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– What could possibly go wrong?Surely guardian angels protected them from their foolish ventures.Barbara Houston lives in Matthews, North Carolina. A member of Scribblers, a memoir writing group, she writes stories about her life and family to pass on to her children and grandson. “In Bear Country,” “Music Box Memories,” “Dark Water,” and “Elephant Encounters” were published in previous anthologies through the Personal Stories Publishing Project. In addition to writing, Barbara enjoys reading fiction, singing with the Charlotte Singers, spending time with family and friends, and travelling with her husband, Jerry. She says, “Being retired is the best job I ever had.”
– The location and land were doable. I barely looked at the house.With each project, we discovered what we had missed in that quick, one-visit walk-through.Janet K. Baxter lives in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and is a member of the Charlotte Writer's Club and Scribblers, a memoir critique group. Her stories, “Horse Whispering for the Average Woman,” “Southern Blues,” “A Frank Lesson,” “Cappie, The Boomerang Horse,” “An Angel's Smile,” “Morgan: Our Escape Artist,” “One Soul Alone,” “Forest Bathing on Horseback,” and “Horsehair in the Hummingbird Nest” appeared in previous anthologies published by the Personal Story Publishing Project. Retired, Janet enjoys thread painting, trail riding, writing, and all the delights of her “mini-estate”: www.mountaingaitacres.com.
Sunday 17th November @ 4pm Part 1 ‘End of the Line’ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Kevin Dalley ‘Ode to Grafham Water’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe ‘My Dilemma’ written by Angie Small & narrated by SRS ‘The Dream’ written & narrated by Joan Tucker ‘Auchavarnie Colliery’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘The Birthday Boy’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney Part 2 Fi’s Diary #112 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Racism’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘The Old Orchard’ written by Andrea Weeding & narrated by SRS Part 3 ‘And Baby Makes Three’ written by Patrick MacDonald & narrated by Collette Parker Story at Midnight @11.50pm A Highland Fling – Part 2′ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 10th November @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Her Voice’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘Witchcraft’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘Winifred & George’ written by Jean Fairbairn & narrated by Roger Emms Part 2 Fi’s Diary #111 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Home Run’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe ‘Recipe for Disaster’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe Part 3 ‘The Proposal’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘A Mother’s Son’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahony ‘Talking Heads – Remembrance’ written by Patrick Ruddy ‘Just Seventeen’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS Story at Midnight @11.50pm A Highland Fling – Part 1′ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 3rd November @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Invisible Foe’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘The Model’ written & narrated by Isabel Cooke ‘Baby on the Way’ written & narrated by Alice Goulding ‘The sounds of King’s Cross’ written & recited by Brenda Gillian ‘Without A Sound’ written & narrated by Colin Reeves ‘The Squall’ written & narrated by Isabel Cooke Part 2 Fi’s Diary #110 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Don’t Look Back’ written by Neil Weeding & narrated by Roger Emms Part 3 ‘We’ll Meet Again’ written by Rosemary Emmett & narrated by Kevin Dalley ‘A Mother’s Son’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahony ‘Talking Heads – Remembrance’ written by Patrick Ruddy ‘Just Seventeen’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS Story at Midnight @11.50pm Death Valley’ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 20th October 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘The Moonlight Masquerade’ written & narrated by Isabel Cooke ‘The Parcel’ was written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Becca Cooke ‘Boy Racer’ written by Sally Runham & narrated by Roger Emms ‘Don’t Look Back’ written by Rosemary Emmett & narrated by SRS Part 2 Fi’s Diary #108 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Not Such Bright Young Things’ narrated by Sonia Kurt narrated by Roger Emms ‘Ray Sparks’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Roger Emms Part 3 ‘Ill Gotten Gains’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Kevin Dalley Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘What a Wonderful World’ written & narrated by Janet Nicholls
