In this episode, Carrie talks with Lindsey England and Jodi Bremer, two homeschool moms who recognize both the challenges and joys of planning for Lent and Easter in their respective homes. Enjoy as these two amazing homeschoolers recount their favorite Easter traditions and open the door to their methods of creating a home of worship and praise. Throughout this episode you'll hear some great ideas and inspiration for your observation of Lent and celebration of Easter!
Memoria Press offers classical, Christian, and complete homeschool curricula for students from Kindergarten to Twelfth Grade. In this episode, Carrie and Paul Schaeffer begin their dive into each part of the curriculum for 7th-12th graders, explaining why each curriculum placement is critical to classical education. In this episode, they will cover Latin, Math, Science, and Modern Studies. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! About the Show: The Homeschool Journal is a homeschooling podcast and webshow hosted by Homeschool Liaison, Carrie McGraw. Join us as Carrie sits down with homeschooling veterans, first-time homeschoolers, curriculum and education experts, and long-time friends to share the joys and journeys of the classical homeschool experience. Memoria Press Support: https://www.memoriapress.com/support/ To join the Memoria Press family, subscribe now! https://bit.ly/SubMemoriaPress To view all the episodes of The Homeschool Journal, check out this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV... Please leave us feedback about what you think of The Homeschool Journal in the comments below. We’d love to get to know you better! #MemoriaPress #TheHomeschoolJournal #ClassicalChristianComplete #MemoriaPress #ClassicalChristianComplete #HomeschoolingCurriculum
Does Long-Term Homeschooling Work? Meet Susie Shaw and Ansley Wiseman. Over two decades ago, Susie began homeschooling Ansley using a selection of Memoria Press curriculum due to concerns over Ansley's life-threatening food allergies. Ansley found joy and success in her studies in the home, which stuck with her after graduation. Ansley knew, even before her first child was born, that she would homeschool as well. Listen to Susie and Ansley's story to hear about the blessings and triumphs that each encountered along the way!
Surprise! Here we go with Part 2 of The Memoria Press Grammar School Curriculum Review! In this Part 2, Carrie sits down with Michelle Tefertiller of Memoria Press to talk about the content, direction, and expectations of the Grammar School Stage as it pertains to the MP Curriculum. Join us for this quick look inside 4th-6th grade. Don't forget to check out Part 1 that covers 3rd grade! We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!
Time to talk about Curriculum! The Memoria Press Grammar School Curriculum to be specific. In this part 1 of 2, Carrie sits down with Michelle Tefertiller of Memoria Press to talk about the content, direction, and expectations of the Grammar School Stage as it pertains to the MP Curriculum. Join us for this quick look inside 3rd grade, and be on the lookout for part 2 where Carrie and Michelle cover 4th-6th grade. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives or Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!
Happy Thanksgiving from The Homeschool Journal! In this episode, Carrie highlights the attitude of gratitude in our homes through reading homeschool moms' reflections, calling homeschool mom Amanda Biggerstaff, and reflecting on personal experiences. You'll also hear a special message from Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Michelle Tefertiller, and Ryan Grigsby. This episode is all about this beautiful season of thankfulness. And, we are thankful for you! Thank you for listening to and watching The Homeschool Journal. Thank you for engaging with our videos. We appreciate all your comments! Season 2 of The Homeschool Journal is all about YOU, homeschoolers who work day in and day out to care for and educate your children. You are exceptional. Happy Thanksgiving.
What is the Common App? What makes an essay stand out to admissions officers? How do I create a high school transcript? All these questions, and more, are answered in this episode of The Homeschool Journal about applying to college for homeschoolers. Carrie McGraw speaks with Chelsea Schaper, college counselor at Highlands Latin School, and Lauren Cardwell, a college essay tutor at Highlands Latin School Nashville. If you are struggling with the college admissions process, this is the episode for you. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives, or to Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!
At the annual Sodalitas Homeschool Conference, Carrie sat down with several homeschool parents to hear their stories from the past year in a live format. Join the live audience in experiencing a different perspective on The Homeschool Journal. Get a sneak peek at the wonderful things that happen at Sodalitas. We’d love to see you here in 2022! We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives, or to Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!
