Good Way Podcast: Recent Episodes
Holly Doden
A morning time podcast for kids. Inspired by Charlotte Mason and the classical Christian tradition, we enjoy the things that are good, true and beautiful.
Learn about the life and legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach as we explore some of his most famous compositions! We'll also listen to Psalm 96 and "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman.
Season 13 Episode 9: featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun", Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "The Systematic Yellow Billed Cuckoo" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
Season 13 Episode 8: featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun", Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "The Very Rude Young Robins" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
The truth behind my podcast voice, why its been quiet lately, and what keeps this podcast going. The book I quote is Parenting by Paul David Tripp.
Season 13 Episode 7: featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun", Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "The Chimney-Swift's Home" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
Featuring Psalm 139, Stories from "Among the Night People" by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 in E flat major" by Chopin, "The Land of Nod" by Robert Louis Stevenson, a prayer from St. Francis of Assisi, and the Doxology.
Featuring Psalm 23, Stories from "Among the Night People" by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "Moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven, "The Children's Hour" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a prayer from Martin Luther, and the Doxology.
Featuring Psalm 91, Stories from "Among the Night People" by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major)" by Mozart, "The Moon Was But a Chin of Gold" by Emily Dickinson, a prayer from St. Benedict, and the Doxology.
Season 13 Episode 6: featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun", Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "Silvertip Stops a Quarrel" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
Season 13 Episode 5: featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun", Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "Plucky Mrs. Polistes" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
Season 13 Episode 4: featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun", Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "The Industrious Flickers" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
Season 13 Episode 3: featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun", Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "Fir Tree Neighbors" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
Season 13 Episode 2: featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun", Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "The Fight for the Birdhouse" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
Season 13 Episode 1: Featuring "All Creatures of Our God and King/ Canticle of the Sun, Matthew 6:25-34, "Hurt No Living Thing" by Christina Rossetti, "Silvertip" from the Dooryard Stories by Clara Dillingham Pierson, "The Swallow" by Christina Rossetti, and Psalm 67:1.
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Join us to memorize John 13:34, sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", say goodbye to our friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", find out what happens when it rains in the Hundred Acre Wood, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", join Christopher Robin and his friends on an adventure, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", find out what happens when Kanga and Roo come to the forest, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", join Eeyore on his birthday, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
Did you wonder why that earthquake in Russia triggered a tsunami warning ALL across the Pacific Ocean? In today's episode, we're unpacking plate tectonics, and why the roaring and rumbling of the Earth is actually part of what makes life sustainable! We'll also tune in to a "La Mer" by Debussy, Psalm 46, and "Birdlet" by Alexander Pushkin. Be sure to check out the accompanying post at goodpwaypodcast.substack.com to view the artwork that inspired Debussy!
Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", join Pooh and Piglet in their quest to catch a Heffalump, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov.
Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", help Pooh look for Eeyore's tail in chapter 4 of Winnie the Pooh, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov. Don't forget to tune in to this season's bonus episodes for the story of Happy the bee!
Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", go hunting for woozles in chapter 3 of Winnie the Pooh, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov. Don't forget to tune in to this season's bonus episodes for the story of Happy the bee!
"The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, Ch. 3 of Happy the Bee, and "The Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov. Brought to you by Winnie the Pooh.
Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", get stuck in chapter 2 of Winnie the Pooh, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov. Don't forget to tune in to this season's bonus episodes for the story of Happy the bee!
The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, Ch. 2 of Happy the Bee, and "The Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Kosakov. Brought to you by Winnie the Pooh.
The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, Ch. 1 of Happy the Bee, and "The Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Kosakov. Brought to you by Winnie the Pooh.
Welcome to Season 12, in which we revisit the Hundred Acre Wood! Join us to memorize John 13:34, Sing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", get lost in chapter 1 of Winnie the Pooh, recite "The Bee" by Emily Dickinson, and listen to "The Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov. Don't forget to tune in to this season's bonus episodes for the story of Happy the bee!
