Homeschool Minnesota

Dayle Annand MÂCHÉ

Covering topics to empower and encourage parents who homeschool their children.

  1. Sep 7

    Becoming a Strong Homeschool Parent!

    In this episode, Grace Fox discusses the significance of understanding the names of God to deepen our relationship with Him to become a strong homeschool parent. She shares insights from her Bible study series, personal stories, and practical tips for cultivating friendship with God.   Links: To purchase The Names of God: Growing Strong: https://www.gracefox.com/shop/ To find more great books from Tyndale Publishers: https://www.tyndale.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqx8WvOYxJcg6wxVNzBzyrJtfIrKfOdoh9MYJOBCCjdnBFkGtIt   To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the series on Names of God 01:50 The importance of knowing God's names for spiritual growth 04:01 How Jesus fulfills the names of God in scripture 06:04 Personal stories of experiencing God through His names 08:03 Developing a relationship with God through daily habits 10:08 Understanding the name Yahweh Mackay and its significance 12:13 God's discipline as an expression of His love 14:01 The story of Grace Fox's mother and the power of forgiveness 15:58 Trusting God in life's challenges and calling 17:55 The connection between belief and action in faith 20:03 Living out faith in practical ways, like moving onto a boat 22:05 The importance of knowing God's character for trust and obedience 24:02 Responding to God's call with faith and obedience 26:00 The ongoing revelation of God's character and nature 27:58 Encouragement to deepen your relationship with God

  2. Aug 17

    After 40 years, What is Really Going on With Homeschooling?

    This episode features Dr. Brian Ray and Dr. Douglas Pietersma from the National Home Education Research Institute discussing recent research on homeschooling, its outcomes, and societal implications. Discover how homeschooling compares to public and private schooling and why it continues to grow in popularity.   Links: To find out more about NHERI: https://nheri.org/   To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling Research and Key Findings 01:22 Overview of NEIR and Its Role in Education Research 03:55 Significance of the Recent Homeschooling Studies 05:00 Details of the Nationwide Homeschooling Study 06:28 Historical Context and Growth of Homeschooling in America 08:23 Factors Driving the Growth of Homeschooling 10:20 Systemic Benefits of Homeschooling for Children 12:18 Diverse Demographics and Inclusivity in Homeschooling 14:08 Research Methodology and Bias Control in Studies 19:32 Academic Achievement Results and Interpretation 23:07 Homeschooling Compared to Private and Public Schools 28:13 Early Childhood Education and Homeschooling Outcomes 35:42 Socioeconomic and Racial Patterns in Homeschooling 41:56 Future Trends and Policy Implications 45:43 The Role of Tax Dollars and Government Funding 48:39 Why Families Choose Homeschooling Today 52:25 Changing Motivations for Homeschooling Over Time 55:14 Biblical and Philosophical Foundations of Homeschooling 58:03 Impact of COVID-19 on Homeschooling Trends 01:00:20 Resources and How to Access NEIR Data 01:04:34 Supporting Homeschooling Through Research and Donations

  3. Aug 13

    Homeschooling Methods 101: Finding the Approach That Fits Your Family

    Jamie Erickson and Dayle Annand walk through the major homeschooling methods, how they differ, and why the best choice is often a flexible mix rather than a rigid label. They also talk honestly about the early years of homeschooling, what makes curriculum feel overwhelming, and how moms can choose with confidence instead of chasing perfection. In this episode, Jamie Erickson shares a clear spectrum of homeschool styles from traditional textbook learning to unschooling, while Dayle Annand adds practical examples from her own homeschooling journey. Together, they focus on what actually helps families stay consistent, joyful, and realistic. Jamie emphasizes that moms do not need the perfect curriculum, only one that is good enough to begin with and flexible enough to adjust. Dayle and Jamie both stress that homeschooling can include stopping, slowing down, speeding up, or taking a break when the family needs it. Links: To purchase Jamie's books: Homeschool Bravely: https://a.co/d/02WInHuh Overwhelmed Mom: https://a.co/d/0jdKZdT8 Holy Hygge: https://a.co/d/00RAfE7Z To find Cathy Duffy's book: https://a.co/d/0hvKoOc8 To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Charlotte Mason basics: living books, narration, copywork, and short lessons 1:24 - What a unit study looks like and how it connects subjects 2:21 - Montessori learning as exploration, play, and real life materials 3:46 - Unschooling as strewed learning and curiosity led discovery 5:13 - Why Jamie sees limits in unschooling as a core philosophy 6:07 - Dayle’s example of following a child’s interest into an herbal science fair project 8:09 - How adults naturally learn in an unschooling style sometimes 9:36 - Encouragement for moms who feel unsure and want to do the right thing 10:46 - A helpful book for evaluating homeschool methods and curriculum 11:27 - Matching teacher style, child style, and curriculum strengths 12:22 - Why faithfulness matters more than finding a perfect curriculum 13:21 - The parent is in charge, not the curriculum 14:46 - Permission to slow down, speed up, or take a break 16:16 - Jamie’s upcoming book about helping siblings genuinely like each other

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