Podcast appearances and mentions of brandy vencel

Welcome to Ep. 06 with experienced mother teacher, Brandy Vencel! We came to talk about habits, and we did, but we also ended up having a heartfelt conversation about repentance that you don't want to miss. We hope you are encouraged! Show Notes: https://wonderyearspodcast.substack.com/p/ep-06-habits-with-brandy-vencel Find Brandy: https://afterthoughtsblog.net/

The child brings with him into the world, not character, but disposition. He has tendencies which may need only to be strengthened, or, again, to be diverted or even repressed. His character––the efflorescence of the man wherein the fruit of his life is a-preparing––is original disposition, modified, directed, expanded by education; by circumstances; later, by self-control and self-culture; above all, by the supreme agency of the Holy Ghost, even where that agency is little suspected, and as little solicited. Charlotte Mason, Parents and Children, Vol. 2 Show Summary: Today's guest is Emily Tallent, homeschooling mother of 6 who uses the AmblesideOnline curriculum in her home How did you come to know about Charlotte Mason and AmblesideOnline? What made you decide to choose AmblesideOnline for our homeschool? What do you feel are some of the strengths of AmblesideOnline? What does a typical homeschooling day look like for your family? What is it that you like about AmblesideOnline's middle school science choices? Do you see any potential problems for people diving into using AO? What are your suggestions for moms new to AO? Books and Links Mentioned: AmblesideOnline Parents and Children by Charlotte Mason Home Education by Charlotte Mason For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer The Mystery of the Periodic Table by Benjamin Wilker and Jeanne Benedick In Vital Harmony by Karen Glass Start Here by Brandy Vencel   Find Cindy Online: Morning Time for Moms Cindy's Patreon Discipleship Group Mere Motherhood Facebook Group The Literary Life Podcast Cindy's Facebook Cindy's Instagram  

 If you have ever been in a situation where you were mortified at something your kids did then, well, you are in good company. It happens to all of us at some time or another. That is why my guest today took matters into her own hands and decided that the holiday season was the perfect time to teach some vital manners to her children. She did it each day during the season in her Morning Time and she is sharing the how-to-do-it with us. Don't miss this episode! For podcast show notes and episode downloads, visit pambarnhill.com/105.

“[T]he fact is, that a few broad essential principles cover the whole field, and these once fully laid hold of, it is as easy and natural to act upon them as it is to act upon our knowledge of such facts as that fire burns and water flows.” Charlotte Mason, Vol. 1, Home education Show Summary: Today's guest is Brandy Vencel of Afterthoughtsblog.net How Brandy first came to know about Charlotte Mason Brandy's perspective on the 20 Principles and why they are so important When to quit and why to persevere with challenging books How do Charlotte Mason's principles apply to us in our current day? Where can people learn more about the 20 Principles? The value of seeing all the principles as working together in unity Brandy's advice for new homeschooling moms who want to follow Charlotte Mason's method Links Mentioned: Brandy's “Start Here” Study Charlotte Mason Boot Camp Books Mentioned: Home Education by Charlotte Mason For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaefer Macaulay Toward a Philosophy of Education by Charlotte Mason In Vital Harmony by Karen Glass Find Cindy and Brandy: Morning Time for Moms Cindy's Patreon Discipleship Group Mere Motherhood Facebook Group The Literary Life Podcast Cindy's Facebook Cindy's Instagram Brandy's Website Brandy's Instagram

The death of culture and festivity is not a less important death than bodily. No matter what government officials say, Christmas is coming and must be honored with festive celebration – piety requires it. In this episode, Brandy Vencel, Pam Barnhill, Mystie Winckler, and Abby Wahl discuss how festivity and scholé fits into the curricular framework found in Kevin Clark & Ravi Jain’s PGMAPT formulation in The Liberal Arts Tradition. With occasional timely musings about how festivity is different and difficult this season, they return to our responsibility to keep up the cheer – because we do have a hope that extends beyond the grave, a true reason to truly celebrate with as many of our number as we can. *** Join the Sistership Sophie Level to get Christmas gift access! Have you joined the Scholé Sistership yet? If not, you really should since the annual Christmas gift for Sophie level is so close to ready that it’ll be out by the time you listen to this. Santa’s elves have been working away for months on an amazing printable 5x5 Challenge Journal that is FREE for all of our Sophie members in December and January! Click here to join. *** Click here to access today's show notes. Click here to join the Sistership. Don't forget to find us on Facebook! Click here to follow us on Instagram!

Our conversation ranged from homeschool realities to Charlotte Mason principles, mother culture to mother's energy levels, theology to books to philosophy. With all the scintillating variety, when it came time to title this post I had no idea what to call it! I thought about calling it something like “and this is why I like Brandy Vencel so much and am glad she's this week's Homeschool Conversations guest,” but that didn't seem like a very good blog post title. But, can we just consider that the unofficial subtitle?

