Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution Biblical Family Network

"Our kids always had a desire to learn. My job was just not to burn them out." ~ Durenda Wilson

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton sits down with Durenda Wilson, the author of "The Four-Hour School Day." In this episode, Durenda shares valuable insights on how homeschool families can thrive with a shorter school day, focusing on quality over quantity. Discover practical tips for parents new to homeschooling, strategies for managing sibling relationships, and ways to make learning more efficient and enjoyable. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!
📚 Topics Covered:   - The benefits of a 4-hour homeschool day   - Encouragement for new homeschool parents   - Managing sibling relationships in a homeschool setting   - Balancing directed and self-directed learning

Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important four-part conversation.
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. **Personal Qualifications for Homeschooling**: Durenda Wilson emphasizes that parents are more qualified to educate their own children than they might think. What are some personal qualities or experiences you possess that you believe make you a suitable homeschooling parent?
2. **Balancing Directed vs. Self-Directed Learning**: Durenda speaks about balancing directed learning with self-directed learning. How do you currently facilitate self-directed learning in your homeschooling, and what changes might you consider for better balance?
3. **Sibling Relationships**: One of the most popular episodes with Durenda Wilson focused on sibling relationships. What strategies do you use to foster positive relationships between your children, especially in a homeschooling setting?
4. **Handling Naysayers**: How have you dealt with skepticism or criticism from friends or family about your decision to homeschool? What advice from this episode can help strengthen your resolve?
5. **Character Building and Education**: Durenda mentions the importance of character issues and conflict resolution as part of learning. How do you integrate character education into your homeschooling routine?
6. **Scheduling and Time Management**: The concept of a four-hour school day is central to Durenda's new book. How does your current daily schedule compare to this model, and what adjustments could be made to make your homeschool day more efficient?
7. **Elementary Years Focus**: According to Durenda, elementary-aged children should not spend long hours on structured learning. How can you incorporate more hands-on activities and exploration into your homeschooling for younger kids?
8. **Enjoying the Homeschool Journey**: Durenda talks about the importance of enjoying your kids and the homeschooling journey. Are there specific activities or routines that bring joy to your homeschool day, and how can you incorporate more of them?
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"We get to homeschool our kids. This isn’t a drag. This is something that we get to do." ~ Leigh Nguyen

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton continues her insightful conversation with homeschool mom, Leigh Nguyen. They delve into strategies for creating a personalized education for each child, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual learning styles and strengths. Leigh shares her journey of homeschooling her three children, offering practical tips on managing daily academic tasks while maintaining a balanced and joyful homeschool environment. They discuss everything from the importance of early morning math sessions to the value of evening prep, highlighting the significance of building strong relationships through shared learning experiences. Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, this episode is packed with actionable advice and encouraging perspectives to help you navigate your homeschool journey with confidence and grace. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that reminds us of the incredible privilege homeschooling offers to shape our children's lives.

Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important four-part conversation.
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
Little by Little Homeschool
Made2Homeschool Community
An Education in Freedom - Andrew Pudewa, Part 1
Training Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs - Andrew Pudewa, Part 2
Family Business and Training Young Entrepreneurs - Rhea Perry
 
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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. **Entrepreneurial Education:** Leigh Nguyen shared how her son expressed an interest in reading business books as a teenager. How can parents successfully nurture and support their children's entrepreneurial interests in a homeschool environment?
2. **Gap Year Benefits:** The concept of a gap year was discussed in detail. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of a gap year for homeschooling students?
3. **Parental Influence:** Leigh mentioned how important it was for her husband to step in and provide guidance to their entrepreneurial son. How can both parents balance their roles in supporting and nurturing their children's unique interests and talents?
4. **Biblical Worldview:** The importance of integrating faith and a biblical worldview into their children's lives was emphasized. How can homeschooling parents ensure their children understand and incorporate their faith in their future careers or business endeavors?
5. **Adapting Curriculum**: Leigh talked about focusing on the relationship over the curriculum. How can homeschool parents adapt their teaching methods to prioritize relationships without compromising academic rigor?
6. **Financial Responsibility:** The episode touched on teaching children financial responsibility through entrepreneurship. What are some effective strategies to teach teens about managing money, saving, and financial planning?
7. **Community Support:** Leigh mentioned finding community members who can mentor or support entrepreneurial endeavors. What are some ways homeschooling families can leverage their community to support their children's unique educational needs?
8. **Variety in Gap Year Activities:** The episode outlined different gap year activities like mission trips, jobs, or targe

