StorySchooling

Sandy asks Angel's nine-year-old son all about his life and what he's learning--his mountain summit training and achievements, his business studies and goals, and his desire to learn Russian and algebra . We've heard...

In this episode, homeschool mama Maria Peters tells us the story of how clearing out their busy schedule, which gave her young son lots of time to pursue an interest in drawing, which became a passion. That one passion...

Kieva tells her story of how she grew up immersed in stories and following her passions. How did she develop the grit to get into and survive law school? Did her story-based, passion-driven education actually help her...

Leverage the full power of stories with your homeschooler or co-op students by understanding the five levels or lenses through which you can explore a book. Angel, Sandy and Claire also discuss what makes a story...

We had the privilege of speaking with Amber O'Neal Johnston, a renowned advocate for inclusive education who shares her journey of homeschooling her four children while embracing the principles of Charlotte Mason. Amber...

Many parents fears their child getting bored. We sign them up for lots of activities, sports and other lessons so they don't get bored. And when they plead boredom when they're at home with nothing to do, we often cave...

One of Stephen and Claire Jones's primary goals for their children is that they learn autodidact skills to become lifelong self-directed learners. In this episode they share four pillars that support this goal: great...

Angel's son Saul shares his experience being raised immersed in stories and freedom to direct his own education, including: 1. How he navigated attending school for the first time in seventh grade, and what he learned...

Our conversation with Hannah and Dana continues as we dive into what it looks like to prioritize autonomy and process over results, and why that actually leads to better learning and growth.

Hannah and Dana's family of nine have traveled the U.S. in a tour bus and are now building their own earthen home together. What learning and growth has occurred through these real-world experiences with a common...

Jennifer Jarret is founder of Leadership Education Academy for Families (LEAF) in Snohomish, Washington. She shares how she has raised her three children (now ages 21, 17 and 17) immersed in stories and meaning. Her...

Sandy, Angel and Dr. Wilde discuss what to do when you know that stories are one of the most powerful vehicles for learning, but your child isn't interested.

Pediatrician, author and TEDx speaker Dr. Mary Wilde shares her insight on fostering the growth that the child innately seeks--through respecting the child and involving them in grown-up work. --How do we show respect...

Shara Jackson Harper, a clinical therapist, shares her professional insight on the life-altering benefits of trusting our kids with their own education and life choices, and how we can better engage with and support...

Christina recently enrolled her homeschooled kids in school, but their family band continues to be a pillar of their education. Christina's husband, Ryan, shares his unorthodox approach to teaching his children piano...