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Episode 23: Taking Part in the Great Conversation

Join Karen and Michelle to hear all about how to take part in the Great Conversation – reading, discussing, and writing about classic literature. You’ll learn how to begin with your little ones who are reading fairy tales and build up the conversations as your kids grow.

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Basic Supplies You Need To Start Layers of Learning

Building A Layers of Learning Homeschool

Here’s a list of basic materials you need to start Layers of Learning. Most things you probably already have on hand. Also, get a printable checklist for basic supplies.

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Episode 22: Teaching Resilience

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Teaching resilience can help kids learn to deal with all the problems they face, whether that’s a tough math problem, losing a loved one, or facing a major change. Michelle and Karen talk about how to approach problems like a mountain to be climbed rather than a roadblock that will stop us.

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Episode 21: Guiding Your Kids

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Guiding your kids in their homeschool education is a far more lasting approach to learning than just teaching them facts you expect them to remember. Learn about how you can guide your kids and transfer the ownership of learning to them.

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Episode 20: Layers of Learning Sidebars

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Learn all about how the colorful sidebars within the Layers of Learning units can liven up your homeschool. Michelle and Karen talk about this important part of the curriculum and how to make it work for you.

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How To Build a PVC Rocket

Science

Build a pvc rocket with your family and explore how rapidly expanding gases can create a great deal of force.

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Episode 19: Creating a Homeschool Paper Trail

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Learn all about how to create an effective homeschool paper trail. From portfolios to transcripts and GPAs to a homeschool resume, you can master this important task of homeschool parents.

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Episode 18: Writer’s Workshop, Mentoring Your Kids Positively

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Michelle took an opportunity to ask Karen more questions about Writer’s Workshop. We shared lots of fresh ideas about encouraging reluctant writers and talked about how you, as a parent or writing mentor, can help your writer grow in gradual and happy ways.

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Episode 17: Using Layers of Learning in High School

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Going into high school can feel intimidating. Transcripts and credits and requirements, oh my! Here’s how we use Layers of Learning to take our kids right through graduation and get them prepared for college.

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Episode 16: Homeschooling in High School

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Michelle and Karen share their experiences with the path they are taking for their kids as they homeschool in high school. There are lots of paths to choose from and ways to make high school work. We’ll walk you through the path we chose.

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Episode 15: Self-Care for Homeschool Moms

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You spend a lot of time taking care of other people, meeting their physical, emotional, and social needs. It’s time to put yourself back into the group of people you care for. Sharpen your saw and make a positive change in your life as a homeschool mom.

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World War One Legend of the Battle of Mons

Construct a Model of the Miraculous WWI Battle of Mons

History

This post has a printable timeline of World War One to assemble as well as a hands-on 3D map to build of the first battle of World War One, the Battle of Mons. There’s a cool legend about angels protecting the British.

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Episode 23: Taking Part in the Great Conversation

Basic Supplies You Need To Start Layers of Learning

Episode 22: Teaching Resilience

Episode 21: Guiding Your Kids

Episode 20: Layers of Learning Sidebars

How To Build a PVC Rocket

Episode 19: Creating a Homeschool Paper Trail

Episode 18: Writer’s Workshop, Mentoring Your Kids Positively

Episode 17: Using Layers of Learning in High School

Episode 16: Homeschooling in High School

Episode 15: Self-Care for Homeschool Moms

Construct a Model of the Miraculous WWI Battle of Mons

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