Latest Early childhood education Podcast Episodes
211: Classic Films for Family Movie Nights
Homeschool Made Simple - April 24, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutesAre you looking to enrich your family’s movie nights with classic films? Join us for a fabulous list of timeless cinematic masterpieces that captivate, educate, and inspire your children. Carole Joy Seid shares her “must-see” list of classic films. From the captivating storytelling of legendar...
210: Celebrating the Magic of Lois Lenski's Stories in Children's Literature
Homeschool Made Simple - April 17, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutesThere are fabulous books whose characters come alive for our children, and in essence, become their best friends. Carole’s favorite illustrator and author, Lois Lenski is one of the most important in children’s literature! In this episode from the archives, Carole share the delight that is in Lo...
209: The Best Books for Children
Homeschool Made Simple - April 10, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode from our archive, Carole Joy Seid shares the best children’s books to build your home library. Many families have asked Carole to help them find out how to systematically build a library of books they actually want to keep. The books she shares in this episode are from her own ...
208: Bringing Peace to Your Homeschool Experience | The Story of Connie and Her Daughter, Ashley
Homeschool Made Simple - April 03, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutesAre you looking for peace in homeschooling? Quieting the voices, listening to the research, and following a plan that works for your family is the path to peace in homeschooling. Another way to gain peace is by hearing the stories of those who have gone before us. Learning from the experiences o...
207: Connecting with Your Kids through Nature with Greta Eskridge
Homeschool Made Simple - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutesIn this episode Carole Joy Seid is joined by Greta Eskridge, a homeschooling mom of four and author of two books, "Adventuring Together" and "100 Days of Adventure." Greta shares her personal experiences of how spending time in nature has transformed her relationship with her children, her faith...
207: Connecting with Kids through Nature with Greta Eskridge
Homeschool Made Simple - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutesIn this episode Carole Joy Seid is joined by Greta Eskridge, a homeschooling mom of four and author of two books, "Adventuring Together" and "100 Days of Adventure." Greta shares her personal experiences of how spending time in nature has transformed her relationship with her children, her faith...
Top Movies for Family Movie Night
Homeschool Made Simple - March 20, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutesAre you looking for some great movie recommendations for your family's next movie night? Look no further! Carole Joy Seid shares a treasure trove of timeless and fun movie suggestions for family movie nights, catering to all age groups from young children to teens. Carole talks about the importa...
206: Top Movies for Family Movie Night
Homeschool Made Simple - March 20, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutesAre you looking for some great movie recommendations for your family's next movie night? Look no further! Carole Joy Seid shares a treasure trove of timeless and fun movie suggestions for family movie nights, catering to all age groups from young children to teens. Carole talks about the importa...
205: What's on Carole's Nightstand - Church History for Children, Inspiring True Story Picture Books, & More
Homeschool Made Simple - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutesDo you ever wonder what's on Carole's nightstand? In this episode, Carole Joy Seid shares a wealth of book recommendations for building your family library, including Church History resources, American History books, and a collection of captivating picture books. She highlights the children’s ch...
What's on Carole's Nightstand - Church History for Children, Inspiring True Story Picture Books, & More
Homeschool Made Simple - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutesDo you ever wonder what's on Carole's nightstand? In this episode, Carole Joy Seid shares a wealth of book recommendations for building your family library, including Church History resources, American History books, and a collection of captivating picture books. She highlights the children’s ch...
204: Two Teens' Wilderness Experience at Coldwater Foundation
Homeschool Made Simple - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutesIf you want to raise spiritually deep, physically strong, and relationally connected kids, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re hearing from two teens who went to Coldwater over the last two summers. Thomas and Caroline frykman share their experience and how they benefited from their...
203: Giving Kids Transformative Outdoor Experiences with Coldwater Foundation
Homeschool Made Simple - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutesAs parents we often wonder how to best prepare our kids for real life. They won’t always be under our roof, so how do give them the tools and courage they need to go out into the world in strength? One of the keys ways we have seen kids develop incredible fortitude and spiritual depth is throu...
202: How to Naturally Share Your Faith with Dr. Jerry Root
Homeschool Made Simple - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutesHave you ever considered how a simple conversation could ignite a journey of faith and transformation? In this episode, Carole talks with Dr. Jerry Root on the topic of evangelism. Dr. Jerry Root shares his early days of faith-sharing, the unavoidable mistakes made along the way, and the profo...
201: History Can Be Fun!
Homeschool Made Simple - February 14, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutesDoes history have to be stuffy and staunch or could it actually be enjoyable?! We are revisiting an episode from earlier in the podcast, because everyone needs to be freshly inspired to enjoy homeschooling! Laura Baker, a veteran homeschool mom, shares how the literature she read with her two ...
200: The Magic of Boredom, Nature, and Work with J.J. Seid
Homeschool Made Simple - February 07, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutesIn our milestone 200th episode, Carole Joy Seid is joined by her son, J.J. Seid. They talk about how they'd answer the question "Why homeschool?" In this episode, you'll hear: why homeschooling is a good idea the place of reading and boredom in homeschooling the joy of outdoor exploration ...