What do colleges look for in homeschoolers? In this episode of the Homeschool Journal, Carrie McGraw sits down with Sam Phillips, Director of Admissions at Christendom College, and Ben Strickland, an admissions counselor from Hillsdale College to talk about how homeschoolers are actually at an advantage for getting into liberal arts colleges. They'll talk about the advantages of a liberal arts education, what college recruiters are looking for in their homeschool students, and the firm truth that colleges want homeschoolers on their campuses! We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives, or to Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help!
As we kick off Season Two of The Homeschool Journal, Carrie McGraw has a message for you of encouragement for another school year. So, sit down, put on some headphones, and take a few minutes to hear Carrie’s message for you. Season Two of the podcast will be full of insights, advice, help, and, yes, encouragement to aid you in your homeschool journey. We at Memoria Press want to support new and veteran homeschoolers in educating their children with truth, goodness, and beauty. If you are struggling, please reach out to our helpful customer service representatives, or to Carrie McGraw, our homeschool liaison. We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey, and, remember, we are here to help! Memoria Press Support: https://www.memoriapress.com/support/
Enjoy the best moments from The Homeschool Journal Podcast: Season 1. Carrie sat down with many amazing guests to provide support and encouragement for new and veteran homeschool parents. We hope this first season of The Homeschool Journal has brightened your homeschool journey! The Homeschool Journal will continue with Season 2 this coming Fall, so make sure to subscribe and enable notifications so that you don’t miss out when we return with The Homeschool Journal: Season 2.
In this episode, Michelle Tefertiller joins Carrie to talk about critical skills for Kindergarten through Second Grade. Carrie asks Michelle, “What do children need to know K-2?” And, Michelle explains what you’ll want to accomplish with your children in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade. If you have children in, or approaching, these grade levels, this is the episode for you!
If you follow a more traditional schedule in your homeschool, the summer months offer a welcome time to take a break from academic rigors. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop learning. In this episode, Carrie McGraw is joined by returning guests Amy McVay and Debbie Rackers to discuss how to have fun during the summer hiatus. If you need help or practical encouragement for this summer, this is the episode for you.
In this episode, Carrie continues her conversation with Iris Hatfield, the author of New American Cursive, about the benefits and practice of penmanship. In the previous episode, Carrie and Iris discussed the benefits of practicing and improving penmanship. In this episode, they talk about the practical methods of improving penmanship. Iris is an experienced educator, and her insights on penmanship are always worth listening to.
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Iris Hatfield, author of New American Cursive, to discuss and defend the teaching of penmanship in school. Both Iris and Carrie are proponents of good penmanship, and they delve into the science of the benefits of practicing good handwriting. If you are unsure if good penmanship is worth it, or you need some encouragement to keep practicing, this is the episode for you!
In this episode, Carrie calls Staci and Doug Heder, homeschool parents who have been using the Memoria Press curriculum for almost nine years. Staci also started and directs several Highlands Latin School Cottage Schools in California. Staci and Doug work as a team to educate their children, and they share their experience working with one another and their children in home educating. You won’t want to miss hearing the wisdom from this dynamic couple!
In this episode, hears from Julie Gunlock, a brave mother who decided to homeschool one of her children after learning that public schools would be holding class virtually last year. Julie, a busy wife, mother, and professional, decided to take her child’s education into her own hands and has been seeing great success in areas that, in the past, she was told would never come to fruition. If you’re a new homeschooler looking for encouragement, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Carrie talks with Allie Chee and Barb Martin, two homeschool moms who utilize outside resources to improve their children’s education. Both Allie and Barb use Memoria Press Online Academy and private tutors to augment the teaching that they provide at home. If you are unsure about teaching a subject, there are many great resources to help to provide a great education for your child. Throughout this episode, you will hear wonderful encouragement to use homeschool outsourcing for teaching subjects you don’t know!
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Leigh Lowe to discuss “what is good literature?” Leigh, a seasoned classical educator, mother of five, and daughter-in-law of the late Cheryl Lowe, has a wealth of knowledge for those looking to understand the characteristics of good literature. Leigh also gives recommendations on how to choose what books your child reads as they develop and on resources to assist you in finding good literature.
In this episode, Carrie chats with homeschool Dads Michael Milovancev and Will Clingenpeel to ask the question, “can Dads homeschool?” Carrie, Michael, and Will discuss their homeschooling experience being the primary educator for their children. Michael, with three children, and Will, with seven children, have many beneficial insights for both mothers and fathers alike. They especially consider how a father’s perspective plays into the at-home learning process.