Sunday 13th October 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Forest’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Becca Cooke ‘Newhaven Cottage Gardens’ written and narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘The Gathering’ written and narrated by Helen O’Mahoney ‘Ice Magic’ written by Felicity Radcliffe & narrated by Kevin Dalley ‘The Proposal’ written and narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘Weeping Willow’ written and narrated by Helen O’Mahoney ‘Wilting Flower’ written & narrated by Julie Stevens Part 2 Fi’s Diary #107 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Cuthbert the Lonely Badger’ written by Neil Weeding & narrated by SRS ‘Best Friends’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated SRS Part 3 ‘A Dead Man’s Tale’ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘The Monks of Ely’ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 6th October 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Teddy & Larry’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘Strangers at the Station’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney ‘Desert Road’ written by Andrea Weeding & narrated by Denise Dowdell-Stent ‘The Twilight Years’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney ‘This Moment in Time’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS Part 2 Fi’s Diary #106 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Fading in the Sand’ written by Sally Runham and narrated by Collette Parker Part 3 ‘The Big House’ written by Alice Goulding narrated by Julie Stark Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘A New Vicar at Greenbanks’ written by Rosemary Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms
Reading, ‘Riting, “Rithmetic…we all know we want our kids to know the basics. But surely that's not all, and certainly those aren't the most important “basics”! Listen to some thoughts from veteran homeschool moms Brittany Lewis and Kelli Wilt as they talk to Lisa about planting the seeds of some more important fruits of knowledge. Mark your calendar for the 2025 National Commencement, May 16-17, 2025, in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! This is a time for Classical Conversations families from around the nation to celebrate the hard work with fellow families on the homeschooling journey. Register at https://classicalconversationsfoundation.org/
Sunday 29thSeptember 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘The Moonlight Masquerade’ written & narrated by Isabel Cooke ‘Annie b1890’ written by Jean Fairbairn & narrated by SRS ‘Baby on the Way’ written by Alice Goulding & narrated by SRS ‘The Affair’ written narrated by Lyn Perryment Part 2 Fi’s Diary #105 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘The Sayers Return’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn Part 3 – Ambleforth Manor Ep 9 – ‘Olga Savours The sweet Scent of Business Success’ written by Helen Kewley Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘Eggshells’ written by Patrick MacDonald & narrated by SRS
Sunday 22nd September 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Larva Hills’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘Phoebe Harris’ written by Jean Fairbairn & narrated by SRS ‘A Blow for the Gentler Creatures’ written by Angie Small & narrated by SRS ‘Child S’ written narrated by Evie Coppard Part 2 Fi’s Diary #104 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘The Love Seat’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Collette Parker Part 3 ‘Reduced Circumstances’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘She Shouldn’t Have Eaten the Cheese’ written by Pam Leonard & narrated by SRS
It's the ultimate crossover episode . . . Delise and Ginny are joined by CC legend and host of the Everyday Educator podcast Lisa Bailey! Lisa recently became a grandmother, so in this conversation, she chats about parenting versus grandparenting. As a parent, she was often so focused on doing everything right that she missed out on opportunities to enjoy the small, simple moments of her children just growing up. But now, as she is blessed with the chance to relive those moments with her grandson, she can be more present and treasure every minute. Of course, with the much-anticipated release of Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learning, Lisa also talks about her involvement in creating this new Classical Conversations® resource and what it really means to play intentionally with our children. Finally, she shares some practical tips for setting boundaries as a parent and emphasizes the importance of asking our children questions instead of rushing in to give them the answers. As you listen, we hope Lisa's wisdom and joy shines through this conversation and leaves you inspired and uplifted! Show notes: blessingsandmotherhood.com/savoring-moments-with-lisa-bailey
