Carole Joy Seid knows homeschool moms — sometimes better than they know themselves. She homeschooled her only child and then went on to become a homeschool speaker and consultant.
On this episode of the podcast, she tells us a little about what it was like to be a homeschool pioneer when she was first starting out. She also shares some insight with us on the topic of helping our children work on non-academic areas, like practical life skills and character building, while they’re at home with us.
Finally, she encourages us all to have a little fun with our kids. There is a whole lot of wisdom packed into this little conversation, so sit back and enjoy.
Listen to the podcast
Links and resources from today’s show:
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- carolejoyseid.com
- Homeschool Made Simple with Carol Joy Seid
- Homegrown Kids by Raymond and Dorothy Moore
- D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar D’Aulaires
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- Turning Back the Pages of Time by Kathy Keller
- Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall
- Crow Boy by Taro Yashima
- Shadrach by Meindert DeJong
- Tales of the Kingdom by David and Karen Mains
- Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Prayer for a Child by Rachel Field
- The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli
- Minding Your Own Business by Raymond and Dorothy Moore
- Michael O’Halloran by Gene Stratton-Porter
- Growing without Schooling
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Doing so helps me get the word out about the podcast. iTunes bases their search results on positive ratings, so it really is a blessing — and it’s easy!
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Feel free to leave a comment or question for either Carole or me. We would both love to hear from you!
Loved the show this week! Helpful, inspiring, and real! Now I’m on the Sonlight website filling my cart with books to supplement our year! I’m so grateful for the support I feel when I listen to things like this. I love the idea of searching the library for old, tattered covers too, I’m remembering that next time I’m at a library sale or used book store, ha!
Thanks. Carole Joy was a delight to talk to.
Love, love, love. Thank you.
What were the three or four books that she recommended on the podcast as must reads? I can’t find that part!
Weren’t they Oxcart Man, Crow Boy and Shadrach? We tried to get links to everything she mentioned above.
I’m loving your podcasts. As a first born homeschooling mom who jokingly calls herself a “fun hater”… how do I get to be fun when I’m not naturally fun? Is there help for me?
I hear ya! We talked about some ideas here: http://ktch.tv/2rb3
As a homeschool mom of four boys, I am often skeptical of the advice offered by those homeschooling only children, but I LOVED this podcast. Carole Joy confirmed many of my own thoughts about priorities in homeschooling, and when she listed Ox Cart Man first among must-reads I knew she was a kindred spirit. Pam, I look forward to your podcasts each week. You are doing a great job!
I know, right? Thanks so much for the kind words!
I so enjoyed the podcast and immediately hopped over to the library website to put the books on hold. I’m so sad that they only had one from the entire list!
I really enjoyed this podcast with Carole Joy Seid. Mrs. Seid’s approach to homeschooling resonated with my heart for homeschooling. I’m very interested in her chronological approach/resources for history. I would like to know if her Homeschool Made Simple dvd provides the approach and book list for following her history plan or how I might gain that information. Thanks so much for your wonderful podcasts.
Amy — Yes, the class does. I own the streamable version and there are videos about choosing books, teaching history using literature, and a downloadable book list.
I ordered the DVD and added streaming yesterday (8/27/15) and wondered how long it took for you to be able to watch the streaming? It isn’t letting me watch the streaming yet and I’m anxious to start watching it. Thanks
Amy – I bought it when it was on sale but haven’t had a chance to try and watch it yet. Sorry I can’t be of help.
Is there a discount code for the Homeschool Made Simple dvd for edSnapshots podcast listeners?
There is not Amy. I am sorry. 🙁
This spoke to my heart and made me cry. It was like she was speaking to all of the things I find hard about my first year of homeschooling. This talk reaffirmed my decision, and also helped me to feel like I am going to do a great job. THANK YOU FOR THIS!! Blessings!
You are welcome Samantha. Makes my day to hear you found it so helpful!
Carole is right on. I think she’s your best interview that I’ve listened to thus far. (Disclaimer: I haven’t listened to all the podcasts, as I only recently discovered you.)
Thank you Kim! Hope you enjoy some more of them. — Pam
This was such a wonderful podcast filled with wisdom and sound advice and good resources! I’ve listened to it twice, and I would probably listen to it again.
I know I need to listen to it again! Especially going into the new school year! Glad you enjoyed it!
I am just working my way through your podcasts and I have loved all of them so far but this one was AMAZING! I listened to it twice and each time I got something new out of it. I love everything Carole said and am going to try and apply it to my homeschooling. Thank you so much for connecting me with someone like her!
You are so welcome!! It is one of my favorites too (shh don’t tell the other episodes). 😉