The Homeschool Journal

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Making Your Home A Classroom [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 111] Jan 20, 2022

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In this on-location Homeschool Journal Special, Carrie sits down with two Memoria Press users that are a bit more unconventional. Introducing Jessica Watson and Amy Mangione, two in-classroom teachers who carried the MP Curriculum into their classroom experience. Join us as two professional teachers offer tips and helpful solutions to bringing the classroom to your homeschool experience. We hope you'll see how MP Curriculum is completely transferrable, able to bridge the gap between the life of a homeschooler and the curriculum standards set in classrooms across the world. 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!

Does Long-Term Homeschooling Work? A Story of Generational Homeschooling! [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 110] Jan 06, 2022

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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!

Books to Read at Christmas! Christmas Literature In Your Homeschool [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 109] Dec 23, 2021

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Merry Christmas from the Homeschool Journal! In this episode Carrie sits down with literature expert and Memoria Press favorite Leigh Lowe to talk about Christmas books, poems, and stories that are staples in each of their homes. From the redemptive tale of Scrooge of "A Christmas Carol" to the heartbreaking (and warming) "Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey", from everyone's favorite "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" to the less well known "The Little Fir Tree", this episode walks the long and illustrious path of Christmas literature. We encourage you to snuggle up with your kiddos, pour some hot chocolate, and read a great Christmas story with your children this year! Merry Christmas from the Homeschool Journal!

A Second Look At Memoria Press Grammar School Curriculum [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 108] Dec 14, 2021

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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!

A Look At Memoria Press Grammar School Curriculum [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 107] Dec 09, 2021

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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!

The Attitude of Gratitude in Our Homes [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 106] Nov 24, 2021

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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.

Military Homeschooling Families [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 105] Nov 11, 2021

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Happy Veterans day from the Memoria Press family and the Homeschool Journal! We want to express our thanks to the men and women of the armed forces who have taken up the responsibility of defending our freedoms. Show them your thanks in the comments below! In this episode Carrie sits down to talk with two homeschool and military veterans to speak on their personal experience with balancing their hectic homeschool lives and the call of their military service. You'll hear stories that touch, enrich, and inspire all of us to rise above the struggles in front of us and take up our own calls to serve in our homeschools. You don't want to miss this episode: "Military Homeschooling Families"

Applying to College for Homeschoolers [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 104] Oct 28, 2021

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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!

Homeschool Stories, Live at Sodalitas! [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 103] Oct 14, 2021

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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? [The Homeschool Journal: EP. 102] Sep 30, 2021

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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!

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