In this week's episode, we chat with Cindy Robinson from The Kid Factory to discuss the importance of talking about and being aware of mental health in our kids from a young age. We discuss statistics and how mental health and illness is affecting the current generation and the importance of talking about these topics from a young age. Cindy explains her "5 essential elements of mental health" philosophy and how that guides her parenting to taking care of her child holistically. We also talk about ways to discuss mental health with all ages of kids and many wonderful resources to help you on your parenting journey! Make sure to follow Cindy on Instagram @the_kid_factory and on her website www.thekidfactory.com.    Resources: It's So Amazing by Robie Harris  Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett  The Carpenter and The Gardener by Alison Gopnik How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims www.protectyoungeyes.com

In this week's episode, we chat with Cindy Robinson from The Kid Factory to discuss the importance of talking about and being aware of mental health in our kids from a young age. We discuss statistics and how mental health and illness is affecting the current generation and the importance of talking about these topics from a young age. Cindy explains her "5 essential elements of mental health" philosophy and how that guides her parenting to taking care of her child holistically. We also talk about ways to discuss mental health with all ages of kids and many wonderful resources to help you on your parenting journey! Make sure to follow Cindy on Instagram @the_kid_factory and on her website <a href="http://www.thekidfactory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekidfactory.com</a>.  Resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-So-Amazing-Families-Library/dp/0763668745/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1UI9ECO0RTBW3&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=it%27s+so+amazing+book&amp;qid=1615253768&amp;sprefix=it%27s+so+ama%2Caps%2C170&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's So Amazing by Robie Harris </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Feel-Emotional-Intelligence-Well-Being/dp/1250212839/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20JK1K5A7DL3J&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=permission+to+feel+marc+brackett&amp;qid=1615253814&amp;sprefix=permission+to%2Caps%2C202&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gardener-Carpenter-Development-Relationship-Children/dp/1250132258/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HWZWYZPTMMXA&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+carpenter+and+the+gardener&amp;qid=1615253852&amp;sprefix=the+carpenter+and+the+%2Caps%2C202&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Carpenter and The Gardener by Alison Gopnik</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Adult-Overparenting-Prepare/dp/1250093635/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20XETCZ0DK39S&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=how+to+raise+an+adult&amp;qid=1615253905&amp;sprefix=how+to+raise+a%2Caps%2C189&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims</a> <a href="http://www.protectyoungeyes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.protectyoungeyes.com</a>

S03 E08: Mental Health and Children

We were so delighted to be back with Audrey Albright and catch up on her latest art ventures and hobbies! We discuss how Audrey finds time to nurture her own creativity as well as hobbies her family shares together. Audrey also gives us the exciting details of her new art subscription box which is the perfect asset to any homeschool curriculum. Artkeyology Resources: https://www.artkeyologybox.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/artkeyologyhttps://www.instagram.com/artkeyologybox/

We were so delighted to be back with Audrey Albright and catch up on her latest art ventures and hobbies! We discuss how Audrey finds time to nurture her own creativity as well as hobbies her family shares together. Audrey also gives us the exciting details of her new art subscription box which is the perfect asset to any homeschool curriculum. Artkeyology Resources: <a href="https://www.artkeyologybox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.artkeyologybox.com/</a><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/artkeyology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/artkeyology</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artkeyologybox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/artkeyologybox/</a>

S03 E07: Inspiration and Hobbies in Motherhood

We were so delighted to talk with Sarah Collins, a homeschool mom and Occupational Therapist, about what it looks like to incorporate extra help and OT services in a homeschool day. Sarah works with homeschool parents helping them to trouble shoot issues they’re having on a daily basis as well as with other OTs on how to work with homeschool families in an office setting. Make sure to check her out on Instagram @homeschoolot. She also has an incredibly helpful blog as well as running the Facebook group Homeschool Therapy Ideas! Other resources mentioned: HSLDAhttps://hslda.org/ SPED homeschoolers podcast

We were so delighted to talk with Sarah Collins, a homeschool mom and Occupational Therapist, about what it looks like to incorporate extra help and OT services in a homeschool day. Sarah works with homeschool parents helping them to trouble shoot issues they’re having on a daily basis as well as with other OTs on how to work with homeschool families in an office setting. Make sure to check her out on Instagram @homeschoolot. She also has an incredibly helpful <a href="http://collinsacademytherapy.mystrikingly.com/my-blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a> as well as running the Facebook group Homeschool Therapy Ideas! Other resources mentioned: HSLDA<a href="https://hslda.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hslda.org/</a> SPED homeschoolers podcast

S03 E06: Homeschooling Kids with Extra Needs

It was such an honor to talk with Amber Johnston about the importance of recognizing and celebrating heritage. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of having a diverse curricula, what it is like to be a person of color in the homeschool community, how to find (or start!) an inclusive homeschool group, as well as the importance of learning about and celebrating YOUR specific heritage. There is just so much goodness in this episode you don't want to miss! Make sure you follow Amber on Instagram @heritagemomblog and her website at www.heritagemom.com Like what you hear!? We'd love it if you left us a 5 star review! It helps other listeners find us and builds our community.   References: For the Children's Sake Amber's Book Recommendations Heritage Packs Give Your Child the World Charlotte Mason City Living The Parallel Narrative Reshelving Alexandria Redeemed Reader

It was such an honor to talk with Amber Johnston about the importance of recognizing and celebrating heritage. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of having a diverse curricula, what it is like to be a person of color in the homeschool community, how to find (or start!) an inclusive homeschool group, as well as the importance of learning about and celebrating YOUR specific heritage. There is just so much goodness in this episode you don't want to miss! Make sure you follow Amber on Instagram @heritagemomblog and her website at <a href="http://www.heritagemom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.heritagemom.com</a> Like what you hear!? We'd love it if you left us a 5 star review! It helps other listeners find us and builds our community. References: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Sake-Foundations-Education-School/dp/1433506955" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For the Children's Sake</a> <a href="http://heritagemom.com/index.php/heritage-mom-book-recommendations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amber's Book Recommendations</a> <a href="https://heritagemom.com/index.php/2020/07/09/heritage-packs-adding-color-to-your-curriculum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heritage Packs</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Give-Your-Child-World-Globally/dp/0310344131" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give Your Child the World</a> <a href="https://charlottemasoncityliving.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Mason City Living</a> <a href="https://www.theparallelnarrative.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Parallel Narrative</a> <a href="https://reshelvingalexandria.com/membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reshelving Alexandria</a> <a href="https://redeemedreader.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redeemed Reader</a>

S03 E05: Heritage Mom

We are happy to give you the conclusion to our conversation with Jack! Jack shares so much wisdom on parenting, practical tips, homeschooling through a crisis and so much more that we decided to break it up into 2 parts! Make sure to check Jack out on Instagram @daddyhomeschools, his YouTube channel and his Daddyhomeschools podcast.

