Podcasts about your morning basket

In this episode of Your Morning Basket, host Pam Barnhill welcomes Jennifer Pepito, the host of the Restoration Home podcast, to chat about creating a sacred home environment. They dive into the inspiration behind Jennifer's newest book, "Habits for a Sacred Home," which draws from the monastery movement and the impact of spiritual disciplines on history. The conversation covers the specific practices that are essential for nurturing a literature-based homeschool and the role of daily prayer in creating a peaceful and connected community within the home.Pam and Jennifer talk about the importance of a rule of life, which helps families identify their core values and live according to those values. To make it practical, the book includes different rules from St. Benedict paired with biographical sketches of women in history who exemplified those rules. The book also offers a study guide, recipe, prayer, scripture verses, and a pre-order offer with additional resources.This episode is a treasure trove for homeschooling parents looking to infuse their homes with meaningful practices and spiritual disciplines. To get access to the resources and the pre-order offer, you can visit habitsforasacredhome.com.Key Takeaways:Understand the concept of a rule of life or a mission statement for homeschooling, and how it can provide a vision and direction for the education of children, as well as decision-making about curriculum and activities.Experience the joys and benefits of incorporating daily prayer and poetry recitation into the homeschool routine, fostering a sense of spirituality and connection within the family.Explore the idea of stewardship within the home, including the importance of teaching children responsibility through daily chores and room care, and the impact of cultivating inner calm through quiet time practices.Learn about the historical significance of the monastery movement and see how this can inspire mothers to create a sense of community and stability within their homes, especially in turbulent times.Embrace the freedom and peace that comes from living according to the values and disciplines of a sacred home, and how this approach can help mothers and families weather the challenges of our culture while living out their faith and values.Links and ResourcesYour Morning Basket+Morning Time PlansMothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy by Jennifer PepitoHabits for a Sacred Home book by Jennifer PepitoRestoration Home PodcastThe Peaceful PressThe Peaceful Press Curriculum1000 Hours Outside PodcastAt Home with Sally PodcastThe Read Aloud Revival Atomic Habits by James Clear

In this episode of Your Morning Basket, host Pam Barnhill and co-hosts Dawn Garrett and Laney Homan share insightful strategies for incorporating picture study into your homeschooling routine. This episode discusses the benefits of picture study, such as creating a mental gallery of paintings for children to enjoy as well as highlighting that it's not about learning art history, but rather about observing and appreciating the details in a painting. Gain practical insights on how to conduct picture study sessions, including the basic method of observing a painting, discussing it with your children, and prompting them to think about and offer their own titles for the artwork. Whether you're new to picture study or looking for fresh ideas to invigorate your homeschooling curriculum, this episode has something for every homeschooling parent.Key Takeaways:Emphasize the value of setting a timer for 5 minutes to draw a painting as an exercise in attention, not about recreating the style of the artist.Highlight the importance of dividing a painting into thirds and showing each part to children, focusing on details like colors, brushstrokes, light, and texture. Discuss the process of telling a story about a picture to engage with the painting, emphasizing the use of details in the painting to guide the story.Encourage the community to share more ideas for picture study and other activities in a free homeschool portal.Stress the significance of building the habit of attention through picture study and other activities like nature study, music, and poetry.Recommend not revealing the title of the painting initially to encourage critical thinking, and suggest asking questions to prompt children to think about the painting and offer their own titles.Links and ResourcesYour Morning Basket+Morning Time PlansArtistic Pursuits curriculumThe belated Party on Mansfield Mountain by Jerome B. Thompson"Impression Sunrise" by Claude MonetAngelica KauffmanJ.M.W. TurnerFor full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to https://pambarnhill.com/ymb151To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.

In this episode of “Your Morning Basket,” host Pam Barnhill and co-host Heather Tully, a mom of ten and a veteran morning time homeschooler, discuss the enriching experience of nature study. Parents will discover the benefits of incorporating nature study into their homeschool routine, learning how it can foster observation skills, connect children with science in a vivid and approachable way, and significantly benefit mental wellness by encouraging outdoor time.This episode covers practical tips for making nature study a seamless part of morning time, including building drawing and watercoloring skills as well as choosing specific topics for deeper exploration. Listen in for inspiring strategies to bring the wonders of the natural world into your homeschool.Key Takeaways:Nature study in homeschooling encourages children to observe and connect with science in a tangible and engaging way.Integrating nature study into morning time can be achieved through skill-building activities like drawing and watercoloring, and by focusing on thematic studies such as rocks or evergreens.Even without venturing outdoors, nature study can be effectively conducted at the table with resources like nature lore books and magnifying glasses for closer observation.Consistency in nature study can be fostered by forming groups for regular nature walks, thereby making the practice a communal and anticipated event.Nature study not only deepens child's understanding of the natural world but also promotes mental well-being by encouraging them to spend time outside, observing and appreciating their surroundings.Links and ResourcesYour Morning Basket+Gather: Exploring the Wonder, Wisdom & Worship of Learning at HomeHeather Tully PhotographyEyes and No Eyes: Volume 1Among the Meadow PeopleThe Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling by John Muir LawsCircle of Seasons; The Journal of a Naturalist's YearSimply Charlotte MasonFor full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to https://pambarnhill.com/ymb150To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.

If you're a homeschooling parent looking for meaningful ways to engage with your high schoolers and bring joy to your homeschool routine, this episode of Your Morning Basket is for you. Join host Pam Barnhill and co-hosts Laney Homan and Dawn Garrett as they discuss incorporating morning time for highschoolers and the importance of morning time plans that cater to the whole family.Laney Homan shares her experience of using morning time plans with both her senior high schooler and her 7-year-old, emphasizing the value of not making high school math plans and the importance of engaging in enjoyable learning together. Dawn Garrett discusses making morning time count for high schoolers and provides insight into incorporating morning time into their daily routine.Discover how morning time plans offer valuable learning experiences for children of different ages, including highschoolers. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that will inspire and guide you in making morning time work for your high schoolers!Key Takeaways:Morning time plans for homeschooling high schoolers can be varied and flexible, incorporating activities that cater to different subjects and interests.Morning time plans include diverse activities, videos, picture study, poetry, and level-up activities suitable for older students.High schoolers can engage with morning time plans through activities like math, which includes advanced concepts suitable for their age and ability.Discover how morning time plans can benefit high schoolers and the whole familyLinks and ResourcesYour Morning Basket+Month of Morning TimePicture Books Aren't Just for PreschoolersFor full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to https://pambarnhill.com/ymb#149To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.

