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By Sarah Mackenzie
Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.
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01.26.2023
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I’ve invited Kortney Garrison and Kara Anderson from the RAR team to chat with me about a favorite book when it comes to essentializing. We've been talking and thinking about the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown a lot here at ...
Today, we’re talking about what makes The Long Winter so gripping and so beloved, as well as how we handle problematic texts with our kids and why I believe that scenes and language we may find troubling aren’t reasons to ...
This year, let's fall in love with our ordinary, bookish, homeschooling lives.
During Jolabokaflod, you gift members of your family with new books, and everyone drinks hot cocoa and spends all of Christmas Eve reading.
Each new year, we think through all the homeschool curriculum we might want or need, and we pack it all in. It's time to put some of it back.
The principles of Teaching from Rest apply no matter how old your kids are. The obstacles and challenges change, but the core stays the same.
The 2022 Christmas School is open-and-go and offers fantastic lessons for students age PreK-High School. Join us!
Chances are, you know of the picture book sensation, Bear Snores On. Today, I want you to meet the woman who wrote it, Karma Wilson.
If you’re asking yourself the question, “Am I doing enough in my homeschool?” You are not alone. And today, we’re going to talk about it.
Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster is one of my favorites. Today I'll introduce you to the book and the author, Jonathan Auxier.
Andrew Pudewa and Sarah Mackenzie talk about homeschooling high school, making sense of methods, the point of poetry memorization, and more.
Last time, I told you about the inspiration for Waxwing Books. Today, I’ll take you on the rest of the adventure of producing our first book.
It's finally time! Announcing Waxwing Books' first picture book, A Little More Beautiful, available to order now!
Yep, we started a publishing house! Introducing Waxwing Books, a brand new boutique children's publishing house from Read-Aloud Revival ®.
Reading aloud is a parenting power move—the best tool for helping our kids academically succeed, and helping our families grow closer.
Meet the man behind Make Way for Ducklings in this special edition podcast. You'll hear from some who knew Robert McCloskey best.
Ready for your kids to fall in love with books while YOU fall in love with homeschooling? Here's what's happening in RAR Premium next.
She won two Caldecott Awards, illustrated 100+ books, raised four children, and lived life with zeal. If you see one of her books, read it!
Sarah and her oldest child look back on homeschooling. What worked? What didn't? And was Audrey 'prepared' for college?
When it comes to homeschooling, a compass is more useful than a map. We'll show you how to set your compass to head in the right direction.
Reading for pleasure can feel like a splurge we can only justify if we're sure it's improving us. Here's how to fall back in love with books.
Want to teach Shakespeare in your homeschool, but feel overwhelmed? We're showing you a simple, low-pressure approach in this episode!
Do you have a child who doesn't like reading? 1) No need to panic, and 2) Here are some simple ideas for how you can help them fall in love with books.
Wondering how to organize ALL those books you have a home? Look no further - today, we're chatting home library organization.
Need some ideas to get or keep your kids reading for fun in high school? This episode is packed with suggestions.
Do you or your kids struggle with sad stories? I have a little something for you (and for them!) that might just help.
Feeling overwhelmed by a long book list? Today I'm sharing how reading fewer books (yup!) can help our kids love books more.
How do you decide what to focus on this spring? The RAR Team shares a way to name what matters most, and 3 steps to make it happen.
Looking for some winning books? In this episode, the team chats 2022 ALA Youth Media Award books, plus books they wish had won.
It’s the question I get asked most often, and I'm answering it on today's episode of the Read-Aloud Revival.
My best tips to help you find time to read for your own pleasure, ditch the guilt, and fall back in love with your own reading life.
Shouldn't helping our kids love reading be the point of literature education? Let's talk about teaching literature without curriculum.
"So many books, so little time!" Ever wondered how you can possibly read all the books you want to? This episode is for you!
Don't worry if January feels hard for you too - it's actually pretty normal. So today, I'm sharing a little gift with you...
If you know a woman who loves her kids, loves (or wants to love) homeschooling, and really wants her kids to love books, lean in closer.
How does a relaxing read-aloud Christmas, complete with cocoa, warm blankets, and snuggles with your favorite people sound? Let's do it.
Narration is a popular homeschooling technique. But what if your kids don't take to it? Good news ahead: narration is not the only way.
If you have a child with ADHD or dyslexia and want your kids to love reading, this episode is for you.
There are lots of wonderful stories of Christian saints and heroes. These are some of my favorite short picks, perfect for mixed-age groups.
Many of us worry about how screen time impacts our kids' reading life. So how do we manage screens in a way that still makes it likely our kids will love to read?
This episode may change just change your life! Hear Sarah's favorite places to check reviews and an alternate way to get library books.
Which books would appeal to both an 8yo and a 4yo? I've got a bunch of tips and recommendations on this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival!
Many of make it a point to make sure our reading lines up with the time period we're learning about in history. Is that a good idea?
Wondering if you should use Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons? Here's what I think (and what I recommend) when teaching your kids to read.
What should you do if your developing reader skips words when reading? Actually, we ALL do this. Here's what to do if your child skips words.
Should we avoid abridged or adapted versions of the classics with our kids? If you want your kids to fall in love with classics, listen in.
Five books you'll love, some plans for RAR this fall, and answers to your questions about reading a book a day.
In this episode, the team is back to answer YOUR questions about reading a book a day with your kids of all ages.
What do we stand to gain by reading picture books with older kids and teens? A lot. A ton, in fact. We'll show you how.
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