Sunday 15th September 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Colorado River’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘There But the Grace of God’ written & narrated by Tina Yates ‘Sunbathing, The Journey & the Kiss’ written & narrated by Lyn Perryment ‘Yelverton to Welford’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe ‘The Municipal Garden’ written by Alice Goulding & narrated by SRS Part 2 Fi’s Diary #102 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Just Like Shangri-La’ written & narrated by Collette Parker ‘A Family Affair’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Sue Rodwell Smith Part 3 ‘Ela’s Brother’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Collette Parker Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘Ice Magic’ written by Felicity Radcliffe & narrated by Kevin Dalley
‘End of the Line’ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Kevin Dalley ‘Rhia’s Garden’ written & narrated by Andrea Weeding ‘The Old Tailor’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Gilly Young ‘The Proposal’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘Water’s Gift written & narrated by Evie Coppard ‘Ice Magic’ written by Felicity Radcliffe & narrated by Kevin Dalley Weeping Willow written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney ‘A Candlelit Ghost’ written by Sally Runham narrated by Collette Parker ‘Don’t Look Back written by Neil Weeding & narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 1st September 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Fingers & Thumbs’ written & narrated by Isabel Cooke ‘A Cheese too Far’ written by Alice Goulding & narrated by Kevin Dalley ‘Holiday Romance & Life’s a Zoo’ written & narrated by Tina Yates ‘It’s A Dog’s Life’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Roger Emms ‘The Twilight Years’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney Part 2 Fi’s Diary #101 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Secret City’ written by Rosemary Emmett & narrated by Kevin Dalley ‘What happened to the old dog when he smelt bacon’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe Part 3 ‘The Twice Dead Man’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Roger Emms Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘He Comes Back’ written by Anne Wingfield & narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 26th August 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Grief Encounter’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe ‘Eagle Song’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘A Tranquil Space’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘Moments’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney ‘The Longest Night’ written & narrated by Janet Nicholls Part 2 Fi’s Diary #100 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Strangers at the Station’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney ‘Ode to Grafham Water’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe When You Aren’t Busy’ written & narrated by Niamh Waugh ‘There’s Something In the Water’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Collette Parker Part 3 – Ambleforth Manor Ep 8 – ‘Scapegoats’ written by Fiona Ritchie Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘Backfire’ written & narrated by Tina Yates
Sunday 18th August 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Auchavarnie Colliery’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘Life Cycle’ written narrated by Felicity Radcliffe ‘Long Lost Love’ written & narrated by Niamh Waugh ‘Mind Killer’ written & narrated by Niamh Waugh ‘A Dark Dawn Bleeds into a Golden Sunset’ written by Alice Goulding & narrated by SRS Part 2 Fi’s Diary #99 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Backfire’ written & narrated Tina Yates ‘Without a Sound’ written & narrated by Colin Reeves Part 3 ‘Ronnie – The Dark Horse’ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Collette Parker Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘Eggshells’ written by Patrick MacDonald and narrated by SRS
unday 11th August 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Can you kiss your friends’ written & narrated by Niamh Waugh ‘Lies after Lies’ written & narrated by Niamh Waugh ‘She Shouldn’t Have Eaten the Cheese’ written by Pam Leonard & narrated by SRS ‘The Accident’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘The Runaway Sidecar’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘When Spring Flowers Dance’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn Part 2 Fi’s Diary #98 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Double Trouble’ written by Rosemary Emmett narrated by SRS Part 3 ‘And Baby Makes Three’ written by Patrick MacDonald narrated by Collette Parker Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘The Betrayal’ written by Alice Goulding & narrated by SRS
