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“Public speaking skills lead to influence and leadership roles.” ~ Andrew Pudewa
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Yvette Hampton and Andrew Pudewa discuss the benefits of cursive writing, the role of public speaking in leadership, and the importance of learning Latin, in this addition to our Homeschooling Every Subject series. Learn how to create a rich vocabulary environment and why it's crucial for your child's education. 🏆✍️ 
✅ Key Topics Covered:Cursive Writing InsightsPublic Speaking SkillsTechniques to Enhance SpeakingSpeech Tournaments and ImpactThe Essentials of Learning LatinVocabulary Development Strategies
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Institute for Excellence in Writing
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Phonetic Zoo
IEW Spelling
Fix-It Grammar
Introduction to Public Speaking
First Form Latin from Memoria Press
Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press
Speech and Debate - NCFCA
 
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Discussion Questions:
Cursive Writing:
What are your thoughts on teaching cursive writing before print? Do you agree with Andrew Pudewa's suggestion to prioritize cursive for children?
Public Speaking:
How do you think public speaking skills can influence career advancement across various professions? Can you recall an instance where such skills played a crucial role in your own life?
Improving Speaking Skills:
What are some effective methods you have used or know of to help develop young children's public speaking skills, aside from the ones mentioned by Andrew Pudewa?
Impact of Speech and Debate:
Have you or your children participated in speech and debate leagues, or have you taught public speaking in your homeschool? What impact did it have on their confidence and communication skills?
Use of Language:
How do you encourage precise language use in your household or classroom? What strategies have worked best for reducing reliance on verbal crutches like "like"?
Learning Latin:
What are your experiences with learning or teaching Latin? Do you think it significantly enhances understanding of English and grammar?
Penmanship and Brain Stimulation:
Andrew Pudewa mentioned that cursive writing stimulates the artistic, intuitive part of the brain. Have you noticed any cognitive, artistic, or intellectual benefits in children who practice cursive writing? What is your own writing preference?
Historical Figures and Handwriting:
Considering historical figures like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis preferred writing by hand, do you think the act of handwriting might have influenced their creativity? How do you view handwriting versus typing in the modern creative processes?
Vocabulary Acquisition:
Do you employ any specific strategies for teaching vocabulary in your homeschool or educational setting, such as the methods Andrew Pudewa suggested like reading aloud and memorizing poetry?
Integrating Language Arts into Daily Life:
Yvette Hampton shared that early on she didn't use a vocabulary curriculum but relied on daily interactions for her children's vocabulary development. How do you integrate language arts into your daily routines or family activities?
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“The easiest place to start in teaching children writing is with something immediate that already exists in words.” ~ Andrew Pudewa
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive deep into teaching Language Arts at home in our Homeschooling Every Subject series. Andrew shares effective writing strategies that help students overcome the common challenges of starting and finishing their writing projects, and shares his insights on how to cultivate young writers by breaking down complex writing tasks into manageable steps. Understand the importance of source texts, keyword outlines, and how to navigate the overwhelm of creative writing assignments. Perfect for homeschool parents looking to improve their children’s writing skills! ✨✏️
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this conversation.
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Recommended Resources
Institute for Excellence in Writing
Free Lessons from IEW
Phonetic Zoo
IEW Spelling
Fix-It Grammar
Introduction to Public Speaking
First Form Latin from Memoria Press
Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press
Speech and Debate - NCFCA
 