We are happy to give you the conclusion to our conversation with Jack! Jack shares so much wisdom on parenting, practical tips, homeschooling through a crisis and so much more that we decided to break it up into 2 parts! Make sure to check Jack out on Instagram @daddyhomeschools, his YouTube channel and his Daddyhomeschools podcast.

S03 E04: Part Two- Single Parent and Father Led Homeschooling

We were delighted to have single-parent and homeschooling Dad Jack Stewart back on the show! Jack shares so much wisdom on parenting, practical tips, homeschooling through a crisis and so much more that we decided to break it up into 2 parts! Make sure to check Jack out on Instagram @daddyhomeschools, his YouTube channel and his Daddyhomeschools podcast. 

We were delighted to have single-parent and homeschooling Dad Jack Stewart back on the show! Jack shares so much wisdom on parenting, practical tips, homeschooling through a crisis and so much more that we decided to break it up into 2 parts! Make sure to check Jack out on Instagram @daddyhomeschools, his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LnO_lcCYbfMaXr0IycNGw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> and his <a href="https://anchor.fm/jack-stewart5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daddyhomeschools podcast</a>.

S03 E03: Part 1-Single Parent and Father Led Homeschooling

In this weeks episode we talk all about our beloved book club for kids. We talk about why we started the bookclub and how we execute it. Make sure to check out our stories on Instagram (@setting.the.spark.podcast) for pictures from each event!

In this weeks episode we talk all about our beloved book club for kids. We talk about why we started the bookclub and how we execute it. Make sure to check out our stories on Instagram (@setting.the.spark.podcast) for pictures from each event!

S03 E02: Creating a Kid’s Bookclub

As homeschool parents, we often get the comment, "oh I could never do that! I don't have the patience!". In this weeks episode, we discuss the nitty gritty when it comes to what it looks like to have patience as a parent as well as how to help our kids in this area. Like what you're hearing? Make sure you go and leave us a 5 star review! It helps others in the community to find us and spread the homeschool love. Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram @setting.the.spark.podcast and check us out online at www.settingthespark.com.

As homeschool parents, we often get the comment, "oh I could never do that! I don't have the patience!". In this weeks episode, we discuss the nitty gritty when it comes to what it looks like to have patience as a parent as well as how to help our kids in this area. Like what you're hearing? Make sure you go and leave us a 5 star review! It helps others in the community to find us and spread the homeschool love. Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram @setting.the.spark.podcast and check us out online at <a href="http://www.settingthespark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.settingthespark.com</a>.

S03 E01The Practice of Patience

We can’t believe we are already at the end of season TWO of this podcast! For our season finale we thought it’d be fun to discuss some common misconceptions people have of homeschooling and give our take on the issues. Continue to follow us on Instagram @setting.the.spark.podcast and make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you’re first to know when we begin season 3! Resources mentioned: Harvard Article  Socialization podcast episode Traditional school to homeschool podcast episode  The Brave Learner  Hlsda.org

We can’t believe we are already at the end of season TWO of this podcast! For our season finale we thought it’d be fun to discuss some common misconceptions people have of homeschooling and give our take on the issues. Continue to follow us on Instagram @setting.the.spark.podcast and make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you’re first to know when we begin season 3! Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2020/05/right-now-risks-homeschooling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvard Article </a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/setting-the-spark/id1445474751?i=1000431767155" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Socialization podcast episode</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/setting-the-spark/id1445474751?i=1000464533295" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traditional school to homeschool podcast episode </a> <a href="https://thebravelearner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brave Learner </a> <a href="http://Hlsda.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hlsda.org</a>

Setting the Spark: Debunking Homeschooling Misconceptions

Leah Boden

Whether you’re an avid poetry reader or feel intimated at the mere mention of the word, this episode is for you! British mama of 4 Leah Boden talks with us about how to make poetry accessible (for you and your kids!), why it’s important to add to your homeschool, and some of her favorite poetry resources for adults and kids alike! We may be biased but we think this is just a delightful episode and will uplift your mood and your day! Make sure to check Leah out online at www.leahboden.com as well as on Instagram (@leahvboden and @modernmissmason). Resources mentioned: Child’s garden of verses A A Milne  Emily Dickinson Christina Rosetti 

Whether you’re an avid poetry reader or feel intimated at the mere mention of the word, this episode is for you! British mama of 4 Leah Boden talks with us about how to make poetry accessible (for you and your kids!), why it’s important to add to your homeschool, and some of her favorite poetry resources for adults and kids alike! We may be biased but we think this is just a delightful episode and will uplift your mood and your day! Make sure to check Leah out online at <a href="http://www.leahboden.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leahboden.com</a> as well as on Instagram (@leahvboden and @modernmissmason). Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Childs-Garden-Verses-Robert-Stevenson/dp/0689823827/ref=nodl_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Child’s garden of verses</a> A A Milne Emily Dickinson Christina Rosetti

Setting the Spark: The Power of Poetry with Leah Boden

Podcast for homeschooling moms of little-ones who are looking for a place to find answers and meaning in your everyday. With Hosts Lorien Magnus and Destiny Kosarick

Setting the Spark is a great introduction to different homeschool philosophies. Destiny and Lorien and the guest do a great job breaking down each subject. I had no knowledge about any methods besides Montessori when I began listening, but I’ve been inspired by the diverse approaches within the homeschool community!