Sunday 4th August 2024 @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Pit Disaster’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘Age’ written & narrated by Isabel Cooke ‘The Gathering’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney ‘Expect the Unexpected’ written by Rosemary Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms ‘Apologies’ written & narrated by Janet Nicholls Part 2 Fi’s Diary #97 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘A Cheese Too Far’ written by Alice Goulding & narrated by Kevin Dalley Part 3 ‘The Explained & the Unexplained’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Roger Emms Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘Don’t Look Back’ written by Neil Weeding narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 21st July @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Eagle Song’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘Grief Encounter’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe ‘Stolen’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘The Longest Night’ written & narrated by Janet Nicholls ‘The Necklace’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Collette Parker Part 2 Fi’s Diary #95 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Things that go Bump in the Night’ written by Alice Goulding & narrated by Kevin Dalley When You Aren’t Busy’ written & narrated by Niamh Waugh ‘Tim’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Collette Parker Part 3 ‘The Sea’ written & narrated by Daniel Miller Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘In Sight of the Open Road’ written by Neil Weeding & narrated by Julie Stark
Sunday 14th July @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Stephanie’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Roger Emms ‘Trees’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrted by SRS ‘Weary’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Roger Emms ‘Burmese Haze – If The Shoe Fits’ written & narrated by Collette Parker ‘Newhaven Cottage Gardens’ written & narrated by Jean Fairbairn ‘Weeping Willow’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney Part 2 Fi’s Diary #94 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Salt in the Wound’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Collette Parker Part 3 ‘Dance Away – Ep 6’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘Dillons Day Out’ written narrated by Felicity Radcliffe
Sunday 30th June @ 4pm Part 1 ‘The Samba’ & ‘Stress’ written & narrated by Tina Yates ‘The Portrait’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘Black Ink’ written by Alice Goulding & narrated by Collette Parker ‘The Smile’ written by Patrick MacDonald narrated by Collette Parker Part 2 Fi’s Diary #92 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘The Starless World of Henry Grey’ written by Isabel Cooke narrated by SRS Part 3 – Ambleforth Manor Ep 6 – ‘A Real Dog’s Dinner’ written by Patrick Ruddy Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘Highland Fling – Part 2’ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 23rd June @ 4pm Part 1 ‘The Girl with Eyes of Blue’ written & narrated by Daniel Miller ‘Patriotism’ “ ‘The Fish’ “ Part 2 Fi’s Diary #91 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘There’s Something In the Water’ written by Isabel Cooke narrated by Collette Parker ‘Ilfracombe’ written by Jean Fairbairn & narrated by SRS Part 3 Ep 34 ‘Dance Away’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘Highland Fling – Part 1’ written by Graham Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms
Sunday 16thJune @ 4pm Part 1 ‘Ten Thousand Kisses’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS ‘The Element of Time’ ditto ‘The Room at the Chateau’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by Collette Parker ‘He Comes Back’ written by Anne Wingfield & narrated by Roger Emms ‘Her Voice’ written by Isabel Cooke & narrated by SRS Part 2 Fi’s Diary #90 written & narrated by Fiona Ritchie ‘Double Trouble’ written by Rosemary Emmett & narrated by SRS ‘Moments’ written & narrated by Helen O’Mahoney Part 3 Ep 3 – ‘Dance Away’ written & narrated by Felicity Radcliffe Story at Midnight @11.50pm ‘A New Vicar at Greenbanks’ written by Rosemary Emmett & narrated by Roger Emms
– Breeding for a silver dapple is a bit of a gamble. I was planning on it, laughingly saying I was going to ride until I was 95.BioJanet K. Baxter lives in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and is a member of the Charlotte Writer's Club and Scribblers, a memoir critique group. Her stories, “Horse Whispering for the Average Woman,” “Southern Blues,” “A Frank Lesson,” “Cappie, The Boomerang Horse,” “An Angel's Smile,” “Morgan: Our Escape Artist,” “One Soul Alone,” and “Forest Bathing on Horseback” appeared in previous anthologies published by the Personal Story Publishing Project. Retired, Janet enjoys thread painting, trail riding, writing, and all the delights of her “mini-estate”: www.mountaingaitacres.com.