"Our kids don’t fit in a box. They’re all unique with different learning styles and talents." ~ Leigh Nguyen

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton continues her insightful conversation with homeschool mom, Leigh Nguyen. They delve into strategies for creating a personalized education for each child, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual learning styles and strengths. Leigh shares her journey of homeschooling her three children, offering practical tips on managing daily academic tasks while maintaining a balanced and joyful homeschool environment. They discuss everything from the importance of early morning math sessions to the value of evening prep, highlighting the significance of building strong relationships through shared learning experiences. Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, this episode is packed with actionable advice and encouraging perspectives to help you navigate your homeschool journey with confidence and grace. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that reminds us of the incredible privilege homeschooling offers to shape our children's lives.

Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important four-part conversation.
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
Little by Little Homeschool
Made2Homeschool Community
Demystifying Learning Styles - Tyler Hogan
 
📚📖 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. **Individualized Education:** Leigh discusses the importance of creating an individualized education for each child. How do you currently tailor your homeschooling approach to fit the unique needs and interests of your children?
2. **Curriculum Selection:** Leigh mentions focusing on math and language arts as foundational subjects. How do you prioritize and select curriculum for your homeschooling, and what factors influence your decisions?
3. **Flexibility in Teaching:** Leigh advises flexibility with subjects like history. Have you experienced benefits from allowing your children to explore their personal interests, and how do you balance this with required learning?
4. **Managing Different Age Ranges:** Leigh talks about homeschooling kids of different ages and stages. What strategies do you employ to manage the educational needs of children at various developmental levels simultaneously?
5. **Planning and Organization:** Leigh emphasizes the importance of planning one week at a time. What planning methods or organizational tools have you found to be most effective for your homeschooling routine?
6. **Daily Routines:** The episode mentions starting the day with math to avoid tears. What part of your homeschool day do you find most challenging, and how have you adjusted your routine to address this?
7. **Reading Together:** Leigh and Yvette share their love for reading with their children, even as they get older. What role does reading together play in your homeschool, and what are some of your favorite books to read as a family?
8. **Long-Term Vision:** Leigh mentions the years spent homeschooling are never wasted. How do you maintain a long-term perspective on the benefits of homeschooling, especially during challenging times?
9. **Homeschooling as a Privilege:** The episode highlights the mindset shift from "having to homeschool" to "gett

"We get to guide our kids. We get to discover alongside them what are their gifts, talents, and abilities." ~ Leigh Nguyen

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton chats with Leigh Nguyen, a homeschooling mom of three with a wealth of experience and encouragement to share. Leigh delves into her family's journey from public schooling to homeschooling, outlining the challenges and triumphs along the way. The conversation covers essential topics like character building, habits, and creating a long-range vision for your homeschool, offering practical advice and heartfelt insights. Leigh also discusses finding your family's unique culture and how to tailor your homeschooling approach to fit it. Tune in for an inspiring and informative discussion that promises to empower and uplift homeschooling families everywhere. Don't miss out on this delightful conversation!

Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important four-part conversation.
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
Little by Little Homeschool
Made2Homeschool Community
Lessons From a Regular Homeschool Mom – Crystal Coleman
NOT Homeschooling like a Teacher - Journey of a Normal Mom – Crystal Coleman
Called and Equipped: Advice for the New Homeschool Mom – Crystal Coleman
 
📚📖 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. **Transitioning to Homeschooling:**
- What were some of the emotions and challenges Leigh Nguyen and her family faced when transitioning from public school to homeschooling?
2. **Educational Philosophy:**
- Leigh mentioned initially believing that education had to look like traditional school. How did her perspective on education evolve over time?
3. **Homeschool Values:**
- Leigh emphasized the importance of character building and habits. Why do you think these aspects are as important, if not more so, than academic pusuits in a homeschool setting?
4. **Long-Range Vision Planning:**
- Leigh talks about reverse engineering to plan for her children’s education. What are some strategies you can use to envision and plan the long-term goals for your child's homeschooling journey?
5. **Customized Education:**
- What does the idea of tailoring education to your family’s unique culture and each child’s individual needs look like in practice?
6. **Community and Support:**
- Leigh didn’t have a homeschool support network when she started. How important is a community or support network for homeschooling parents today?
7. **Family Culture in Homeschooling:**
- How did Leigh’s realization about her family’s unique culture (e.g., not being into poetry or sports) influence her homeschooling approach?
8. **Resource Utilization:**
- Leigh mentioned using various resources for character building, including Bible studies and Adventures in Odyssey. What resources have you found beneficial for instilling character and faith in your children?
9. **Teaching Habits:**
- Considering the challenge of teaching good habits and daily routines to children, what practical methods have you employed to instill these in your kids?
10. **Quality Time:**
- How do you balance the rigorous demands of academic education with ensuring quality family time and relationship-building during the homeschooling years?

