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Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Episode 47: How to Succeed at Math in Your Homeschool with Jean Hoeft
Are you—like many homeschooling parents—ready to throw your math curriculum right out the window? Today, we’re talking with our guest, Jean Hoeft, about How to Succeed at Math in Your Homeschool.
Contact Jean: Jean.Hoeft.forjesus@gmail.com
Look for Jean at https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/jean-hoeft/
The Wow Factor and other great online math courses at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnections.com/course-finder/
Today's Short Feature:
Einstein Blueprint with Dan Louzonis
https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/
Topic: Career Preparation in a Time of Coronavirus
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Episode 46: Fatherhood and Ministry in Homeschooling, with Charbel Raish
When I think of people running life-changing ministries that impact the souls of countless people around the world, I figure they probably don’t have time for anything else. Well, today’s guest, Charbel Raish, is here to talk about Fatherhood and Ministry in Homeschooling. Join us!
Find Charbel Raish here: https://www.parousiamedia.com/
Join the Spiritual Rosary virtual pilgrimage here: https://www.parousiamedia.com/the-spiritual-rosary-pilgrimage/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Episode 45: Homeschooling 101—Part Two with Maureen Wittmann
Today, we’re continuing our discussion of the basics you need to get your homeschool started. In part two of our discussion, we’ll talk about resources for doing this well, having the right mindset, and getting your children involved in the process. Maureen Wittmann is with us again for Part Two of Homeschooling 101!
Find Maureen at Homeschool Connections Directors.
- How to Be An Excellent Student and Get an A, https://tinyurl.com/studyskillshsc
- Catholic Homeschool Conference https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/
- Discovering You Homeschool Style Quiz: https://homeschoolon.com/the-homeschool-style-quiz/
- Discover Your Child’s Learning Style, https://cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-extras/parent-helps-and-how-to-books/general-parent-helps/discover-your-childs-learning-style
- Mater Ambilis http://materamabilis.org/ma/
- Find books for the best price, Bookfinder.com
- https://groups.io/g/cathswap is an email group specifically for Catholic homeschoolers to buy and sell used curriculum
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/CathSwap/ is the Facebook version of CathSwap
- Laura Berquist: Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum https://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum-P596.aspx
- Read aloud lists, http://homeschoolconnectionsonline.blogspot.com/2020/04/best-homeschool-reading-lists.html
- Homeschooling Saints Episodes related to today's topic: The Joy, Art, and Educational Benefits of Read-Alouds, with Maureen Wittmann: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/educational-benefits-of-read-alouds/
- Top Tips for New Homeschooling Parents, with Amanda Woodiel: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/top-tips-for-new-homeschooling-parents/
- Preparing for a Joyful Homeschooling Year, with Bonnie Landry: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/231208/
- Consistency and a Charlotte Mason Education, with Jessica Ptomey, PhD https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/consistency-and-a-charlotte-mason-education/
No Short Feature in this episode.
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Episode 44: Homeschooling 101—Part One with Maureen Wittmann
Are you new to homeschooling or need a refreshing look at some basic ideas that will help you get focused for the year? Today I have the privilege of interviewing a great homeschooling veteran, Maureen Wittman, in a two-part episode that will calm your fears, inspire you, and give you confidence for this great adventure. Stay tuned for Homeschooling 101—Part One!
Find Maureen at https://homeschoolconnections.com/about-homeschool-connections/#directors
• Orton Gillingham https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/what-is-the-orton-gillingham-approach/
• Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquist https://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum-P596.aspx
No Short Feature in this episode.
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Episode 43: Creating Group Activities That Benefit Your Kids!
As many parts of the country start to reopen in this season of quarantine, it's exciting to look forward to implementing our new skills as an online community, but especially to getting back to the togetherness that is such a part of homeschool networks. Today, one of my heroes in homeschooling, Annette Scarpa, will talk about Creating Group Activities That Benefit Your Kids!
You can find Annette on Facebook as Annette Scarpa.
Link to Blackfriars Cultural Arts Outreach: http://blackfriarsculturalarts.com/
Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, https://www.ajcattapan.com/, Books & Blessings
Topic: Mission Libertad, by Lizette Lantiqua, https://amzn.to/3utOzJ8
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Episode 42: Insider Tips From the College Admissions Office, with Megan Fassero
It can be pretty stressful preparing for the college applications process, not knowing if your child’s home-grown education will be appreciated by those mysterious people in the college admissions office. Wouldn’t you love to know what they’re thinking and how they evaluate your student? Today, Megan Fassero is with us to share Insider Tips From the Admissions Office!
