Wonder and Learn

Weronika Ozpolat

An education and parenting podcast hosted by Weronika Ozpolat, a homeschool mum of 4 children from the south west of England. Each week we will be discovering more about how children learn and develop so that we can create an environment that lights up their minds, sparks their imaginations and enhances learning. This podcast will inspire you to bring wonder and joy into your child's education.

  1. 06/18/2023

    Episode 13 (S2 E4) Exploring Foreign Languages and Learning them Through Songs with Cate Hamilton

    In this episode I talk to Cate Hamilton, mum of three, founder of Babel Babies and linguistics researcher. Cate is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Oxford and is researching the potential benefits of using songs to learn languages. We talk about so many aspects of foreign language learning in this episode from how to get your child interested in languages to why using songs may be beneficial. We even touch on the history of English and how it helps you understand the English spelling system. Cate also gives us some tips for learning foreign languages at home. Babel Babies: The Fun Way To Explore Languages With Your 0-7s | PayWhatYouCan (babelbabies.com) Instagram: @babel_babies My blog: Multicultural Motherhood My Instagram: @multiculturalmotherhood

  2. 05/22/2023

    Episode 12 (S2 E3): Homeschooling neurodiverse children with Camille Kirksey

    In this episode I speak to Camille Kirksey, mum of 3 and homeschool expert and mindset coach from Michigan, USA. She has a neurotypical child, an autistic child and a child with ADHD. She gives us insights into what homeschooling looks like when you have neurodiverse children and offers advice for other parents who have children with ASD or ADHD. She also talks about World Homeschoolers day which is coming up on 2nd June 2023. You can find out more about this and her other offerings using the links below. Camille Kirksey website: The Intuitive Homeschooler Instagram: @theintuitivehomeschooler World Homeschoolers Day: World Homeschooler's Day – Friday, June 2, 2023 (worldhomeschoolersday.com) Diversity and Inclusion Summit: (1143) Diversity and Inclusion Summit | Replay - YouTube My blog: www.multiculturalmotherhood.com My Instagram: @multiculturalmotherhood

  3. 04/27/2023

    Episode 11 (S2 E2) Early Language Skills and How to Boost Them

    I'm Ronni, a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist specialising in autism, bilingualism and the early years. In this episode I talk about the importance of early language skills and how they support early literacy and learning, as well as outcomes late in life. I then tell you what to do and what not to do if you would like to help your child learn to talk. For more information about boosting your child's language skills, you may be interested in my popular online course. Here is the info: Raising Talkers: How to Help Your Child to Talk - Online Course | Multicultural Motherhood If you have any questions about this course, please email multiculturalmotherhood@gmail.com . If you would like to book a speech and language assessment for your child, or bilingual family consultation, please email raisingtalkersslt@gmail.com . Links to some research studies mentioned in the podcast: Age 17 Language and Reading Outcomes in Late-Talking Toddlers: Support for a Dimensional Perspective on Language Delay | Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (asha.org) Your toddler's vocabulary at age TWO can predict their success in later life | Daily Mail Online My blog: www.multiculturalmotherhood.com My Instagram: https://instgagram.com/mutliculturalmotherhood

  4. 04/14/2023

    Episode 10 (S2 E1) : How to establish a homeschool routine and when to break it!

    In the first epsiode of season 2, I talk about how to establish a homeschool routine. I talk about the start of my homeschool journey and how long it took me to establish a routine that worked for my family. I share my 6 top tips for creating a homeschool routine that works for you. I then go on to talk about what happens when your routine goes out the window and relieve your fears that learning is not happening in these times - because it really is! I talk about the many learning opportunties that can happen while going about your daily life. Blog: www.multiculturalmotherhood.com Instagram: @multiculturalmotherhood

  5. 07/28/2022

    S1 E9: Charlotte Mason Foreign Language Learning With Allyson Adrian

    I spoke to homeschool mum of 4 and professor of intercultural communication, Allyson Adrian, about how Charlotte Mason taught foreign languages in her schools. She talks about how Francois Gouin developed his series method and how Charlotte Mason used it in her schools. We talk about why we should prioritise foreign language learning in our homeschools and how Allyson's company, Cherrydale Press, have developed some fantastic resources to help you use the series method in your homeschool. Cherrydale Press – Charlotte Mason Language Learning Contact Allyson: info@cherrydalepress.com My blog: www.multiculturalmotherhood.com My Instagram: @multiculturalmotherhood

  6. 07/21/2022

    S1 E8: Faith and Football: A Homeschool Journey With Sarah Javed

    I talk to homeschool consultant, author and experienced homeschool mum of three, Sarah Javed, about her homeschool journey. Sarah talks about why she decided to home educate her children and how she started off following the National Curriculum. She talks about incorporating Islam into her homeschool. She talks about her son's experience with doing GCSEs, as well as what role sports play in their lives. Her eldest is currently pursuing a career in professional football and Sarah talks about how she combats the negativity around non-academic subjects. Sarah's Instagram: @sarahijaved Sarah's picture book: https://amzn.to/3vtASrd My blog: www.multiculturalmotherhood.com My Instagram: @multiculturalmotherhood

  7. 07/05/2022

    S1 E7: Diversifying Morning Time With Alberta Stevens

    I talk to Alberta Stevens, a homeschool mum of two, speaker and homeschool consultant, all about the benefits and wonders of morning time and how you can adapt it to make it more culturally diverse. She also talks about her unique morning time resources: A Liturgy of Love. A Liturgy of Love resources: https://homegrownsonshine.co.uk/a-liturgy-of-love-alol-2/ What is Morning Time: https://homegrownsonshine.co.uk/what-is-morning-time-2/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/homegrownsonshine Instagram: @homegrown.sonshine My blog: www.multiculturalmotherhood.com My Instagram: @multiculturalmotherhood

  8. 06/28/2022

    S1 E6: Homeschooling and GCSE exams with Fadoua Govaerts

    I talk to homeschool mum of 5, Fadoua Govaerts, all about GCSE exams. Fadoua is currently doing a PhD on the experiences of homeschooled teenagers in the UK. Her older children have done GCSE exams and she talks about their experiences, what happened to homeschoolers during the COVID exam cancellations, and she shares her top tips for homeschool families who are thinking about taking GCSE exams soon. You can contact Fadoua by email: fg428@bath.ac.uk Here are links to her latest research paper: Schooling vs Home Education: Implications in Measuring Success  in Home Education in The United Kingdom https://www.dpublication.com/journal/EJTE/article/download/495/320 'Hanging On the Edge Off a Cliff' Home Educating Parents' Experience of Exam  Cancellations Due to Covid Pandemic https://www.dpublication.com/journal/EJTE/article/download/495/320 My blog: www.multiculturalmotherhood.com My Instagram: @multiculturalmotherhood

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An education and parenting podcast hosted by Weronika Ozpolat, a homeschool mum of 4 children from the south west of England. Each week we will be discovering more about how children learn and develop so that we can create an environment that lights up their minds, sparks their imaginations and enhances learning. This podcast will inspire you to bring wonder and joy into your child's education.

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  • Creator
    Weronika Ozpolat
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Weronika Ozpolat
  • Show Website
    Wonder and Learn