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My podcast is for those new unschooling parents. The ones who trust their children to be curious about the world, explore and find their own answers, and want to help them learn however and whenever they want to. I'm a homeschooling mom of four who loves

Beth Pavlik


    • Jul 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Teach From Home

    28. Reflecting on 13 Years of Homeshooing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 13:06


    I'm sharing my raw and honest feelings about why I started homeschooling in the first place, and my feelings about the last 13 years of homeschooling. Connect with Me: https://bethpavlik.com/ My newsletter: https://teachfromhome.ck.page/bea2f92e1c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email: beth@bethpavlik.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    27. T-eachers vs. t-eachers, According the John Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 33:27


    Did you know there's a difference between Classroom Teaching and unschooling teaching? I'm taking excerpts from John Holt's book Instead of Education Connect with Me: https://bethpavlik.com/ My newsletter: https://teachfromhome.ck.page/bea2f92e1c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email: beth@bethpavlik.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

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    26. Education vs. Learning, According to John Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 18:53


    If learning through unschooling isn't supposed to look like learning in a classroom, then what should it look like? In this episode, I'm taking excerpts from John Holt's book Instead of Education to answer this question. Connect with Me: https://bethpavlik.com/ My newsletter: https://teachfromhome.ck.page/bea2f92e1c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email: beth@bethpavlik.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    25. The Origins of Unschooling, According to John Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 12:46


    Where did unschooling come from? How does it work? This episode will explain, in the words of the man who came up with the term, what unschooling is. Connect with Me: https://bethpavlik.com/ My newsletter: https://teachfromhome.ck.page/bea2f92e1c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email: beth@bethpavlik.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    24. How to Deschool over the summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 18:28


    If you're going to homeschool for the first time next year, you'll want to deschool yourself and your kids this summer. What does that mean? I'll explain. Visit my site for book recommendations: https://www.bethpavlik.com/myfavoritethings Connect with Me: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw https://bethpavlik.com/ My newsletter: https://teachfromhome.ck.page/bea2f92e1c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email: beth@bethpavlik.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    23. Self-Directed Education: An interview with Peter Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 74:27


    In this interview, I speak with Peter Gray about self-directed learning, Sudbury Valley school, the importance of play, and more. Where to find Peter Gray: https://www.petergray.org/ Connect with Me: https://bethpavlik.com/ My newsletter: https://teachfromhome.ck.page/bea2f92e1c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email: beth@bethpavlik.com Subscribe for more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    22. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook chapter 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 25:27


    In this episode, I discuss chapter 10 of Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797  https://bethpavlik.com/ https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ beth@bethpavlik.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    21. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook chapter 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 25:27


    In this episode I go over chapter 9 of Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook entitled, "The Significance of the Read Aloud Experience." This chapter discusses how reading aloud helps children learn how to spell, write, increase vocabulary, problem solve, and come away with background knowledge of other people and other places that are not like them or their own. Buy the book to read yourself: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797 beth@bethpavlik.com Subscribe to my youtube channel for more information and help for homeschooling: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw  https://bethpavlik.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    20. The Basics of Curriculum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 50:55


    If you're wanting to homeschool but have zero knowledge of how to choose curriculum, the different kinds of curriculum, and where to find curriculum, in this episode I share my livestream from my YouTube channel where I answer these questions and do a live Q&A at the end. Take the homeschool style quiz here: https://www.homeschool.com/articles/homeschool-styles-quiz#/questions/1780552 Cathy Duffy Reviews: https://cathyduffyreviews.com/ DK books: https://www.dk.com/us/ beth@bethpavlik.com https://bethpavlik.com/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    19. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook chapter 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 16:06


    In this episode, I discuss chapter 8 of the book Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook which explains the importance and variety of illustrations in children's books. The books I discuss in this episode can be found here: Harold and the purple crayon: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780062086525 Knuffle Bunny: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780786818709 Knuffle Bunny Too: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9781423102991 Knuffle Bunny Free: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780061929571 Elephant and Piggie series: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9781368021319 Amelia Bedelia and the baby: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780060511050 The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9781442457027 Lentil: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780140502879 Jan Brett: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780399257827 Yasmin: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9781684360222 Katie Woo: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9781479593187 The Princess in Black: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780763678883 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

