transcriptmaker.com - Like our page and join our group on Facebook! facebook.com/happyhomeschoolpod - Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/happyhomeschoolpod // The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin. // If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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