Everyday Educator

Join us all month for this series of Advent thoughts, perfect for provoking thoughts that turn our Christmas preparations to Jesus. In this first episode, discover an interesting connection between forest fires, birds, and the hope of Christmas.

Families, if you're looking for a way to pass the time "on the way to Grandmother's house" this year, give a listen to this Thanksgiving episode of The Everyday Educator! You'll enjoy poems, Scripture, a few jokes, and the audio version of an oldie but goodie: "The Truth About Thanksgiving". It's our family's gift to yours!

Is assessing ever a blessing?? According to guest Kelli Wilt, that depends on your perspective! Join host Lisa Bailey as Kelli shares how Blue Book exams can be a celebration of what we know, and an opportunity to indulge in some deep conversations. Parents, you'll hear some helpful tips for preparing for Blue Books all semester long; directors, Kelli gives some great practical ideas for making Blue Books fun!

Join host Lisa Bailey this week and discover how the seeds of classical Christian education are blooming all over the world! Guests Koreen Mazurek and Dawna Ferguson share how families in Chile and Canada are "knowing God and making Him known" through their participation in CC programs in their homelands. Their powerful testimonies will bless you; their prayer requests will inspire you. We are drawn together by our mission and our method; just listen!

What comes to mind when you ponder "family learning?" Most of us wonder what we should be learning and how to make learning all together doable. Maybe the most important question, though, is why is learning together so pivotal? On this episode of the Everyday Educator Podcast, Tim Knotts helps us answer all the questions, and it begins with ….conversations! Listen in and find out how the 5 Canons of Rhetoric really do help you have the conversations that make learning family-style a joy and a blessing.

What can our family learn together? How do we bring everyone into the conversation? Can we stay connected as the children study different things? Family learning sounds great…but sometimes feels hard! On this episode of The Everyday Educator, Lisa talks with Andrew and Laura Brafford about how their family is using the 5 Common Topics as conversation guides for some deeply satisfying family learning experiences!

Building an atmosphere of learning sounds great, but how do you do it? What makes it easier for a family to learn together, especially if the kids are different ages? Everyday Educator has some answers for you! Listen in as Olivia Walsh and Lisa Bailey offer some simple steps and easy ideas for learning all together, using the 5 Core Habits you've heard so much about!

Are you looking for ways to extend your family learning? Want some practical ways to integrate what all your students are studying? Listen in as Lisa talks this week to Angela Oxford (mom, Challenge director, Training and Support leader) ; you'll hear simple yet effective ways to write your family's learning story, making learning a team effort. Find out how projects such as the Science Fair can bring your family together, keeping hearts and minds connected

Building a family learning culture is one of the most satisfying aspects of homeschooling. When your family learns together, you are making memories, and binding your hearts together! On this episode of the Everyday Educator, Lisa talks with Jennifer Courtney about habits we can cultivate early on that will help us build that family learning culture. Listen as these homeschool veterans share specific ways everyone in your family can participate in conversations about what you're all learning. BONUS: learn how to use the new Scribblers At Home material (now in Limited Digital Release on CC Connected) as a catalyst for learning as a family.

What do you love about your CC community? What blessings have you discovered? Join host Lisa Bailey and Foundations/Essentials director Kim Lawson as they share the impact that community makes on learning and on growing in Christ. Get some ideas for Open House season, and some reminders of why we share what we love with others.