Welcome to Setting the Spark! Whether you've just started homeschooling, are a veteran homeschooling parent, or just curious to find out what it's all about, you are welcome at our Table! We created this podcast with the goal of forming an interactive community across all areas of the curriculum spectrum, to discover ways that we can unite and encourage each other. No matter what approach you use in your homeschool, we believe there's something unique you have to offer and share that will help others!
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Setting The Spark Podcast
- S03 E05: Heritage Mom November 17, 2020It was such an honor to talk with Amber Johnston about the importance of recognizing and celebrating heritage. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of having a diverse curricula, what it is like to be a person of color in the homeschool community, how to find (or start!) an inclusive homeschool group, as […]
- S03 E04: Part Two- Single Parent and Father Led Homeschooling November 3, 2020We are happy to give you the conclusion to our conversation with Jack! Jack shares so much wisdom on parenting, practical tips, homeschooling through a crisis and so much more that we decided to break it up into 2 parts! Make sure to check Jack out on Instagram @daddyhomeschools, his YouTube channel and his Daddyhomeschools […]
- S03 E03: Part 1-Single Parent and Father Led Homeschooling October 21, 2020We were delighted to have single-parent and homeschooling Dad Jack Stewart back on the show! Jack shares so much wisdom on parenting, practical tips, homeschooling through a crisis and so much more that we decided to break it up into 2 parts! Make sure to check Jack out on Instagram @daddyhomeschools, his YouTube channel and his […]
- S03 E02: Creating a Kid’s Bookclub October 6, 2020In this weeks episode we talk all about our beloved book club for kids. We talk about why we started the bookclub and how we execute it. Make sure to check out our stories on Instagram (@setting.the.spark.podcast) for pictures from each event!
- S03 E01The Practice of Patience September 22, 2020As homeschool parents, we often get the comment, "oh I could never do that! I don't have the patience!". In this weeks episode, we discuss the nitty gritty when it comes to what it looks like to have patience as a parent as well as how to help our kids in this area. Like what […]
- Setting the Spark: Debunking Homeschooling Misconceptions May 28, 2020We can’t believe we are already at the end of season TWO of this podcast! For our season finale we thought it’d be fun to discuss some common misconceptions people have of homeschooling and give our take on the issues. Continue to follow us on Instagram @setting.the.spark.podcast and make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you’re first […]
- Setting the Spark: The Power of Poetry with Leah Boden May 5, 2020Whether you’re an avid poetry reader or feel intimated at the mere mention of the word, this episode is for you! British mama of 4 Leah Boden talks with us about how to make poetry accessible (for you and your kids!), why it’s important to add to your homeschool, and some of her favorite poetry […]
- Setting the Spark: Protecting Your Kids with Greta Eskridge (***not appropriate for children***) April 28, 2020*** Content not appropriate for Children*** Greta Eskridge is one of our ultimate mom-heroes, so getting to talk to her was such a privilege. Greta has such a heart for protecting today's children from the evils of pornography and we learned so much from her. In the episode, Greta explains why pornography use is so […]
- Setting the Spark: Technology in Homeschool April 14, 2020We were thrilled to have unschooling mom Audrey Albright back on the show talking about how different types of technology enhances her homeschool. From apps and websites to video games and podcasts, it’s a great episode! Resources: YouTube Abc mouse PBS kids Teach your monster to read Prodigy Minecraft Earth Rangers Wow in the […]
- Setting the Spark: The Waldock Way April 7, 2020The Waldock Way has become synonymous in the homeschool community with unit study curriculums like Passport to Adventures" and "Waldock's Wizards and Wands” and we were thrilled to talk to Jessica about all of it! This episode is packed FULL of so much homeschool goodness. From unit studies, morning baskets, and strewing, to educational board […]
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