Schole is the approach of restful learning about what is true, good, and beautiful. How does this approach apply to a Charlotte Mason Education? Is it possible to practically make this a priority in our homes? You won’t want to miss this insightful episode with veteran Charlotte Mason expert, Brandy Vencel as she upacks the concept of Schole hopefully leaving you encouraged to think deep and explore big ideas.

We are talking about how shifting your mindset and building a family team to gain buy in and make your job as a homeschooling parent easier and more joyful. In this episode Ally Discusses:How a team mindset creates ease in your homeschool8 tips to creating a team mindset MissionSunday MeetingsInclusion in decisions Service - choresRally around each otherDinner Table DiscussionsCoercion vs. PersuasionResources from this episode: The end of the year survey was from Brandy Vencel at the Afterthoughts BlogHomeschooling Like A Pro CourseFor more resources, check out:This episodes show notes and transcript.Free Homeschooling Starter Kitwww.allyadairchung.com Instagram @conscious_family_project

On today's episode of the podcast I am chatting with a good friend Brandy Vencel all about which subjects in our homeschools are appropriate for Morning Time. Are some activities and subjects holier than others? Are there any subjects that do not pertain to God?   These are all fascinating questions. While we do not claim to have a definitive answer we welcome you to join us as we begin the discussion. Let us know what you think in the comments.   For the downloads including transcript and time stamps or to leave a comment, visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb73.

The final interview in the Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Methods is with a super-special friend of mine, Brandy Vencel. I am not (currently) a Charlotte Mason homeschooler, but sitting at the feet of Brandy keeps inching me more and more in that direction I think. I just love chatting with her about Charlotte Mason. Brandy, who has used Ambleside Online since her oldest was in first grade, is on the Ambleside Online Auxiliary Board. She also provides excellent Charlotte Mason support on her blog Afterthoughts. Find the show notes for this episode at: https://pambarnhill.com/charlottemason

Are you starving yourself? Brandy Vencel wrote an article a few years ago that challenged parents to consider if they were starving their children's minds which made me consider, also, if I was starving my own mind. Mothers are commonly attributed with being self-sacrificing, but in terms of the mind, we must remember that we cannot pour out from an empty well. I'm so excited to share Brandy's encouragement and challenge to mothers today to find a way to nurture your own mind for the sake of yourself and others. Think that's unrealistic? Don't have time? Don't worry, we cover all the why's and how's on the show. In this episode you'll hear: what the term "mother culture" means and why it's floating around the Charlotte Mason community how reading different levels of books can make reading happen for you this summer the difference between hard books and easy books and how to read light while avoiding twaddle how keeping your world "big" can keep your head above water when you're in the weeds of motherhood you'll also hear a bit lower quality on my end (because I forgot to have my husband set up my mic before he left for work and I muddled through set up on my own), my dog barking and my neighbor cutting his lawn...my apologies in advance for the distractions. Consider this proof that I am a real, flawed person ;)   Show Notes Afterthoughts blog On Mother Culture Schole Sisters Podcast Cindy Rollins Ambleside Online Mere Motherhood  (affiliate link) Parents’ Review Articles Mother Culture (R) (affiliate link) Pocketful of Pinecones (affiliate link) Starving Our Children In Memorium (affiliate link) Leisure Reading in the US Five Reasons Why We Homeschool Year Round What is Twaddle? Mother Culture Summer Reading Charlotte Mason: A Philosophy of Education (affiliate link) Mr. Putter & Tabby (affiliate link) Frog and Toad (affiliate link) Flourish: A Charlotte Mason Homeschool Annual Review    

Brandy Vencel is the thinker behind the Afterthoughts Blog and host of the Scholé Sisters podcast. She pretty crazy about educational philosophy in general and Charlotte Mason in particular. She wishes she could spend more time studying but her vocation as wife and homeschooling mom of four children ages 10-16 dictates otherwise.  

