The Homeschool Compass Podcast

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Cultivating a Life of Organic Connection with Christine Marie Bailey May 11, 2022

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Christine Marie Bailey is a homeschooling mama of 2 raising her children on a sustainable farm in Santa Fe, Tennessee. But she wasn't always a farm girl at heart. Learn how God has lead her on a journey of pursuing beauty and connection in the midst of life's messy imperfection.
Grab your copy of Christine's book, The Kindred Life: Stories and Recipes to Cultivate a Life of Organic Connection, here: https://bit.ly/3PpJNlM
Follow Christine on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/organicstine/
Stay connected with what's happening at Christine's farm by signing up for the Kindred Farm email list here: https://bit.ly/3yCP4Aa
Find complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast

Giving Our Children a Place to Belong with Amber O'Neal Johnston Apr 27, 2022

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Amber O'Neal Johnston is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mama of 4 who believes the Holy Spirit is her children's supreme educator and that there is power in creating a culturally rich environment for our kids that allows them to see themselves and others in their lessons.
Amber is the author of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond. You can order your copy here: https://bit.ly/3ETExBT
And if you preorder by May 17th, 2022 you can get Amber's amazing preorder bonuses: an exclusive lesson guide along with a one-time code for an additional Heritage Pack of your choice. Claim your preorder bonuses here: http://www.aplacetobelongbook.com/
Visit the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast for links to all the Charlotte Mason resources Amber mentioned, blog articles, Amber's social media pages, and more.

100 Days of Adventure with Greta Eskridge Mar 30, 2022

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Greta is a second-generation homeschool mom of 4 who is passionate about helping families connect and make lifelong memories through adventure. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a homebody who isn't sure you have what it takes to embrace a life of adventure, I know you'll be encouraged by what Greta has to share.
You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/podcast/
Grab a copy of Greta's new children's book, 100 Days of Adventure: https://bit.ly/3J3K21z
Check out Greta's first book, a how-to guide for parents called Adventuring Together: https://bit.ly/3uAFXN6
Connect with the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/

Raising Critical Thinkers with Julie Bogart Feb 22, 2022

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In this episode beloved home educator and founder of Brave Writer, Julie Bogart, shares what she learned through homeschooling her five children and introduces us to her new book, Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age.

You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/podcast/

Order your copy of Raising Critical Thinkers here: https://bit.ly/3h7CFui
Download the Raising Critical Thinkers Book Club Companion Guide: https://bit.ly/3h70Itj

Check out Julie's previous book, The Brave Learner: https://bit.ly/3IfmlDQ

Connect with Julie Bogart at https://bravewriter.com/

Enjoying Shakespeare in Your Homeschool with Amy Sloan Jan 26, 2022

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Studying Shakespeare in your homeschool can be simple and fun! In this episode Amy Sloan, a homeschooling mom of 5, explains how you can delight in the wit and beauty of Shakespeare even if you've never picked up a Shakespeare play before.
You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/podcast/
Check out Amy's free workshop, Getting Started with Shakespeare
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Deschooling with Colleen Kessler Dec 29, 2021

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Deschooling is simply taking the opportunity to give yourself a break and find new ways to learn. In today's conversation Colleen Kessler shares how she went from being a public school educator to a reluctant homeschool parent and how she came to embrace the freedom and flexibility of homeschooling.
You can find show notes for this episode at http://homeschoolcompass.com/podcast
Connect with Colleen at https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/
Check out Colleen's 50 Ideas for Deschooling here: https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/deschooling/
Follow The Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/

A Gentle Advent with Lara Molettiere Nov 18, 2021

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Lara is a Charlotte Mason homeschooler, mom of 2, and creator of A Gentle Advent resources. In this episode she shares her heart to help families slow down and experience the richness of the Advent season through shared tradition, reflection, and remembrance.
You can find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast
Connect with Lara at Everyday Graces Homeschool

Finding God's Good Gifts in Motherhood with Laura Booz Oct 20, 2021

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Laura Booz is a farm wife, homeschooling mom to six, and author of the new book, Expect Something Beautiful: Finding God's Good Gifts in Motherhood. In this episode, Laura shares how she has experienced God's love and care in profound ways through her mothering, and she invites us to join her in seeking God's presence as we homeschool our kids.
You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/podcast/

Order your copy of Expect Something Beautiful here: https://bit.ly/3lW8p8K

Connect with Laura at https://www.laurabooz.com/

Teaching to Your Child's Strengths with Tina Hollenbeck Sep 29, 2021

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Tina homeschooled her two children from birth to high school graduation. Now she encourages and equips other homeschool parents with her website, The Homeschool Resource Roadmap, and her new book, 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers.
You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/podcast/
Order your copy of 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers here: https://bit.ly/3oedFGz
Connect with Tina Hollenbeck at https://www.homeschoolroadmap.org/
Learn more about The Homeschool Loft in De Pere, Wisconsin at https://www.homeschoolloft.com/

Special Needs Homeschooling with Beth Corcoran Aug 25, 2021

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Today I'm joined by Beth Corcoran, a homeschool mom of 8 living in Oklahoma and host of the Flamingo Feathers Podcast. We discuss the benefits and challenges of special needs homeschooling, how to find community, and what to do when others aren't supportive of your decision to homeschool.
You can find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast

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