If you're a homeschooling mom looking for ways to incorporate current events into your homeschool, episode 148 of Your Morning Basket is a must-listen! Join host Pam Barnhill and returning guest, Carl Azuz the host and executive producer of The World From A to Z as they delve into the world of news and media literacy. Pam and Carl discuss the importance of engaging kids in meaningful conversations about global events and navigating the complex landscape of media and news consumption.Carl shares his experience as a news presenter for CNN and his reasons behind creating, "The World From A to Z," a nonpartisan news show designed to provide a well-rounded look at international events, cultures, and stories for students. Discover how "The World From A to Z" can help bring current issues to your homeschool in a family-friendly manner.Key Takeaways:Learn how, The World From A to Z provides a well-rounded perspective on news and culture.As homeschoolers, we have a unique opportunity to engage our kids in critical thinking conversations about what's happening in the world. Carl shares his journey from CNN to creating The World From A to Z, a family friendly news outlet for students.Carl encourages multiple perspectives and fact-checking in an ever growing digital age. Learn how discussing news and current events can help our children think critically and have meaningful discussions.Encourage our children to have well-rounded perspectives, especially on controversial topics. Encourage our children to bridge disagreement and polarization within their communities with factual news information. The World From A to Z runs a fresh, nine minute episode each weekday.Links and ResourcesYour Morning Basket PlusThe World From A to ZCarl Azuz's YouTube channelCarl Azuz on Your Morning BasketPoynter InstituteSonlight Homeschool CurriculumFor full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to https://pambarnhill.com/ymb148To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.

Join hosts Pam Barnhill and Dawn Garrett as they revisit a classic episode of "Your Morning Basket" with Sonya Shafer, a homeschooling veteran, speaker, and writer specializing in the Charlotte Mason style of education. In this flashback episode, Sonya shares valuable insights into the power of narration and its role in developing children's personalities and engagement with books. Listen for practical tips for implementing narration, the effectiveness of oral compositions, and the benefits of using living books to foster the imagination.Key Takeaways About Narration:Learn how narration can engage children with books, develop their personalities, and enhance their oral composition, memory, and language skills. Understand the importance of grace for both parents and children as they navigate the learning process, emphasizing patience and trust. Explore the introduction of different types of narration, such as descriptive, expository, and persuasive, to students at various grade levels, and the stages of integrating these compositions into their education. Gain advice on encouraging children's narration skills without over-analyzing, to foster higher-level thinking and a love for storytelling and expression. For full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to pambarnhill.com/ymb145To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.

In this episode of Your Morning Basket, host Pam Barnhill is joined by Betsy Cypress, the newest Your Morning Basket team member. Pam and Betsy introduce the Wonder World Podcast for kids. Pam records the show with her daughter Olivia each week, while Betsy is the researcher and writer behind each episode. Episodes explore fascinating topics, including historical events, science, and fun trivia. The Wonder World podcast aims to spark curiosity and encourage listeners to learn about various subjects, covering everything from roller coasters and sports to culture and history. Pam and Betsy also share tips for engaging reluctant writers, discuss the benefits of Wonder World, and highlight the power of podcasts in facilitating fun and engaging learning experiences. Join them for a delightful and informative conversation about a new show that will inspire and entertain the entire family.Key Takeaways:The Wonder World podcast covers many topics, including fun holidays, history, science, poetry, jokes, and trivia.The goal of the podcast is to provide education in a fun and exciting way for curious kids and their families.Wonder World is mentioned as a "ready-made morning time" resource that can be listened to during lunch, extending the listening experience.The podcast aims to provide enjoyable learning experiences beyond what can be found in textbooks.Find the Wonder World Podcast here.Find the Wonder Kids Club here.For full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to pambarnhill.com/ymb140To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.

This week, I am so excited to bring you an interview with Your Morning Basket's, Pam Barnhill. As a new homeschooler, I am overwhelmed with curriculum, homeschooling ideas, pressure from family, friends, and my children, and all the potential "fails" possible. Pam helps me break down my fears and organize my homeschooling process into  simple, logical and efficient techniques perfect for my children's ages. She also explains how her homeschooling week looks now that she has three older children. Pam explains what Your Morning Basket is and why it has been so successful among homeschoolers. This method of combining kids to learn together for certain subjects is not only a time saver, but an opportunity to bond as a family. Pam gives me the ammunition I need in three simple steps when I'm faced with the doubts about homeschooling- and guess what, even Pam has thought, "Am I crazy for homeschooling?! Should I send these kids off on that school bus passing by the house right now?!" - so please remember, you are not alone!  Find out what Pam's advice is on pushing our kids toward college.. or not? She explains how a homeschooler should go about getting into the college of their choice, if that's their path, and what the ultimate goal in Pam's family is. I hope you love this interview as much as I did. For more on Pam and Your Morning Basket, please check out:https://pambarnhill.com/Would you like to help keep this podcast going by sending me a small tip?paypal.me/TheHomeschoolHowToAny amount- even $1- is so very appreciated and will be put towards the cost of the recording platform, editing, hosting membership, and equipment! Thank you so much!Unable to support the show monetarily but want to help me out in another way?No Problem! Share this link with friends and in your favorite homeschool group facebook page!http://thehomeschoolhowto.com/Follow me on Instagram for my upcoming Instagram Live sessions!The Homeschool How To Podcast InstagramCheck us out on YouTube!Do you want to help your children learn about true history, sound money, personal freedom, responsibility, entrepreneurship and individual rights? Then check out The Tuttle Twins books through my link:Cheryl's link to: The Tuttle Twinswith coupon code: Cheryl40for 40% off ages 5-11 book series and more!Treehouse Schoolhouse:Our resources are designed with family-style learning in mind, so they can be used across multiple ages. We design our curriculum to be easy to follow with minimal prep needed. Our products are not only practical but also beautiful. We use high quality illustrations and offer professional printing and binding. Our products educate more than just a child's mind through music, poetry, art, nature, scripture, and rich literature.Cheryl's link to Treehouse SchoolhouseSupport the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

Join us as we host Pam Barnhill, award-winning educator and homeschool mom of three awesome kids. A recovering public school teacher, Pam is the creative force behind Your Morning Basket, an essential resource for your homeschool journey. Pam will share insights about breaking down big tasks into small, manageable steps and helping you set yourself up for success in planning for your next exciting homeschool year.Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-planning-show/This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind. 

