210 episodes

For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in. 

Homeschool Made Simple Carole Joy Seid

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 312 Ratings

For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in. 

    213: Homeschooling Preschool-Aged Children: Our Philosophy of Education

    213: Homeschooling Preschool-Aged Children: Our Philosophy of Education

    Have you wondered what the best approach to educating your preschooler is? In this episode we delve into the crucial preschool years and the essential aspects that lay the foundation for educational success.
    Rachel and Carole emphasize the importance of viewing preschool as a time for bonding, laying the foundation for future success, and fostering a love for learning through work, service, and study. They recommend focusing on life skills, character development, and nurturing attachment and bonding with children during these early years, rather than early academics. Join us as we encourage parents to listen to their intuition, and to enjoy these sweet and formative years.
    RESOURCES
    Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
    Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
    Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024!
    Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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    • 22 min
    212: Homeschool Made Simple Educational Philosophy in a Nutshell

    212: Homeschool Made Simple Educational Philosophy in a Nutshell

    Are you looking to understand the Homeschool Made Simple method in a nutshell? In this episode, we explore the research-based, interest-led, and literature-rich approach to homeschooling. Learn how to create a customized curriculum that fits your family's unique needs. 
    Embrace a holistic view of education that nurtures warm, loving homes and allows your children to pursue their interests under parental guidance. Join us as we discuss the joy of creating a literary-rich environment that shapes your children's character and theology, and that it is tailored to the unique needs of each child within the family.

    RESOURCES
    Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
    Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
    Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024!
    Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!

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    • 22 min
    211: Classic Films for Family Movie Nights

    211: Classic Films for Family Movie Nights

    Are you looking to enrich your family’s movie nights with classic films? Join us for a fabulous list of timeless cinematic masterpieces that captivate, educate, and inspire your children. 
    Carole Joy Seid shares her “must-see” list of classic films. From the captivating storytelling of legendary director Frank Capra to the timeless appeal of films like "Mister Smith Goes to Washington" and "The Sound of Music," this episode is a treasure trove of cinematic recommendations that will engage your family of all ages.

    RESOURCES
    Grab the complete list of movies here
    Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
    Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
    Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024!
    Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
    CONNECT
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    • 21 min
    210: Celebrating the Magic of Lois Lenski's Stories in Children's Literature

    210: Celebrating the Magic of Lois Lenski's Stories in Children's Literature

    There are fabulous books whose characters come alive for our children, and in essence, become their best friends. Carole’s favorite illustrator and author, Lois Lenski is one of the most important in children’s literature! In this episode from the archives, Carole share the delight that is in Lois Lenski’s books.
    RESOURCES
    Shop for Lois Lenski books from our friends at Yellow House Story Shoppe
    Or find Lois Lenski books used on Bookfinder
    A biography about Lois, Lois Lenski: Storycatcher by Bobbie Malone
    Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
    Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
    Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024!
    Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
    CONNECT
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    • 12 min
    209: The Best Books for Children

    209: The Best Books for Children

    In this episode from our archive, Carole Joy Seid shares the best children’s books to build your home library. 
    Many families have asked Carole to help them find out how to systematically build a library of books they actually want to keep. The books she shares in this episode are from her own bookshelves, and they are the ones you don't want to let your children leave home without reading. Without these wonderful books, they will live a kind of deprived world!

    RESOURCES
    Click HERE for the full booklist from this episode. 
    Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here. 
    Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education. 
    Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024! 
    Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!

    CONNECT
    Carole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | 2024 Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
    Gain fresh vision for homeschooling!Join us for a seminar this year in the Minneapolis, Nashville or Dallas areas.  Or join us on our live webinar, June 1, 2024.Sign up HERE on our website
    Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a rating and review. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

    • 32 min
    208: Bringing Peace to Your Homeschool Experience | The Story of Connie and Her Daughter, Ashley

    208: Bringing Peace to Your Homeschool Experience | The Story of Connie and Her Daughter, Ashley

    Are you looking for peace in homeschooling? Quieting the voices, listening to the research, and following a plan that works for your family is the path to peace in homeschooling. Another way to gain peace is by hearing the stories of those who have gone before us. Learning from the experiences of others is one of the great benefits of homeschooling-what worked and what didn't! 
    Carole speaks with Connie Wright and her daughter, Ashley Becker, who found peace and success in their homeschooling journey. 
    Connie and her husband transitioned to homeschooling after trying public and private schools. She then attended one of Carole's conferences and shifted their approach to literature-based learning. They began to feel such freedom and peace in their children’s self-learning which strengthened their family relationships and created beautiful memories through read-alouds, family discussions and time together. 
    Listen in and be encouraged!


    RESOURCES
    Let the Little Children Come 
    Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here

    Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
    Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024!
    Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid

    CONNECT
    Carole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | 2024 Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
    Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a rating and review. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
312 Ratings

312 Ratings

Grandma from Iowa ,

A Rich Resource

Every episode teaches, encourages, supports and delights. Thank you for creating a delightful podcast. I especially enjoy Carol’s helpful reviews and listings. God bless.

Brittney Rojo ,

Just the best!

So thankful for Carole and her wisdom!! She is who inspired our family that homeschooling was the way!! Grateful for her wisdom and approach!!

Love homeschooling ,

Homeschool teenager

Dear Carole,

I am a thirteen year old boy who started homeschooling just this year. I’ve been to three private “Christian” schools and one classical charter school , and I must say that none of them hold a candle to your schooling theology. I’ve listened to many of your seminars such as the media one(I did it with my mom so I did not hear anything inappropriate), your food one and a couple others. I love what your doing and hope you keep sharing how to raise up kids who can think,read, and love God.
God Bless.

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