In this very special episode of The Mason Jar, Cindy chats with Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill, and Brandy Vencel, her friends from the Schole Sisters, for part one of a two-part conversation about self-education for moms. And once you've listened to this part of the conversation head over to the Schole Sisters podcast for part 2!In part one, discussion touches on Charlotte Mason's views on self-education and how that applies to moms. In part two, the ladies take it all a step further with discussion of why reading is important, where hobbies fit in, and MORE!While you're at it, make sure to check out their upcoming online retreat, Learning Well, featuring Cindy. It's set to take place on September 15th and you can learn more about it here. ***This episode is brought to you by our friends at IEW, where they offer a 100% lifetime guarantee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special episode of The Mason Jar, Cindy chats with Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill, and Brandy Vencel, her friends from the Schole Sisters, for part one of a two-part conversation about self-education for moms. And once you've listened to this part of the conversation head over to the Schole Sisters podcast for part 2!In part one, discussion touches on Charlotte Mason's views on self-education and how that applies to moms. In part two, the ladies take it all a step further with discussion of why reading is important, where hobbies fit in, and MORE!And while you're at it, make sure to check out their upcoming online retreat, Learning Well, featuring Cindy. It's set to take place on September 15th and you can learn more about it here. ***This episode is brought to you by our friends at IEW, where they offer a 100% lifetime guarantee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode, Mystie Winckler and Brandy Vencel discuss Werner Jaeger’s introduction to his three-volume series, what Paideia: The Ideals of Greek Culture, Jaeger's definition of education, what culture is, why Christians are resistant to honoring the Greeks, and much more. Download to listen, subscribe and be a Sister!   ***   Click here to get the show notes for today's episode.   ***   This episode is sponsored by The Afterthinker’s Guide to Charlotte Mason’s Home Education. That's right! Brandy has a NEW Charlotte Mason study guide out for 2018! Home Education, Charlotte Mason’s seminal work on educational philosophy and character development, is a must-read for every homeschooling parent seeking to nurture her children with the rich nutrients of life and literature. The Afterthinker’s Guide to Charlotte Mason’s Home Education is your key to unlocking these nourishing educational truths in your home! Tested and refined through her own research and group leadership, Brandy Vencel has developed a pair of guides for this valuable endeavor: one for group leaders and one for group members. Don't let the different versions fool: these guides can be used for group or individual study. Click here to get your copy!   ***   Don't forget to find us on Facebook!    And did you know we have a monthly newsletter? Click here and scroll to the bottom to sign up!

Today MacKenzie is chatting about Mother Culture with the lovely Brandy Vencel of the Afterthoughts Blog. While the term “Mother Culture” was coined by Charlotte Mason, the concept applies to ALL moms – not just homeschool moms! The first mention of Mother Culture was in The Parent’s Review (a Charolette Mason magazine) in the Late 1800’s. So, what... Read more... You just finished reading CTLP Ep 23- Cultivating Your Mama Culture with Brandy Vencel! Consider leaving a comment!

Your loving your Morning Time with your kids. You have gathered a feast for their minds with living books, poetry, scripture, and Shakespeare, but something is missing. Where are all the deep meaningful conversations you had hoped to have with your children about the big ideas of life?In this episode, Brandy Vencel joins us to talk about the marriage between facts and ideas, how to draw out big ideas from your living book read alouds using good questions. She encourages us to be patient as we introduce the ideas of virtue to our children.She also talks about more practical issues such as how to introduce virtues without moralizing, how and why to choose the best literature when introducing big ideas, and which ideas might be more accessible for different ages.Join us as Brandy helps us tackle the idea of ideas in our Morning Time.For show notes and episode downloads, visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb25/.

Your loving your Morning Time with your kids. You have gathered a feast for their minds with living books, poetry, scripture, and Shakespeare, but something is missing. Where are all the deep meaningful conversations you had hoped to have with your children about the big ideas of life? In this episode, Brandy Vencel joins us to talk about the marriage between facts and ideas, how to draw out big ideas from your living book read alouds using good questions. She encourages us to be patient as we introduce the ideas of virtue to our children. She also talks about more practical issues such as how to introduce virtues without moralizing, how and why to choose the best literature when introducing big ideas, and which ideas might be more accessible for different ages. Join us as Brandy helps us tackle the idea of ideas in our Morning Time.

Is this your first week of homeschooling for the year? It is for me. I always start our new homeschool year the week of my youngest child’s birthday because I really enjoy adding that kind of stress to the first week of school. Whether the stress in your homeschool week is normal life stuff, like birthdays or long to-do lists, or abnormal life stuff, like surprises and emergencies, the fact remains that homeschooling isn’t always easy. It just isn’t. This is because homeschooling is just like anything else: it’s work, and you have to actually Do It. Read or listen to the rest at http://afterthoughtsblog.net/2015/08/homeschooling_do_the_work.html

Do you know what a curriculum slave is? I’m sure you’ve met one before — perhaps you’ve been one before. (Or perhaps you’re one now, in which case we’ll try to help set you free in the course of this post.) A curriculum slave thinks the curriculum is her master, and she has to follow whatever the curriculum says — to the letter. The curriculum slave doesn’t allow herself to think about what is best for her students — or even for herself as a teacher. Instead, she exists at the curriculum’s beck and call, and when she doesn’t fulfill its requirements, she beats herself up. Listen to the rest... http://www.teachingwithbob.com/2015/12/homeschool-curriculum-slave.html

Welcome to another episode of Your Morning Basket. You may remember that, early in episode 2, Pam introduced us to the "4 Rs" that make up a rich Morning Time: recitation, reading aloud, ritual, and relationship. (And if you happened to miss that one, be sure to check it out!) In today's interview, Pam talks with Brandy Vencel of Afterthoughts about the second of those Rs, reading aloud. They discuss the subtle ways that reading aloud during Morning Time can differ from the reading we may do with our children at other times during the day. This interview is packed with great book recommendations and insightful conversation about how reading aloud can help shape our children's imaginations, give them opportunities to grapple with big ideas, and enrich their learning by pairing content with captivating stories. So sit back and enjoy!