Good Intro to Homeschooling Philosophies

I am LOVING this podcast! Lorien and Destiny ask all the questions I also have as I start my homeschooling journey, and I love that they have brought on a great variety of homeschooling moms to share their stories.

Love these ladies!

Setting the Spark

Charlotte Mason

In today's episode, co-host Lorien Magnus gives an introduction to the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy. Lorien discusses some of the major tenants of the Charlotte Mason method such as habit training, living books, nature study, short lessons and a couple different CM curriculums. She also discusses how she incorporates some of these practices into her homeschool day. Other topics include the discussion of morning time/a morning basket, ways Lorien is not a CM purist, and lots and lots of discussions of books.  Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast. Don't forget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize!   Also check out our website at http://settingthespark.com/ for more infomation on the hosts, mom panel, and lots of great resources!   Resources mentioned in this show: Schole Sisters discussion on living books: Listen to their podcast here Schole Sisters discussion on twaddle: Listen to their podcast here Cindy Rollins in The Mason Jar: Find the podcast here  Your Morning Basket podcast: Listen here A Delectable Education podcast: Listen here

In today's episode, co-host Lorien Magnus gives an introduction to the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy. Lorien discusses some of the major tenants of the Charlotte Mason method such as habit training, living books, nature study, short lessons and a couple different CM curriculums. She also discusses how she incorporates some of these practices into her homeschool day. Other topics include the discussion of morning time/a morning basket, ways Lorien is not a CM purist, and lots and lots of discussions of books.  Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast. Don't forget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize! Also check out our website at <a href="http://www.settingthespark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://settingthespark.com/</a> for more infomation on the hosts, mom panel, and lots of great resources! Resources mentioned in this show: Schole Sisters discussion on living books: Listen to their podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/schol%C3%A9-sisters-camaraderie-for-classical-homeschooling/id1078113453?mt=2&amp;i=1000419310193" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Schole Sisters discussion on twaddle: Listen to their podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/schol%C3%A9-sisters-camaraderie-for-classical-homeschooling/id1078113453?mt=2&amp;i=1000408821472" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Cindy Rollins in The Mason Jar: Find the podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mason-jar/id1186396321?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a> Your Morning Basket podcast: Listen <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/your-morning-basket/id1030232536?mt=2&amp;i=1000349514101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> A Delectable Education podcast: Listen <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-delectable-education-charlotte-mason-podcast/id1043994904?mt=2&amp;i=1000370159971" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Setting the Spark: Introduction to Charlotte Mason

In this weeks episode, we have a homeschool husbands hijack! Joey Magnus and Adam Kosarick (husbands to Lorien and Destiny respectively) talk about their experiences growing up in public school, their initial reactions to homeschooling and how that has shifted to their current perspective and excitment over home education. We hope you enjoy this unique segment and the chance to hear from the other half of our podcast team! Follow us on instagram @setting.the.spark.podcast. 

In this weeks episode, we have a homeschool husbands hijack! Joey Magnus and Adam Kosarick (husbands to Lorien and Destiny respectively) talk about their experiences growing up in public school, their initial reactions to homeschooling and how that has shifted to their current perspective and excitment over home education. We hope you enjoy this unique segment and the chance to hear from the other half of our podcast team! Follow us on instagram @setting.the.spark.podcast.

Setting the Spark: Homeschool Husbands Hijack

You may remember Christa Thomas from our Importance of the Outdoors episode (if you haven’t listened to it check it out now!). What you may not know is Christa used to teach in both public and private schools. Her sons also attended private and public school for a time. In this episode, Christa shares what it was like for her as a teacher to transition to homeschooling, as well as the (wonderful) difference she’s seen in her sons since bringing them home. Article Mentioned: Kindergarten Teachers Speak out for Children’s Happiness

You may remember Christa Thomas from our Importance of the Outdoors episode (if you haven’t listened to it check it out now!). What you may not know is Christa used to teach in both public and private schools. Her sons also attended private and public school for a time. In this episode, Christa shares what it was like for her as a teacher to transition to homeschooling, as well as the (wonderful) difference she’s seen in her sons since bringing them home. Article Mentioned: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn/201911/kindergarten-teachers-speak-out-children-s-happiness?fbclid=IwAR3RF7_n6I-rceD-_7OFxdPnxqJ8_Fqmr_QePu_bVvnCQ230sGm51ctBa9A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindergarten Teachers Speak out for Children’s Happiness</a>

Setting The Spark: Leaving Traditional Education for Homeschool

Mom of three and Charlotte Mason educating Mama Kim Mason sat down with us this week to talk about one of the tenants of a CM education- nature study. Kim shares how nature study differs from simply playing outdoors, as well as how to implement and even create your own nature study curriculum in your homeschool! Resources: The Handbook of Nature Study Exploring Nature with Children Backyard Bird Song Guide Merlin Bird App Star Walk App A Nature Study Guide Biology for Every Kid Nature Anatomy Play the Forest School Way Field Trips  Nature Crafts A Delectable Education episode with John Muir Laws Sabbath Mood Homeschool Ambleside Online

