Project-Based Learning
Hey, homeschoolers! At this point in the year, I begin to think about changes I want to make in my homeschool. One change you may want to consider is adding some project-based learning. My guest today is going to help us with that. Before I introduce her, I want to let you know about the projects I’ve included in Grammar Galaxy Nova for middle schoolers. While learning about literature, vocabulary, spelling strategies, and...
Studying History on Location
Hey, homeschoolers! What if you could study history where it happened? My guests for today’s podcast tell us how to make that possible, whether you’re able to travel or not. Listen to the podcast Before I introduce my guests, though, I want to thank my sponsor for this episode, the Courageous Legacy movie. My guests are Dr. W. Kesler Jackson (I’ll be calling him Billy) and Nate Noorlander. Billy’s YouTube...
Teaching Christian History with Danika Cooley
Hey, homeschoolers! If you haven’t yet included Christian history in your curriculum lineup, or even if you have, I have a treat for you. I’m interviewing Danika Cooley today about her new book series Who What Why. She explains why it’s more important than ever to introduce our kids to Christian history. I’ll share our visit in just a moment. But first I want to thank my sponsor –the film Show Me the...
God’s Word in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! If you’re a Christian homeschooler, you know you want the Bible to be the cornerstone of what you teach. My guest today is going to help us with that. I met Catherine Zoller at the Great Homeschool Convention in St. Louis. Speaking of the Great Homeschool Conventions. I’ll be in Round Rock, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida this month. Please come by the Grammar Galaxy Books booth to say hi. I watched...
More on Finding Curriculum for Homeschool Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! Last time I shared how you can find curriulum for homeschool sanity. This week, I have an amazing resource for you. I interview Heather Bowen of HomeschoolCurriculumFair.com. CLICK TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Before I share the interview, I want to let you know that the audiobook version of Protostar, Grammar Galaxy Volume 2 is now available. Response to the audio version of the first volume has been strong. Tom...
How to Choose Curriculum for Homeschool Sanity
Hey homeschoolers! Few things cause homeschoolers as much anxiety as choosing curriculum. I understand that. Curriculum can cost us a lot of time and money, and it can be frightening to make the wrong choice. I created a tool to help you in The Organized Homeschool Life book and planner. The Curriculum Challenge includes a form for rating curriculum on several criteria. You can download it for free at Psychowith6.com/TOHLPlanner....
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six. My life can be a little crazy, so I look for sanity-saving ideas to use and share. I hope you'll read my About page to learn more.
-Dr. Melanie Wilson
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