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Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    RAR #250: Relaxed, Bookish, and Ordinary

    What if I told you that your homeschool could be relaxed, bookish, and ordinary? If you’re anything like me, that’s music to your ears.  Our kids thrive–and we do too–when our day-to-day homeschool is relaxed, bookish, and ordinary. In fact, that's what over 726 experienced homeschool moms told me were the three most important qualities.  Today, I’m sharing a recording from a session I did at a series of homeschool conferences  earlier this year called “Relaxed, Bookish, and Ordinary”. If you’re hoping that your homeschool can be any or all of those things, listen in–I bet you’re closer to it than you think. In this episode, you’ll hear:  How a relaxed approach impacts your child’s ability to learn and your peace as a homeschoolerThe academic, personal, and relationship benefits of having a bookish homeschoolWhy you don’t need to strive for an extraordinary homeschool to do it well Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/relaxed-bookish-ordinary Order a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

    57 min

  2. 5 SEPT

    RAR #249: How a “Best Moments” List can Help You Love Your Homeschool featuring Jon Acuff

    Which of these two activities would be easier for you?  Describe the best life you could achieve over the next twenty years.Describe the best things that have happened to you over the past twenty years. I know that as a busy wife and mama, dreaming for the future can feel daunting. As I was reading Jon Acuff’s book, All It Takes Is a Goal this summer, I was struck by how this exercise can shift our perspectives as homeschool mamas and mentors of our children.  In today’s episode, New York Times bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff is joining me to discuss how to actually achieve those goals amidst the busyness of daily life (hint: you’re probably already doing more than you think!).  We’ll also chat about the book he wrote with his teenage daughters, How Teens Win: The Student’s Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals, which comes out September 10, 2024. In this episode, you’ll hear:  How looking back at our best moments, big and small, can help us create a vision for the futureWhy it’s okay that your imagination for your kids is bigger than your calendarHow auditioning small goals helps you successfully transition from optimism and realism for yourself and your kids Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/best-moments-in-homeschooling Order a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

    43 min

  3. 22 AUG

    RAR #248: Nurturing Creative Dreams (Your Child’s and Your Own)

    Do you have a child who dreams of being a writer? Or maybe it’s your dream? How do you support those dreams and foster creativity while also raising kids and running a household? Today, I’m delighted to welcome back author Laura Martin, who’s giving us her very best advice for how to nurture your child’s creative dreams and your own. Laura Martin is the author of some of my very favorite page-turners for kids, including The Edge of Extinction series and Glitch, and she has a new book out, Wander Lost, that I know you’ll love too.  We talk about the importance of capturing ideas as they come, what creative writing curriculum gets wrong about being a writer, and lots more. In this episode, you’ll hear:  Why Laura says that ideas are like lightning bugsHow Laura nurtures her daughter’s creativity with time, space, and access to materialsHow Laura honed in on what she needs in order to write while juggling four children Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/nurturing-creative-dreams Order a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

    44 min

  4. 8 AUG

    RAR #247: Why We Love Historical Fiction, Anna Rose Johnson

    We recently took a poll in RAR Premium about favorite reading genres, and it turns out that historical fiction isn’t just my favorite genre, but it’s the favorite of many of you as well. Today, I’ve invited historical fiction lover and award-winning author Anna Rose Johnson to join me to discuss just what it is about historical fiction that draws us in.  We’re also chatting about the inspiration for her stories, her research process, and what her parents did to support her as a budding writer. In turn, she shares a ton of recommendations for her favorite historical fiction for young readers. In this episode, you’ll hear:  How historical fiction sweeps readers through a portal to another worldHow Anna Rose breaks down her research process into stages so it doesn’t get overwhelmingHow re-reading helped Anna Rose develop her ear and voice as a writer Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/why-we-love-historical-fiction/ Order a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