Mom of three and Charlotte Mason educating Mama Kim Mason sat down with us this week to talk about one of the tenants of a CM education- nature study. Kim shares how nature study differs from simply playing outdoors, as well as how to implement and even create your own nature study curriculum in your homeschool! Resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Nature-Study-Botsford-Comstock/dp/0801493846" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Handbook of Nature Study</a> <a href="https://raisinglittleshoots.com/buy-exploring-nature-with-children/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring Nature with Children</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Birdsong-Eastern-Central-America/dp/1943645019/ref=pd_sbs_14_1/133-5196048-1194415?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1943645019&amp;pd_rd_r=c12ef62f-79fc-43a6-8642-e7781a690e3a&amp;pd_rd_w=mWGSR&amp;pd_rd_wg=C14Mb&amp;pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&amp;pf_rd_r=EH4DSB6M3MV1QDPT4FT0&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=EH4DSB6M3MV1QDPT4FT0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Backyard Bird Song Guide</a> Merlin Bird App Star Walk App <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Study-Guide-Yesterdays-Classics/dp/1633340384" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Nature Study Guide</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Janice-VanCleaves-Biology-Every-Kid/dp/0471503819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biology for Every Kid</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Anatomy-Curious-Natural-Rothman/dp/1612122310" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nature Anatomy</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Play-Forest-School-Way-Adventurous/dp/1780289294" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Play the Forest School Way</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Field-Trips-Hunting-Tracking-Bird-watching/dp/0688151728" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Field Trips </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/nature-crafts-golden-hobby-book/dp/B002GJREDO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nature Crafts</a> <a href="http://www.adelectableeducation.com/2016/07/episode-41-interview-with-john-muir-laws/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Delectable Education episode with John Muir Laws</a> <a href="https://sabbathmoodhomeschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sabbath Mood Homeschool</a> <a href="https://www.amblesideonline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ambleside Online</a>

Setting the Spark: Creating a Nature Curriculum in a Charlotte Mason Education

We were so excited to talk to Kaleena Amuchastegui, author of The 5-Hour School Week to learn all about what world schooling looks like for her family. Kaleena shares with us about the major life shift that happened for her and her husband 3 years ago when they both stopped working 50+ hour weeks, pulled their children out of private school, and started traveling the world. Kaleena is engaging and her enthusiasm for travel and adventure is contagious. Make sure you check her book out on Amazon as well as her website/blog http://fivehourschoolweek.com/ For a little bit more about Kaleena, here is her bio: A self declared “anti homeschool mama” Kaleena left her busy Real Estate career to step into a role she could have never dreamed of! Educating and traveling the globe with her 4 little humans; Maddie 11, Charlotte 9, Isabel 8 and Brax 3 with husband of 12 years Aaron!  Often referred to as a worldschooler, homeschooler or unschooler, Kaleena and her husband simply embrace living  their very best lives and learning alongside their children. With the belief that if we want our children to be world changers, they need to actually experience the world. They choose adventures and educational opportunities that expose their entire family to unfamiliar lands and different cultures.  Fully believing that learning is a lifelong journey, they find their education in living life together, embracing the uncomfortable and adding important and often skipped over curriculum to their daily studies, such as emotional intelligence and financial literacy.  With the release of their Amazon best selling book The 5 Hour School Week, An Inspirational Guide to Leaving the Classroom to Embrace Learning in a Way You Never Imagined, Kaleena feels inspired to share her journey with parents who already feel the traditional education system is not the right fit. Once feeling trapped and discouraged that the school got the best of her kids and she was was stuck with the “leftovers” Kaleena now finds great joy in slow mornings, beautiful adventures and experiencing life alongside the people she loves most.

We were so excited to talk to Kaleena Amuchastegui, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/5-Hour-School-Week-Inspirational-Classroom-ebook/dp/B07JQDXVLQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 5-Hour School Week</a> to learn all about what world schooling looks like for her family. Kaleena shares with us about the major life shift that happened for her and her husband 3 years ago when they both stopped working 50+ hour weeks, pulled their children out of private school, and started traveling the world. Kaleena is engaging and her enthusiasm for travel and adventure is contagious. Make sure you check her book out on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/5-Hour-School-Week-Inspirational-Classroom-ebook/dp/B07JQDXVLQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> as well as her website/blog <a href="http://fivehourschoolweek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fivehourschoolweek.com/</a> For a little bit more about Kaleena, here is her bio: A self declared “anti homeschool mama” Kaleena left her busy Real Estate career to step into a role she could have never dreamed of! Educating and traveling the globe with her 4 little humans; Maddie 11, Charlotte 9, Isabel 8 and Brax 3 with husband of 12 years Aaron!   Often referred to as a worldschooler, homeschooler or unschooler, Kaleena and her husband simply embrace living  their very best lives and learning alongside their children. With the belief that if we want our children to be world changers, they need to actually experience the world. They choose adventures and educational opportunities that expose their entire family to unfamiliar lands and different cultures.  Fully believing that learning is a lifelong journey, they find their education in living life together, embracing the uncomfortable and adding important and often skipped over curriculum to their daily studies, such as emotional intelligence and financial literacy.    With the release of their Amazon best selling book The 5 Hour School Week, An Inspirational Guide to Leaving the Classroom to Embrace Learning in a Way You Never Imagined, Kaleena feels inspired to share her journey with parents who already feel the traditional education system is not the right fit. Once feeling trapped and discouraged that the school got the best of her kids and she was was stuck with the “leftovers” Kaleena now finds great joy in slow mornings, beautiful adventures and experiencing life alongside the people she loves most.

Setting the Spark: World Schooling 101

Mom of two Paula Cutrona discusses her experience with multiple different tools and educational philosophies and how she has come to Waldorf. Paula shares so much great insight about Waldorf methodologies with older children as well as the developmental psychology behind the Waldorf principles we've broken it up into two episodes! Make sure you join us next week for Part 2!   Resources mentioned: Waldorf Essentials Waldorf Education: Celebrating 100 years Christopherus Homeschool Resources Stuff Waldorf Kids Say Parody Video

Mom of two Paula Cutrona discusses her experience with multiple different tools and educational philosophies and how she has come to Waldorf. Paula shares so much great insight about Waldorf methodologies with older children as well as the developmental psychology behind the Waldorf principles we've broken it up into two episodes! Make sure you join us next week for Part 2! Resources mentioned: <a href="https://waldorfessentials.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waldorf Essentials</a> <a href="https://www.waldorfeducation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waldorf Education: Celebrating 100 years</a> <a href="https://www.christopherushomeschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christopherus Homeschool Resources</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlmySOg9vsc&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;fbclid=IwAR27ROMiOnwiJw0uqsKvofqSUeSbJfYBh-CiiAyq0TDXBdd4QgUyqaktsus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stuff Waldorf Kids Say Parody Video</a>

