Tuesday Jul 16, 2024

Homeschooling Preschoolers: Relationships, Faith, and Academic Readiness – Amy Sloan, Part 1 (Through the Years Series)

"We want children who are not jaded and bored already with the work that they’ve been doing." ~ Amy Sloan

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.

🎙️ To kick off our "Homeschooling Through the Years" series, Yvette Hampton welcomes back Amy Sloan to discuss homeschooling through the preschool years in this insightful episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast! Join us as we dive into the joys and challenges of homeschooling during the preschool years. 🏫 Amy, a second-generation homeschooling mom and founder of Humility and Doxology, shares her wisdom on setting goals, fostering relationships, and cultivating a love for learning in young children.

⛪ We discuss the importance of faith and discipleship, creative ways to incorporate academics into everyday life, and how to maintain a language-rich environment. If you're a parent or educator looking to enrich your homeschooling journey, this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and encouragement!

Come back tomorrow and Thursday for the rest of this conversation. 


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Recommended Resources:

Podcast Note-Taking Guide

Homeschool Conversations with Humility And Doxology Podcast

Amy Sloan’s Past Episodes on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

"Called to Homeschooling" - Yvette Hampton on Amy's podcast

Follow @HumilityandDoxology on all the socials

 

Homeschool Teaching Methods Overview - Sonya Shafer (Homeschool Survival Series)

The Power of Memorization - Nathan King on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

Scripture Memory Through Song

Healthy Homeschooling: Five Health Benefits of Home Education – Aby Rinella

Ginny Yurich – 1000 Hours Outdoors

Ginger Hubbard - Heart Training

 

Preschool Curriculum:

The Gentle Classical Preschool

Ambleside Online

Simply Charlotte Mason

The Peaceful Press

Five in a Row

 

Book Lists:

Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature, by Elizabeth Laraway Wilson

Honey for a Child's Heart, Updated and Expanded: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life, by Gladys Hunt and Mark Hunt

Read-Aloud Revival

HumilityandDoxology Preschool Book List

 

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Discussion Questions:

1. Amy Sloan emphasizes the importance of building relationships during the preschool years. How do you think focusing on relationship-building can impact a child's long-term educational journey?

2. In the podcast, both Yvette and Amy talk about the importance of incorporating Scripture memory for young children. What are some creative ways to teach Scripture to preschoolers in your home?

3. Amy mentions using music to help children memorize Scripture. What are some of your favorite albums or resources for Scripture-based music for young kids?

4. The episode discusses the importance of laying a foundation of faith and discipleship in the early years. How do you incorporate the Gospel and Bible lessons in your daily routine?

5. The podcast suggests that learning should be playful and not stifle a child’s natural curiosity. How do you ensure that learning is fun and engaging for your preschooler?

6. Amy talks about the importance of family devotions and teaching children to sit quietly for them. How have you successfully managed family devotion time with young children?

7. Yvette and Amy both discuss the impact of parents modeling repentance. How has modeling repentance and asking for forgiveness affected your relationship with your children?

8. The episode underscores the significance of reading aloud to children. What are some of your go-to books or authors for reading aloud to preschoolers?

9. Amy mentions that she never used a formal preschool curriculum for her five children. What are your thoughts on using a formal curriculum versus a more relaxed, play-based learning approach for preschoolers?

10. Amy and Yvette talk about teaching children conversation skills from an early age. What strategies do you use to teach your preschoolers how to engage in meaningful conversations with adults and peers?

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