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill discusses the importance of creating a flexible homeschool schedule that aligns with your family's values and goals. Pam shares practical tips and tools for overcoming the challenges of feeling overwhelmed by all the subjects, avoiding falling behind and building margin into your homeschool schedule.Pam encourages listeners to embrace rabbit trails and unexpected learning opportunities, as well as to build in margin to allow for emergencies or unexpected events. She also introduces the concept of a minimum viable day and loop scheduling to maintain structure and balance in your homeschool routine.If you want to create a homeschool schedule that aligns with your family's values and goals, this episode is a must-listen. Check out this Your Morning Basket podcast for more practical tips and tools for your homeschool journey.Find the shownotes for this episode at https://pambarnhill.com/ymb136

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill discusses how to assess learning in your homeschool morning time. She explains the importance of setting goals, self-assessment, parent observation, and real-world application in evaluating your children's progress. Pam also shares practical tips on how to incorporate morning time activities into traditional assessment models, including issuing transcripts for high schoolers. However, she emphasizes that non-traditional methods of assessment, such as building relationships and fostering a love for learning, are just as important in evaluating the success of your morning time routine. If you're looking for ways to measure your homeschooling progress beyond traditional tests and grades, be sure to tune in to this insightful episode!Find the show notes for this episode at https://pambarnhill.com/ymb135

When we aim for completion rather than faithfulness we can get sucked down into resenting the work in front of us. The room you just cleaned needs cleaned again, and the laundry will never be forever done. Changing our goal to being faithful in our work rather than being done with our work is such a helpful shift.Laney Homan is a wife of 25 years and mother to eight children ages 6 to 23, and works from home as the member success manager for Your Morning Basket. She homeschools her five youngest kids who are elementary through high-school aged, and knows what it feels like to have a lot to keep track of. Some of her favorite things are reading and visiting her local coffee shop. And today she joins us with words of encouragement for the Mom who feels scattered and overwhelmed.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.

When we aim for completion rather than faithfulness we can get sucked down into resenting the work in front of us. The room you just cleaned needs cleaned again, and the laundry will never be forever done. Changing our goal to being faithful in our work rather than being done with our work is such a helpful shift.Laney Homan is a wife of 25 years and mother to eight children ages 6 to 23, and works from home as the member success manager for Your Morning Basket. She homeschools her five youngest kids who are elementary through high-school aged, and knows what it feels like to have a lot to keep track of. Some of her favorite things are reading and visiting her local coffee shop. And today she joins us with words of encouragement for the Mom who feels scattered and overwhelmed.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.

When we aim for completion rather than faithfulness we can get sucked down into resenting the work in front of us. The room you just cleaned needs cleaned again, and the laundry will never be forever done. Changing our goal to being faithful in our work rather than being done with our work is such a helpful shift.Laney Homan is a wife of 25 years and mother to eight children ages 6 to 23, and works from home as the member success manager for Your Morning Basket. She homeschools her five youngest kids who are elementary through high-school aged, and knows what it feels like to have a lot to keep track of. Some of her favorite things are reading and visiting her local coffee shop. And today she joins us with words of encouragement for the Mom who feels scattered and overwhelmed.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill interviews Mystie Winckler, creator of Simply Convivial and author of The Convivial Homeschool. They discuss the importance of creating a convivial atmosphere in the home while homeschooling and how it leads to greater enjoyment and success in learning. Mystie emphasizes that the atmosphere of the home is the atmosphere of homeschooling and that it is essential for mothers to put a smile on their faces and enjoy homeschooling to create an enjoyable atmosphere. They also discuss practical tips for adding joy to your homeschool days.

Free EHAP (Whole House Tidy Time!) Guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/ehapAs moms we can easily feel scattered, like all the different responsibilities we have are pulling us in different directions, and like there's never enough time to get it all done. Homeschool moms especially can struggle with this because they have the all the schooling duties in addition keeping the home running. When we aim for completion rather than faithfulness we can get sucked down into resenting the work in front of us. The room you just cleaned needs cleaned again, and the laundry will never be forever done. Changing our goal to being faithful in our work rather than being done with our work is such a helpful shift.Laney Homan is a wife of 25 years and mother to eight children ages 6 to 23, and works from home as the member success manager for Your Morning Basket. She homeschools her five youngest kids who are elementary through high-school aged, and knows what it feels like to have a lot to keep track of. Some of her favorite things are reading and visiting her local coffee shop. And today she joins us with words of encouragement for the Mom who feels scattered and overwhelmed.

Free EHAP (Whole House Tidy Time!) Guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/ehapAs moms we can easily feel scattered, like all the different responsibilities we have are pulling us in different directions, and like there's never enough time to get it all done. Homeschool moms especially can struggle with this because they have the all the schooling duties in addition keeping the home running. When we aim for completion rather than faithfulness we can get sucked down into resenting the work in front of us. The room you just cleaned needs cleaned again, and the laundry will never be forever done. Changing our goal to being faithful in our work rather than being done with our work is such a helpful shift.Laney Homan is a wife of 25 years and mother to eight children ages 6 to 23, and works from home as the member success manager for Your Morning Basket. She homeschools her five youngest kids who are elementary through high-school aged, and knows what it feels like to have a lot to keep track of. Some of her favorite things are reading and visiting her local coffee shop. And today she joins us with words of encouragement for the Mom who feels scattered and overwhelmed.

Free EHAP (Whole House Tidy Time!) Guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/ehapAs moms we can easily feel scattered, like all the different responsibilities we have are pulling us in different directions, and like there's never enough time to get it all done. Homeschool moms especially can struggle with this because they have the all the schooling duties in addition keeping the home running. When we aim for completion rather than faithfulness we can get sucked down into resenting the work in front of us. The room you just cleaned needs cleaned again, and the laundry will never be forever done. Changing our goal to being faithful in our work rather than being done with our work is such a helpful shift.Laney Homan is a wife of 25 years and mother to eight children ages 6 to 23, and works from home as the member success manager for Your Morning Basket. She homeschools her five youngest kids who are elementary through high-school aged, and knows what it feels like to have a lot to keep track of. Some of her favorite things are reading and visiting her local coffee shop. And today she joins us with words of encouragement for the Mom who feels scattered and overwhelmed.

 Today we are giving you a peek behind the scenes at what is included in our ready-made Morning Time plans at Your Morning Basket. I am joined by our member success manager and mom of eight Laney Homan as we dissect what's in the plans, who are they for, and how to get the most out of using them in your homeschool. For shownotes and episode downloads, visit pambarnhill.com/ymb120.

Free overwhelm workshop: answeroverwhelm.comWith teens, activities, homeschooling, and work, Dawn Garrett juggles many plates. She is the community manager for Your Morning Basket with Pam Barnhill and she homeschools her three high schoolers who are each busy and active.Dawn shares how she juggles it all and what she does when she feels overwhelmed - and why she doesn't think it's so bad to feel overwhelm. You'll be encouraged by Dawn's down-to-earth and practical insights!

