Heart & Soul Homeschool
Homeschool mom Emilie Lunt believes with her whole heart and soul that our homes are places where we can seek the truth, celebrate beauty, and learn good things every single day. That's why she's educating her kids at home. She knows you can do it too! Welcome to Heart & Soul Homeschool Podcast presented by the Herzog Foundation. Join Emilie and an array of captivating guests as they inspire and empower you on your homeschooling journey. Whether you're just beginning or a seasoned homeschool parent, this podcast is your weekly dose of encouragement, insights, and practical tips. Tune in and discover the joy of homeschooling with heart and soul.
Heart & Soul Homeschool
Reading Aloud with Maggie Allyn
Maggie Allyn is a homeschool mom who is passionate about reading aloud with her kids. You'll love hearing her chat with Emilie about the amazing benefits of reading aloud - everything from academics to relationships. This is the perfect boost of encouragement to grab a great book and maybe even some hot cocoa and cozy up with your kiddos to read during the "winter blues" season of homeschooling.
00:00 Introduction
Host Emilie Lunt welcomes Maggie Allyn, a homeschool mom of four, to discuss building relationships with children through living books and literature-based education.
01:35 What Are Living Books?
Maggie explains the concept of living books, a term coined by Charlotte Mason, and why they’re so impactful in education.
04:10 From Struggles to Success
Maggie shares how her son’s dyslexia and diverse learning styles in her family led her to adopt a literature-based homeschool approach.
08:00 A Day in a Literature-Based Homeschool
An inside look at how Maggie integrates literature with history, science, and other subjects in her daily homeschool routine.
12:40 Reading Aloud to Build Family Culture
Maggie highlights how reading aloud fosters deep relationships, shared memories, and rich conversations in her family.
18:15 Developing Empathy Through Stories
How living books and read-alouds teach empathy and connect children with God’s Word in practical, life-applicable ways.
24:00 Practical Tips for Starting Literature-Based Learning
Maggie offers actionable advice for moms wanting to incorporate reading aloud and living books into their homeschool routines.
31:30 Encouragement for Moms
Maggie’s heartfelt encouragement to moms about finding their family’s unique approach to homeschooling and trusting God in the journey.
Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!
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