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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Liberal arts might be scoffed at sometimes, but we think you might want to take a second look at it. Not just for college and high school, a liberal arts approach might just be the answer to some of the challenges of the modern day homeschooler. Listen to today’s pocket-sized episode and hear about the shortcomings of a STEM-only approach, how people misunderstand liberal arts, why you might be trying to shy away from teaching arts and humanities, and more!
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How Music Education Benefits Students – Learning Lift Off
10 Benefits of Music Education for Students – Learning Liftoff
How Physical Activity Helps Learning – ADDitude Magazine
Build Your Muscles, Build Your Brain – ADDitude Magazine
Fine Arts Courses Help Students Excel In Math And Science – Forbes
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs raised their kids with limited tech — and it should have been a red flag about our own smartphone use – Business Insider
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Summer School… for parents? That’s right! With the semester over and all the tests taken, there’s a lot more time in a homeschooling parent’s life. Holly and Melody think you should be spending that time investing in yourself!
Listen and our hosts will share why it’s important to keep up your own development this summer, why it can be hard to do so, and the ways they’re planning their own summer schools. Plus, stay to the end for a brand new segment! Congrats on completing another school year, homeschoolers!
If you have homeschooling questions or comments, email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com
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Let’s Make Art: Your Home For Watercolor Painting Tutorials and Supplies
The Lazy Genius Way, By Kendra Adachi
The Lazy Genius Podcast on Apple Podcasts
French Kids Eat Everything, By Karen Le Billion
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
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Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Are you a parent or an teacher? Spoiler alert! You’re both! Too many homeschooling parents don’t think of themselves as an educator, but Holly and Melody do, and they’ve got tips for growing as a home educator. We’ll discuss the importance of seeing oneself as a teacher, educational philosophies, and strategies for improving yourself all year long!
If you have homeschooling questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com
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Identifying YOUR Educational Philosophy
From The Big Question: How To Reduce Pencil Pressure In Students
Holly’s Recommended Reading List:
The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise
Teach Your Own by John Holt & Patrick Farenga
The Original Home Schooling Series by Charlotte M. Mason (a six volume series)
A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
Charlotte Mason Education, and More Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
Charlotte Mason Study Guide by Penny Gardner
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
About Our Hosts
Jennifer Jones (left) is a dedicated homeschool advocate and community leader with over two decades of experience homeschooling her eight children in Marble Falls, Texas. After joining The Happy Homeschooler Podcast as a guest, Jennifer was thrilled to join the podcast as a co-host in 2022. She hopes that by sharing her own experiences on the podcast she is able to make homeschooling more approachable for new families. She believes homeschooling is truly a lifestyle, not just an educational choice, and encourages listeners to embrace it as an adventure for the entire family.
Holly Williams Urbach (center) is a dedicated homeschooling mother of six wonderful people (five of whom are now adults). She began homeschooling in Texas in 1993 when homeschooling was not yet fully legal. She is passionate about the benefits of the homeschooling lifestyle and shares her passion by mentoring new homeschoolers in person, through the local Facebook group she moderates with other seasoned homeschoolers in her community, and by being a co-host of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast.
Melody Gillum (right) and her husband Jon embraced a learning lifestyle back in the early days of the modern home school movement. Teaching and training seven children in all of life, from birth to graduation, was a grand adventure! While the learning lifestyle continues as their family heritage, 34 years of home schooling drew to a close in 2018. Melody seems unable to stop teaching, and currently supports her local community as the elementary director for a wonderful homeschool hybrid program. She is delighted to be a part of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast team!