Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

"Simplify: Be practical in homeschooling and prioritize what's truly important." ~ Kristi Clover
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton sits down with Kristi Clover, a veteran homeschool mom of five and author. Kristi shares her top sanity-saving tips for homeschool moms. Learn how to eliminate morning mayhem, create sustainable routines, and stop unproductive comparisons.
🔍 Key Takeaways: - Training Kids for Independent Work - Simplification in Homeschooling - Handling Different Learning Styles - Importance of Character Over Academics - Dealing with Social Media Pressures
This was originally a session for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo, an online homeschool conference. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration! Registration includes lifetime access to all sessions from the 2023 and 2020 conferences.
Come back tomorrow and Thursday for the rest of this conversation with Kristi Clover.
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
KristiClover.com
M.O.M. – Master Organizer of Mayhem, by Kristi Clover
Homeschool Basics, by Kristi Clover
Homeschooling Styles and Methods – Roundtable Discussion and Q&A, with Kristi Clover
More from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
 
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓
🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
Discussion Questions:
1. Kristi talks about teaching her children to work independently from an early age. What strategies have you found effective or challenging in fostering independence in your children's learning?
2. The episode highlights the importance of creating routines in a homeschooling environment. Can you share specific routines that have been beneficial or problematic for your family?
3. Kristi discusses simplifying homeschooling by prioritizing certain subjects and activities. How do you determine which areas to prioritize and which to simplify or omit?
4. Comparison and social media can heavily impact the homeschooling experience. How do you manage or mitigate the influence of social media and comparison in your own life?
5. The episode mentions the power of embracing flexibility and changing curricula as needed. Have you ever had to switch curricula mid-year? What was the catalyst, and how did the change impact your homeschooling?
6. Kristi talks about the significant role of character development and heart training in homeschooling. What specific methods or practices do you use to focus on character building in your children's education?
7. In discussing the toxic environment of public schools, how do you approach conversations with others who may not understand or agree with your decision to homeschool?
8. How do you balance the spiritual, educational, and practical aspects of homeschooling to avoid becoming overwhelmed?
9. Kristi mentions the importance of eliminating morning mayhem. What morning routines or practices have you implemented to ensure a smooth start to your homeschooling day?
10. The episode ends with the importance of recognizing God’s hand in education and life. How do you integrate faith and spirituality into your daily homeschooling routine to nurture your children's spiritual growth?
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SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
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 part of the Biblical Family Network.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"When I'm feeling stressed, it's usually the Lord saying, 'You're trying to do this on your own, and you can't." ~ Kristi Clover
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton sits down with Kristi Clover, a veteran homeschool mom of five and author. Kristi shares invaluable tips and "sanity savers" for homeschool moms, covering everything from morning routines to prayer and worship. Discover how to stay organized, manage your homeschooling day effectively, and keep your sanity intact. 
This was originally a session for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo, an online homeschool conference. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration! Registration includes lifetime access to all sessions from the 2023 and 2020 conferences.
Come back tomorrow and Thursday for the rest of this conversation with Kristi Clover.
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
KristiClover.com
M.O.M. – Master Organizer of Mayhem, by Kristi Clover
Homeschool Basics, by Kristi Clover
Homeschooling Styles and Methods – Roundtable Discussion and Q&A, with Kristi Clover
More from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
 