Everybody enjoys knowing the “inside story” of familiar things; listen in this week and discover the behind-the-scenes workings of CC's Copper Lodge Library. You'll meet the editor, find out how those footnotes were created, and get a glimpse into what's available for your family. Listen in as Lisa and Stephanie Meter discuss libraries (public and personal) and why reading as a family brings us together. Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at copperlodgelibrary.com.
Guess what? Scribblers At Home won the Illuminations Gold Award! Maybe you haven't heard much about Scribblers, or maybe you thought it wasn't really for your family. Listen in as Amy Jones helps us see that Scribblers isn't just an “on ramp” for young homeschoolers, it's an “ongoing ramp” for all of us! You'll be interested to hear how families of all ages are using this resource, and how your family might find it's just what you're looking for also. You're invited to our 2024 National Events Weekend in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! Register at https://classicalconversationsfoundation.org/.
Can civility save our country? In this episode, Robert talks with Alexandra Hudson, an award-winning journalist, speaker, and author of the book The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves. “A refugee from the federal government,” Alexandra grew up in a home that prioritized politeness and viewed education as a lifestyle. Yet when she began working for the U.S. Department of Education, Alexandra soon discovered that her coworkers used politeness for corruption and also didn't care about education. In this conversation, Alexandra discusses her disillusionment with the Department of Education, not living a boxed life, the difference between politeness and civility, why we need less politeness in the world, how to respect someone while sharing hard truths, why the left and right don't share the same vision, how incivility hurts both others and ourselves, how one individual can start a quiet revolution that can change the world, and how the classical model of education can be used to teach future generations the art of being civil. To get a free audiobook version of The Soul of Civility, follow the steps in this episode's show notes. Show notes: RefiningRhetoric.com/Alexandra-Hudson Get a homeschool family the gift of Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners this Christmas! Learn more at ClassicalConversations.com/Scribblers.
Families searching for ways to celebrate Advent without becoming crazy or crazy busy: Everyday Educator has some suggestions! Listen each Tuesday for ideas on using the Scribblers verbs of Pray, Play, Read, Explore, and Serve as encouragements to celebrate simply and celebrate together. This episode features Kelli Wilt and Lisa sharing ideas on Playing Together as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Janet K. Baxter lives in Kings Mountain, North Carolina and is a member of the Charlotte Writer's Club and Scribblers, a memoir critique group. Her stories, “Horse Whispering for the Average Woman,” “Southern Blues,” “A Frank Lesson,” “Cappie, The Boomerang Horse,” “An Angel's Smile,” “Morgan: Our Escape Artist,” and “One Soul Alone” appeared in previous anthologies published by the Personal Story Publishing Project. Retired, Janet enjoys thread painting, writing, trail riding, and all the joys from her ‘mini-estate:' www.mountaingaitacres.com.
What should your child's classical education look like in the modern world? In this episode, Robert talks with Andrew Kern, founder and president of the CiRCE Institute, co-author of The Lost Tools of Writing, and one of the leading figures in the classical education movement. Here, Andrew identifies why the true purpose of classical education is to cultivate wisdom and virtue through the nourishment of students' souls. Throughout this packed conversation, expect to learn where government-funded education in America first went wrong, why training your child to fight against distraction is crucial to their spiritual and intellectual development, how to become better at any skill such as writing, how to actually get your child to pay attention, why students still need to practice the lost tools of learning in an AI-driven world, and why the terms “artificial intelligence” and “virtual reality” are not only misleading but, in fact, don't really mean anything at all. Show notes: RefiningRhetoric.com/Andrew-Kern Get a homeschool family the gift of Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners this Christmas! Learn more at ScribblersatHome.com.
Looking for some ways to simplify your Christmas celebrations this year? Listen every Tuesday in December to Everyday Educator's Simplify Advent podcasts; we'll be discussing ways to deepen our celebration of Jesus's birth as families. You'll hear some great ideas and enjoy some sweet fellowship and encouragement. This week is about how praying together can lead us to profound celebration of God's greatest gift.
