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Episode 76: Eliminating Distractions

The Layers of Learning Podcast with Karen and Michelle is here to help you get your whole family learning together in your homeschool. We are the sisters behind Layers of Learning. We love getting together to chat about homeschooling and this podcast is just a series of our chats. We’re inviting you to listen in on […]

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Episode 75: Flexible Planning

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Episode 74: Introducing Units

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Read, Do, Show: How to Structure an Effective Homeschool Lesson

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Every Layers of Learning unit includes a Library List, a selection of Exploration, and a Show What You Know Section. These three sections are the pattern that an effective homeschool lesson or unit should follow. First students read to get information, then they do a hands-on activity to create memorable hooks for the information, and

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Episode 73: Is Homeschooling Dangerous?

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Is homeschooling dangerous? Should there be greater federal regulations overseeing it? In this podcast episode, we discuss the political side of homeschooling and an article by a law school professor who challenges it.

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Episode 72: A Magical Blend of Homeschooling Styles

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Layers of Learning is a magical blend of Classical, Charlotte Mason, unit studies, Montessori, and unschooling, all wrapped up in a fun package for your family.

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Episode 71: Middle Grades in Homeschool

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Homeschooling in the middle grades is really rewarding. This is the age when you get to build on their knowledge and make connections to themselves and the real world. They gain confidence as independence and prepare for the high school years.

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Episode 70: Listen As We Plan a Unit

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Listen to this off-the-cuff planning session to hear how Michelle and Karen each plan units using Layers of Learning.

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Episode 69: Skills Versus Content

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Learn the difference between content knowledge and skills, then watch your kids flourish as you dovetail them both in your homeschool.

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Episode 68: Unit Overviews

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Every Layers of Learning begins with a Unit Overview sidebar. Here are some fun suggestions for ways to use this learning tool in your homeschool!

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Episode 67: Sharing the Pen

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Guidance for teaching emergent writers how to write by making lessons fun and interactive along with breaking down the writing process into baby steps and sharing the pen.

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Episode 76: Eliminating Distractions

Episode 75: Flexible Planning

Episode 74: Introducing Units

Read, Do, Show: How to Structure an Effective Homeschool Lesson

Episode 73: Is Homeschooling Dangerous?

Episode 72: A Magical Blend of Homeschooling Styles

Episode 71: Middle Grades in Homeschool

Episode 70: Listen As We Plan a Unit

Episode 69: Skills Versus Content

Episode 68: Unit Overviews

Episode 67: Sharing the Pen

Episode 66: Lessons We’ve Learned As Homeschool Moms

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