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓
🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
Discussion Questions:
1. What are some specific challenges homeschool moms face in balancing their multiple roles, as mentioned by Yvette and Kristi?
2. Kristi emphasized the importance of a morning routine. How does she suggest managing the mayhem of the mornings to ensure a smoother homeschooling day?
3. Kristi mentioned the concept of keeping “your knees dirty.” Why does she prioritize prayer, and how does it impact her approach to homeschooling and family life?
4. How does Kristi use timers and alarms to help manage her day effectively? Can you share any examples of how this might work in a typical day?
5. Kristi and Yvette discussed the importance of worship and listening to worship music. What role does worship play in maintaining sanity for homeschool moms?
6. Discuss how Kristi prepares for the next day the night before. What are some practical steps she takes, and how do they contribute to a better morning routine?
7. What is the significance of letting children see their parents engage in spiritual disciplines like prayer and Bible reading, according to Kristi?
8. Kristi suggests breaking down homeschool tasks into "independent work" and "mom work." How can this strategy improve the efficiency of a homeschooling day?
9. How do Kristi's routines and planning reflect her personality, and how does she adapt these routines to different situations or seasons of life?
10. Kristi talks about the importance of being prepared for potential interruptions in the day. How can having a plan B, C, or even D help homeschool moms stay flexible yet structured?
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SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
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 part of the Biblical Family Network.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"Don't kick yourself over what wasn't done or what you would have liked to maybe do differently, just become intentional with the time that is left and pick the areas that matter the most." ~ Dr. Josh Mulvihill
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
While parenting is a joy-filled blessing, it can also be hard. How do we take our kids from childhood to adulthood in 18 short years and then send them off with the confidence that we have taught them well and done our very best to prepare them for a life of serving Christ? Yvette Hampton talks with Dr. Josh Mulvihill, author of the new book every parent should read, 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: Raising Children to Godly Adults. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Josh Mulvihill is the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation. He served as a pastor for 18 years, has a PhD in Family Ministry, serves on the board of AWANA, and is the author or editor of ten books on parenting and grandparenting including Biblical Grandparenting, Preparing Children for Marriage, Biblical Worldview, and his latest 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home. He is married to Jen. They homeschool their five children and live in Victoria, MN. Josh blogs at GospelShapedFamily.com, enjoys camping, fishing, reading a great book, and a DIY project on their hobby farm.
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: Raising Children to Godly Adults, by Josh Mulvihill
Check out Josh’s other great books here!
What does the Bible Say about that?, by Kevin Swanson
Great Hymns of the Faith
CaroleJoySeid.com
 
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓
🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
Discussion Questions:
1. **Addressing Parent Anxiety**: Josh mentioned not to "kick yourself" if you haven't started this kind of intentional parenting early on. How does this advice resonate with you, and what steps might you take to start now?
2. **Character Development**: Josh talks about Christ-like character development. What are some key virtues you prioritize in your children, and how do you work to instill them daily?
3. **Influence of Homeschooling**: Yvette spoke about the relationship benefits of homeschooling. Do you agree with her perspective? What do you think are key strategies for building strong familial relationships?
4. **Spiritual Habit Formation**: Josh mentions using specific resources like Kevin Swanson's book, What does the Bible Say about that?, for developing a biblical worldview. What resources or strategies do you use to nurture spiritual growth in your children?
5. **Life Skills**: Josh talks about teaching children practical life skills like driving and car maintenance. What are some essential life skills you believe every child should learn before leaving home, and how do you plan to teach them?
6. **Relational Skills**: How do you approach teaching your children relational skills, such as networking, maintaining friendships, and managing conflicts? Do you have specific methods or resources you find effective?
7. **Work and Money Management**: The podcast touches on the importance of work and money management. How do you educate your children about financial literacy and the value of work?
8. **DIY Parenting Retreats**: The idea of a do-it-yourself parenting retreat is introduced towards the end of the discussion. Have you ever done something similar, and if so, what were your key takeaways? If not, do you think it could be beneficial, and why?
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
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 part of the Biblical Family Network.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"God chose each of us as the parent for our children. That's really humbling." ~ Dr. Josh Mulvihill
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
While parenting is a joy-filled blessing, it can also be hard. How do we take our kids from childhood to adulthood in 18 short years and then send them off with the confidence that we have taught them well and done our very best to prepare them for a life of serving Christ? Yvette Hampton talks with Dr. Josh Mulvihill, author of the new book every parent should read, 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: Raising Children to Godly Adults. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Josh Mulvihill is the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation. He served as a pastor for 18 years, has a PhD in Family Ministry, serves on the board of AWANA, and is the author or editor of ten books on parenting and grandparenting including Biblical Grandparenting, Preparing Children for Marriage, Biblical Worldview, and his latest 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home. He is married to Jen. They homeschool their five children and live in Victoria, MN. Josh blogs at GospelShapedFamily.com, enjoys camping, fishing, reading a great book, and a DIY project on their hobby farm.
Come back tomorrow for the conclusion of this "best of" conversation with Dr. Josh Mulvihill.
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: Raising Children to Godly Adults, by Josh Mulvihill
Check out Josh’s other great books here!
What does the Bible Say about that?, by Kevin Swanson
Great Hymns of the Faith
CaroleJoySeid.com
 