Wish you could talk to an experienced homeschooler, just to ask a few questions? Wondering if your thoughts, reactions, and questions are “normal”? Join Lisa and her guest Melissa Ellison for this week's episode and you'll hear the truth from a couple of veterans. Answers for your mind, encouragement for your heart!
Wish you could talk to an experienced homeschooler, just to ask a few questions? Wondering if your thoughts, reactions, and questions are “normal”? Join Lisa and her guest Melissa Ellison for this week's episode and you'll hear the truth from a couple of veterans. Answers for your mind, encouragement for your heart!
Why would families with OLDER students want Scribblers? Just ask some who have tried it out! Scribblers helps families chart the course for homeschooling, but it also helps create a family culture of learning that lasts. Parents are discovering that the charts make explaining ideas (even to Challenge students) easier, and the activities draw families together in play with has intention. Listen as KatieBeth and Lisa finish their conversation about learning as a family.
Whether you're considering the possibility of homeschooling or wondering how to add some zest to what you're already doing, this episode of the Everyday Educator is for you. Join Lisa and guest KatieBeth Pierson as they discuss lessons learned along their way and give some very practical ideas on resources and ideas that will transform your family learning.
Whether your family reads together already, or you're looking for good ideas on how to develop that habit, this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast is for you. Listen as guest Brittany Lewis gives us some great insights on why to read together, what material to try, and how to get started. Best of all, there is hope for turning reluctant readers into family readers. You'll be blessed by the listening!
God is wooing us to Himself with the wonder and beauty in His world. When we chase the wonder in creation, we draw near to the creator and find what He is waiting for us to discover. Listen this week as guest Amy Jones describes how a classical, Christian community can help your family promote more wonder in your homeschool. And, hear how one of the activities from Scribblers At Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners can open your family's eyes to wonder in your own backyard.
Our nation is only as great as our families. In this episode, Robert interviews pastor Allen Mashburn, running candidate for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor. Allen is a pastor of over twenty-five years, a podcast host, and a homeschool dad. Here, Allen focuses on the importance of the nuclear family, the Christian's and the church's roles in politics (drawing from biblical examples), what it means to be the salt and light of the earth, and why he, as a pastor, is running for office. In addition, Robert and Allen discuss gun control and safety (including nuances like permitless carry), the next steps in fighting abortion post the Dobbs decision, spiritual warfare in politics, and why the 2024 presidential election may be the most important yet in our country. This is a conversation for more than just NC residents, addressing crucial issues at a national level. Show notes: refiningrhetoric.com/allen-mashburn Get your copy of Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners today and start encouraging your children to develop strong learning habits early on at ScribblersatHome.com.
It's time to start Foundations; are you ready? Listen in as Courtney Bradshaw, CC Academic Advisor, gives us some tips for getting ready for a fantastic year with our Foundations students. From seeing the big picture to getting your home ready, Courtney has the news that will help you and your children start the Foundations year off right. (She also gives you the insider info on where to go for great downloadable helps and a place to get your questions answered.)
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I had the privilege to sit down with Olivia Walsh, a homeschooling and work from home mama who works for Classical Conversations, a homeschool company. Olivia was homeschooled herself, and now she homeschools her young children while maintaining her full time job. I know so many of us are in the season of trying to find a way to balance all the things, so you're going to love getting to hear from Olivia today. We talk about homeschooling littles and where to start, how to choose a curriculum, balancing work and home, and so much more. If you're a homeschool mama or you've been curious about homeschool, lean in and enjoy today's episode of the Joy Filled Podcast! Learn more about Classical Conversations: http://classicalconversations.com/joy Scribblers at Home: http://classicalconversations.com/scribblers-joy Join the free Joy Filled Community Follow on Instagram
What's so special about reading aloud? Whether you're looking for reasons to read aloud this summer, or just someone else to read aloud for you, this episode of the Everyday Educator Podcast will deliver! Join Lisa as she shares tips on making read alouds come to life, and enjoy a read aloud of “The Frogs and the Crane” and “Over in the Meadow”—plus some great ideas to take this selections to the next level.
