The Homeschool Journal

The HSLDA works tirelessly to protect and reinforce the rights of homeschoolers both in the United States and abroad. In this episode, Mike Donnelly (Senior Counsel, Director of Global Outreach) explains the mission of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association and how the organization provides legal help for homeschool families. Mike is also a homeschool parent himself, raising and teaching seven children. Don't miss this episode! Thanks for joining us for great guests, inspiring stories, and practical wisdom this season. The Homeschool Journal will take a hiatus during the summer to prepare for the show's return in season three! But, please keep up with us here on our YouTube channel with series like Famous Men of Virtue and Classics Unravelled. - Famous Men of Virtue: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVTTYXJZjjHLUFKA8NaM4UQdgBEJHxaHJ - Classics Unravelled: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVTTYXJZjjHLg4BNio88tA-23MU6hAPDz In addition, registration is open for the 2022 Sodalitas Homeschool Conference. Attend the conference either in person or virtually to gain practical insight into homeschooling using the Memoria Press lineup of curricula. Whether your focus is on day-to-day practices or virtue formation, Sodalitas provides a broad range of tracks to help you. Learn more at www.memoriapress.com/2022-sodalitas-homeschool-conference/ We look forward to the return of The Homeschool Journal! ---[HJL: 121 | Michael Donnelly]--- "Is There Homeschool Legal Protection? - HSLDA" We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! About the Show: The Homeschool Journal is a homeschooling podcast and video webshow hosted by Homeschool Liaison Carrie McGraw. Join us as Carrie sits down with homeschooling veterans, first-time homeschoolers, curriculum and education experts, and long-time friends to share the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool experience.

The Memoria Press homeschool curriculum begins its journey in a field tested classroom. It undergoes strict curriculum evaluation and syllabus development to find what is best suited for homeschool families. We know there are plenty of choices between different types of curriculum. But for the last 28 years, parents seeking better choices in which curriculum to choose have seen the difference in a battle-tested Memoria Press education. Review us for yourself! ---[HJL: 120 | Leigh Lowe]--- "Our Homeschool Curriculum Development Process" We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! About the Show: The Homeschool Journal is a homeschooling podcast and video webshow hosted by Homeschool Liaison, Carrie McGraw. Join us as Carrie sits down with homeschooling veterans, first-time homeschoolers, curriculum and education experts, and long-time friends to share the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool experience.

Underneath homeschool curriculum picks and best choices for homeschooling classroom setups is the fundamental key in defining success for a homeschool mom, finding God's vision for your children and home. Today we bring 3 stories from beginners and veterans alike in how they cultivate vision in their day to day homes. We hope you find inspiration and hope in their stories for your life as you cultivate the next right thing to do for your homeschool family. ---[HJL: 119 | Esther Wingard, Veronica Palmer, Sarah Noh]--- We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! About the Show: The Homeschool Journal is a homeschooling podcast and video webshow hosted by Homeschool Liaison, Carrie McGraw. Join us as Carrie sits down with homeschooling veterans, first-time homeschoolers, curriculum and education experts, and long-time friends to share the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool experience.

Hey homeschool mom, here for some advice? Working and homeschooling are two schedule routines that don't easily work together. But somehow these moms have made it work! But how did they make the hard choice of working full time and homeschooling vs sending their kids to public school? And how do they keep things in balance?  Christian parenting, working full time, and homeschooling your kids is more than a simple DITL (day in the life) experience. We're here to share our experience on how to work and homeschool at the same time! ---[HJL: 018 | Dianna Kennedy & Ruth Schwartz]--- We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! About the Show: The Homeschool Journal is a homeschooling podcast and video webshow hosted by Homeschool Liaison, Carrie McGraw. Join us as Carrie sits down with homeschooling veterans, first-time homeschoolers, curriculum and education experts, and long-time friends to share the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool experience.

