Homeschool is a Work of Heart
The world of education is changing, and more families are choosing a different way. Homeschooling gives parents the opportunity to personalize learning, strengthen relationships, and help their children grow into confident, capable learners. But even with all the benefits, the day-to-day can feel challenging.
If you have a heart for homeschooling, this podcast is here to encourage you, offer practical guidance, and help you see your role and your child in a whole new light.
Homeschool is a Work of Heart
Plan to be Awed
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Hey Home Educators!
What if the missing piece in your homeschool isn’t more or better curriculum, but rather wonder and awe?
Wonder and awe are catalysts for deeper, more engaging learning, and it does require some planning.
In this episode, I’m challenging you to think bigger than a book and start planning for awe. Inspired by Dacher Keltner's research, we’ll explore how everyday moments, like watching a seed grow or even regrowing celery on your kitchen counter, can transform the emotional climate of your home and make learning stick.
We’ll also take a quick look at the emotions we experience daily, drawing on the work of Paul Ekman, and how those emotions shape how we teach and connect with our kids.
If you want your child to love learning, it starts with what you’re intentionally creating.
So, let’s add more awe to your homeschool days.
Write On!
Mentioned in this Episode
BOOK: Awe - The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner