On this episode Karen, Renee, and Emily dig into the concept of mimetic teaching, a tool that allows us to teach by example, naturally, intuitively, and with intention. It ensures retention by the student and frees the teacher from the tyranny of the textbook. Join the conversation to learn more!

Explaining Mimetic Teaching

&nbsp;Join Emily Renee, and Karen as they talk about ways to homeschool in community. They discuss the differences between co-ops, tutorials models, and hybrid schools and dig into the difficult and sometimes confusing job of choosing what is right for you.&nbsp;

Homeschool Co-ops

Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they talk about why poetry is important (especially in the home), their favorite poets, and how to enjoy poems with your children.

Poetry in the Home

Charlotte Mason said that education is an atmosphere. How do morning rituals or liturgies provide an atmosphere of learning together and set the tone for the day? Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they contemplate this question!

Morning Rituals

Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss how the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty nurtures our family relationships, particularly our marriages.

Marriage

Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss the need for boys to have autonomy and independence from mom and their need for relationships with godly men such coaches, teachers, bosses, and of course, Dad.

Homeschooling Boys, Part 2: The High School Years

Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss the challenges and joys of homeschooling boys in the early years. Here's a sampling of some of the advice they offer: don’t try to do “school” at home, keep them moving, and be flexible, all the while teaching them skills and helping them develop self control.

Homeschooling Boys Part 1: The Younger Years

Merry Christmas! Join Karen, Emily, and Renee as they discuss stories, recipes, and traditions that they have enjoyed with our families and contemplate how to celebrate and remember the Advent Season in healthy ways.

Christmas Traditions

Welcome back to Dwell. This week, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss why memorizing poems, scripture, timelines, speeches, etc. is crucial to a child’s education. They dig into ways to teach memory work, the three stages of memory (recitatio, ruminatio, and memoria), and how memory is necessary to creativity.Join the conversation!

Memorization

&nbsp;Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss how the&nbsp; meals we plan and prepare contribute to the health of our family and souls.&nbsp;

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Conversations for Homeschool Moms

Psalm 37:3 says "trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness." In this new podcast for moms from the CiRCE Podcast Network, Emily Hill, Renee Mathis, and Karen Kern will explore what it means to dwell in our homes—that place where God has called us to do good. They will discuss dwelling with others in relationship, dwelling in wisdom as we seek to educate our children, and dwelling at home such that we create a place where our families will flourish. Episodes will post 3 times each month and will consider a variety of topics related to motherhood, homeschooling, homemaking, and much more.

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