Learn more about Sodalitas here! - https://www.memoriapress.com/2022-sodalitas-homeschool-conference/ Today, Carrie sits down with two homeschool dads to talk about their experience being a homeschool dad and their time spent at The Memoria Press Sodalitas Homeschool Conference. This coming summer Memoria Press is including brand new courses specifically geared for a homeschool dad. Dads are important in a homeschool family and we want to make sure their effort, time and attention is celebrated and supported. If you like this episode, would like to learn more about Sodalitas, or if you are ready to purchase a ticket and make the trip to Louisville yourself you can visit https://www.memoriapress.com/2022-sodalitas-homeschool-conference/ #MemoriaPress #TheHomeschoolJournal #ClassicalChristianComplete #MemoriaPress #ClassicalChristianComplete ---[HJL: 017 | John MacDougall & Jeremiah Tutwiler ]---

Memoria Press offers classical, Christian, and complete homeschool curricula for students from Kindergarten to Twelfth Grade. In this part 2 episode, Carrie and Paul Schaeffer dive into the second part of Upper School Curriculum, to further explain why each curriculum placement is critical to classical education. In this episode, they will cover Literature, Classical & Christian Studies, Composition, and Logic. ---[HJL: 116 | Paul Schaeffer]---

Memoria Press offers classical, Christian, and complete homeschool curricula for students from Kindergarten to Twelfth Grade. In this episode, Carrie and Paul Schaeffer begin their dive into each part of the curriculum for 7th-12th graders, explaining why each curriculum placement is critical to classical education. In this episode, they will cover Latin, Math, Science, and Modern Studies. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! About the Show: The Homeschool Journal is a homeschooling podcast and webshow hosted by Homeschool Liaison, Carrie McGraw. Join us as Carrie sits down with homeschooling veterans, first-time homeschoolers, curriculum and education experts, and long-time friends to share the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool experience.  Memoria Press Support: https://www.memoriapress.com/support/ To join the Memoria Press family, subscribe now! https://bit.ly/SubMemoriaPress To view all the episodes of The Homeschool Journal, check out this playlist:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV... Please leave us feedback about what you think of The Homeschool Journal in the comments below. We'd love to get to know you better! #MemoriaPress #TheHomeschoolJournal #ClassicalChristianComplete #MemoriaPress #ClassicalChristianComplete #HomeschoolingCurriculum

In this very special episode of the Homeschool Journal, Amy McVay joins Carrie at the table to talk about the healthy rhythms and unexpected pitfalls of the homeschool parent. While everyone's journey is different, this episode highlights 3 keys movements of the homeschool life that many people have experienced before. And if you haven't, this episode is a great view of the oncoming horizon. Join us for this episode The Life Cycle of a Homeschooler | [HJL: 014] | Special Guest: Amy McVay We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! About the Show: The Homeschool Journal is a homeschooling podcast and webshow hosted by Homeschool Liaison, Carrie McGraw. Join us as Carrie sits down with homeschooling veterans, first-time homeschoolers, curriculum and education experts, and long-time friends to share the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool experience.

Tanya is back on the Homeschool Journal! In this episode of the Homeschool Journal, Carrie sits down once again with Tanya Charlton to talk about Latin. We've gotten a lot of emails since we last talked with Tanya about Latin and whether or not it belongs in a classical education. And Tanya is back to share her thoughts on Latin and its place in the classical homeschool family. [HJL: 113] Is It Classical Without Latin? About the Show The Homeschool Journal is a multi-season show with host Carrie McGraw and her cohort of homeschooling veterans and first time homeschoolers as they open the book on their personal experiences. Join us as we unpack the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool family. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!

In this extra-length episode of the Homeschool Journal, Carrie sits down with Cheryl Swope, author of Simply Classical and mother to two incredible special needs homeschoolers. Join us as we hear Cheryl's incredible story and dive into her experience as a mother of special needs kids. You'll learn how homeschooling, and the flexibility and confidence it can bring, allowed Cheryl to navigate the world of raising and teaching her kids, and provide her the experience to craft one of the most effective books on homeschooling children ever written. Check out Simply Classical: The second edition of this revolutionary book guides parents, teachers, and schools in implementing the beauty of a classical education with all children. Cheryl is an advocate of classical Christian education for students with special needs. The love of history, music, literature, and Latin instilled in her own children has created in Cheryl the desire to share her message that classical education offers benefits to any child. [HJL: 112] The Incredible Journey of A Homeschooling Mom and Her Special Needs Kids About the Show: The Homeschool Journal is a multi-season show with host Carrie McGraw and her cohort of homeschooling veterans and first time homeschoolers as they open the book on their personal experiences. Join us as we unpack the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool family. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!

