EP224: Welcome to the Art of Homeschooling podcast! Today I’m addressing a common homeschooling question about simplifying your curriculum to work for YOUR family.

If you’re feeling lost, behind, or overwhelmed…you are not alone.

In this episode, I share three super helpful shifts that can transform how you approach planning and implementing lessons for Waldorf-inspired homeschooling.

Create a more joyful and sustainable homeschooling experience by approaching your curriculum like a beautiful buffet, focusing on the big picture rather than the daily details, and planning in blocks to craft a more natural learning rhythm.

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EP223: Sharing poetry with children captivates their imaginations, builds connections and empathy, and fosters language development necessary for literacy. In honor of National Poetry Month and Poem in Your Pocket Day, I bring you this episode all about the lively art of poetry. 

Listen in for ideas about collecting poetry, writing found poems, sharing seasonal poetry with your children, using poetry related to your current topic of study or main lesson block, and studying individual poets. 

Sharing poetry with children is an inspiring way to weave the lively arts into your homeschooling, and so simple, too! Hope you enjoy this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast!

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EP222: Ever feel like if you could just find the right curriculum, everything would fall into place? You're not alone! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, I'm diving into why it's never one size fits all, especially when it comes to curriculum.

I’ll share why Waldorf education was never meant to be about following a script, and why the magic happens when we focus on the children in front of us, not just the tasks in front of them.

Whether you’re someone who loves structure or you’re ready to DIY your lessons from scratch, I’ll help you see that you are the most important part of the process ~ not the curriculum. 

So if you've ever felt overwhelmed, boxed in, or just plain tired of trying to make someone else’s plan work for your unique family, this episode is for you.

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EP221: Understanding how to develop a hands-on learning experience before offering an explanation can change everything about your homeschool teaching!

On this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean breaks down this powerful approach to teaching which is based on the work of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education. 

As home educators, when we allow children to experience concepts firsthand before explaining theories or principles, we preserve their natural wonder and curiosity rather than shutting them down with premature explanations. This makes learning much less abstract. And honors how children learn naturally.

In this episode, you'll hear examples from math, language arts, science, and history. Plus loads of inspiration that will make a real difference in your homeschooling journey.

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EP220: Life’s challenges sometimes demand that we slow down or scale back, whether we like it or not. You always have permission to pause!

In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean shares her own recent experiences of navigating stress, uncertainty, and caregiving while reflecting on past homeschooling seasons filled with ups and downs. She reminds us that scaling back is not a failure ~ it’s part of the rhythm of life.

With warmth and honesty, Jean explores the mindset shift that allows us to embrace life’s curveballs without guilt. And offers three life lessons for parents on the homeschooling journey. 

Tune in for Jean's heartfelt words about resilience, self-compassion, and the power of homeschooling through life’s inevitable ups and downs.

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EP219: Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs our way, and homeschooling adds unique layers to these challenges. Have you ever found yourself wondering how to keep your educational journey on track amidst the chaos of life's unpredictable events? 

Join Jean Miller as she shares personal insights from her own family's experience homeschooling through challenges and finding resilience amidst the chaos.

 This episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast is a heartfelt guide to transforming these difficult times into opportunities for growth and connection, with encouraging tips and three specific strategies for staying grounded and resilient on your homeschooling journey.

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EP218: A question from the Art of Homeschooling community inspired this podcast episode covering the concept of deep vs. wide from a Waldorf homeschooling perspective.

In this episode, Jean describes how to build a main lesson block around a significant and pivotal event in the course of human development. This idea can be applied to teaching any topic from world or national history to geography and science. Jean illustrates the development of a main lesson topic through the "deep dive wave" and provides concrete examples and insightful reflections.

Why and how does diving deep create more memorable learning experiences for children than covering a topic in a broad and comprehensive approach? 

Tune in to gain clarity about the nuances of Waldorf-inspired homeschooling that are rarely addressed in curriculum guides and resources. 

You'll walk away with a new spark for homeschooling and renewed trust in yourself as a teacher and the process of going deep, not wide.

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EP217: It’s time for our favorite winter read-alouds for cozy homeschool days!

In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares three read-aloud strategies and a list of her favorite winter read-aloud books which you'll find at www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode217. 

As you’ll hear in the episode, stories speak directly to our hearts and the best stories hold heartwarming illustrations and vivid, descriptive text within their pages.

Stories are the very marrow of homeschooling, especially Waldorf-inspired homeschooling. They bring us together for a beautiful shared experience and offer new ideas and learning through narrative and imagination.

Reading stories together is joyful and cozy, meaningful and simple!

From birth through early childhood and as your child grows through the grades, stories are a valuable tool for teaching and building connections. Connections to each other, the natural world, and communities near and far.

Enjoy this heartwarming discussion! You’ll walk away inspired with new tools and ideas to approach the magic of reading books and sharing stories in your homeschool.

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EP216: Rather than getting bogged down by decision fatigue or overwhelmed by curriculum choices, learn how establishing a consistent rhythm can bring ease and confidence to your homeschooling day. The topic of this week’s podcast episode is how to re-create your rhythm.

In this episode, Jean discusses simple, adaptable homeschool rhythm ideas and also offers encouragement to embrace the power of rhythm over rigid schedules.

Rhythm is the heartbeat of your home and the starting point from which all activities flow, one after the other, in a gentle way. And holding your rhythm gently but consistently can transform your homeschooling experience.

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EP#215: Ever wake up feeling like you’re already behind before your homeschooling day even begins? If you’re feeling out of sorts, the best remedy to renew and inspire you is a tiny dose of inner quiet and my simple morning routine for homeschool moms (or dads or grandmas or sisters, etc).

Trying harder is NOT the answer.

In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean shares a simple morning routine for homeschooling parents following the acronym ME ~ meditate and exercise.

If you’re stuck in a midyear slump, trying to get back to your routine after a holiday, or picking up where you left off after an illness, give yourself some grace. Start small and focus on filling yourself back up with inner quiet.

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