Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

Few things communicate "homeschool family" like stacks of read alouds, overflowing shelves, and library cards filled to bursting. Most of the homeschoolers I know love words, but sometimes we are at a loss how to teach our young children how to wisely approach the books and poetry they're reading. Ought we to set them free with stacks of books and nary a bit of formal literary instruction? Ought we to drill them with stacks of worksheets identifying literary forms? Or might there be a better option all together? Today's guest, Megan Andrews from Center for Lit, not only is a lover of words herself, but she also loves to teach the joys of literature to young students. She and I discuss the big questions and ideas we should be communicating to our children as we explore the literary world together. She also gives some specific tips for teaching poetry to our young learners. Plus, you'll hear all about her new picture book, Hop, Skip, and a Rhyme: Literary Devices for Young Writers. Megan's ebullient conversation is an absolute delight, so don't miss today's episode! Thank you to podcast sponsor Mr. D Math. Learn how Mr. D Math can be a benefit to your homeschool by clicking here. https://bit.ly/3gYAUj4 Find the complete transcript and show notes here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/megan-andrews/ Get access to my FREE Getting Started With Shakespeare Workshop here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/ Follow Humility and Doxology Online: Blog Facebook Instagram YouTube *show notes may contain affiliate links*

Min Hwang's gracious, Christ-focused encouragement brings beauty and joy to my Instagram feed. Whether sharing her own artistic endeavors, Charlotte Mason homeschooling tips, or Biblical living encouragement, Min always has wise words to share. Thus, I'm delighted to bring our recent conversation to you! I pray it blesses you as much as it did me.   Here's an excerpt from our conversation: "I think it's that same concept where I am so thankful. We have nothing to worry about. We have nothing to be anxious for, nothing to fret about, because everything is completed. On the cross, Jesus finished it. I have no more check boxes I need to check off. He checked them all off for me and that liberates me, therefore, with joy to be able to now do what I see my Father doing. I feel like a lot of things that wear me down, a lot of activities and flurry of must dos or should dos that I tend to bog myself to out with are really not up to and should dos."   Full transcript and show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/min-hwang Get access to my FREE Getting Started With Shakespeare Workshop here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/ 100 Morning Time Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/ Follow Humility and Doxology Online: Blog Facebook Instagram YouTube

This was such a fun conversation for me! I see Elizabeth each week on the computer screen as Isaac and I sign in for his Clap for Classics! live class on Tuesday mornings. Her musical enthusiasm brings loads of joy to our homeschool day. And it's been fun to get to know her as grown-ups, too, through the joy of social media and Voxer. That made it even more delightful to chat with her on Zoom all by myself, and I can't wait to share this conversation with you all! We discussed why musical education is important for our little ones, the value classical music brings to the early years, and Elizabeth even shared some musical activities you can do with your kids today. Plus, if you listen to the podcast you'll get a sneak peak (well, sneak listen) to the brand new Clap for Classics! podcast, which I know will become a favorite with your whole family. Please note, show notes today contain my referral links to Clap for Classics! Check out the new Clap for Classics! Podcast here: https://www.clapforclassics.com/a/2147504729/UfDbHNx4 Try Clap for Classics! yourself: https://www.clapforclassics.com/a/2147504731/UfDbHNx4 Complete Show Notes and Full Transcript for today's episode: https://humilityanddoxology.com/elizabeth-nixon How We Homeschool Preschool: https://humilityanddoxology.com/how-we-homeschool-preschool-2/

Hang around with Classical and/or Charlotte Mason educators, and you'll probably hear about the Liberal Arts pretty quickly. You'll likely even hear discussion about including the Fine Arts in our homeschools. But, what about the Common Arts? What does it look like to include the Common Arts in our education, and why are they important? Today's guest Chris Hall has not only written the book on the subject, but he also is embodying the truths about which he wrote. I loved this conversation, and was even a little surprised (and delighted) by how often the conversation returned to themes like connection and community. Regardless what style homeschooler you would label yourself, this is a conversation you will not want to miss! But, word of caution: you may end up being seriously challenged as well! Find the complete transcript and show notes here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/chris-hall/ Get access to my FREE Getting Started With Shakespeare Workshop here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/ Follow Humility and Doxology Online: Blog Facebook Instagram YouTube

Homeschooling and all the other parts of life are intertwined. How can we both live well and learn well as homeschool families? Are there practical tips and strategies that can help? Mindset shifts to change the way we approach our days? Alicia Hutchinson (mother of 4, including a homeschool graduate) joins us on this episode of Homeschool Conversations to discuss these and many other topics! I can’t wait for you to listen in. Show notes and Full Transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/alicia-hutchinson Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ Find Alicia online: http://aliciahutchinson.com/ Find Amy online:  Blog: https://humilityanddoxology.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humilityanddoxology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/humilityanddoxology Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology

