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115. Building a Faith-Based Micro School: The Timothy Education Center Story

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Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post: In this episode, Pastor DJ Nunan shares insights into the Timothy Education Center, a unique micro school blending private, public, and homeschooling elements. Discover how faith, community, and flexible curriculum shape a nurturing learning environment. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Micro Schools and Timothy Education Center 02:38 The Importance of Willingness in […]

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114. Mastering Study Skills: The Victus System’s Impact on Lifelong Learning

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Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post: In this insightful interview, Kim Dully discusses the importance of study skills, strategic planning, and fostering a growth mindset with Susan Ison and Bethany Wade Pinos. They explore the history of the Victus Study Skills System, the impact of technology on learning, and practical strategies for parents and educators to help

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113. Montessori at Home: The Power of Hands-On Education

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In this engaging interview, Caroline Moulsdale, founder of ABC Crate, shares her journey from Montessori teacher to educational entrepreneur. Discover how her hands-on, Montessori-inspired kits empower parents and children, fostering lifelong learning and independence. Episode Highlights: Montessori philosophy in homeschooling Development of ABC Crate educational kits Parent-guided, hands-on learning strategies Quotes: “Everybody else messes it

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112. How Nancy Larson Science Builds Confident Homeschoolers and Classrooms

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Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post: In this episode, Anne Davis, an educational consultant for Nancy Larson Science, shares insights into the curriculum’s development, implementation, and benefits for homeschooling and classroom settings. Discover how this science program supports student learning, teacher and parent confidence, and the importance of hands-on, spiral learning approaches. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Nancy

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111. How Squiggle Squad Reinvents Handwriting Education

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Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post: Holly Britton, founder of Squiggle Squad, discusses the importance of handwriting as a foundational skill for children’s learning, its connection to cognitive development, and practical strategies for effective handwriting instruction. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Handwriting Challenges 03:06 Rethinking Handwriting as a Tool 05:48 The Cognitive vs. Mechanical Aspects of Writing 08:39

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108. The Good and the Beautiful: Helping Families Homeschool with Confidence

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Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post: In this episode of the We Have Hope podcast, Kim Dully interviews Patch Crowe, the Director of Media for The Good and the Beautiful, a popular homeschool curriculum company. Patch shares insights into the curriculum’s five pillars, its accessibility, and the role of religion within the materials. He discusses the importance

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107. More Than Grades: Raising Thinkers

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Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post: In this episode of the We Have Hope podcast, Kim Dully interviews Dr. Mindy Schiermyer, the owner of Redefining School, a literature and writing program for middle and high school students. Mindy shares her journey from traditional teaching to homeschooling her children and eventually creating a program that fosters community, critical

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105. Engaging Families in Education: A Teacher’s Guide

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Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post: In this episode, Kim Dully discusses the importance of engaging families in a child’s education, particularly at the high school level. She emphasizes the need for teachers to reflect on their communication with parents and to consider the barriers that may prevent effective engagement. Dully provides practical strategies for improving family

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