Setting The Spark Podcast

• Setting the Spark: The Importance of Music in Home Education February 11, 2020
  We were delighted to talk with Mary Prather of Squilt Music and Homegrown Learners! Mary is a homeschooling mom herself who has made adding music to your homeschool enjoyable, fun, and easy! SQUILT Music Homegrown Learners Christian Sands (artist) Listen to "Flight of the Bumblebee" Can You Hear It? book and cd
• Setting The Spark: Leaving Traditional Education for Homeschool February 4, 2020
  You may remember Christa Thomas from our Importance of the Outdoors episode (if you haven’t listened to it check it out now!). What you may not know is Christa used to teach in both public and private schools. Her sons also attended private and public school for a time. In this episode, Christa shares what […]
• Setting the Spark: Winter Homeschool and Handicraft Inspiration January 21, 2020
  Waldorf Inspired mama Jen Grant is back sharing all of the cozy and wonderful things her family enjoys about winter. Jen gives some great examples of indoor activities for families as well as winter inspired handicrafts to enrich your homeschool day.  Resources Mentioned: Rat a Tat Cat Uno Clue Guess Who Catan Jr. Hedbandz Jr. […]
• Setting the Spark: The Importance of Traditions December 27, 2019
  In today’s episode we talk with mom of 5 Naomi about how she uses traditions from her childhood with her children today. We also discuss what it’s like working with Spanish speaking homeschoolers and some Spanish resources!   Resources from this episode: La Edad De Oro by Jose Marti Pio Peep! Traditional Spanish Arco Iris […]
• Setting the Spark: Heroes and Where to Find Them Pt. 2 December 17, 2019
  In Part 2 of our Hero series, we talk with Maria Nelson about the importance of heroes in the lives of children. From stories of fictional heroes or biographies of great men and women in history, we dive into the (sometimes murky) water of  learning from those who have gone before us. We also discuss […]
• Setting the Spark: Heroes and Where to Find Them Pt. 1 December 10, 2019
  In Part 1 of our Hero series, we talk with Maria Nelson about the importance of heroes in the lives of children. From stories of fictional heroes or biographies of great men and women in history, we dive into the (sometimes murky) water of  learning from those who have gone before us. We also discuss […]
• Setting the Spark: Homeschooling and Marriage November 26, 2019
  We love homeschooling and marriage so we were so excited when Paula Cutrona came up with the idea to do an episode on how one affects the other. In this episode we discuss so many important topics like practical ways we can use time management to ensure we have energy to put into marriage after a […]
• Setting the Spark: A Week in the Life of an Unschooler November 19, 2019
  While every unschooling family’s schedule will look differently, Audrey walks us through what a typical rhythm and schedule looks like for her family. Audrey also shares her views on subjects such as math and spelling, and how she approaches child led learning in their home. Like what you're hearing? Give us a review! It helps […]
• Setting the Spark: Expectations vs. Reality November 12, 2019
  It's so normal to have expectations about things- especially of how your homeschool day is going to look. We get so excited and have so much fun planning that it can often be discouraging when our reality doesn't meet with those visions. In this episode, your co-hosts discuss how their expectations have been met or […]
• Setting the Spark: The Importance of the Outdoors November 5, 2019
  There has been a recent influx in information lately about how important it is to get your kids outside more often. In today’s episode, Christa Thomas goes into more specifics as to why this outdoor time is so important for kids developmentally, socially and physically. She discusses the benefits from a scientific perspective and gives […]