In this on-location Homeschool Journal Special, Carrie sits down with two Memoria Press users that are a bit more unconventional. Introducing Jessica Watson and Amy Mangione, two in-classroom teachers who carried the MP Curriculum into their classroom experience. Join us as two professional teachers offer tips and helpful solutions to bringing the classroom to your homeschool experience. We hope you'll see how MP Curriculum is completely transferrable, able to bridge the gap between the life of a homeschooler and the curriculum standards set in classrooms across the world. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!

Does Long-Term Homeschooling Work? Meet Susie Shaw and Ansley Wiseman. Over two decades ago, Susie began homeschooling Ansley using a selection of Memoria Press curriculum due to concerns over Ansley's life-threatening food allergies. Ansley found joy and success in her studies in the home, which stuck with her after graduation. Ansley knew, even before her first child was born, that she would homeschool as well. Listen to Susie and Ansley's story to hear about the blessings and triumphs that each encountered along the way!

Merry Christmas from the Homeschool Journal! In this episode Carrie sits down with literature expert and Memoria Press favorite Leigh Lowe to talk about Christmas books, poems, and stories that are staples in each of their homes. From the redemptive tale of Scrooge of "A Christmas Carol" to the heartbreaking (and warming) "Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey", from everyone's favorite "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" to the less well known "The Little Fir Tree", this episode walks the long and illustrious path of Christmas literature. We encourage you to snuggle up with your kiddos, pour some hot chocolate, and read a great Christmas story with your children this year! Merry Christmas from the Homeschool Journal!

Surprise! Here we go with Part 2 of The Memoria Press Grammar School Curriculum Review! In this Part 2, Carrie sits down with Michelle Tefertiller of Memoria Press to talk about the content, direction, and expectations of the Grammar School Stage as it pertains to the MP Curriculum. Join us for this quick look inside 4th-6th grade. Don't forget to check out Part 1 that covers 3rd grade! We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!

Time to talk about Curriculum! The Memoria Press Grammar School Curriculum to be specific. In this part 1 of 2, Carrie sits down with Michelle Tefertiller of Memoria Press to talk about the content, direction, and expectations of the Grammar School Stage as it pertains to the MP Curriculum. Join us for this quick look inside 3rd grade, and be on the lookout for part 2 where Carrie and Michelle cover 4th-6th grade.  We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! 

Happy Thanksgiving from The Homeschool Journal! In this episode, Carrie highlights the attitude of gratitude in our homes through reading homeschool moms' reflections, calling homeschool mom Amanda Biggerstaff, and reflecting on personal experiences. You'll also hear a special message from Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Michelle Tefertiller, and Ryan Grigsby.  This episode is all about this beautiful season of thankfulness. And, we are thankful for you! Thank you for listening to and watching The Homeschool Journal. Thank you for engaging with our videos. We appreciate all your comments! Season 2 of The Homeschool Journal is all about YOU, homeschoolers who work day in and day out to care for and educate your children. You are exceptional. Happy Thanksgiving. 

Happy Veterans day from the Memoria Press family and the Homeschool Journal! We want to express our thanks to the men and women of the armed forces who have taken up the responsibility of defending our freedoms. Show them your thanks in the comments below! In this episode Carrie sits down to talk with two homeschool and military veterans to speak on their personal experience with balancing their hectic homeschool lives and the call of their military service. You'll hear stories that touch, enrich, and inspire all of us to rise above the struggles in front of us and take up our own calls to serve in our homeschools. You don't want to miss this episode: "Military Homeschooling Families"

What is the Common App? What makes an essay stand out to admissions officers? How do I create a high school transcript? All these questions, and more, are answered in this episode of The Homeschool Journal about applying to college for homeschoolers. Carrie McGraw speaks with Chelsea Schaper, college counselor at Highlands Latin School, and Lauren Cardwell, a college essay tutor at Highlands Latin School Nashville. If you are struggling with the college admissions process, this is the episode for you. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives, or to Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!