Sneak peak of what's in store this summer. Also, does the GW pod need a new theme song? My kids think so. Cast your vote at goodwaypodcast.substack.com
Ever wonder why the sky is blue during the day and orange during a sunset? Tune in for a quick science lesson on the electromagnetic spectrum and the science behind a blood moon. We'll also listen to Psalm 8, Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata", and "The Learn'd Astronomer" by Walt Whitman.
Kepler, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "The Celestial Surgeon", "Daedalus", "Saturn" by Holst, and more!
Galileo, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "The Celestial Surgeon", "The Horse and the Olive", "Jupiter" by Holst, and more!
This story about Perseus is too long to include in a full episode, but I couldn't bear to leave it out. So here it is, a bonus story for those days when you need a bit more Greek mythology in your life!
Tycho Brahe, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "The Celestial Surgeon", The Story of Atalanta, "Mercury" by Holst, and more!
Copernicus, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "The Celestial Surgeon", Cadmus and Europa, "Venus" by Holst, and more!
Da Vinci, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "The Celestial Surgeon", Admetis and Alcestis, "Mars" by Holst, and more!
Gutenberg, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "The Celestial Surgeon", The Silver Bow, "Neptune" by Holst, and more!
Al Sufi, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "Celestial Surgeon", The Story of Arachne, "Uranus" by Holst, and more!
Ptolemy, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "Celestial Surgeon", The Story of Io, "Saturn" by Holst, and more!
Eratosthenes, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "Celestial Surgeon", The Flood myth, "Jupiter" by Holst, and more!
Archimedes, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "Celestial Surgeon", Promethius, "Mercury" by Holst, and more!
Aristotle, "Come Thou Fount", Psalm 19, "Celestial Surgeon", Greek Myths, "Venus" by Holst, and more!
Psalm 19, "The Celestial Surgeon" by Robert Louis Stevenson, "Come Thou Fount" an original reimagining by Jeff Lawhead
Hello, grown ups! This is a special bonus episode to introduce the conent waiting for you in season 11. Be sure to visit https://goodwaypodcast.com and https://goodwaypodcast.substack.com/ for more resources, including the free guide to season 11!
A little bit of truth, goodness, and beauty for those long summer days!
Psalm 119:105, “Warm Summer Sun”by Mark Twain, “Androclus and the Lion” by James Baldwin, “He knows my name” by @jeffreyjlaw.
A little bit of truth, goodness, and beauty for those long summer days!
Psalm 119:105, “In the Mountains on a Summer Day”by Li Bai, “The King and the Hawk” by James Baldwin, “He Knows My Name” by @jeffreyjlaw.
A little bit of truth, goodness, and beauty for those long summer days!
Psalm 119:105, “Summer in the South”by Paul Laurence Dunbar, “Alexander and Bucephalus” by James Baldwin, “He Knows My Name” by @jeffreyjlaw.
A little bit of truth, goodness, and beauty for those long summer days!
Psalm 119:105, “Summer Stars”by Carl Sandburg, “The Story of Cincinnatus” by James Baldwin, “He knows my name” by @jeffreyjlaw.
A little bit of truth, goodness, and beauty for those long summer days!
Psalm 119:105, “Bed in Summer”by Robert Louis Stevenson, “The Sword of Damocles” by James Baldwin, “He knows my name” by @jeffreyjlaw.
We're concluding season 10 with the final two chapters of the Wind in the Willows. Settle in and enjoy the story!
For bonus chapters, check out gutenberg.org/cache/epub/289/pg289-images.html
The music of the Wind in the Willos, "Blessed Assurance/ U Did the Work", Proverbs 9:10, The Wise Old Owl, and The Wind in the Willows, ch. 8: Toad's Adventures
The Trouble for toad, "Blessed Assurance/U Did the Work", A review of Words of Wisdom, "What Man May Learn, What Man May Do" by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Wind in the Willows, chapter 7: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.
What does "Home Sweet Home" mean to you? "Plessed Assurance/U Did the Work", Colossians 3:23, "What Man May Learn, What Man May Do" by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Wind in the Willows, chapter 6: Mr. Toad.