Podcast Recommendations:
Homeschooling Every Subject Series
The Arts of Language Podcast, with Andrew Pudewa
More from Andrew Pudewa on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Alex Newman - Should I Teach Phonics or Sight Words?
Thinking Dad Podcast
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Discussion Questions:
Andrew Pudewa discusses the importance of finding an idea before writing. How do you think this initial step affects the overall writing process for children?
Yvette Hampton mentions her experience with her daughters using IEW curriculum. How do personal experiences and interests influence a child's motivation to write?
Andrew Pudewa explains the concept of breaking the writing process into smaller, manageable steps. How can this approach help children who feel overwhelmed by writing tasks?
The episode highlights the use of keyword outlines and text reconstruction. Why might this method be effective in teaching children to write?
Andrew Pudewa talks about the importance of separating the complexities of spelling, grammar, and composition. How can this separation improve a child's writing skills?
Inherent, applied, and analytical grammar are three areas mentioned by Andrew. Can you discuss the differences between these areas and their roles in language arts education?
The concept of creation versus invention in writing is discussed in the context of finding ideas. How does this distinction impact the way students approach writing assignments?
Why does Andrew Pudewa believe that learning foreign languages, such as Latin, can improve a child's understanding of grammar, and how might this apply to other subjects?
Andrew Pudewa and Yvette Hampton touch on the connection between literature exposure and a student's inherent understanding of grammar. How can parents and educators effectively incorporate high-quality literature into language arts education?
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BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
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“It is much easier for a homeschool mom to teach a child to read than for any teacher, no matter how much training they have to teach a whole room full of little kids to read at the same time.” ~ Andrew Pudewa
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive into the essentials of teaching Language Arts in our Homeschooling Every Subject Series. Learn effective strategies for teaching reading, understanding developmental readiness, and the importance of phonics. Perfect for every homeschool parent looking to confidently teach their child to read!
✅ Key Topics Covered:
1. Teaching Reading at Home2. Understanding Developmental Readiness3. Benefits of Phonics-Based Methods4. The Role of Audiobooks in Learning5. Reading Comprehension Tips
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation.
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Recommended Resources
Institute for Excellence in Writing
Free Lessons from IEW
Phonetic Zoo
IEW Spelling
Fix-It Grammar
Introduction to Public Speaking
First Form Latin from Memoria Press
Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press
Speech and Debate - NCFCA
 
Podcast Recommendations:
Homeschooling Every Subject Series
The Arts of Language Podcast, with Andrew Pudewa
More from Andrew Pudewa on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Alex Newman - Should I Teach Phonics or Sight Words?
Thinking Dad Podcast
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Discussion Questions:
What are some key reasons Andrew Pudewa believes homeschooling parents are better equipped to teach their children to read compared to traditional classroom teachers?
Andrew Pudewa mentions that some children show readiness to read at different ages. How can parents identify if their child is developmentally ready to start learning how to read?
Andrew Pudewa talks about the relationship between auditory input and reading comprehension. How can parents incorporate more auditory-based learning into their homeschooling routine?
Why does Andrew Pudewa advocate for a phonics-based approach to teaching reading, and what are some common pitfalls of other reading methods according to him?
Discuss the concept of "reading with your ears" as mentioned by Andrew Pudewa. How do audiobooks fit into this concept, and what are their advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional reading?
What are some strategies parents can use to ensure their children comprehend what they are reading, besides using worksheets and standardized reading comprehension tests?
How does Andrew Pudewa suggest parents deal with children who want to reread the same book repeatedly? What are the benefits and potential drawbacks of this habit?
How can movement and physical activity contribute to a child’s ability to listen and comprehend stories being read to them? Discuss specific examples given in the episode.
According to Andrew Pudewa, how does spending time with parents and away from screens contribute to a child's language development? What are some practical ways parents can facilitate this?
Reflect on the idea that children’s understanding of language may be higher than their ability to articulate it. How should this affect the way parents assess their child’s comprehension and learning progress?
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BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. Visit the website for more great shows, like the Thinking Dad, Culture Proof, Homeschool Insights, and Made2Homeschool.
 
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Nicki Truesdell is back on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast to talk with Yvette Hampton about learning to LOVE language arts and teaching it so your kids will love it too, bringing History to life, and homeschooling multiple children in different age groups.
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Nicki Truesdell is a second-generation homeschooler and the author of Anyone Can Homeschool. Texas born and raised, she is mother to five children and a homemaker at heart, who loves books, freedom, history, and quilts. Nicki believes that homeschooling can be relaxed and that history is fun, and both can be done with minimal cost or stress, no matter your family’s circumstances. 
Topics discussed in this interview:
Reading lays the foundation for language arts
Simple copy work builds spelling and grammar skill on the foundation that reading lays
Five steps to making History fun and relevant
Using Historical Literature to make history come alive
Making crafts to make history memorable
Why teaching history chronologically is critical
The importance of using primary sources when teaching history
How to make homeschooling work with multiple age ranges
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Anyone Can Homeschool: Overcoming Obstacles to Home Education, by Nicki Truesdell 
Book Lists on Nicki’s Website
Adams Synchronological Chart or Map of History - Historical Timeline Wall Panel, by Sebastian Adams
Managers of Their Homes: A Practical Guide to Daily Scheduling for Christian Homeschool Families, by Steven Maxwell
Large Family Logistics, by Kim Brenneman
The Bible Smuggler, by Louise A. Vernon
The Great and Terrible Quest, by Margaret Lovett
Little House Books Complete Set, by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Anyone Can Homeschool! – Nicki Truesdell on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast 
 
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BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
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