At the annual Sodalitas Homeschool Conference, Carrie sat down with several homeschool parents to hear their stories from the past year in a live format. Join the live audience in experiencing a different perspective on The Homeschool Journal. Get a sneak peek at the wonderful things that happen at Sodalitas. We'd love to see you here in 2022! We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives, or to Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!

What do colleges look for in homeschoolers? In this episode of the Homeschool Journal, Carrie McGraw sits down with Sam Phillips, Director of Admissions at Christendom College, and Ben Strickland, an admissions counselor from Hillsdale College to talk about how homeschoolers are actually at an advantage for getting into liberal arts colleges. They'll talk about the advantages of a liberal arts education, what college recruiters are looking for in their homeschool students, and the firm truth that colleges want homeschoolers on their campuses! We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives, or to Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!

As we kick off Season Two of The Homeschool Journal, Carrie McGraw has a message for you of encouragement for another school year. So, sit down, put on some headphones, and take a few minutes to hear Carrie's message for you. Season Two of the podcast will be full of insights, advice, help, and, yes, encouragement to aid you in your homeschool journey.  We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives, or to Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! Memoria Press Support: https://www.memoriapress.com/support/

Enjoy the best moments from The Homeschool Journal Podcast: Season 1. Carrie sat down with many amazing guests to provide support and encouragement  for new and veteran homeschool parents. We hope this first season of The Homeschool Journal has brightened your homeschool journey!   The Homeschool Journal will continue with Season 2 this coming Fall, so make sure to subscribe and enable notifications so that you don't miss out when we return with The Homeschool Journal: Season 2.

In this episode, Michelle Tefertiller joins Carrie to talk about critical skills for Kindergarten through Second Grade. Carrie asks Michelle, “What do children need to know K-2?” And, Michelle explains what you'll want to accomplish with your children in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade. If you have children in, or approaching, these grade levels, this is the episode for you!

Today Carrie sits down with Dianna Kennedy, Jessica Phillips, Melanie Larson, Rose Sheffler and Jennifer Tutwiler; Homeschool veterans and outspoken advocates for the topic of today's show; Sodalitas. Join Carrie and her joyous troupe as they share their Sodalitas Stories and speak to why this yearly gathering is so important for their homeschool lives. If you like this episode, would like to learn more about Sodalitas or if you are ready to purchase a ticket and make the trip to Louisville yourself you can visit https://www.memoriapress.com/2021-sodalitas-homeschool-conference/ to learn more! 

If you follow a more traditional schedule in your homeschool, the summer months offer a welcome time to take a break from academic rigors. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop learning. In this episode, Carrie McGraw is joined by returning guests Amy McVay and Debbie Rackers to discuss how to have fun during the summer hiatus. If you need help or practical encouragement for this summer, this is the episode for you.

In this episode, Carrie continues her conversation with Iris Hatfield, the author of New American Cursive, about the benefits and practice of penmanship. In the previous episode, Carrie and Iris discussed the benefits of practicing and improving penmanship. In this episode, they talk about the practical methods of improving penmanship. Iris is an experienced educator, and her insights on penmanship are always worth listening to.

In this episode, Carrie sits down with Iris Hatfield, author of New American Cursive, to discuss and defend the teaching of penmanship in school. Both Iris and Carrie are proponents of good penmanship, and they delve into the science of the benefits of practicing good handwriting. If you are unsure if good penmanship is worth it, or you need some encouragement to keep practicing, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, Carrie calls Staci and Doug Heder, homeschool parents who have been using the Memoria Press curriculum for almost nine years. Staci also started and directs several Highlands Latin School Cottage Schools in California. Staci and Doug work as a team to educate their children, and they share their experience working with one another and their children in home educating. You won’t want to miss hearing the wisdom from this dynamic couple!