199: What's on Carole's Nightstand - WWII, Immigrant Experiences, & More
Homeschool Made Simple - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutesDo you ever wonder what's on Carole's nightstand?! In this episode, Carole shares what she's been reading lately which includes a lot of WWII, immigrant experiences, and more. RESOURCES Looking for a book mentioned in this episode? Find the full list on our website. Listen to more nightsta...
198: Family-Friendly Movies Based on Great Books
Homeschool Made Simple - January 24, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutesA lot of families are looking for great movies when they have that time set apart for a family movie night. You might not be aware of some of the beautiful films that will imprint your children with the very best stories! In this episode, Carole shares 19 family-friendly movies based on great bo...
197: Taking Care of Ourselves | Lauren Wilson of Olive Tree Pilates and Wellness
Homeschool Made Simple - January 17, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode, Carole Joy Seid and Rachel Winchester talk to their pilates instructor, Lauren Wilson, about how to create a culture of wellness in our homes. Lauren shares her expertise in removing the overwhelm of health with her virtual workouts so that we can focus on what matters most. Y...
196: Listening to God in Daily Prayer and Bible Reading
Homeschool Made Simple - January 10, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutesWhat does it look like to meet with God in the morning? In this episode, Carole shares her own pattern for spending time each morning reading the Bible and in prayer. We hope this becomes something you do yourself each day and teach your children to do as well. You'll hear about: A prayer ...
195: Carole's Favorite Resources for Daily Bible Reading
Homeschool Made Simple - January 03, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutesWhen Carole was a brand new Christian, one of her pastors taught her, "Don't let your feet touch the ground in the morning before you have met with God!" Over the years she's tried different ways of having a quiet time, and in this episode she shares the tools that help her most. We hope to h...
194: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction with Parents of 8 | Dan and Kara Beck
Homeschool Made Simple - December 27, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode, we are returning to part two of Carole’s conversation with Dan and Kara Beck. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen to that. The Becks share encouragement for homeschooling for the long haul. You'll hear about: The character development the Becks see in their ...
193: Homeschooling for the Long Haul with Parents of 8 | Dan & Kara Beck
Homeschool Made Simple - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode, Carole talks with Dan and Kara Beck, parents to eight children. They’ve graduated half of their children with three left to go. They share the challenges that come with the long homeschooling journey, and how they’re working to finish well. You'll hear about: How a liturgical...
192: A Christmas Read Aloud with Carole Joy Seid | Papa Panov's Special Day
Homeschool Made Simple - December 13, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutesWe have a special read aloud treat for you today! Every so often, Carole likes to share a favorite book with listeners. As Christmas fast approaches, Carole reads a very special story: Papa Panov's Special Day. Gather your children around, make some hot cocoa, and enjoy this beautiful story! R...
191: Building a Home Library of Timeless Tales and Living Literature | Chelsea of the Yellow House Story Shoppe
Homeschool Made Simple - December 06, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutesGreat books have the power to change the course of our lives, but it isn't always easy to find the very best books! Our friend at the Yellow House Story Shoppe is working to change that! Chelsea Jacobs and her husband, Mark, attended and hosted many Dallas seminars over the last decade as they...
190: The Road to Jericho with Betsy Hake
Homeschool Made Simple - November 29, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutesIn this episode, Carole talks again with Betsy Hake of Jericho Ministries. If you missed part one of this conversation be sure to go back to episode 189. We hope your faith is strengthened by hearing Betsy’s story! If you enjoy hearing from Betsy, be sure to connect with her at jerichoministrie...
189: God Uses Hard Things
Homeschool Made Simple - November 22, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutesAs we thought about what to share with you around Thanksgiving, we wanted to bring back a guest who has been on the podcast before. Carole interviewed her friend Betsy Hake back in episodes 17 and 18 about her ministry in Honduras called Jericho Ministries. Betsy is back to share an update on ...
188: Our Favorite Resource for Teaching Math | Math It is Back!
Homeschool Made Simple - November 15, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutesIf you’ve attended or listened to our seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education, you know how much Carole loves the math curriculum Math-It. Unfortunately, it has long been difficult to find! For a while it was out of print. So many of our families have had a hard time find it! Well, d...
188: Math It is Back!
Homeschool Made Simple - November 15, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutesIf you’ve attended or listened to our seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education, you know how much Carole loves the math curriculum Math-It. Unfortunately, it has long been difficult to find! For a while it was out of print. So many of our families have had a hard time find it! Well, d...
187: Homeschooling Through the Holidays with Mom of Eight, Sonya Manson
Homeschool Made Simple - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutesAs we inch closer toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, life begins to ramp up a bit. A lot of times that means added stress to continue the usual homeschool schedule while adding in all the holiday festivities. In today’s episode, Carole talks with Sonya Manson about what their family of ten has...
187: Homeschooling Through the Holidays
Homeschool Made Simple - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutesAs we inch closer toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, life begins to ramp up a bit. A lot of times that means added stress to continue the usual homeschool schedule while adding in all the holiday festivities. In today’s episode, Carole talks with Sonya Manson about what their family of ten has...