Welcome to Season 5! I’ve already recorded some amazing conversations that I can’t wait to share with you all. Be sure you’re subscribed in your favorite podcast player. Today we’re doing something totally different; I’m a little nervous! To kick off Season 5 we’re doing a little Ask-Me-Anything Listener Questions episode. These are questions y’all emailed or sent via social media. And to help me out (and make sure I’m being real with you guys) I have my daughter, Emma, here on the mic with me. If you’re new around here, you can meet Emma, me, and the rest of the family here. Your Listener Questions: What are your thoughts on dating? I want to hear the story of how you and your husband met and fell in love! State or Private college? I have 3 children that I am homeschooling and I work part-time.  This is our 4th year homeschooling.  It has not been easy, but it is totally worth it.  My question is how can I continue to keep my children engaged in their subjects while homeschooling them.  They are older now, and I have to be creative as of late.  How would you approach this matter? My conversation with Jen about successfully working while homeschooling Raising Lifelong Learners with Colleen Kessler Your (Modern) Morning Basket: Morning Time and “Us-schooling” (an interview with Pam Barnhill) 5. What has been your favorite read aloud with your kids? And how do you structure reading books your oldest may like the best with having younger ones who may not be ready yet? Reading before bedtime separately? Or rereading when the younger one is ready? What about series? A few of our recent favorite family read-togethers: Book of Dragons, E. Nesbit Stories from the Faerie Queen, Mary Macleod Animal Farm, George Orwell Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis A few of our favorite audiobooks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology?listId=3J12VAZ6KPXIW Book Lists: https://humilityanddoxology.com/best-book-lists/ Getting Started with Family Worship: https://humilityanddoxology.com/how-to-family-worship/ Is a listener question episode something that was enjoyable? Send me an email amy@humilityanddoxology.com or comment on this episode’s social media posts (@humilityanddoxology on IG and FB) and let me know if you’d like to hear something like this again! 5 Key Posts: True Rest for the Weary Homeschool Mom 12 Poems Every Child and Adult Should Memorize and Know By Heart How We Homeschool Preschool Year of Memory Work Podcast

What a joy to chat with Emily Copeland in this week’s Homeschool Conversations episode. Heading into a new year and a new homeschool semester, her encouragement to under-plan and over-deliver, her focus on relationships and the individual persons in our homes, and her experience overcoming the need to prove herself and moving into a place of homeschooling freedom is sure to be an encouragement! That’s the end of Season 4! Be sure you’re subscribed to Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss Season 5 coming your way in January! Show Notes/Full Transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/emily-copeland Advent Resources: https://humilityanddoxology.com/advent/ Thank you to podcast sponsor MoneyTime! Use code HDPOD21 for 25% off an annual license: https://bit.ly/3lNfO9a

Gena Mayo joins us on this week's podcast episode to chat all about her experience homeschooling 8 children, with a special focus on including music appreciation in our homeschool life. You'll also love her advice for the new homeschool mama. Read, watch, or listen to this week's installment of "Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology."   Show notes/Full transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/gena-mayo Find Gena's Music Appreciation resources here: https://learn.musicinourhomeschool.com/a/aff_gbxdtx20/external?affcode=50562_uyhq_gnv (affiliate link) Thanksgiving Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/thanksgivingbooklist/ Christmas Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/best-christmas-books/ Clickable book lists: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology Thank you to podcast sponsor MoneyTime! Use code HDPOD21 for 25% off an annual license: https://bit.ly/3lNfO9a

Fine Art, picture study, Charlotte Mason education, and a restful approach to homeschooling... those are a few of the topics covered in this delightful conversation with Rebecca Zipp. Read, listen, or watch this episode for some much needed homeschool mama encouragement and lots of practical tips! Show Notes and Full transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/rebecca-zipp/ Thank you to podcast sponsor MoneyTime! Use code HDPOD21 for 25% off an annual license: https://bit.ly/3lNfO9a Thanksgiving Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/thanksgivingbooklist/ Christmas Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/best-christmas-books/ Clickable book lists: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology

Homeschool mamas are often tired and discouraged. We long to hear an encouraging word. What does true, Gospel-centered encouragement look like? Mystie Winckler joins us today for this bonus Homeschool Conversations episode to discuss what true rest looks like for the homeschool mom, and how to find joy and peace in the midst of our ordinary lives. Like this episode? Check out my previous conversation with Mystie about attitude and expectations in homemaking. And be sure to read or listen until the end of today's chat to hear about her upcoming new book, too! Show notes/Full Transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/convivial-homeschool-mystie-winckler Thanksgiving Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/thanksgivingbooklist/ Christmas Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/best-christmas-books/ Clickable book lists: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology Simply Convivial Continuing Education: https://learn.simplyconvivial.com/~access/a2c1907f/ (referral link) Thank you to podcast sponsor MoneyTime! Use code HDPOD21 for 25% off an annual license: https://bit.ly/3lNfO9a