Layers of Learning Podcast

Listen as Michelle and Karen get together to talk homeschooling. Learn to get more organized, keep records, feel happy in your homeschooling, use Layers of Learning effectively, learn how to family homeschool, be a learner in your homeschool and not just a teacher, plus so much more.

Episode 65: Raising Bookworms – Our Favorite Family Read-Alouds

The single best decision we made as homeschool moms was to create a family culture of reading aloud to our kids. In this episode, we share our favorite read-alouds and what to look for in a book to help your kids become bookworms.

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Episode 64: Teaching Independence

Teaching independence in kids feels cumbersome and difficult, but there are big pay-offs. You are raising people to live their own lives, not your life, and those lessons begin when they are little. In the end, independence fosters capability, responsibility, and confidence.

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Episode 63: Sibling Relationships

Having strong, happy sibling relationships isn’t automatic, but they are possible. Listen in on how Michelle and Karen have taught their kids to be aware of each other and learn to communicate with kindness.

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Episode 62: Evaluating Sources

Advice on how to find and evaluate sources you learn from in your homeschool. This is especially important as your kids reach high school age and are learning to research.

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Episode 61: Student Journals

Student journals are a perfect way to have your kids write about what they are learning in small doses with help from prompts, printables, and their mentor. Each day they add a tiny tidbit in their journal, and over the years, it adds up to an incredible memento of all they are learning about in your homeschool.

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Episode 60: High School in Homeschool

Homeschooling in high school can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to. With just a few adjustments to your mindset, you can help your teen find themselves as they grow into independence, prepare for college or careers, and grow through the high school years.

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Episode 59: Layers of Learning 101

Learn all about the Layers of Learning curriculum, directly from the authors. Listen to how it’s organized, what it covers, and how to adapt it to meet your family’s needs and create your dream homeschool.

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Episode 58: Library Lists

Each Layers of Learning unit begins with a Library List. The Library Lists are a resource to help you locate great resources, but it isn’t a checklist. Listen in for tips on how to acquire resources and incorporate reading in your homeschool.

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Episode 57: All About Planning

Tips on homeschool planning from “Minimalist Michelle” and ” Perfectionist Planner Karen.” Hopefully, you can find a happy medium somewhere in the middle!

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