What makes Scribblers At Home: Recipes From Lifelong Learners such a “must-have” resource? Who might want it? Who might benefit the most? Why are we so excited?? Listen in as Lisa and Shelly Stockton reminisce about their early days of homeschooling and how Scribblers provides so much of what they wish they had known then. How can this one book meet so many families where they live?
Have you ever wished someone would come alongside you and show you some ways to make homeschooling more fun? Ways you could intentionally encourage play with a purpose? This month on the Global Homeschool Minute, we welcome Lisa Bailey to the podcast. A homeschooling veteran, Lisa shares her excitement about Classical Conversations' newest curriculum, Scribblers @Home, which will be released this spring. This relaxed, enjoyable, at home curriculum is designed by experienced parents with a desire to share what they wish they had known when they started out. Scribblers, packed with “recipes” for parents to enrich their homeschooling, will help you create a family culture of learning. Whether you are new to homeschooling or already a seasoned Classical Conversations parent, come catch the excitement for this new curriculum!
Janet K. Baxter lives in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and is a member of the Charlotte Writer's Club and Scribblers, a memoir critique group. Her stories, “Horse Whispering for the Average Woman,” “Southern Blues,” “A Frank Lesson,” “Cappie, The Boomerang Horse,” “An Angel's Smile” and “Morgan: Our Escape Artist” have appeared in previous anthologies published by the Personal Story Publishing Project. Retired, Janet enjoys her new passion, thread painting, as well as dabbling in writing, trail riding, and keeping up with all the critters on her ‘mini-estate:' www.mountaingaitacres.com.
Need to create a little order in the chaos of your daily homeschooling? This podcast is full of simple ideas you can implement today to make your day run smoother! Today's Sponsor: Classical Conversations presents a new curriculum for your little ones! Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Life Long Learners Learn more at www.classicalconversations.com/scribblers-arrows Resources mentioned: Podcast #77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool Podcast #50 - How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot Podcast #139 - Discussion Based Education Seating Chart post Homeschool Mom Basket (scroll toward the bottom of the post for examples) Morning Time (read the beginning of the post for examples)
It's the ultimate crossover episode . . . Delise and Ginny are joined by CC legend and host of the Everyday Educator podcast Lisa Bailey! Lisa recently became a grandmother, so in this conversation, she chats about parenting versus grandparenting. As a parent, she was often so focused on doing everything right that she missed out on opportunities to enjoy the small, simple moments of her children just growing up. But now, as she is blessed with the chance to relive those moments with her grandson, she can be more present and treasure every minute. Of course, with the much-anticipated release of Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learning, Lisa also talks about her involvement in creating this new Classical Conversations® resource and what it really means to play intentionally with our children. Finally, she shares some practical tips for setting boundaries as a parent and emphasizes the importance of asking our children questions instead of rushing in to give them the answers. As you listen, we hope Lisa's wisdom and joy shines through this conversation and leaves you inspired and uplifted! Show notes: blessingsandmotherhood.com/savoring-moments-with-lisa-bailey
Guest host Delise Germond invites Lisa Bailey to share the Why, the What, and the What Next about CC's newest resource, Scribblers At Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners. Listen in and hear about the beginnings of Scribblers, the behind-the-scenes stories, and the features that will make learning together easy for families. Scribblers at Home is ready to be delivered to your door now, so visit classicalconversationsbooks.com and order your copy today.
If you're intrigued by the bits and pieces you've recently heard about Scribblers At Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners, you will definitely want to listen to this episode! Amy Jones joins Lisa as they share how Scribblers sets families up to delight in learning together. All of us “want to do it right” when it comes to educating our kids; Scribblers gives us ideas and encouragement to create natural and winsome ways to learn together at home.