Homeschool Made Simple Podcast
1) 303: When and How to Turn Up Academic Rigor- Homeschooling Elementary Children (Part 3 of 5)
These years are when the "better late than early" approach is so important as parents prepare their elementary-aged kids for a gradual transition to more serious studies in middle and high school.When...Show More
2) 302: Is There Such a Thing as Too Early? Homeschooling Preschool-Aged Children (Part 2 of 5)
Have you wondered what the best approach to educating your preschooler is? In this episode, we delve into the crucial preschool years and the essential aspects that lay the foundation for educational ...Show More
3) 301: What Exactly Is The Homeschool Made Simple Approach? (Part 1 of 5)
Are you looking to understand the Homeschool Made Simple method in a nutshell? In this episode from the archive, we explore the research-based, interest-led, and literature-rich approach to homeschool...Show More
4) 300: Homeschooling to Higher Education: A Success Story
300 Episodes! We are celebrating you, our faithful listeners and homeschool community, for coming alongside us on this wonderful journey. In honor of 300, we want to celebrate a homeschool graduate! W...Show More
5) 299: Confident Kids, Critical Thinkers: How Homeschooling Transformed the Cavin Family
In this episode from the archives, The Cavins were your typical public school family until their oldest daughter started to experience difficulty in her math classes. After homeschooling now for four ...Show More
6) 298: Is There A “Right” Way to Homeschool?
Do you ever find yourself looking for the ”right way to homeschool?” Sometimes we get swept up in doing what others are doing and then find ourselves frustrated with the results. But how do we develop...Show More
7) 297: Spiritual Formation and Intellectual Curiosity- Lessons from C.S. Lewis
In this episode from the archive, Dr. Jerry Root shares with Carole stories about his college days and finding faith by reading C.S. Lewis, the “author who opens more than wardrobe doors.” As we read ...Show More
297: Spiritual Formation and Intellectual Curiosity- Lessons from C.S. Lewis
33:32 | Dec 31st, 2025
8) 296: Snuggle In for a Family Read-Aloud, Papa Panov’s Special Day
Grab a blanket and some hot chocolate for a Christmas read aloud with Carole and Papa Panov! Today Carole reads a very special story: Papa Panov's Special Day.RESOURCES+9 Great Christmas Books for Chi...Show More
9) 295: Having a Mentor Can Make All the Difference in Homeschooling
In this episode from the archive, Carole sits down with Kara Beck, a veteran homeschool mom of eight, who shares her honest journey through decades of homeschooling. They discuss the real-life challe...Show More
10) 294: Cozy Up with Carole’s Christmas Classics
One of our favorite parts of the Advent and Christmas seasons is bringing out our favorite books to share as a family. It is so special to read these stories year after year and discover new books wit...Show More