33 episodes
Venture Homeschooling Podcast Rebecca J. Simkins
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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The Venture Homeschooling Podcast (formerly the Homeschooling Through High School podcast) is here to encourage, challenge and support you on your homeschooling journey. Join your host, Beckie, as she interviews a dynamic array of fellow home educators to discuss all aspects of that home-educating journey.
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#32 For the Children's Sake
A short, sweet episode as Joy Vanderley and I are in Florida putting in the Awaken! a Living Books Educational Conference.
We are going to open the conference with a reading of the hymn “For the Children’s Sake” by Essex Cholmondeley who personally knew Charlotte Mason.
Enjoy!
Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference is coming to South Bend April 12 & 13 and in Traverse City, Michigan July 26 & 27.
Livingbooksconference.com
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#31 Homeschool Grad Interview: Lily Vanderley
#31 Homeschool Grad Interview: Lily Vanderley
Sister to Rose Vanderley and Daughter to Joy Vanderley (frequent contributor to the podcast), Lily give her perspective on homeschooling. Joy also joined us for this episode to offer her take on Lily's education.
You will enjoy hearing about Lily's customizations, her regrets with homeschooling, her favorite things about being homeschooled and more:
-love of art, traveling, history
-her continuing education
-favorite books
-pursuing wonder and delight
-being interested and interesting.
Books mentioned:
Song of a Dark Queen by Rosemary Sutcliff
Lark and the Laurel by Barbara Willard
Forgotten Daughter by Caroline Snedeker
The Story of Ping
Marguerite Makes a Book by Robertson
L.M. Montgomery
Jane Austen
Royal Road to Romance by Richard Halliburton
Enjoy the Show!!
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#30 Foundations with Julia Wheelock, Part 2
Part 2 of Foundations with Julia Wheelock. We touch on the following topics:
-Perfectionism vs. Growth
-Children are born persons
-Nature & Books
-Mother Culture
-Seasons of motherhood
-Your support system
BOOKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:
School Education by Charlotte Mason
Honey for A Child's Heart/Honey for a Woman's Heart/Honey for a Teen's Heart by Gladys Hunt
Merlin Bird app
SPONSORS:
Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference
www.livingbooksconference.com
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#29 Foundations with Julia Wheelock, pt. 1
Julia Wheelock joins me to talk about setting a good foundation in the younger years: how she prepared for formal education, the top things that were instrumental in setting them up for success, and having support. We also discuss:
-Charlotte Mason and one of her principles of "Children being born persons."
-Co-educating with God
-Developing a supportive community around you
-and more!
Julia brings such a relatable perspective to this discussion - we've all been there! And we are not alone in our efforts and struggles in wanting to homeschool well!
Books/Resources mentioned in this episode:
A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
A Delectable Education (adelectableeducation.com)
Charlotte Mason's Volumes (for sale at simplycharlottemason.com)
Children's Preservation Library (childrenspreservationlibrary.com)
Show Sponsor:
Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference (livingbooksconference.com)
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#28 Analytics, About Me & Changes
This episode is a year-end wrap up providing information on the Podcast analytics, as well as some info About me, and finally, changes that will be happening with the podcast - and I need your help with those changes!! Blessings!
Podcast E-mail:
hthspodcast@gmail.com
CJ @ (The original) Homeschooling Through High School on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube - check out her uplifting, encouraging, fun & informative content!
Sponsors:
Awaken! A Living Books Education Conference:
livingbooksconference.com
Light House Center for the Arts
lighthousecfa.org
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Interview with a Homeschool Graduate, Part 2
Part 2 of my interview with Rose Vanderley and her mom and homeschool teacher, Joy Vanderley. We are recording in a side room of our church while others are outside enjoying the beautiful weather and each others' company, so you will hear their voices in the background.
Topics discussed included:
-Favorite books
-living books vs. textbooks
-curated thought and imagination
-things you would have done differently?
-regrets
-non-negotiables?
-and more!
www.livingbooksconference.com
www.childrenspreservationlibrary.com
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Customer Reviews
Practical tips and inspiring thoughts
I am really appreciating the wide range of topics, speakers and thoughts. Beckie is a thoughtful interviewer and good listener.