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓
🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
Discussion Questions:
1. **Inadequacy in Parenting:** The episode discusses the feeling of inadequacy many parents experience, especially in teaching their children about God. Have you ever felt this way in any aspect of parenting or education, and how did you overcome it?
2. **Parental Growth:** Josh talks about the need for parents to continue growing and learning as individuals to better raise their children. How do you identify areas in your own life that need growth, and what steps do you take to address them?
3. **Intentional Parenting:** Yvette emphasizes the importance of being intentional and planning in parenting. Can you share an example where intentional planning made a significant difference in your child's development?
4. **Setting a Firm Foundation:** According to Josh, establishing obedience and authority is a crucial foundational step in parenting. How have you approached this in your own family, and what challenges have you faced?
5. **Cultural Challenges:** The episode mentions that modern culture often prioritizes convenience and instant gratification. How do you balance societal pressures with instilling important life skills and values in your children?
6. **Starting Late:** For parents who feel they are starting late in setting these foundational goals for their children, what advice would you offer to help them begin now, based on what Josh and Yvette discussed?
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SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
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 part of the Biblical Family Network.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"Move from Christian parenting to intentional Christian parenting. That intentionality is what makes all the difference." ~ Dr. Josh Mulvihill
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
While parenting is a joy-filled blessing, it can also be hard. How do we take our kids from childhood to adulthood in 18 short years and then send them off with the confidence that we have taught them well and done our very best to prepare them for a life of serving Christ? Yvette Hampton talks with Dr. Josh Mulvihill, author of the new book every parent should read, 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: Raising Children to Godly Adults. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Josh Mulvihill is the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation. He served as a pastor for 18 years, has a PhD in Family Ministry, serves on the board of AWANA, and is the author or editor of ten books on parenting and grandparenting including Biblical Grandparenting, Preparing Children for Marriage, Biblical Worldview, and his latest 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home. He is married to Jen. They homeschool their five children and live in Victoria, MN. Josh blogs at GospelShapedFamily.com, enjoys camping, fishing, reading a great book, and a DIY project on their hobby farm.
Come back tomorrow and Thursday for the rest of this "best of" conversation with Dr. Josh Mulvihill.
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: Raising Children to Godly Adults, by Josh Mulvihill
Check out Josh’s other great books here!
What does the Bible Say about that?, by Kevin Swanson
Great Hymns of the Faith
CaroleJoySeid.com
 
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓
🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
Discussion Questions:
1. What does Yvette Hampton mean when she says, "This is not our home," in the context of discussing the hope in Christ?
2. How does Josh Mulvihill describe his family’s homeschooling experience, and what benefits does he highlight?
3. Josh speaks about parents having priorities that don't always align with their practices. Can you think of examples in your life where your daily practices might not align with your stated priorities?
4. What does Josh mean by moving from "Christian parenting to intentional Christian parenting" and why does he emphasize this shift?
5. How did Josh’s parents' approach to intentional parenting influence his outlook and practices with his own children?
6. What does Psalm 78 reveal about the biblical vision for parenting and multi-generational faith transmission that Josh discusses?
7. Why does Josh's story about his parents taking him out to breakfast and presenting him with their parenting checklist resonate with the concept of intentionality in parenting?
8. What are some potential "idols" in modern parenting that can divert parents from focusing on spiritual priorities for their children?
9. How can parents today implement a similar intentional approach as Josh’s parents did, given the time and activity constraints many face?
10. Reflecting on the quote, "Failing to plan is planning to fail," how can parents create a customized discipleship plan for their children?
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
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 part of the Biblical Family Network.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"Outdoor play is a child's natural inclination and is crucial for their physical and mental health." ~ Aby Rinella
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
In this "best of" episode from 2019, Aby Rinella was back for her second episode ever! Aby and Yvette Hampton, discuss how we were created to be in the garden, and the importance of getting our kids, and ourselves, OUTSIDE! There are SO many benefits to the great outdoors, including dirt, sun, exercise, and especially, pointing our kids to their Creator through His creation! 
Aby's first episode on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast was "the Why of Homeschooling". Don't miss this episode if you haven't already heard it. It is excellent! She and Karen DeBeus also recorded a special 1-hour roundtable, "The Who, Why, and How of Homeschooling", which you can listen to here.
📚 Topics Covered:
- Benefits of outdoor play
- The decline of outdoor play and its impact
- Engaging children in less extreme outdoor activities
- Connecting outdoor play with biblical principles
- Addressing fears of outdoor activities
- Practical tips for incorporating nature
- Physical and mental benefits of outdoor play
- Practical ways to integrate nature into daily life
- Summer break opportunities for homeschooling families
Come back tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday for another "best of" conversation with Dr. Josh Mulvihill.
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Strings Attached: The True Cost of School Choice (Special Feature)
Ginny Yurich - 1000 Hours Outside
Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children  ~ Angela J. Hanscom
Hands Free Mama: A Guide to Putting Down the Phone, Burning the To-Do List, and Letting Go of Perfection to Grasp What Really Matters!  ~ Rachel Macy Stafford
Picture Books
Miss Rumphius ~ Barbara Cooney
The Curious Garden ~ Peter Brown
The Gardener ~ Sarah Stewart
RoxaBoxen ~ Alice McLerran
Blueberries for Sal ~ Robert McCloskey
Make Way for Ducklings ~ Robert McCloskey
Chapter Books
The Swiss Family Robinson ~ Johann David Wyss
My Side of the Mountain ~ Jean Craighead George
Call of the Wild ~ Jack London
The Bears on Hemlock Mountain ~ Alice Dalgliesh
The Sign of the Beaver ~ Elizabeth George Speare
Hatchet ~ Gary Paulson
 