Setting the Spark: Waldorf Deep Dive - Part 1

We were delighted to talk with Mary Prather of Squilt Music and Homegrown Learners! Mary is a homeschooling mom herself who has made adding music to your homeschool enjoyable, fun, and easy! SQUILT Music Homegrown Learners Christian Sands (artist) Listen to "Flight of the Bumblebee" Can You Hear It? book and cd

We were delighted to talk with Mary Prather of Squilt Music and Homegrown Learners! Mary is a homeschooling mom herself who has made adding music to your homeschool enjoyable, fun, and easy! <a href="https://www.squiltmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SQUILT Music</a> <a href="http://www.homegrownlearners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homegrown Learners</a> <a href="http://www.christiansandsjazz.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Sands (artist)</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYAJopwEYv8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to "Flight of the Bumblebee"</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Hear-William-Lach/dp/0810957213/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiApt_xBRDxARIsAAMUMu9SGYPZkip2U5OTbwWf7458WNvo3-fA6N89XyJMRTuQ6RVrqwGHDLUaAlooEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=409986441119&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1015431&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvpos=1t1&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=13623673865690150276&amp;hvtargid=kwd-310853199033&amp;hydadcr=22560_11319289&amp;keywords=can+you+hear+it+book&amp;qid=1580782239&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Can You Hear It? book and cd</a>

Setting the Spark: The Importance of Music in Home Education

We love homeschooling and marriage so we were so excited when Paula Cutrona came up with the idea to do an episode on how one affects the other. In this episode we discuss so many important topics like practical ways we can use time management to ensure we have energy to put into marriage after a day full of homeschooling, how we communicate to our children the importance of their parents' marriage, our spouses favorite thing about homeschooling, ways that homeschooling can put strain on a marriage and more!  Like what you're hearing? Give us a review! It helps others in the community to find us. Also make sure to check us out on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and online at www.settingthespark.com.

We love homeschooling and marriage so we were so excited when Paula Cutrona came up with the idea to do an episode on how one affects the other. In this episode we discuss so many important topics like practical ways we can use time management to ensure we have energy to put into marriage after a day full of homeschooling, how we communicate to our children the importance of their parents' marriage, our spouses favorite thing about homeschooling, ways that homeschooling can put strain on a marriage and more!  Like what you're hearing? Give us a review! It helps others in the community to find us. Also make sure to check us out on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and online at <a href="http://www.settingthespark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.settingthespark.com</a>.

Setting the Spark: Homeschooling and Marriage

Have you ever felt like you had homeschool encouragement to share with other moms? Our guests this week, Maria and Naomi are two homeschool alumna as well as current homeschooling moms who have a passion to pass on this love of learning at home with the next generation of moms. Hear the details and how to's of conference planning as well as a glimpse into their heart behind homeschooling and minority populations and homeschool statistics.   For information on the Home Education Georgia conference: Follow on instagram at: @homeeducation_ga On Facebook: Home Education Ga Email: homeeducationga@gmail.com   Details:  Saturday June 22, 2019 237 Rope Mill Rd. Woodstock, Ga 30188 8:30am-4:00pm. Lunch Provided!

Have you ever felt like you had homeschool encouragement to share with other moms? Our guests this week, Maria and Naomi are two homeschool alumna as well as current homeschooling moms who have a passion to pass on this love of learning at home with the next generation of moms. Hear the details and how to's of conference planning as well as a glimpse into their heart behind homeschooling and minority populations and homeschool statistics. For information on the Home Education Georgia conference: Follow on instagram at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homeeducation_ga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@homeeducation_ga</a> On Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HomeEducationGA/?epa=SEARCH_BOX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Education Ga</a> Email: <a href="mailto:homeeducationga@gmail.com">homeeducationga@gmail.com</a> Details:  Saturday June 22, 2019 237 Rope Mill Rd. Woodstock, Ga 30188 8:30am-4:00pm. Lunch Provided!

Setting the Spark: Homeschool Conference Inspiration

This was such a fun episode to record! We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about us, your hosts (Lorien and Destiny) in a fun, impromptu round of 20 questions!

This was such a fun episode to record! We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about us, your hosts (Lorien and Destiny) in a fun, impromptu round of 20 questions!

Setting the Spark: 20 Questions With Your Hosts!

The cold and rainy winter can bring unique challenges for homeschooling families. In this episode, we talk with unschooling mom of 2 Audrey Albright about some of her favorite cold weather activities and how she continues to set the spark no matter the weather or season. Audrey also discusses some of her favorite resources helping us add to our invaluable list of homeschool books and supplies. Join us at the table and lets have a chat!   Resources mentioned:How Children Learn, 50th anniversary edition (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738220086/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6cwnCbYZMACR7 How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201484021/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_udwnCbG8N6XJK Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book Of Homeschooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738206946/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7dwnCbG6V5A6Bhttp://happinessishereblog.comhttps://unschoolingmom2mom.com The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint, Super Quick Drying, 12 Pack (TPG-602) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HO4OR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QfwnCbB9DQ5YWhttps://artfulparent.comhttps://tinkerlab.com

The cold and rainy winter can bring unique challenges for homeschooling families. In this episode, we talk with unschooling mom of 2 Audrey Albright about some of her favorite cold weather activities and how she continues to set the spark no matter the weather or season. Audrey also discusses some of her favorite resources helping us add to our invaluable list of homeschool books and supplies. Join us at the table and lets have a chat! Resources mentioned:How Children Learn, 50th anniversary edition (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738220086/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6cwnCbYZMACR7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738220086/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6cwnCbYZMACR7</a>   How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201484021/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_udwnCbG8N6XJK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201484021/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_udwnCbG8N6XJK</a>   Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book Of Homeschooling <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738206946/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7dwnCbG6V5A6B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738206946/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7dwnCbG6V5A6B</a><a href="http://happinessishereblog.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://happinessishereblog.com</a><a href="https://unschoolingmom2mom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://unschoolingmom2mom.com</a>   The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint, Super Quick Drying, 12 Pack (TPG-602) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HO4OR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QfwnCbB9DQ5YW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HO4OR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QfwnCbB9DQ5YW</a><a href="https://artfulparent.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://artfulparent.com</a><a href="https://tinkerlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinkerlab.com</a>