In this episode, hears from Julie Gunlock, a brave mother who decided to homeschool one of her children after learning that public schools would be holding class virtually last year. Julie, a busy wife, mother, and professional, decided to take her child’s education into her own hands and has been seeing great success in areas that, in the past, she was told would never come to fruition. If you’re a new homeschooler looking for encouragement, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Carrie talks with Lindsey England  and Jodi Bremer, two homeschool moms who recognize both the challenges and joys of planning for Lent and Easter in their respective homes. Enjoy as these two amazing homeschoolers recount their favorite Easter traditions and open the door to their methods of creating a home of worship and praise. Throughout this episode you'll hear some great ideas and inspiration for your observation of Lent and celebration of Easter! 

In this episode, Carrie talks with Allie Chee and Barb Martin, two homeschool moms who utilize outside resources to improve their children’s education. Both Allie and Barb use Memoria Press Online Academy and private tutors to augment the teaching that they provide at home. If you are unsure about teaching a subject, there are many great resources to help to provide a great education for your child. Throughout this episode, you will hear wonderful encouragement to use homeschool outsourcing for teaching subjects you don’t know!

In this episode, Carrie sits down with Leigh Lowe to discuss “what is good literature?” Leigh, a seasoned classical educator, mother of five, and daughter-in-law of the late Cheryl Lowe, has a wealth of knowledge for those looking to understand the characteristics of good literature. Leigh also gives recommendations on how to choose what books your child reads as they develop and on resources to assist you in finding good literature.

In this episode, Carrie chats with homeschool Dads Michael Milovancev and Will Clingenpeel to ask the question, “can Dads homeschool?” Carrie, Michael, and Will discuss their homeschooling experience being the primary educator for their children. Michael, with three children, and Will, with seven children, have many beneficial insights for both mothers and fathers alike. They especially consider how a father’s perspective plays into the at-home learning process.

In this part 2 episode, Carrie sits down again with author and curriculum director, Tanya Charlton, to learn how Latin transforms the hearts and minds of young students. Tanya and Carrie will uncover the benefits and bonuses of why we study Latin.

In this episode, Carrie sits down with Tanya Charlton, teacher, author and curriculum director, to unpack why an education in Latin is crucial to the educational success of students everywhere. Tanya and Carrie will uncover the truths about why we homeschool classically and why we study Latin.

Join Carrie McGraw and her record number of guests, featuring Elisabeth Cauley, Christine Howieson, Kelly Rottmann, and Debbie Rackers. In this special episode, Carrie explores Christmas traditions for homeschool families through discussion with each guest on the show. If you are looking for some Christmas encouragement, you won't want to miss this episode!

In this episode, Carrie sits down with Amy McVay to discuss the heart of a homeschooler, faith filled homeschooling, and how faith plays into the instruction of their children. Amy McVay, who spoke at the Sodalitas Homeschool Conference, provides beneficial insights about her experience in homeschooling her children through the lens of faith!

In this episode, Carrie sits down with Dianna Kennedy, a homeschool mother of ten years, to debunk common homeschool myths. You’ll hear many laughs as Carrie and Dianna discuss and debunk a variety of myths surrounding homeschooling. This episode provides helpful encouragement for those who are unsure of homeschooling and what it entails.

Carrie sits down with Jessica Phillips, founder of the Sodalitas Conference, co-founder and co-director of Highlands Latin School Nashville, and homeschooling mother, to discuss what homeschooling is really like. In this episode, you’ll hear about the different forms of homeschooling, or parent directed education, and what each form can offer. You’ll also hear Carrie’s and Jessica’s encouragement for homeschool parents!

In this episode, Carrie sits down with homeschool moms Catherine Saylor and Sarah Kaye to talk "just getting started" and the world of homeschool education. You'll hear about Catherine and Sarah's initial fears and overwhelming expectations as homeschool parents, and how they found "why they should homeschool" in their homeschooling journey.

Join Carrie McGraw as she sits down with her panel of fellow homeschool veterans to share stories, ideas, and hope from the pages of their homeschooling experience, to take into your homeschooling future.