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    18. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook chapter 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 29:03


    In this episode, I discuss chapter 7 of Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook where they go over data about Electronic Devices and how they affect reading and literacy. If you would like to buy your own copy of the book, you can find it here: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797 Email me anytime: beth@bethpavlik.com If you enjoy my content, please leave a rating and review. Thank you! Subscribe to my homeschooling YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth-pavlik/support

    Bonus Episode: My Encouragement At The End Of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 9:06


    In this episode, I thank you for listening to my podcast this year, share what's upcoming in 2023, and give my suggestions going into homeschooling in the new year. Here is the listener's survey: https://forms.gle/Z84JHW67gQiTMATX9 https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachFromHomeBeth https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth Email: beth@bethpavlik.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    17. Brave Writer Curriculum | My interview with Julie Bogart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 54:49


    In this episode, I interview Julie Bogart, the creator of the Brave Writer curriculum and author of The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers. Find Julie here: https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/ Her website: https://bravewriter.com/ Her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-writer/id523508661 The Brave Learner: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133223 Raising Critical Thinkers: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780593192283 Email me at beth@bethpavlik.com https://bethpavlik.com/ Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    16. Why Homeschooling is Worth It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 9:57


    In this episode I share why I chose to stay home with my kids in the first place, before I even knew we would homeschool, and why I know it's worth it. Listen to my interview with Pat Farenga: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/dDuwjIebcvb Email me: beth@bethpavlik.com Follow my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave a rating and share it on your socials! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

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    15. Pat Farenga Interview: An Unschooling Expert Answers Your Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 81:45


    I was privileged to interview Pat Farenga, an unschooling expert who worked with John Holt and ran the Holt offices after John passed. In this interview we talked about unschooling high school, the public school system, and lots of examples of how unschoolers have been very successful in their education and adult lives. The books we discussed: Teach Your Own: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780306926211 How Children Fail: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780201484021 Self-Directed Learning: Documentation and Life Stories: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780962959196 Homeschooler's Guide to Portfolios and Transcripts: https://amzn.to/3hvjWfC And What About College: https://amzn.to/3TsrgWw The Teenage Liberation Handbook: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780962959196 Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw Email me: beth@bethpavlik.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    14. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook chapter 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 33:57


    In this episode I discuss chapter 6 of Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook where he goes into school libraries, librarians roles, and a little bit about digital reading. Get your own copy of his book to follow along: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797 Please rate the podcast and leave a review if you are enjoying the content! Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email me: beth@bethpavlik.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    13. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook chapter 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 19:23


    In this episode, I discuss how important dads or other male role models are to boys as readers. Get your own copy of the handbook: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797 My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ beth@bethpavlik.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    12. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook chapter 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 33:39


    In this episode, I'll be discussing chapter 4 that talks about silent reading, how to encourage your children to read, and whether or not computerized reading programs are valuable. If you'd like to get your own copy of Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook visit here: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email me: beth@bethpavlik.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    11. Deschooling vs. Unschooling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 43:44


    In this episode, I have a guest! Nicki Puckett asked a question on my YouTube channel about the difference between deschooling and unschooling. So I invited her on the show to ask follow-up questions. We had a great conversation. Email me beth@bethpavlik.com Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw Visit my website to view my Homeschool for Beginners course, free curriculum list downloads, and unit studies https://bethpavlik.com/ Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    10. Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook Chapter 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 29:00


    In this episode, we are discussing chapter 3 of Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797 Visit my Board Book List at Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/my-favorite-board-books Visit my First Chapter Books List https://bookshop.org/lists/first-chapter-books-1eeeea7e-1c0f-4666-bc68-50ad6167be63 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Email me beth@bethpavlik.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    9. Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook Chapter 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 21:07


    In this episode, I discuss my favorite parts of chapter 2 of Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook where he answers the questions, "When should I start reading aloud to my kids?" and "When should I stop reading aloud to my kids?" Here is the link to my book lists on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/lists/first-chapter-books-1eeeea7e-1c0f-4666-bc68-50ad6167be63 If you want to own your own copy of Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook, you can find it here: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797 Email me: beth@bethpavlik.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    8. Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 37:16