Learn More About Benedictine College: www.benedictine.edu
Request Benedictine’s Free Guide for Homeschoolers - www.benedictine.edu/homeschoolguide
Visit Benedictine on Homeschool Visit Day! - https://www.benedictine.edu/admission/visit/homeschool/index
Help Your Student Navigate Choosing a Major: www.Benedictine.Mymajors.com
Understand How Dual Credits will Transfer: www.transferology.com
Compare Colleges: www.nces.ed.gov
Today's Short Feature: Celeste Behe, Story Strands
Topic: Random Acts of Storytelling
You can visit Celeste at https://celestebehe.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Episode 41: Building a Network When Your Children Are Small, Part II
In Episode 4 of this podcast, in August 2019, I had the delightful opportunity to interview a young Catholic mom, AnneMarie Miller, who was really struggling to build community for her children, because they are both still too young for most homeschool programs. She had some great ideas to try, and we agreed to have her back to give a progress report! So, stay tuned for Part Two of "Building a Network When Your Children Are Small"!
Find AnneMarie Here:
Sacrifice of Love (blog): http://marianninja.blogspot.com/
Listen to Part I of this topic here: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/buiding-a-network-when-your-children-are-small/ or view here: https://youtu.be/BVdVSN1NT-U?si=SwtAo4tMEUDgF-AF
Today's Short Feature: Dan Louzonis, Einstein Blueprint
Topic: Setting Goals
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Episode 40: St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone, with Dave Palmer
Have you ever wondered how to integrate the scholarly writings of the great St. Thomas Aquinas into your homeschool curriculum? Today, I'm excited to share a resource so accessible that you'll rush to add it to your daily life. A great friend of the podcast--in fact the announcer for our program--Dave Palmer, is here with his delightful book: St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone: 30 Quick and Fun Lessons, Activities and Outdoor Adventures Based on the Summa Theologica.
Dave's instructor page at Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/david-palmer/
Dave Palmer's book is found here: https://amzn.to/42y2Hxu
Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone, where he regularly posts videos teaching on the Summa Theologica for everyone!
https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/
Dave's YouTube page with videos teaching the Summa Theologica…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRZIS5557HP9fPQd3LX-4A/videos?view_as=subscriber
Short Feature: Chantal Howard: From Ideal to Real
Topic: Same Storm, Different Boats
Find Chantal Howard here: https://www.chantal-howard.com/
and here: https://www.aromarosary.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Episode 39: The University Model of Homeschooling
Today we’re looking at a fascinating hybrid of traditional and non-traditional schooling methods that growing numbers of homeschoolers are investing in, both financially and personally. It’s called The University Model, and here to tell us what all the fuss is about is author and homeschool veteran, Tami Kiser!
Find Tami Kiser here:
Smart Martha Blog with links to all her many ministries and projects on behalf of Catholic women and families:
https://www.tamikiser.com/blog
Catholic Family Celebrations
https://www.catholicfamilycelebrations.com/
Enjoy Tami's appearance at our 2019 INSPIRE Virtual Summer Conference, telling us about The Slacker’s Guide to Homeschooling: https://homeschoolconnections.adobeconnect.com/_a1158562065/ptsj2cwgr7ig/?proto=true
There is no short feature this week.
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Episode 37: A Pep Talk on Accepting Help
Sometimes we’re overwhelmed and someone offers to help, but we feel compelled to say NO Thank YOU. I’m fine. When we’re really not. Today’s guest, Amanda Woodiel, will give us a A Pep Talk on Accepting Help.
Find Amanda:
In a Place of Grace
http://www.inaplaceofgrace.com/
Blog post about accepting help:
http://www.inaplaceofgrace.com/pep-talk-on-help/
CatholicMom.com
https://catholicmom.com/author/awoodiel/
AmazingCatechists.com: http://amazingcatechists.com/author/amandawoodiel/
Short Feature: Celeste Behe's Story Strands
Topic: History Told in Stories
Find Celeste here: http://celestebehe.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
*This post contains affiliate links.