Episodes

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Sept. 4, 2018

Episode 8: Matching Your Teaching Style

In Episode 8 Michelle and Karen discuss how teaching your way is so essential for a happy homeschool. We each have a unique personality and unique likes and dislikes. We need to be true to ourselves in order to make our homeschools function for the long run.
7
Aug. 7, 2018

Episode 7: Writer’s Workshop

In Episode 7 Michelle asks Karen about Writer's Workshop and how to implement it in your homeschool. You'll learn how to introduce the writing process to your family and help your kids begin their lives as writers. This bonus episode stemmed from your questions about Writer's Workshop.
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July 30, 2018

Episode 6: Blending Learning Styles

In Episode 6 Michelle and Karen talk all about how you can stop catering to your kids learning styles and instead, teach them tools to adapt any information to a style that suits them. Metacognition is the key!
5
July 13, 2018

Episode 5: Bonus Q&A

In this Bonus Q&A Episode, Michelle and Karen candidly answer your questions. Parents from the Layers of Learning Facebook Group asked questions about the Layers of Learning sisters and how they homeschool. . . these are the answers!
4
July 5, 2018

Episode 4: Homeschooling Is A Piece of Cake

Episode 4 is one big layered cake analogy! We know homeschooling isn't easy, but we're sharing how to make your homeschool into a gorgeous layered cake, a delicious masterpiece of home education! Most importantly, see where you fit into the process as a homeschool parent.
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June 15, 2018

Episode 3: How To Create A Family School

The Layers of Learning Podcast with Karen and Michelle is here to help you get your whole family learning together in your homeschool. We are the sisters behind Layers of Learning. We love getting together to chat about homeschooling and this podcast is just a series of our chats. We’re inviting you to listen in on our conversations. We both have big families, but we teach almost all of our… Source
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May 25, 2018

Episode 2: Creating A Learning Culture in Your Homeschool

In Episode 2, we talk about some practical things you can do to create a learning culture in your your family and homeschool. Small steps can transform a lot of your time into learning time, beyond when you have textbooks out on the table. Create lifelong learners and curious kids with these ideas.
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May 22, 2018

Episode 1: Meet Karen & Michelle

Many of you asked for it, and at long last, the Layers of Learning Podcast is finally here! Here is Episode 1: Meet Karen & Michelle. The Layers of Learning Podcast is here to help you get your whole family learning together in your homeschool. We both have big families, but we teach almost all of our school subjects to everyone at once, and we want to help you find the joy in that too. Source