    In this episode, I discuss the book that shaped who I am as a parent and homeschooler. Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook is so vital to parents and can completely change the culture in your home. I'll be discussing each chapter in a separate episode. If you want to buy your own copy and read along with me, here's a link to it at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780143133797 Subscribe and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it! Email me: beth@bethpavlik.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    7. Dumbing Us Down book review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 43:20


    In this episode, I'm discussing one of the first books I read about the truth about the public school system. It's what made me say to myself, "I will never send my kids to public school." The book is called Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto. You can purchase the book at Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/85604/9780865718548 (this is an affiliate link) Or you can purchase it from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3zJszK0 (this is an affiliate link) Visit my website to purchase my online course or get free curriculum list downloads: https://bethpavlik.com/ Email me at beth@bethpavlik.com with any questions. Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    Teach From Home (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 0:43


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    6. The best tool for connection in homeschool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 20:02


    In this episode, I discuss my favorite way to connect with my kids. Homeschooling is not only about academic learning; it's about your relationship with your kids. Child-led discussion is one of the key ways I let my kids know that they can always express themselves, work through emotions, or just share their curiosity with me at anytime. There are so many benefits to discussions with your kids and I share them in this episode. Email me at beth@bethpavlik.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachFromHomeBeth Visit my website to enroll in my course for new homeschoolers and download free curriculum choice lists https://bethpavlik.com/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    5. The three ways all people learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 22:25


    In this episode, I answer a question about unschooling- "How can I unschool my child if all they want to do is play on their device?"- and also discuss how children can learn naturally. Email me at beth@bethpavlik.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachFromHomeBeth Visit my website to enroll in my course for new homeschoolers and download free curriculum choice lists https://bethpavlik.com/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    4. How to homeschool without curriculum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 10:22


    In this episode, I share how using curriculum is only part of a homeschooling lifestyle. There are so many other ways to inspire learning in your homeschool life that has nothing to do with workbooks. Email me at beth@bethpavlik.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw Visit my website to enroll in my Homeschool for Beginners Course and download free curriculum choice lists: bethpavlik.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachfromhomebeth/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    3. What is Unschooling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 49:00


    This episode is a recording of a livestream I did on my YouTube channel where I break down exactly what unschooling is and what it is not. I have learned everything I know about unschooling from reading books by the creator of the term, John Holt. I have read many of his books and highly recommend them to any of you wanting to educate yourself about how children learn and how the public school system holds them back. If you are interested in John Holt's books, here is a list of ones that I have read and highly recommend: How Children Learn- https://amzn.to/3NgK4pu How Children Fail- https://amzn.to/3Nmj6Ni Teach Your Own- https://amzn.to/3aoQOmT I also highly recommend these other books about how children learn best: Dumbing Us Down- https://amzn.to/3zdZXcf For the Children's Sake- https://amzn.to/3apYjtt Montessori: the science behind the genius- https://amzn.to/38LUApITeach Like Finland- https://amzn.to/3Mdz0bn Feel free to email me at beth@bethpavlik.com, connect with me on Instagram @teachfromhomebeth, visit my website to enroll in my homeschool for beginner's course or download my free curriculum lists bethpavlik.com, and go subscribe to my YouTube channel for all kinds of videos for new homeschoolers, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQtq9jJlsjZELiNnubjtEw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

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    2. What is Deschooling?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 14:45


    If you're pulling your child out of traditional school, you might think that you need to buy formal curriculum and start instructing your kids from day one. Instead, you should deschool them and yourself. beth@bethpavlik.com bethpavlik.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    1. Figuring out your kids' learning styles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 17:57


    In this episode, I share audio from a video on my YouTube channel where I discuss learning styles and why they are important to know about our kids when we start to homeschool them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

    Welcome to the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 3:25


    Welcome to the Teach From Home podcast! In this episode I introduce myself (Beth Pavlik) and share a little bit about why I'm starting this podcast. I'm here to equip, educate, and encourage new homeschoolers who feel lost, discouraged, and directionless. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beth-pavlik/support

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