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❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! 
Discussion Questions:
1. **Reflection on Outdoor Play**: Aby Rinella emphasizes the natural inclination of children to play outdoors. How do you observe this natural tendency manifesting in your own children or childhood experiences?
2. **Screen Time vs. Outdoor Time**: Both Aby and Yvette highlight the decline in unstructured outdoor play due to the rise in screen time. What are some strategies you've found effective in balancing screen time with outdoor activities in your family?
3. **Facing Fears**: Yvette Hampton brings up common fears associated with outdoor play, such as ticks and sunburn. How do you manage and mitigate these concerns in your household to encourage outdoor activities?
4. **Creative Outdoor Activities**: Aby suggests non-traditional outdoor activities like painting or visiting a garden center. What unique outdoor activities have you tried or would like to try with your children?
5. **Homeschooling and Outdoor Play**: How does your homeschooling routine incorporate outdoor play, and what benefits have you observed from this?
6. **Encouragement for Teens**: Aby speaks about the importance of outdoor activities for teenagers. What are some effective ways to encourage teenagers, who may be initially resistant, to spend more time outside?
7. **Biblical Connections**: The episode links outdoor play to biblical principles and the opportunity for children to connect with God through nature. How have you seen nature play a role in your family's spiritual development?
8. **Mental and Physical Benefits**: The episode discusses the physical and mental health benefits of outdoor play, such as walking on uneven ground for mental equilibrium. What specific benefits have you observed in your children?
9. **Parental Influence**: Aby and Yvette emphasize the role of parents in fostering a love for outdoor play. How do you model and communicate the importance of outdoor activities to your children?
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
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 part of the Biblical Family Network.
 
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)

"It's not about molding our children to the image we want them to become. It's about working with who they already are, who God made them to be." ~ Durenda Wilson
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton and Durenda Wilson, author of "The Four-Hour School Day," dive into the challenges and rewards of homeschooling multiple children. With practical advice on fostering independent learning, creating a supportive homeschool atmosphere, and balancing family life, this episode is a must-listen for homeschool families. Subscribe and hit the bell icon for more educational content!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life, by Durenda Wilson
Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys, by Durenda Wilson
The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Homeschooling, by Durenda Wilson
More from Durenda Wilson on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
 
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Discussion Questions:
1. **Independence in Learning**: Durenda emphasized the importance of encouraging children to become independent learners. What strategies did you find most effective in fostering this independence during the discussion?
2. **Managing Multiple Ages**: Homeschooling multiple children of different ages can be challenging. What methods did Durenda use to manage these dynamics, and how can these methods be adapted for smaller or larger families?
3. **Educational Family Life**: Durenda discussed how family life itself can be a crucial part of education. How do routine family activities and responsibilities contribute to a child's learning and development?
4. **Encouraging Struggling Learners**: When a child feels insecure about their abilities, Durenda spoke about the importance of discussing their concerns when they are calm. How can parents effectively create a supportive and understanding environment for these conversations?
5. **Impact of Sibling Relationships**: Durenda mentioned the importance of nurturing sibling relationships through collaborative learning and responsibility. What role do you see homeschooling playing in nurturing healthy sibling relationships in your family?
6. **Balancing Emotional and Educational Needs**: Durenda stresses the importance of raising emotionally healthy, caring, and contributing individuals over merely focusing on robust academic education. How can homeschool parents balance these objectives in everyday teaching?
7. **Long-term Vision**: Both Durenda and Yvette spoke about thinking multi-generationally and the lasting impact of homeschooling. How does having a long-term vision affect the daily decisions and practices of a homeschooling family?
8. **Faith and Homeschooling**: As Christians, Durenda and Yvette see faith in Christ and integrating a biblical worldview critical to homeschooling. How have you worked to integrate God's Word into your daily homeschool journey?
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