Setting the Spark: Homeschooling Through the Seasons, Unschooling Edition

In this episode we are talking with Waldorf homeschool mom Jen Grant about how she ties in the practice of rhythms into her homeschool day. Jen also shares lots of practical ideas and resources to bring calm,beauty and warmth into your homeschool day. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and don'tforget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize! Also check out our website at www.settingthespark.com to learn more about your hosts and our panel of moms along with amazing resources and community connections! Resources mentioned in this episode: Yoga Pretzels  Mindful Kids Cards Breathe Like a Bear Earthways: Simple Environmental Activities for Young Children Tell Me a Story Brambly Hedge Books Jan Brett Booklist Tanglewood Hollow Wild and Free homeschool community Peaceful Preschool  Exploring Nature with Children

In this episode we are talking with Waldorf homeschool mom Jen Grant about how she ties in the practice of rhythms into her homeschool day. Jen also shares lots of practical ideas and resources to bring calm,beauty and warmth into your homeschool day. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and don'tforget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize! Also check out our website at <a href="http://www.settingthespark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.settingthespark.com</a> to learn more about your hosts and our panel of moms along with amazing resources and community connections! Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Pretzels-Cards-Tara-Guber/dp/1905236042/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1547696175&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=yoga+pretzels+cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yoga Pretzels </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Kids-Activities-Focus-Peace/dp/1782853278/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1547696216&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mindful+kids+cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mindful Kids Cards</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Like-Bear-Mindful-Anywhere-ebook/dp/B06Y5ZGXFL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1547695796&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=breathe+like+a+bear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breathe Like a Bear</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Earthways-Simple-Environmental-Activities-Children/dp/087659156X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earthways: Simple Environmental Activities for Young Children</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Story-Childhood-Association/dp/1936849194/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1547695980&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=tell+me+a+story+waldorf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tell Me a Story</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Year-Brambly-Hedge-Jill-Barklem/dp/0008241171/ref=pd_sim_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0008241171&amp;pd_rd_r=8f929742-1acc-11e9-b113-3f4681716abd&amp;pd_rd_w=Fpcyo&amp;pd_rd_wg=peGmP&amp;pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&amp;pf_rd_r=PWHANB2RZDJWAJVVRSBD&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=PWHANB2RZDJWAJVVRSBD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brambly Hedge Books</a> <a href="https://janbrett.com/booklist.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jan Brett Booklist</a> <a href="https://www.tanglewoodhollow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanglewood Hollow</a> <a href="https://www.bewildandfree.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild and Free homeschool community</a> <a href="https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peaceful Preschool </a> <a href="https://raisinglittleshoots.com/buy-exploring-nature-with-children/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring Nature with Children</a>

Setting the Spark: Daily and Seasonal Rhythms in Waldorf 

Are you a parent who is interested in homeschooling but not ready to fully commit? Do you know someone who feels like traditional schooling is better for their child but still wants to implement certain homeschool principles or philosophies? In this episode, we talk with curricula researcher and philosophy lover Lauren Litton about the inspiration she has taken from homeschooling resources and applied them to her (currently non-homeschooling) family life.   Resources:-The Alveary https://charlottemasoninstitute.org/alveary-membership/ -A Gentle Feast (Family-style CM history)https://agentlefeast.com/ -Ambleside Online http://amblesideonline.org/ -Simply Charlotte Masonhttps://simplycharlottemason.com/ -A Mind in the Light (Blend of classical and CM elements)https://www.amindinthelight.com/ -Mater Amabilis (Catholic)http://materamabilis.org/ma/ -A Modern Charlotte Masonhttps://a-modern-charlotte-mason.myshopify.com/ -Ani ve Ami (Jewish) http://ani-ve-ami.com/ - Higher Up and Further In http://www.charlottemasonhelp.com/p/free-curriculum.html?m=1 -Wildwood (Secular)https://wildwoodcurriculum.org/General CM resources: -CM's own volumes (available in print from Living Books Press, Simply Charlotte Mason, etc.). Available for free online here: http://amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html -CM Unboxed course from Modern Miss Mason: https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9Yfe/splash -CM 101: A Proper Introduction course from Charlotte Mason Soiree https://app.schoology.com/assignment/1320295131/info Planning Your CM Homeschool manual from Simply Charlotte Mason  https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/planning-your-charlotte-mason-education/ -A Delectable Education consultation https://www.adelectableeducation.com/consulting/ -Commonplace Quarterly magazine https://commonplacequarterly.com/ - Information on starting a CM Community http://www.charlottemasonincommunity.com/start-a-community.html  -Charlotte Mason’s volumes, especially Home Education and A Philosophy of Education  -Habits book by Deborah Taylor-Hough (available on Amazon), see also “The Outdoor Lives of Children” and “Ideas and Books” by her (These are very short books that summarize one mother’s thoughts and some key quotes from CM) -The Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin -Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie -A Delectable Education podcast episode on Charlotte Mason principles for traditional school families http://www.adelectableeducation.com/2018/04/episode-122-cm-non-homeschoolers/   Lauren's favorite books for parents whose kids are pre-school age: Charlotte Mason’s Home Education book (covers ages 0-6) The Lifegiving Home by Sally Clarkson Jodi Mockabee’s “Whole Families” magazine (out of print, however she said she's working on a new version that will be cheaper and available directly from her so stayed tuned!)   General vision in parenting: -The Mother by Cardinal Joseph Mindszenty (Catholic perspective). -The Lifegiving Parent by Sally &amp; Clay Clarkson (Protestant Christian perspective) -Different by Sally Clarkson (Protestant Christian perspective) -Wild + Free bundles &amp; podcast (secular perspective) https://members.bewildandfree.org/    Home Library &amp; Booklist inspiration:   -Reshelving Alexandria booklists https://reshelvingalexandria.com/   -Read Aloud Revival booklists https://readaloudrevival.com/