Free overwhelm workshop: answeroverwhelm.comWith teens, activities, homeschooling, and work, Dawn Garrett juggles many plates. She is the community manager for Your Morning Basket with Pam Barnhill and she homeschools her three high schoolers who are each busy and active.Dawn shares how she juggles it all and what she does when she feels overwhelmed - and why she doesn't think it's so bad to feel overwhelm. You'll be encouraged by Dawn's down-to-earth and practical insights!

Free overwhelm workshop: answeroverwhelm.comWith teens, activities, homeschooling, and work, Dawn Garrett juggles many plates. She is the community manager for Your Morning Basket with Pam Barnhill and she homeschools her three high schoolers who are each busy and active.Dawn shares how she juggles it all and what she does when she feels overwhelmed - and why she doesn't think it's so bad to feel overwhelm. You'll be encouraged by Dawn's down-to-earth and practical insights!

Mystie's book - The Convivial Homeschool: https://amzn.to/3ptYZCjIf you buy 5 or 10 copies of Convivial Homeschool by November 30, forward your receipt at support@simplified organization for your special bonuses.Convivial Homeschool Book Club at Your Morning Basket. Join the community here: https://members.pambarnhill.com/share/LI7USMQHN4hqliyk?utm_source=manualA Christmas Carol dramatized reading: https://themerrybeggars.com/

Homeschooling offers wonderful flexibility and freedom, but getting started each day and covering everything can be challenging and stressful. Join Trish Corlew as she interviews Pam Barnhill, author, speaker, and veteran homeschooling mom. Pam is the creator of Your Morning Basket – a program that helps homeschoolers incorporate subjects and projects that typically fall outside of the “3 Rs” but can be instrumental to making homeschooling more well-rounded, educational, and fun. If you are interested in learning how to schedule and enjoy special topics, include group activities for all of your homeschoolers, or simply add some read-aloud time to your homeschool, this episode is for you! While you're listening, be sure to subscribe to Pam's email list to get notified about membership plans!

This is it! We are proud to present our 100th episode of Your Morning Basket. Who would have thought that we could do 100 episodes about Morning Time and not run out of ideas? (Hint: At times it was NOT me.) But we have and I am proud of all of them.In this 100th episode I am joined by YMB community manager (and all-around podcast super-fan)  Dawn Garrett for a jaunt down memory lane as we highlight our favorite episodes and guests from the first 99. Our hopes are these snippets bring back some memories of episodes you might want to revisit or encourage you to check out some you might have missed. Enjoy!For show notes and links to the episodes visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb100

We are kicking off a new season of the Your Morning Basket podcast with a bit of a practical episode for you. Despite all of our years talking about and writing about Morning Baskets we still get the question -- how do I get started doing a Morning Time. That is what we are hoping to answer here.I am joined by the Your Morning Basket Plus Community Manager (and Morning Time Pro) Dawn Garrett as we chat about how to get started if you have young kids who are just beginning school or if you are coming to homeschooling later with older kids. We break down the practical steps you need to take as well as how to troubleshoot any issues that come up. We can't wait for you to listen.For podcast and episode downloads, go to https://pambarnhill.com/ymb96.

Over our 25 years of homeschooling, getting a good start in the mornings has been key to remaining intentional throughout the day. However, what do we want that good start to look like?  Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to build relationships and relationships are key to everything else that happens in the family unit, including education. You may have heard the term "morning basket" and wondered what it was, how it works, and why SO many moms are choosing to use it? Pam Barnhill is a homeschooling mom and former secondary teacher. She's the host of Your Morning Basket podcast and today, she is sharing the specifics of this very simple and effective tool to help bring your family together as you start your homeschool day! Resources mentioned in the podcast: Your Morning Basket Podcast: https://pambarnhill.com/basket/ Better Together: https://pambarnhill.com/better-together/ The Carl Azuz (CNN-10) podcast will be: https://pambarnhill.com/ymb82 The funny voices cards can be downloaded here: https://pambarnhill.com/ultimate-guide-memory-work/ A video I made about using the memory work cards plus two other fun games we played when my kids where little: https://youtu.be/fmxdrWRksHI A free set of Morning Time plans to try: https://pambarnhill.com/month-of-morning-time/ The shop: https://plus.pambarnhill.com/ (CHECK OUT MY SIMPLE, MERCIFULLY SHORT BOOK ON HOMESCHOOLING ON AMAZON!)

“Truth, Goodness, & Beauty” Get ready for some truth, goodness, and beauty! Pam Barnhill is here to share fresh ideas that will help you feel organized and ready to start your homeschool journey! Pam’s Bio: Pam Barnhill believes that you don’t have to sacrifice relationships to homeschool strong. An award-winning educator, former journalist, and now homeschooling mom, she has a knack for breaking down big tasks into small, manageable steps and getting to the heart of the stories her listeners want to hear. She is the host of the popular podcast Your Morning Basket and the author of two homeschooling books: Better Together: Strengthen Your Family, Simplify Your Homeschool, and Savor the Subjects that Matter Most and Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace. Pam lives in the Deep South with her husband of twenty-five years, three (mostly) awesome kids, and the dog dynamic duo. You can find her online at www.pambarnhill.com In this episode, Pam and I talk about: · Homeschool for virtue · What is a morning basket · How to rock morning time (& what it is) · Pam’s mentor Cindy Rollins (also a great resource) · Teaching multiple grade levels at one time · The power of flexibility & learning together · The benefits of · Why art & music appreciation are important · Preserving the relationship when homeschooling · Thoughts on motherhood & martyrdom · Thoughts on patience · Thoughts on being an adult · Delight vs. fun · The importance of normalizing homeschool for you AND your kids · Two different kinds of subjects: Skill Based Subjects vs. Content Area Subjects · Curriculum mentions: All About Reading, All About Spelling, Math U See, IEW Writing, The One Year Adventure Novel, Morning Basket for content area subjects, · Book suggestion: Project Based Homeschooling · Citizen Science Projects · Favorite Resources: Schloe Sisters Podcast · You don’t have to figure it all out your first year, first month, or first week “Education is about learning to love what is lovely.” -(we can't remember) All the ways Pam shows up for homeschool families: · Her Podcast: Your Morning Basket · Her Books: Plan Your Year and Better Together · Her Course: Plan Your Year · Her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/threeturn · Her Community: Email her info@pambarnhill.com& ask to join! Pam’s Links: All things Pam: www.pambarnhill.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmorningbasket/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmorningbasket/ Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loribethauldridge Facebook: www.facebook.com/elevatingmotherhood iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevating-motherhood/id1479731562 Blog: www.yayamamas.com Please Visit Today's Sponsors: Oak Meadow and Homeschool Explained...over at www.elevatingmotherhood.com/homeschool