The role of hospitality in the good life, "Blessed Assurance/U Did the Work", Colossians 3:23, "What Man May Learn, What Man May Do" by Robert Louise Stevenson, The Wind in the Willows, chapter 5: Dulce Domum.
Making mistakes, "Blessed Assurance/U Did The Work", "What Man May Learn, What Man May Do" by Robert Louis, Stevenson, Ephesians 4:32, and "Mr. Badger" from The Wind in the Willows.
Doing hard things, "Blessed Assurance/ U Did the Work", "What Man May Learn, What Man May Do" by Robert Louis Stevenson, Ephesians 4:32, and "The Wild Wood" from the Wind in the Willows.
In honor of mothers, join me for a prayer by John Baillie, the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes, and a retelling of a myth featuring the Greek goddess mother Demeter. Don't forget to check the substack for bonus content related to the story! https://goodwaypodcast.substack.com/
The time I went "messing about in boats", "Blessed Assurance/ U Did the Work", the story of Socrates, Words of Wisdom from the Bible, "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson, and chapter two, "The Open Road", from the Wind in the Willows.
"Blessed Assurance/ U Did the Work", the story of Fanny Crosby, Words of Wisdom from the Bible, "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson, and chapter one, "The River Bank", from the Wind in the Willows.
A reading from an abridged version of The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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Practice the memory work for this season- "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Jeff, Isaiah 9:6-7, and "Christmas Everywhere" by Phillips Brooks
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Join us for a special Christmas themed season featuring: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Jeff, Isaiah 9:6-7, "Christmas Everywhere" by Phillips Brooks, and an abridged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. May each of these treasures bring wonder and delight into your lives as you prepare for Christmas!
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Join us for a special Christmas themed season featuring: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Jeff, Isaiah 9:6-7, "Christmas Everywhere" by Phillips Brooks, and an abridged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. May each of these treasures bring wonder and delight into your lives as you prepare for Christmas!
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Join us for a special Christmas themed season featuring: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Jeff, Isaiah 9:6-7, "Christmas Everywhere" by Phillips Brooks, and an abridged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. May each of these treasures bring wonder and delight into your lives as you prepare for Christmas!
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Join us for a special Christmas themed season featuring: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Jeff, Isaiah 9:6-7, "Christmas Everywhere" by Phillips Brooks, and an abridged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. May each of these treasures bring wonder and delight into your lives as you prepare for Christmas!
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Join us for a special Christmas themed season featuring: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Jeff, Isaiah 9:6-7, "Christmas Everywhere" by Phillips Brooks, and an abridged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. May each of these treasures bring wonder and delight into your lives as you prepare for Christmas!
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Join us for a special Christmas themed season featuring: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Jeff, Isaiah 9:6-7, "Christmas Everywhere" by Phillips Brooks, and an abridged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. May each of these treasures bring wonder and delight into your lives as you prepare for Christmas!
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Tune in to hear the conclusion of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" along with a look back at all we've enjoyed in season 8!
We're ending season 8 on a whimsical note with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" complemented by the children's poem "Queen Mab" by Thomas Hood in addition to our hymn and psalm.
Tune in for the conclusion of Hamlet. A friendly reminder that the story of Hamlet may be a bit intense for some listeners. This episode includes treachery, sword fighting, poisoned chalices, and death. But don't forget that it also introduces us to the wonderfully complex and human character of Hamlet, which I think makes it all worth it for more mature listeners!
Things are getting mysterious this week with Hamlet! But first, let's dive into "Be Thou My Vision", Psalm 36:5-9, and a Japanese poem called "The Moon Ship".
A little background on Shakespeare, "Be Thou My Vision", Psalm 36:5-9, "Be Strong!" by Maltie Davenport Babcock, and the beginning of "Romeo and Juliet".