Are you a parent who is interested in homeschooling but not ready to fully commit? Do you know someone who feels like traditional schooling is better for their child but still wants to implement certain homeschool principles or philosophies? In this episode, we talk with curricula researcher and philosophy lover Lauren Litton about the inspiration she has taken from homeschooling resources and applied them to her (currently non-homeschooling) family life. Resources:-The Alveary  <a href="https://charlottemasoninstitute.org/alveary-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://charlottemasoninstitute.org/alveary-membership/</a>   -A Gentle Feast (Family-style CM history) <a href="https://agentlefeast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://agentlefeast.com/</a>   -Ambleside Online  <a href="http://amblesideonline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amblesideonline.org/</a>   -Simply Charlotte Mason <a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://simplycharlottemason.com/</a>   -A Mind in the Light (Blend of classical and CM elements) <a href="https://www.amindinthelight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amindinthelight.com/</a>   -Mater Amabilis (Catholic) <a href="http://materamabilis.org/ma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://materamabilis.org/ma/</a>   -A Modern Charlotte Mason <a href="https://a-modern-charlotte-mason.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://a-modern-charlotte-mason.myshopify.com/</a>   -Ani ve Ami (Jewish)  <a href="http://ani-ve-ami.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ani-ve-ami.com/</a>   - Higher Up and Further In <a href="http://www.charlottemasonhelp.com/p/free-curriculum.html?m=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.charlottemasonhelp.com/p/free-curriculum.html?m=1</a>   -Wildwood (Secular) <a href="https://wildwoodcurriculum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wildwoodcurriculum.org/</a> General CM resources:   -CM's own volumes (available in print from Living Books Press, Simply Charlotte Mason, etc.). Available for free online here: <a href="http://amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html</a> -CM Unboxed course from Modern Miss Mason: <a href="https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9Yfe/splash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9Yfe/splash</a> -CM 101: A Proper Introduction course from Charlotte Mason Soiree <a href="https://app.schoology.com/assignment/1320295131/info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.schoology.com/assignment/1320295131/info</a> Planning Your CM Homeschool manual from Simply Charlotte Mason  <a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/planning-your-charlotte-mason-education" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/planning-your-charlotte-mason-education</a>/ -A Delectable Education consultation <a href="https://www.adelectableeducation.com/consulting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adelectableeducation.com/consulting</a>/ -Commonplace Quarterly magazine <a href="https://commonplacequarterly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://commonplacequarterly.com/</a> - Information on starting a CM Community <a href="http://www.charlottemasonincommunity.com/start-a-community.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.charlottemasonincommunity.com/start-a-community.html</a>  -Charlotte Mason’s volumes, especially Home Education and A Philosophy of Education  -Habits book by Deborah Taylor-Hough (available on Amazon), see also “The Outdoor Lives of Children” and “Ideas and Books” by her (These are very short books that summarize one mother’s thoughts and some key quotes from CM) -The Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin -Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie -A Delectable Education podcast episode on Charlotte Mason principles for traditional school families <a href="http://www.adelectableeducation.com/2018/04/episode-122-cm-non-homeschoolers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.adelectableeducation.com/2018/04/episode-122-cm-non-homeschoolers/</a> Lauren's favorite books for parents whose kids are pre-school age: Charlotte Mason’s Home Education book (covers ages 0-6) The Lifegiving Home by Sally Clarkson Jodi Mockabee’s “Whole Families” magazine (out of print, however she said she's working on a new version that will be cheaper and available directly from her so stayed tuned!) General vision in parenting: -The Mother by Cardinal Joseph Mindszenty (Catholic perspective). -The Lifegiving Parent by Sally &amp; Clay Clarkson (Protestant Christian perspective) -Different by Sally Clarkson (Protestant Christian perspective) -Wild + Free bundles &amp; podcast (secular perspective) <a href="https://members.bewildandfree.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://members.bewildandfree.org/</a> Home Library &amp; Booklist inspiration: -Reshelving Alexandria booklists <a href="https://reshelvingalexandria.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://reshelvingalexandria.com/</a> -Read Aloud Revival booklists <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://readaloudrevival.com/</a>

Setting the Spark: Inspiration for Prospective and Non-Homeschooling Families

Homeschooling parents can often be intimated by teaching science and math as their children progress in their schooling. Medical Doctor and homeschooling mom of 3, Kim Mason, shares with us the Charlotte Mason approach to science and math and the practical ways she implements this in her family. Kim also gives insight into the use of technology into today's homeschool and some of the ways she utilizes different technologies to suit her family's Charlotte Mason lifestyle. There's lots of goodness and resources in the episode you don't want to miss! Resources mentioned: Salsa Spanish Videos Tommy Smith's Animals A Bunch of Wild Flowers for Children Animal Life in Field and Garden The Mystery of the Periodic Table Seterra Geography App (full)  Sabbath Mood Homeschool For the Children's Sake