What advice would you give new and tentative homeschoolers about choosing their curriculum? In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk with Pam Barnhill, homeschool mom and Founder of Your Morning Basket; and DeLise Bernard, homeschool mom, educational consultant, and Founder of Surviving Homeschool about the hunt for the best curriculum, and why it doesn’t need to be a stressful exercise. Here's what we discuss with Pam and DeLise: Why one year of the wrong curriculum won't ruin your child The pros and cons of starting with a big-box, all-in-one curriculum solution vs. a best-in-breed plan Making the time for fun, exploratory electives

Flexibility is one of homeschooling’s biggest benefits. Yet families still often feel pressure to follow a traditional 7-hour school day. In this episode of Emergency Homeschool, we talk about how to plan your daily homeschool schedule with Pam Barnhill, educator, homeschool mom and founder of Your Morning Basket; and Jacqueline Wilson, author, educator and homeschool mom. Here's what we discuss with Pam and Jacqueline: How might a daily homeschool schedule look different for an elementary student, a middle schooler and a high schooler? What level of daily structure and routine is necessary for kids? How to backward design knowledge outcomes into daily and weekly academic schedules Why you don't need to shoehorn your homeschool schedule into a traditional schoolday's time frame

What do you do when you have a kid (or two or more) who do not like Morning Time? As much as we want to think that our kids will be as enamored with the idea of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty as we are, sometimes that just isn't the case -- especially when we start building a Morning Time habit after our homeschools are already established.   Today I am joined by Dawn Garrett, Community Manager here at Your Morning Basket, and we chat about solutions to this very problem. We talk about flexing schedules, honoring your kids' time, age-appropriate activities, and yes, when it is okay to require them to stay and have a decent attitude.   All of that wrapped up in one (hopefully) helpful show.   For podcast downloads and resources be sure to visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb72

It’s no secret that life is busy, and we all do our best to keep our respective plates spinning. But more often than not, it’s wise to take a break before you feel broken. The struggle lies is learning how to find rejuvenation when the schedule is packed full or the budget is maxed out or there’s no babysitter in sight. Listen in to Creative Mama [Episode 44] as Abbi shares some simple ways to find rest on a regular basis and tips for making it happen in a way that doesn’t feel like one more obligation. *** People, Places & Things in This Episode: Great Homeschool Conventions Sarah Mackenzie, author of Teaching from Rest and The Read-Aloud Family; mastermind behind the Read-Aloud Revival blog and podcast Steve Demme, founder of Demme Learning and creator of Math-U-See curriculum Pam Barnhill, host of Your Morning Basket podcast My favorite meditation track for relaxation Full episodes of This Is Us Connect with Abbi on Instagram ZasinZebra.com, the home of Creative Mama and other pursuits Support the show by making a donation Shop on Amazon through our Affiliate store For the same price you’d pay for your items anyway, you can support the Creative Mama Podcast by shopping through this link. Thanks for your patronage!

Today's episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast has not one, but two great interviews. First up on the show is my good friend Fr. Doug Martin who is here to talk about the spiritual observation of Lent and how all Christians can practice this in their families. As we were preparing that interview we were approached by author Asheritah Ciuciu, an evangelical author who has her own Lenten devotional recently published by Moody Publishers. We decided to have Ahseritah on the show as well to talk about her new book and the practice of Lent from her perspective. A wonderful benefit is that both guests focus on how we can observe Lent within our families and use it to join our sufferings with Christ, slow down and grieve our sins, and experience the joy of the Resurrection more fully. I hope you enjoy this episode.

All good things must come to an end and this is one of those cases. I have decided to turn my focus to Morning Baskets in 2020 and beyond and therefore am stepping down as host of the Homeschool Solutions show. But never fear, I am leaving you in great hands. Enter Wendy Speake, homeschool mom and blogger extraordinaire. She is taking the helm of the show and carrying it into the next decade. Join us today to get to know Wendy and hear her vision for the show. P.S. If you want more podcasts from me in the future, you can find me on Your Morning Basket. The show notes for this episode are at pambarnhill.com/hs192

In today's episode, co-host Lorien Magnus gives an introduction to the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy. Lorien discusses some of the major tenants of the Charlotte Mason method such as habit training, living books, nature study, short lessons and a couple different CM curriculums. She also discusses how she incorporates some of these practices into her homeschool day. Other topics include the discussion of morning time/a morning basket, ways Lorien is not a CM purist, and lots and lots of discussions of books.  Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast. Don't forget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize!   Also check out our website at http://settingthespark.com/ for more infomation on the hosts, mom panel, and lots of great resources!   Resources mentioned in this show: Schole Sisters discussion on living books: Listen to their podcast here Schole Sisters discussion on twaddle: Listen to their podcast here Cindy Rollins in The Mason Jar: Find the podcast here Your Morning Basket podcast: Listen here A Delectable Education podcast: Listen here

She's back! One of my favorite guests ever is back again on the Your Morning Basket podcast. Last fall when we had Angelina Stanford on the show to talk to us about why fairy tales are important reading for your kids, you let us know how much you loved the episode and Angelina's enthusiasm for the topic.   Today she is no less enthusiastic as we dive into what exactly myth is (surprised me), Justin Martyr and his "seeds of truth," why medieval Christians fought Viking invaders to preserve myths, and what we as modern Christians can learn from these stories.   It is a fabulous episode of the podcast. We hope you enjoy.

On this week's show were talking to Pam Barnhill. Pam is a popular homeschool speaker, blogger, podcaster, and author. Her new book, Better Together, is an indispensable guide to creating a time in your day to focus on the things that matter most in your homeschool. Her podcasts, Homeschool Snapshots, Your Morning Basket, and the Homeschool Solutions Show are an inpiration to scores of homeschool moms.   You can find Pam online at PamBarnhill.com Pam mentions the following resources in this podcast: Better Together, by Pam Barnhill Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education, by Susan Wise Bauer  Mere Motherhood: Morning Times, nursery Rhymes, and My Journey Toward Sanctification, by Cindy Rollins Leisure: The Basis of Culture, by Josef Pieper  Handbook of Nature Study, by Anna Botsford Comstock Scholé Sisters Retreats Support this podcast.

