23. Spell to Write and Read

We’re continuing our look at “catching the vision” of what home education can be. Today’s guest is a bookstore owner and Iowan homeschooling supervising teacher. Laurie Hammer shares her homeschooling journey which centers around 4 key words: Family, Freedom, Flexibility and Faith.  Visit Laurie’s online homeschool bookstore at https://www.homeschoolclassifieds.com

Millions are homeschooling across the country. It’s always inspiring to hear how people began, what teaching methods they use and which curriculum they selected. Today’s guest, Iowan homeschooling mother Galadriel Miller, shares how she came to the realization that she and her husband were responsible for the discipleship of their children, and how this truth profoundly impacted all the educational choices they subsequently made.  Topics include: Biblical wisdom, fulfilling your legal obligations to the State, book selection, the value of support groups, tailoring learning to children’s needs, balancing life and schooling.

Why are people going through all the trouble of homeschooling? Is it just something cool to do? Or are there some deeper reasons such as historical, worldview or social reasons? Greg and Paul Munger discuss some of the guiding principles. Whether you’re new to home education or a homeschooling veteran, catch the vision with this episode!

What are some of the lessons that Animals can teach us about our Creator? Find out with today’s guest, filmmaker Paul Munger who wrote, filmed and edited the Animals in the Bible DVD and Study Guide. To learn more about this Creation Science documentary and accompanying resources visit https://www.pesdirect.com/Products/animals.html

“In the Beginning God created…” That’s how the Bible begins, explaining that the Universe was created by an Almighty God. Contrast this with the Evolutionary mindset that is prevalent in public school textbooks, movies, zoos, etc. Today we explore the various resources available to you to teach Science from a Biblical, 6-Day Creation standpoint. Some of these include: Creation Proclaims DVDs and the Answers in Genesis Creation Museum. To learn more about these and many more Science products for your homeschool, visit https://creationproclaims.com/ and https://answersingenesis.org/

God has shaped History, and understanding that helps us in our present day growth and experience. You’ll appreciate this more after hearing Joy Dean once again talk about the place State History can play in your homeschooling. Additional curriculum offerings reviewed include Geography from a Christian Perspective and The Word in Season Cards.  To review curriculum options and purchase resources, visit https://statehistory.net/

“History is boring!” Have you ever heard your child say that? If you’ve ever wondered why we study the past or how to make it interesting and exciting, then listen in as Joy Dean discusses her home-grown and produced State History from Christian Perspective. Learn Geography, History and ponder God’s providence in the formation of these United States of America. To review curriculum options and purchase resources, visit https://statehistory.net/

Endorsed SWR Trainer, homeschooling mom and teacher Staci Jackson joins us for an in-depth look at this invaluable multi-sensory, phonics-based spelling & reading program. From phonograms to reading mastery, Stacey explains how this effective foundational tool unlocks the door to reading and writing. To learn more about the program visit https://www.pesdirect.com/Products/spell-to-write-and-read.html and for Spell to Write and Read Seminars go to https://swrtraining.com/swr-seminars/

We’re happy to have Rachel Ward on the show today for some discussion about the South Carolina Home Educators Association Convention. (Note: Some of the content in this particular episode involves past events. For the latest information regarding dates and venues visit https://schea.net )

We’re happy to have Scott Bailey on the show today for some discussion about the Christian Home Educators of Iowa Convention. (Note: Some of the content in this particular episode involves past events. For the latest information regarding dates and venues visit https://homeschooliowa.org/conference/ )