Setting the Spark
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsPodcast for homeschooling moms of little-ones who are looking for a place to find answers and meaning in your everyday. With Hosts Lorien Magnus and Destiny Kosarick
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Setting the Spark: World Schooling 101
February 21, 2019 02:47 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBWe were so excited to talk to Kaleena Amuchastegui, author of The 5-Hour School Week to learn all about what world schooling looks like for her family. Kaleena shares with us about the major life shift that happened for her and her husband 3 years ago when they both stopped working 50+ hour weeks, pulled their children out of private school, and started traveling the world. Kaleena is engaging and her enthusiasm for travel and adventure is contagious. Make sure you check her book out on Amaz...
Setting the Spark: Challenge Program and College Prep with Classical Conversations
February 14, 2019 02:37 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBThe thought of preparing our children for college can often come with a lot of questions and some anxieties. In this episode, we chat with Classical Conversations Director Ashley Guthas about the Challenge Program and all of the college prep that entails. We also learn about how college students compare to the national average when it comes to standardized testing and college acceptance. We also share how any homeschool parent can print out transcripts to send to colleges and other helpful r...
Setting the Spark: Mental Health and Community in Motherhood
February 08, 2019 14:18 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWhile Destiny is away this week, Co-Host Lorien Magnus shares some of her personal background including her experience with mental health as both a client in therapy and then as a therapist. Lorien discusses some of the stigmas of mental health and counseling within motherhood, especially when it comes to post-partum issues. Lorien and husband Joey also discuss the relationship of healthy community in creating a positive support system. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and...
Setting the Spark: Introduction to Roadschooling
January 31, 2019 03:06 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBWe were so excited to talk to Roadschooling mom Trisha Martinez on this weeks episode. Trisha shares how she and her family do school and life while traveling all over the country in their RV along with some tips for the road and some of their favorite locations so far. This episode is sure to encourage and inspire wisdom all homeschooling moms. A little about our guest: Trisha Martinez, the daughter of a public and private school educator, swore as a teen she would never be a teacher. In ...
Setting the Spark: Mother Cuture and the Charlotte Mason Method
January 26, 2019 03:01 - 40 minutes - 55 MBThis week we are talking all things Mother Culture with Charlotte Mason mom Kerri Cummings. Kerri gives us a little background into what led her to Charlotte Mason education as well as what a typical day looks like in her household. In discussing the "laying of the feast" we chat about how important that is for mothers as well and what mother culture looks like in her life with two young kids. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and don'tforget to enter our IG challenge for a...
Setting the Spark: Daily and Seasonal Rhythms in Waldorf
January 17, 2019 03:37 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn this episode we are talking with Waldorf homeschool mom Jen Grant about how she ties in the practice of rhythms into her homeschool day. Jen also shares lots of practical ideas and resources to bring calm,beauty and warmth into your homeschool day. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast and don'tforget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize! Also check out our website at www.settingthespark.com to learn more about your hosts and our panel of moms along ...
Setting the Spark: Homeschooling Through the Seasons, Unschooling Edition
January 10, 2019 03:03 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBThe cold and rainy winter can bring unique challenges for homeschooling families. In this episode, we talk with unschooling mom of 2 Audrey Albright about some of her favorite cold weather activities and how she continues to set the spark no matter the weather or season. Audrey also discusses some of her favorite resources helping us add to our invaluable list of homeschool books and supplies. Join us at the table and lets have a chat! Resources mentioned: How Children Learn, 50th anniv...
Setting the Spark: Introduction to Classical Education
January 04, 2019 04:17 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode, we talk to Classical Conversations Director and mama of 2, Ashley Guthas about her journey thus far in the world of classical education. We explore the different stages and trivium that are hallmarks of classical education as well as some of the fun ways Ashley implements this style of learning in her home.
Setting the Spark: Introduction to Charlotte Mason
December 20, 2018 04:14 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBIn today's episode, co-host Lorien Magnus gives an introduction to the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy. Lorien discusses some of the major tenants of the Charlotte Mason method such as habit training, living books, nature study, short lessons and a couple different CM curriculums. She also discusses how she incorporates some of these practices into her homeschool day. Other topics include the discussion of morning time/a morning basket, ways Lorien is not a CM purist, and lots and lo...
Setting the Spark: Homeschool Husbands Hijack
December 13, 2018 12:48 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this weeks episode, we have a homeschool husbands hijack! Joey Magnus and Adam Kosarick (husbands to Lorien and Destiny respectively) talk about their experiences growing up in public school, their initial reactions to homeschooling and how that has shifted to their current perspective and excitment over home education. We hope you enjoy this unique segment and the chance to hear from the other half of our podcast team! Follow us on instagram @setting.the.spark.podcast.
Setting the Spark: Introduction to Waldorf
December 08, 2018 17:46 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn today's episode, we have a wonderful introduction to Waldorf methodologies with Jen Grant. Jen walked us through what a day in the life with her two kids looks like as she homeschools from a Waldorf perspective. Jen also provides insight into some of the more "unknown" concepts of Waldorf including celebrations and festivals, toys, and their view of child development and parenting. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast. Don't forget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to ...
Setting the Spark: Introduction to Unschooling
December 08, 2018 17:46 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBWelcome to our first episode. We're so glad you're here. In today's episode, we discuss our first homeschooling methodology "unschooling" with experienced mother and second generation unschooler Audrey Albright. We explore some of the misconceptions of unschooling and what a homeschool day looks like in the Albright family. Find us on instagram at @setting.the.spark.podcast. Don't forget to enter our IG challenge for a chance to win a monthly prize! Products and books discussed in the sh...