The summer is the perfect time to be intentional with family memories, making time for family, and slowing down (just a little bit). But if we are not very careful, it's easy for our entire summer to go by before we know it. So this summer, we are working on being intentional with our time, energy, and resources! Come along to listen:  Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both  And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.  Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. What we are focusing on this summer Our Morning Basket Routine:  This is the newest thing in our routine and it's a fun one!! We started implementing a morning basket time. My #1 goal with this is to sing a hymn or two with the kids (and get them to memorize more songs) and do our Bible reading together. But we also have a poetry book, a book about how things work, some fun chapter books, and more in it.  The goal is to cycle through a couple different books each day (but not all of them each morning)! We are implementing this right after breakfast and it's been a fabulous habit to start cultivating.  You can check out a great podcast on the topic: Your Morning Basket episode #1. And my friend Victoria does this for herself with a Bible basket.  Being More Intentional To make memories as a family:  Here's a quick list of what we want to implement more this year!  More trips to the parks in the evenings (eat dinner at the park)  Picnics outside on our lawn Roasting marshmallows on the deck The boys want to watch the stars one night on the trampoline Letting the kids do a "sleepover" on the floor Doing a few camping and day trips Summer Hospitality: I have a lot of fun family plans this summer, which are important! But I want to make sure I am making more time for hospitality as well.  We just got a Hibatchi grill - makes hospitality so much easier (You can also plan a BBQ!)  You can host a potluck!  Make good use of Crockpot meals during the hot and busy months Host a Smores dessert fellowship Use paper plates - and make it easy!  Host a Watermelon party - This is a fun tip that I got from Katie and I think it’s brilliant!! Invite people over in the evening after dinner, and crack open a watermelon. Let the kids run around and play in the backyard and enjoy a sweet (and inexpensive) treat! Make meal time EASY with our new sponsor!  Please welcome our brand new sponsor to the show, Hello Fresh! They are a meal kit delivery service that delivers fresh and delicious ingredients to your door that you can make into meals in about 30 minutes or less.  We got our first Hello Fresh box last week, and honestly, I had no idea what to expect. I've been intrigued by these box meal kits in the past but with so many options, it felt a little overwhelming. So when I got the chance to try Hello Fresh, I jumped at the chance.  Well Jason and I both have been extremely happy with the box! It has been really fun to cook with Hello Fresh! Okay so how does it work? You get three meal options to choose from: Classic, Veggie, or Family. We got the family box and as a huge plus, all of our kids devoured the meals!!  Each of the meals comes packaged in it's own bag with all the ingredients in the perfect portion for that recipe. So you literally just pull the bag out of the fridge for that recipe and everything is ready. I did not anticipate this being one of my very favorite things about the service. 30 minutes before dinner, I literally just pull out the bag, grab my full color recipe card, and take the items out.  I had no idea how much mental energy actually goes into planning my menu, shopping for each ingredient, and assembling it all...all before the cooking even begins. Plus, as a bonus,

The summer is the perfect time to be intentional with family memories, making time for family, and slowing down (just a little bit). But if we are not very careful, it's easy for our entire summer to go by before we know it. So this summer, we are working on being intentional with our time, energy, and resources! Come along to listen:  Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both  And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.  Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. What we are focusing on this summer Our Morning Basket Routine:  This is the newest thing in our routine and it's a fun one!! We started implementing a morning basket time. My #1 goal with this is to sing a hymn or two with the kids (and get them to memorize more songs) and do our Bible reading together. But we also have a poetry book, a book about how things work, some fun chapter books, and more in it.  The goal is to cycle through a couple different books each day (but not all of them each morning)! We are implementing this right after breakfast and it's been a fabulous habit to start cultivating.  You can check out a great podcast on the topic: Your Morning Basket episode #1. And my friend Victoria does this for herself with a Bible basket.  Being More Intentional To make memories as a family:  Here's a quick list of what we want to implement more this year!  More trips to the parks in the evenings (eat dinner at the park)  Picnics outside on our lawn Roasting marshmallows on the deck The boys want to watch the stars one night on the trampoline Letting the kids do a "sleepover" on the floor Doing a few camping and day trips Summer Hospitality: I have a lot of fun family plans this summer, which are important! But I want to make sure I am making more time for hospitality as well.  We just got a Hibatchi grill - makes hospitality so much easier (You can also plan a BBQ!)  You can host a potluck!  Make good use of Crockpot meals during the hot and busy months Host a Smores dessert fellowship Use paper plates - and make it easy!  Host a Watermelon party - This is a fun tip that I got from Katie and I think it’s brilliant!! Invite people over in the evening after dinner, and crack open a watermelon. Let the kids run around and play in the backyard and enjoy a sweet (and inexpensive) treat! Make meal time EASY with our new sponsor!  Please welcome our brand new sponsor to the show, Hello Fresh! They are a meal kit delivery service that delivers fresh and delicious ingredients to your door that you can make into meals in about 30 minutes or less.  We got our first Hello Fresh box last week, and honestly, I had no idea what to expect. I've been intrigued by these box meal kits in the past but with so many options, it felt a little overwhelming. So when I got the chance to try Hello Fresh, I jumped at the chance.  Well Jason and I both have been extremely happy with the box! It has been really fun to cook with Hello Fresh! Okay so how does it work? You get three meal options to choose from: Classic, Veggie, or Family. We got the family box and as a huge plus, all of our kids devoured the meals!!  Each of the meals comes packaged in it's own bag with all the ingredients in the perfect portion for that recipe. So you literally just pull the bag out of the fridge for that recipe and everything is ready. I did not anticipate this being one of my very favorite things about the service. 30 minutes before dinner, I literally just pull out the bag, grab my full color recipe card, and take the items out.  I had no idea how much mental energy actually goes into planning my menu, shopping for each ingredient, and assembling it all...all before the cooking even begins. Plus, as a bonus,

We are kicking off the new season of the Your Morning Basket podcast with a conversation about story. And there is no one better equipped to talk to us about a good story and the impact it can have on our kids than master-story teller S.D. Smith.   Author of the enthralling Green Ember series of books, Sam is here today to chat with us about what makes a good story and how these tales shape our kids. Pulling from his own childhood and what stories have meant to him, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Join Cindy Rollins and special guest Pam Barnhill for this special cross-over episode between Pam's Your Morning Basket podcast and the Mason Jar. Drawing on their vast experience, Cindy and Pam chat about which subjects are best for Morning Time plus a whole lot more.  Make sure you search out for the Morning Basket on your favorite podcast app to get the rest of the story! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Cindy Rollins and special guest Pam Barnhill for this special cross-over episode between Pam's Your Morning Basket podcast and the Mason Jar. Drawing on their vast experience, Cindy and Pam chat about which subjects are best for Morning Time plus a whole lot more.  Make sure you search out Your Morning Basket on your favorite podcast app to get the rest of the story! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listener favorite Cindy Rollins is back on the podcast in this special cross-over episode between Your Morning Basket and the Mason Jar Podcast. Drawing on Cindy's vast experience, we chat about which subjects are best for Morning Time plus a whole lot more.Listen in and then search out The Mason Jar on your favorite podcast app to get the rest of the story.To access the podcast downloads for this episode including transcripts, time stamps, discussion questions, and more go to https://pambarnhill.com/ymb43.

