Delve into the world of neurobiology and attachment, exploring the profound impact reading aloud has on relational synchronicity.  Reading aloud activates the whole brain and grows our collective cognitive and emotional empathy.

This episode closes our series on reading aloud.  The other episodes in the series are:

Episode 7, "If You Do Nothing Else, Read Aloud," and Episode 8, "Read Aloud with Neurodivergence."

In this episode you will learn:

The Concept of Reading Aloud and Attachment

Relational Safety is a Basic Need

Development and Anatomy of the Brain

Where Language is Processed in the Brain: Analytic and Gestalt Processors.

Brain Functions and Attachment

Left Brain:

• Linear, Logic, Language

Right Brain:

• Relational, Big Picture, Emotion

Reading Aloud as a Whole Brain Activity

Story

Karema Akilah, a fellow homeschooling mom and self-directed education thought leader, shares a favorite memory and read aloud with us that includes a challenge to living life without school.

Mindset Moment

Resources and Support

Join us regularly for more insights into homeschooling strategies.

Subscribe, share, and remember – as homeschooling parents, you’re shaping a relational family culture that celebrates curiosity, connection, and the joy of learning. ✨

• Share your homeschool with this community! Be featured on the podcast by recording your story, struggle or asking your question here.

Citations:

1. Article - Understanding Unconscious Bias

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Kelly

In this episode, we explore why reading aloud is the first answer for any disability, difference, resistance, struggle, overwhelm or doubt in your homeschool. 

Mindset Moment

• Let’s reframe the "learn to read, read to learn" adage.

Training + Tools

• We explore 6 definitions to answer the question, “What is language?”

• Learning differences discussed: autism, non-verbal, adhd, dyslexia, hearing-impaired.

Reading aloud is the first answer to homeschooling challenges because it is a low-demand approach for any struggle you and your children are experiencing in a particular season because it is relational.  Reading aloud together builds (or repairs) relationships by facilitating understanding of not only the content, but one another.

On a hard day.  Drop the drainers, pick up a book and read aloud together.

Story

Marci is a wife and mom-of-3.  She has been homeschooling for 14 years, is an avid nature lover, homeschool community leader and loves to learn alongside her children, getting lost in deep conversations, good books and the outdoors. 

Resources and Support

Free to Learn by Peter Gray

Body Doubling in ADHD

90-Minute School Day Reading Discussion Guide - Use this free download to foster conversations in reading!

Join Waitlist for 90-Minute School Day Guide Training™ – The next co-hort is Spring 2024!

Kelly offers one-on-one coaching and a self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method if you’re ready to start today.

Listen to or invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™ here.

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of reading aloud, diving into neuroscience, anthropology, and the benefits it offers for home learning.  If you do nothing else, read aloud - it's enough!  

Training:

• How Does Language Develop?

Tools:

• 10 strategies to employ in making reading aloud a regular practice in your homeschool.

Mindset Moment:

Progress is the Goal, Not Perfection...Persist.

Story:

Meet the Brothers Grimm, linguists from the 19th century whose body of work exemplify why reading aloud is so transformational and academically intersectional.

Resources Mentioned:

Join 90-Minute School Day Guide Training™ - Registration closes at midnight Tuesday, October 3rd.

90-Minute School Day Reading Discussion Guide - Use this free download to foster conversations in reading!

The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

Amber O'Neal Johnston, Heritage Mom Blog

Ep. 3 - Decoding the Language of Homeschooling

Additional Resources for Reading Aloud:

Megan Cox Gurdon's book The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction

Read Aloud Revival podcast and book lists

Discover the power of observation in homeschooling! In this episode, we simplify learning, delve into the mechanics of observation, and explore how it reveals your child's inner world and strengths.

Training and Tools:

• Explore observing your child in both regulated and dysregulated states for a complete picture.

Mindset Moment:

4 essential observation mindsets to hold.

Story:

Meet Lesley, a mom, educator, and fellow homeschooler, as she shares her confidence-building journey through observation.

Join us and share your story on a future episode by clicking here.

Resources:

Allison Gopnik’s book The Gardener and The Carpenter.

Find Dr. Gray’s work on PsychologyToday.com or read his book, Free to Learn.

The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene

Kelly offers one-on-one coaching and a self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method.

Join us for Guide Training™, a live group learning environment of homeschool parents, I guide you so you can guide them.  In this program we go deep, build our invisible toolkit and make new friends.  It’s only offered twice a year. 

Listen to or invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™ here.

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You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!

