Venture Homeschooling Podcast

Venture Homeschooling Podcast

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Venture Homeschooling Podcast episodes

  • The Letter

    Earlier in the summer, while cleaning out my office, I came across a letter....


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    (The Awaken A Living Books Educational Conference has obviously passed, but you can find out more information here to stay updated on the next conference:

    www.livingbooksconference.com

    9 min
  • #32 For the Children's Sake

    A short, sweet episode as Joy Vanderley and I are in Florida putting in the Awaken! a Living Books Educational Conference.

    We are going to open the conference with a reading of the hymn “For the Children’s Sake” by Essex Cholmondeley who personally knew Charlotte Mason.
    Enjoy!

    Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference is coming to South Bend April 12 & 13 and in Traverse City, Michigan July 26 & 27.

    Livingbooksconference.com


    4 min
  • #31 Homeschool Grad Interview: Lily Vanderley

    #31 Homeschool Grad Interview: Lily Vanderley

    Sister to Rose Vanderley and Daughter to Joy Vanderley (frequent contributor to the podcast), Lily give her perspective on homeschooling. Joy also joined us for this episode to offer her take on Lily's education.
    You will enjoy hearing about Lily's customizations, her regrets with homeschooling, her favorite things about being homeschooled and more:
    -love of art, traveling, history
    -her continuing education
    -favorite books
    -pursuing wonder and delight
    -being interested and interesting.


    Books mentioned:

    Song of a Dark Queen by Rosemary Sutcliff

    Lark and the Laurel by Barbara Willard

    Forgotten Daughter by Caroline Snedeker

    The Story of Ping

    Marguerite Makes a Book by Robertson

    L.M. Montgomery

    Jane Austen

    Royal Road to Romance by Richard Halliburton


    Enjoy the Show!!


    37 min
  • #30 Foundations with Julia Wheelock, Part 2
    Part 2 of Foundations with Julia Wheelock. We touch on the following topics:
    -Perfectionism vs. Growth
    -Children are born persons
    -Nature & Books
    -Mother Culture
    -Seasons of motherhood
    -Your support system
    BOOKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:
    School Education by Charlotte Mason
    Honey for A Child's Heart/Honey for a Woman's Heart/Honey for a Teen's Heart by Gladys Hunt
    Merlin Bird app
    SPONSORS:
    Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference
    www.livingbooksconference.com
    34 min
  • #29 Foundations with Julia Wheelock, pt. 1
    Julia Wheelock joins me to talk about setting a good foundation in the younger years: how she prepared for formal education, the top things that were instrumental in setting them up for success, and having support. We also discuss:
    -Charlotte Mason and one of her principles of "Children being born persons."
    -Co-educating with God
    -Developing a supportive community around you
    -and more!
    Julia brings such a relatable perspective to this discussion - we've all been there! And we are not alone in our efforts and struggles in wanting to homeschool well!
    Books/Resources mentioned in this episode:
    A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
    A Delectable Education (adelectableeducation.com)
    Charlotte Mason's Volumes (for sale at simplycharlottemason.com)
    Children's Preservation Library (childrenspreservationlibrary.com)
    Show Sponsor:
    Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference (livingbooksconference.com)
    19 min

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The Venture Homeschooling Podcast (formerly the Homeschooling Through High School podcast) is here to encourage, challenge and support you on your homeschooling journey. Join your host, Beckie, as she…