Listener favorite Cindy Rollins is back on the podcast in this special cross-over episode between Your Morning Basket and the Mason Jar Podcast. Drawing on Cindy's vast experience, we chat about which subjects are best for Morning Time plus a whole lot more. Listen in and then search out The Mason Jar on your favorite podcast app to get the rest of the story.

Welcome to the Simply Joyful Podcast Episode #004 with Pam Barnhill   Show Notes: KristiClover.com/004   This is an exciting episode for me. I have no idea how I missed the whole podcasting revolution when it was starting. Somehow I did. Yet, when my friend was talking about all the encouragement she received from listening to Pam Barnhill’s podcast, my eyes were officially opened to the world of podcasting. I’m so thrilled to have Pam on the show today. I’m a big believer in gleaning from others and tweaking what they do to work in your own family. Well, that is not only the advice that Pam is going to give today, but she’s just the person to glean from.   I’ve pretty much decided that I need to move next door to Pam, so I can check books out from her library. I hate to say it but I was ignorant to so many of the books that she mentioned. Upon looking them up, they all look so adorable. I think my younger kids would love them. Don’t get me wrong. We do a ton of reading…and have read several of the Hank the Cowdog books. However, I’m realizing that I haven’t been checking out some of the great books I used to get for my older boys.   I just know you are going to love this podcast and will learn so much from Pam and her incredible tips about how to create more structure and order to your morning time.   On a “Simply” & “Joyful” side note…   Pam shares about when her husband was deployed and how that changed how she approached things in her home. She also shares about the importance of asking for help.   In This Episode…   In this episode you are going to be inspired to take back your mornings. Whether you are a homeschool family or not, mornings set the tone for your entire day. Pam shares some incredible insight into how to add more structure to your mornings. I hope you will be encouraged by this episode!     Highlights from This Show…   — My podcast episode with MacKenzie Monroe — Yes, you heard me right. Pam has three podcasts: Your Morning Basket, Homeschool Snapshots, and  The Homeschool Solutions Show. — Pam’s podcast episode with Carol Joy Seid — Carol’s DVD series that Pam mentions: Homeschool Made Simple — I love all Pam had to say about remembering to have fun with her kids. — Pam shares a fun tip from Mystie Winkler: Make a note to smile at your kids. — I have a related post about having fun with your kids filled with tons of ideas HERE. — Pam’s Your Morning Basket kit — Minimum Viable Morning: How to find a few little things to work on and create habits that help your mornings run smoother. For moms who need extra help in the mornings. — My Sanity Saver for Mom’s tips: Start your mornings off right. — Morning Time is starting the day off at the table doing some school work together. — Pam shares her best tips for creating routines and rituals in your day. — Don’t forget to add music and praise into your morning time if it’s something your family enjoys. — You can follow some of the rituals that your church uses in your home, too. ….Side note: I’m totally confessing that I didn’t know what “liturgical” was when Pam mentioned it. Just in case you might be unfamiliar with it, here’s what I found. Yes, I’m probably admitting my ignorance and may be the only person who wasn’t familiar with this term. (I’d heard it before, but couldn’t define it.) — Ha! Flashback!! The Mandrel Sisters! Do you remember them?  — I loved hearing how she had a party for Shakespeare’s birthday. Ha! That’s so fun. — My post about how I manage my home and homeschool while my husband travels.     Pam’s Simple Ways to Add Joy to Her “Week” 1) Bubble Bath (whenever possible) — Little treats for yourself. 2) Learning — Continuing to learn by reading or taking classes. 3) Worship –Finding regular time to worship.   Books Pam Loves… The Green Ember Hank the Cowdog Hank the Cowdog Audio Julius Caesar How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare James and the Giant Peach Matilda The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Little House on the Prairie series Resources for Making Your Morning Smoother… Pam’s Your Morning Basket Pam’s Minimum Viable Morning Resource Temper Tool Kit by Lisa-Jo Baker Make Over Your Morning 14 Day Course My book Sanity Savers for Moms! Saver Saver #1 is all about mornings! You can get this book FREE here.   Please Note…   -- Every podcast episode will have all the highlights and links from each episode (just like this) on my website. So, come on over to the blog to find the show notes. -- Be sure to grab your FREE copy of my book, Sanity Savers for Moms, by joining our Simply Joyful community. It's a great way to keep in touch...and get subscriber only freebies like my book. Click HERE to get the book and join! -- Make sure you head over to listen to my first podcast introducing the Simply Joyful Podcast & myself (HERE). Also don't miss my first two interviews with Tricia Goyer (HERE) and Chrystal Hurst (HERE)!!!! I know you will love these episodes!   Help Get the Word Out... My prayer is that this podcast would be a blessing to all who hear it. If you enjoy this podcast, it would be such a blessing to have you "Subscribe" to this podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave me a rating and review. This helps the podcast to rank in iTunes and be more "visible" for people searching for new podcasts to listen to. 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One of the struggles we hear about often here at the Your Morning Basket podcast is how do you do Morning Time with boys -- especially resistant boys.To answer that question we brought in an expert. Kathy Weitz has five boys all of whom are in their teens or older. She knows what it is like to do Shakespeare, poetry, and literature with a passel of males and come out on the other side able to tell the tales.We are fortunate that she is sharing those stories and tips with us today.For show notes and episode downloads, visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb28.

One of the struggles we hear about often here at the Your Morning Basket podcast is how do you do Morning Time with boys -- especially resistant boys. To answer that question we brought in an expert. Kathy Weitz has five boys all of whom are in their teens or older. She knows what it is like to do Shakespeare, poetry, and literature with a passel of males and come out on the other side able to tell the tales. We are fortunate that she is sharing those stories and tips with us today.

We wrap this season of Your Morning Basket up with an interview with Cindy Rollins. Cindy has experienced the joy of Morning Time with all of her now grown children. In this interview, we talk a little bit about Morning Time, a little bit about Mere Motherhood, and a little bit about real family life.Cindy is no stranger to the messiness of homeschooling, and she shares some of what she has learned in a way that is both humble and encouraging for other moms to hear. We delve into using your philosophy of education as a tool, the importance of appropriate education in the little years, and how a remembrance of the past is quite possible the most important thing for your Morning Time.If you need an encouraging look into what it looks like to be towards the end of the long haul of homeschooling or a refocusing on what is truly important in your family life, grab a hot beverage, breath deep and listen. Cindy's warmth and frankness are sure to bless you.For show notes and episode downloads, visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb27/.