-xo, Kelly

PS - Thank you for your ratings, reviews and following the podcast!

The heart of effective education is always … Home.

Join us as we unveil the key elements that shape an enriching learning landscape.

Step away from traditional models to embrace interests, strengths, and real-world applications. Explore three vital environments for learning: Relationship, Space, and Time.

In this episode, Kelly walks us through learning as a house with three levels:

• Building the Foundation: Relationship

Unveil scheduling secrets for individual growth. Grant kids control over time and projects for self-directed learning. Discover how less is more with extracurricular activities.

Mindset Moment: Say "YES"

Stories:

Meet Missy Willis, a fellow homeschooler and podcaster, as she shares her story and highlights resilience's role in her home.

Listen to Ashley's unschooling journey intertwining learning, relationship, space, and time. Share your stories via voice messages and join our community.

Resources:

Subscribe to the podcast for more homeschooling insights! Shape an environment celebrating curiosity, connection, and joyful learning. ✨

• Share your homeschool with this community! Be featured on the podcast by recording your story, struggle or asking your question here.

• Grab our homeschool planning worksheets:  My Learning Year and Homeschool Year in Review.

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You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!

-xo, Kelly

PS - Thank you always for your ratings, reviews and following the podcast.

Are you tired of falling into the comparison trap while homeschooling?

In this episode, join me as I guide you through breaking free from comparison, understanding the essence of learning, and equipping you with tools to embrace an individualized, growth-focused homeschooling journey.

Breaking out of comparison means we must recognize the conditions that lead us to the trap so we can avoid it all together or if caught, have the tools to remove ourselves as soon as possible.  Grab your earbuds and give this episode a listen to equip your toolkit with what you need to keep yourself away from unhealthy comparison.

Resources and Support:

• Share your homeschool with this community!  Be featured on the podcast by recording your story, struggle or asking your question here.

I’d love to connect personally: find me on Instagram!

You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!

-xo, Kelly

Lost in a sea of homeschool jargon? Join us as we decode the language of homeschooling, exploring the various methodologies and essential terms to boost your confidence (and your vocabulary) in your homeschooling adventure!  

Training:

• Understanding Different Homeschooling Approaches: Traditional, Classical, Charlotte Mason, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Project-Based Learning (Unit Studies), Eclectic, Unschooling.

Tips:

• Eight Essential Things You Need to Homeschool.

Resources and Support Mentioned In Today’s Podcast:

• Grab your free Homeschool Dictionary that includes all the terms and definitions from this episode!

Be Featured on the Podcast!

• The 90-Minute School Day™ podcast aims to support all homeschooling families with a focus on neurodiverse families, with learning differences and unique learning styles.  Be featured on the podcast by sharing your story, struggle or asking your question here.

I’d love to connect personally: find me on Instagram!

You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!

-xo, Kelly

Journey off the beaten path of education to discover the 90-Minute School Day™ an innovative approach to natural learning.  In this episode, we explore the birth and details of the revolutionary 90-Minute School Day™ method, designed to ignite passion, strengthen bonds, and revolutionize homeschooling. Join us as we unravel the magic behind this approach and discover how 90 minutes can transform your family’s learning life.

This Episode Includes:

• Birth of the 90-Minute School Day™

Resources and Support:

• Kelly offers one-on-one coaching and a self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method.

Be Featured on the Podcast!

• The 90-Minute School Day™ podcast aims to support all homeschooling families with a focus on neurodiverse families, with learning differences and unique learning styles.  Be featured on the podcast by sharing your story, struggle or asking your question here.

At the end of the day, trust your instincts and explore alternatives to what isn’t working!

I’d love to connect personally, find me on Instagram.

You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!

-xo, Kelly

The 90-Minute School Day™ was created as a deschooling framework and system to approach natural learning by Kelly, a homeschooling foster-adoptive mother, in search of a more attachment-based approach to learning. 

This episode includes:

• Kelly's Background and Struggles

Resources and Support

Kelly offers one-on-one coaching and a self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day™ method.

There is also Guide Training™, a live group learning environment, for those who prefer community learning.  Join the waitlist here.

The 90-Minute School Day™ podcast aims to support all families, with a focus on neurodiverse families with learning differences and unique learning styles.  Be featured on the podcast by sharing your story, struggle or asking your question here.

Listen to Kelly speak about the 90-Minute School Day™ on these other podcast episodes:

• The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens: Why you Might Want to Consider Homeschooling for 90-Minutes A Day

I’d love to connect personally, find me on Instagram.

You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!

-xo, Kelly