make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
Am I doing it right?
A dear listener, Leslie, brings her questions to this episode. Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? Does curriculum need to be Catholic-specific?
2:02 - Should I feel guilt or fear about using secular curriculum?
5:15 - Helpful books to have on hand
8:50 - How to use various resources while maintaining the Catholic lens
10:34 - The benefits of using a wide range of materials
18:55 - Helping our children wrestle with big questions
22:42 - The skill of critical thinking and debate in homeschooling
Modern Catholic Dictionary by Fr. Hardon
A Catechism of Church History by Fr. Robert J. Fox
why does education matter? (blog post)
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