We wrap this season of Your Morning Basket up with an interview with Cindy Rollins. Cindy has experienced the joy of Morning Time with all of her now grown children. In this interview, we talk a little bit about Morning Time, a little bit about Mere Motherhood, and a little bit about real family life. Cindy is no stranger to the messiness of homeschooling, and she shares some of what she has learned in a way that is both humble and encouraging for other moms to hear. We delve into using your philosophy of education as a tool, the importance of appropriate education in the little years, and how a remembrance of the past is quite possible the most important thing for your Morning Time. If you need an encouraging look into what it looks like to be towards the end of the long haul of homeschooling or a refocusing on what is truly important in your family life, grab a hot beverage, breath deep and listen. Cindy's warmth and frankness are sure to bless you.

In this episode of Your Morning Basket we talk with Dr. Kevin Vost about the virtue of studiousness and the value of memorization. In this fascinating conversation, we are introduced to memory methods taught by church fathers that can help us today.In the fast paced, information overloaded world we live in today we sometimes loose sight of the value of holding information in our own heads. Dr. Vost encourages us to work our memories because it is our past memories that guide our future behaviors.For show notes and episode downloads, visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb23/.

In this episode of Your Morning Basket we talk with Dr. Kevin Vost about the virtue of studiousness and the value of memorization. In this fascinating conversation, we are introduced to memory methods taught by church fathers that can help us today. In the fast paced, information overloaded world we live in today we sometimes loose sight of the value of holding information in our own heads. Dr. Vost encourages us to work our memories because it is our past memories that guide our future behaviors.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is on my Homeschool Field Trip Bucket List. Yours too? I want to share the wonder and awe I felt as I looked at the larger than life paintings for the first time.But how? I am no where near the Met. I know little to nothing about art, except that I do like to look at it. Is this enough? How do I start a picture study with my children? What are we looking for? How can I expect them to respond?Emily Kiser to the rescue! In this episode of Your Morning Basket, Emily answers these questions and more. She gently tells us how we can add picture study to our basket in baby steps; exposure, enjoyment, and analysis.For shownotes and episode downloads, visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb22/.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is on my Homeschool Field Trip Bucket List. Yours too? I want to share the wonder and awe I felt as I looked at the larger than life paintings for the first time. But how? I am no where near the Met. I know little to nothing about art, except that I do like to look at it. Is this enough? How do I start a picture study with my children? What are we looking for? How can I expect them to respond? Emily Kiser to the rescue! In this episode of Your Morning Basket, Emily answers these questions and more. She gently tells us how we can add picture study to our basket in baby steps; exposure, enjoyment, and analysis.

Classical music is part of the true, good, and beautiful feast I want to spread before my children. Unfortunately, most days I am at a loss as to how to enjoy it myself. Is there more to classical music than a bunch of strings making, what sounds like to me, just noise? How do I choose which pieces and composers to introduce? What if we don’t like a piece? Why should I even bother when my child enjoys other types of music? In this episode of Your Morning Basket, Pam interviews Bonnie Simon, creator of Maestro Classics. Bonnie has found memories of her parents playing the violin and cello as she went to bed, and Saturday classical music concerts on the radio. She gently explains how you can give your child found memories of classical music through stories. By using stories and listening to classical music together, we can help our children develop a relationship with classical music that will stay with them their whole lives. Come listen and learn how to make musical memories with your children.

We're starting off a new season of Your Morning Basket with an episode all about planning and preparing for Morning Time. Pam and her good friend Dawn Garrett, who is the coordinator for the Your Morning Basket online community, discuss everything from the first ingredient of a solid Morning Time plan to how to pull ourselves out of those Morning Time slumps. Whether you are brand new to Morning Time this year or a seasoned vet looking for a little inspiration, enjoy!

If you've been following along with the last couple of interviews here at Your Morning Basket, you know that Pam has been walking us through the "3Rs" that make up a rich Morning Time: recitation, reading aloud, and ritual.Now it's time to tackle the third R, ritual. So often I find myself wanting to slow down and give my children time in our day to think, explore, and reflect. I want our Morning Time to be about more than checking off items from our list of things to do, but I'm not sure how to develop a meaningful liturgy that will help us begin our day. And then I find myself wondering if any ritual can really be restful and refreshing when energetic, chatty young children are involved.Today's episode addresses these issues and so much more. Pam talks with Dr. Christopher Perrin of Classical Academic Press, who introduces us to the concept of scholé, or restful learning. Dr. Perrin encourages us to develop liturgical practices for Morning Time that can set the stage for scholé in our homes, and he provides us with examples of restful learning that can work in real life, even with wiggly, noisy kids like mine. There is so much to take in from this interview; I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. For downloads and links visit the show notes at https://pambarnhill.com/ymb4

If you've been following along with the last couple of interviews here at Your Morning Basket, you know that Pam has been walking us through the "3Rs" that make up a rich Morning Time: recitation, reading aloud, and ritual. Now it's time to tackle the third R, ritual. So often I find myself wanting to slow down and give my children time in our day to think, explore, and reflect. I want our Morning Time to be about more than checking off items from our list of things to do, but I'm not sure how to develop a meaningful liturgy that will help us begin our day. And then I find myself wondering if any ritual can really be restful and refreshing when energetic, chatty young children are involved. Today's episode addresses these issues and so much more. Pam talks with Dr. Christopher Perrin of Classical Academic Press, who introduces us to the concept of scholé, or restful learning. Dr. Perrin encourages us to develop liturgical practices for Morning Time that can set the stage for scholé in our homes, and he provides us with examples of restful learning that can work in real life, even with wiggly, noisy kids like mine. There is so much to take in from this interview; I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. -- Mary Reiter, Podcast Manager

Andrew Pudewa is the director for the Institute for Excellence in Writing and proponent of memorization in education. In this episode of Your Morning Basket we talk about the effects of memorization on the brain, what to memorize, how to memorize, and how memorization furnishes the mind.For show notes and downloads visit: https://pambarnhill.com/ymb2

Andrew Pudewa is the director for the Institute for Excellence in Writing and proponent of memorization in education. In this episode of Your Morning Basket we talk about the effects of memorization on the brain, what to memorize, how to memorize, and how memorization furnishes the mind.

Welcome to the very first episode of Your Morning Basket: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty for Your Homeschool Day! Have you heard about the practice of Homeschool Morning Time but just had a problem wrapping your brain around what the practice is? Do you DO Morning Time but wonder where the idea got started? Or are you a person like I am who could just listen to Cindy Rollins share her wisdom all day long? If you are any of those people then you are going to love the first episode of Your Morning Basket. Cindy and I chat about how she started the practice of Morning Time in her home twenty-seven years ago, what the practice looked like on a day-to-day basis, and how it bore fruit in her children. I hope you enjoy! For resources, links, and the Basket Bonus for this episode visit edsnapshots.com/ymb1