    41 min

  5. 25 JUL

    RAR #246: Sally Clarkson’s Advice to Her Younger Self

    If you’re a homeschooling mom, chances are good that you’re familiar with Sally Clarkson. She is one of the most beloved names in homeschooling worldwide, and it’s no wonder why.  She homeschooled her own four kids to adulthood and has been writing and encouraging homeschool moms for decades. She also happens to be one of our most frequently requested guests here at Read-Aloud Revival. So we have a treat for you today!  A few years back, Sally Clarkson joined us in RAR Premium and shared the advice she wished she could have given to her younger self. With the gifts of hindsight and experience, she tells us what she would have said if she could rewind the clock and whisper a few sage words to her younger self. She even broke it down into the advice she wishes she’d had at different phases of parenting and homeschooling!  Now we’re sharing her valuable wisdom with all of you. In this episode, you’ll hear:  Why you and your unique gifts and skills are the most essential part of your homeschoolThe key to a successful homeschool experience (hint: it’s all about you, mama!) How to cultivate trusting, open relationships with your teenagers that will get them through the hard times Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/advice-to-younger-self Order a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

    53 min

  6. 11 JUL

    RAR #245 How to Read a Fairy Tale

    In the last couple of episodes, we’ve discussed the importance of fairy tales, especially in the development of the hearts and minds of our children. And you might be wondering . . . now that you know about the Gospel connections and symbolism of fairy tales, do you need to dissect every story and present all of the details to your kids? Experts say no. But it can be incredibly edifying for you as an adult! Today, we’ll discuss how to bring these “truer than true” stories into your kids’ lives and how deepening our own understanding of their symbolism and meaning enriches our reading lives too. In this episode, you’ll hear:  Why your children don’t need you to point out the deeper meanings and connections in fairy talesHow fairy tales provide us an opportunity to shape our child’s lovesWhy simply reading fairy tales aloud to your kids is enough Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/how-fairy-tales/ Order a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

    33 min

  7. 27 JUN

    RAR #244: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t, Erin Loechner

    How can our families cultivate healthy relationships with technology?  We’re all trying to impose limits on how, when, and why our kids interact with technology. But in our increasingly tech-driven world, it can be hard to navigate. Writer Erin Loechner is joining me on the podcast to discuss her new book, The Opt-Out Family, and to offer her life-giving take on building lasting connections with your kids.  We discuss everything from the importance of boredom to Erin’s practical and easy-to-implement advice for becoming unplugged. I hope this conversation leaves you inspired to pursue a life less documented and more delightful! In this episode, you’ll hear:  What we can learn from tech about capturing our kids’ attention Why our kids need more space for curiosity, wonder, and boredom (and how our phones tend to get in the way)Why you don’t have to be all-or-nothing with technology  Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/more-than-technology/    Order a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

    45 min

  8. 13 JUN

    RAR #243: Why Read Fairy Tales?

    Fairy tales are the stories that shape so many of our childhoods, but they are more than just whimsical tales for children. They can hold deep, gospel truth and offer profound insight into the Christian life. They have the power to inspire hope, ignite courage, and spark delight in not only our children, but in us, too.  Fairy tales aren’t merely stories, they’re vessels of light in our modern world. They have the capacity to become companions to us, to buoy us along the journey.  In today’s show, I talk about why fairy tales are worth sharing with our families, as they shape our understanding of the world and our own part in it.  Don't miss our brand-new fairy tale book list! Text “fairytale” to 337777 or visit readaloudrevival.com/243 to see the lists. (They’re separated by age groups, and there’s something for everyone!)  In this episode, you’ll hear:  What makes fairy tales “truer than true” How fairy tales teach children about hope and confronting fearsWhy you probably need to worry less about “the weird stuff” than you think, and trust your gut on what your child is ready for Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/why-fairy-tales/ Order a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

    33 min
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Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Mackenzie
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2015-2024 Sarah Mackenzie Media LLC
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    Read-Aloud Revival ®

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