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"We're learning alongside our kids; I'm continually being fed truth." ~ Abby Joy

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton is joined for a compelling conversation with guest Abby Joy about the importance of passing on a Christian legacy through homeschooling. Abby shares how her parents' authentic ministry and generosity shaped her perspective, emphasizing the integration of faith into education. The discussion explores the significance of incorporating God into every aspect of learning, the impact of community in homeschooling, and the resources available in the Made2Homeschool community. Join us as we delve into the empowering journey of homeschooling with purpose and encouragement!

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?


Homeschool Mom Retreat:
Join Abby Joy, Jamie Erickson, Melissa Sahlstrom, and Mindy Caron at the Fall Homeschool Mom Retreat, October 25th - 27th, at Big Sandy Camp in McGregor, Minnesota. Sign up here.
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Family Style Learning
Made2Homeschool Community
Family Style Learning on YouTube
Bear Hill Adventures on YouTube
 
📚📖 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. How did Abby Joy's family legacy influence her approach to homeschooling her children?
2. What role did Abby Joy's parents play in passing down their faith and values to her, and how is she continuing that tradition with her own children?
3. How does incorporating God into homeschooling subjects like science, math, and history add purpose and excitement to the learning process?
4. In what ways can parents authentically integrate discussions about God into daily activities and conversations with their children?
5. How does Abby Joy emphasize the importance of being intentional and inviting God into every aspect of homeschooling and family life?
6. Reflect on the significance of seeking out and engaging with a community of like-minded homeschooling parents for support, encouragement, and learning opportunities.
7. How can parents facing imposter syndrome in homeschooling find confidence and support within the homeschool community?
8. What final words of encouragement does Abby Joy offer to homeschooling parents, and how can they apply her message to their own homeschooling journey?

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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 and a proud member of the Ch

 "Our family vision is to love God, love others, and to make disciples of all nations." ~ Abby Joy

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Yvette Hampton and guest Abby Joy dive deep into the world of homeschooling and ministry. Abby, a pastor's wife, shares her insights on balancing ministry commitments with homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and putting people before rigid schedules. The conversation touches on the challenges and rewards of being a ministry family with a homeschooling lifestyle, shedding light on the dynamics of serving both God and community. Abby also shares personal experiences of feeling called to the mission field as a family and the journey of unity and obedience they navigated in discerning God's plan for their lives. Tune in for valuable advice on fostering family unity, serving together, and raising children to embrace God's calling as a vital part of the team. Listen for wisdom on homeschooling, ministry, and the beauty of being united in faith as a family.

Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important four-part conversation.
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?


Homeschool Mom Retreat:
Join Abby Joy, Jamie Erickson, Melissa Sahlstrom, and Mindy Caron at the Fall Homeschool Mom Retreat, October 25th - 27th, at Big Sandy Camp in McGregor, Minnesota. Sign up here.
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Family Style Learning
Made2Homeschool Community
Family Style Learning on YouTube
Bear Hill Adventures on YouTube
 
📚📖 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. How does the flexibility of homeschooling accommodate families involved in ministry, as discussed by Abby Joy?
2. In what ways does Abby Joy emphasize the importance of prioritizing people over plans in the context of ministry and homeschooling?
3. Abby Joy mentions the challenges and misconceptions surrounding homeschooling within a church community. How can families navigate such situations with grace and understanding?
4. What role does family unity play in homeschooling and ministry, according to Abby Joy's experiences and insights?
5. How can parents involve their children in serving together as a family?
6. Discuss the value of authenticity and vulnerability in modeling a faithfulness to children, as highlighted in the conversation.
7. How does the concept of family vision and mission contribute to building a sense of purpose and unity within a homeschooling household?
10. How can parents effectively integrate faith, education, and service into their homeschooling curriculum to create a holistic learning experience for their children, based on the principles shared by Abby Joy?

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 lord