Homeschooling parents can often be intimated by teaching science and math as their children progress in their schooling. Medical Doctor and homeschooling mom of 3, Kim Mason, shares with us the Charlotte Mason approach to science and math and the practical ways she implements this in her family. Kim also gives insight into the use of technology into today's homeschool and some of the ways she utilizes different technologies to suit her family's Charlotte Mason lifestyle. There's lots of goodness and resources in the episode you don't want to miss! Resources mentioned: <a href="http://www.gpb.org/salsa/term/episode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salsa Spanish Videos</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599153769/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HeXKCbRQJ1VHC?fbclid=IwAR3EbfbGHiyJl-dH_piLuh8MoIzvAH1C1ZK4zlPtZMrOv4XERKWDIveV76Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tommy Smith's Animals</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1360549374?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&amp;fbclid=IwAR1mH8261PO1fJ8FVgnc_CXbdfmRyPnLe3jcj8_OZNfGR0r_K_qXm4diKpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Bunch of Wild Flowers for Children</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008G225W0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&amp;fbclid=IwAR0TE1CXnEbJV2fFQfiYkOnFmIc9n9rSGtpDIIAW9he6TuANBPontHOONDg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Animal Life in Field and Garden</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/188393771X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_niXKCbBA35KN9?fbclid=IwAR1kb_vCCEk4FRqu1Q7PXJuweF5K6x3-SUJvWPISAvXqopjoFKlDjOWc38s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mystery of the Periodic Table</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seterra-geography-full/id1093460065?mt=8&amp;fbclid=IwAR0vOoziCcvXrfkirifB69vCRNbDhzR7dmbRyp89bSGlXlxDU2xA6SM6xYU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seterra Geography App (full) </a> <a href="http://sabbathmoodhomeschool.com/?fbclid=IwAR20JZ4sTY5X7_kuycxvg98KyHbCzE8Jqt-sM2u_ueEicqT7Uu9GzUlat4c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sabbath Mood Homeschool</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Sake-Foundations-Education-School/dp/1433506955/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23SVENP7ACB05&amp;keywords=for+the+children%27s+sake&amp;qid=1553171188&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=for+the+childre%2Caps%2C183&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For the Children's Sake</a>

Setting the Spark: Science, Math, and Technology according to Charlotte Mason

There are lots of parents out there who want to homeschool but feel intimidated by having so many young children at home. Kara Hill is the mom of 3 with one on the way. She's here to share some tips and insight into how she does schools and runs her home with (soon to be) 4 children under 5. Like what you're hearing? Give us a review! It helps others in the community to find us. Also make sure to check us out on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and online at www.settingthespark.com. Resources mentioned: The Miracle Morning Smitten Kitchen Minimalist Baker This is my Home, This is my School

There are lots of parents out there who want to homeschool but feel intimidated by having so many young children at home. Kara Hill is the mom of 3 with one on the way. She's here to share some tips and insight into how she does schools and runs her home with (soon to be) 4 children under 5. Like what you're hearing? Give us a review! It helps others in the community to find us. Also make sure to check us out on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and online at <a href="http://www.settingthespark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.settingthespark.com</a>. Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979019710/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miracle Morning</a> <a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen</a> <a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minimalist Baker</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-My-Home-School/dp/0374380201/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This is my Home, This is my School</a>

Setting the Spark: Homeschooling with Lots of Littles

Every parent out there knows what its like to have a bad day, both personally and with your children. In this episode, we chat with Unschooling mom Audrey Albright about ways she combats challenging days and attitudes during their homeschooling. In an episode of solidarity one parent to another, this is an episode that will help you feel a little less alone in your daily struggles!

Every parent out there knows what its like to have a bad day, both personally and with your children. In this episode, we chat with Unschooling mom Audrey Albright about ways she combats challenging days and attitudes during their homeschooling. In an episode of solidarity one parent to another, this is an episode that will help you feel a little less alone in your daily struggles!

Setting the Spark: Homeschooling and Bad Days

Chelsea Lanese is the creative mind behind the Let’s Play School products (find all of there stuff at letsplayschoolblog.com and follow her on Instagram at @letsplayschool). We were so excited to talk with Chelsea all about her homeschool style, inspiration, and motherhood. With her energy and infectious personality, Chelsea inspired us to continue on in this journey of loving our families and schooling at home.

Chelsea Lanese is the creative mind behind the Let’s Play School products (find all of there stuff at <a href="http://letsplayschoolblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">letsplayschoolblog.com</a> and follow her on Instagram at @letsplayschool). We were so excited to talk with Chelsea all about her homeschool style, inspiration, and motherhood. With her energy and infectious personality, Chelsea inspired us to continue on in this journey of loving our families and schooling at home.

Setting the Spark: Let's Play School

This week we are talking all things Mother Culture with Charlotte Mason mom Kerri Cummings. Kerri gives us a little background into what led her to Charlotte Mason education as well as what a typical day looks like in her household. In discussing the "laying of the feast" we chat about how important that is for mothers as well and what mother culture looks like in her life with two young kids. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and don'tforget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize! Also check out our website at www.settingthespark.com to learn more about your hosts and our panel of moms along with amazing resources and community connections! Resources mentioned in this episode: A Delectable Education Simply Charlotte Mason Ambleside Online's Charlotte Mason Series of writings

This week we are talking all things Mother Culture with Charlotte Mason mom Kerri Cummings. Kerri gives us a little background into what led her to Charlotte Mason education as well as what a typical day looks like in her household. In discussing the "laying of the feast" we chat about how important that is for mothers as well and what mother culture looks like in her life with two young kids. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and don'tforget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize! Also check out our website at <a href="http://www.settingthespark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.settingthespark.com</a> to learn more about your hosts and our panel of moms along with amazing resources and community connections! Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://www.adelectableeducation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Delectable Education</a> <a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simply Charlotte Mason</a> <a href="https://www.amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ambleside Online's Charlotte Mason Series of writings</a>

Setting the Spark: Mother Cuture and the Charlotte Mason Method

It's so normal to have expectations about things- especially of how your homeschool day is going to look. We get so excited and have so much fun planning that it can often be discouraging when our reality doesn't meet with those visions. In this episode, your co-hosts discuss how their expectations have been met or challenged during the beginning of their homeschool journey. Like what you're hearing? Give us a review! It helps others in the community to find us. Also make sure to check us out on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and online at www.settingthespark.com.

It's so normal to have expectations about things- especially of how your homeschool day is going to look. We get so excited and have so much fun planning that it can often be discouraging when our reality doesn't meet with those visions. In this episode, your co-hosts discuss how their expectations have been met or challenged during the beginning of their homeschool journey. Like what you're hearing? Give us a review! It helps others in the community to find us. Also make sure to check us out on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and online at <a href="http://www.settingthespark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.settingthespark.com</a>.

Setting the Spark: Expectations vs. Reality

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