This week we'll start diving into some of Shakespeare's famous tragedies. But before we do, I want to fill you in on why I chose these stories and why they're important, despite the sadness. This inevitably leads to a conversation about moral imagination, which is always well worth our time! More at goodwaypodcast.com
What is classical Christian education? Why does it matter? How do we do it? I'm doing my best to unpack it for you in less than 15 minutes! As always, reach out to me at goodwaypodcast.com, goodwaypodcast.substack.com, or on Instagram @goodwaypodcast with any questions or comments! I'm always happy to hear from you!
In honor of Prospero, here's a little history of magic, "Be Thou My Vision", Psalm 36:5-9, "Yesterday is History" by Emily Dickinson, and the conclusion of "The Tempest"
Join us for "Be Thou My Vision", Psalm 36:5-9, "To You" by Langston Hughes, and "The Tempest" by Shakespeare
Join us to sing along to "Be Thou My Vision", recite Psalm 36:5-9, and listen to the conclusion of Twelfth Night! Don't forget to subscribe to https://goodwaypodcast.substack.com/ or visit goodwaypodcast.com
Join me for a few minutes to learn more about season 8. Plus, there's a bonus reading of "Autumn Fires" by Robert Louis Stevenson!
Welcome to season 8! We're exploring the theme of learning to see things for what they really are. Join us in memorizing Psalm 36:5-9, singing "Be Thou My Vision", enjoying poetry, and adventuring into the world of Shakespeare!
A reflection on the life and work of John Amos Comenius, as he reminds us to frame education in the light of our relationship to God.
Fun facts about shells, Philippians 2:3-7, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "The Wonderful World" by William Brighty Rands, Winnie the Pooh chapter 4
A Story About Thanksgiving
Philippians 2:3-5
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" by Jeff Lawhead
"Leisure" by W.H. Davies
Winnie the Pooh, chapter 3
Riddle & Doxology
Classifying Clouds: Biography of Luke Howard + Latin Nomenclature
Philippians 2:3-4
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" by Jeff Lawhead
"Clouds" by Christina Rossetti
Winnie the Pooh, chapter 2
Riddle & Doxology
Philippians 2:3
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" by Jeff Lawhead (LAWHEAD on Spotify)
"Halfway Down" by A.A. Milne
Winnie the Pooh: Chapter 1
Riddle: What has hands and a face, but can't hold anything or smile?
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Philippians 2:3
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" by Jeff Lawhead (LAWHEAD on Spotify)
"Halfway Down" by A.A. Milne
Winnie the Pooh: Chapter 1
Riddle: What has hands and a face, but can't hold anything or smile?
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Psalm 100, "This is My Father's World", The Adventures of Theseus, "The Eagle" by Tennyson
Psalm 100, "This is My Father's World", Atalanta and the Golden Apples, "The Snail" by Langston Hughes
"This is My Father's World", Odysseus and the Cyclops, "Who Has Seen the Wind" by Christina Rosetti. Heads Up! Odysseus and the Cyclops may be a little intense for young listeners!
Psalm 100, "This is My Father's World", Pygmalion & Galatea, "A Child's Thought of God" by Elizabeth Barret Browning
Psalm 100, "This is My Father's World", Pygmalion & Galatea, "A Child's Thought of God" by Elizabeth Barret Browning
Psalm 100, "This is My Father's World", the Roman Myth of Baucis and Philemon, and "Certainty" by Emily Dickinson
Psalm 100, "This is My Father's World", the Roman Myth of Baucis and Philemon, and "Certainty" by Emily Dickinson
Psalm 100, "This Is My Father's World", the myth of Persephone, and "Merry Autumn Days" by Dickens. Happy listening!
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Psalm 100, "This Is My Father's World", the myth of Persephone, and "Merry Autumn Days" by Dickens. Happy listening!
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For the mornings when you just need to sing a hymn and recite a psalm. Don't forget to grab the free guide at https://goodwaypodcast.substack.com/
For the mornings when you just need to sing a hymn and recite a psalm. Don't forget to grab the free guide at https://goodwaypodcast.substack.com/
We loved this season so much, we decided to throw it back and release it again for you enjoy this fall! Download the free guide with posters, poems, graphic organizers, recipes, and more to accompany the season at https://goodwaypodcast.substack.com/
In this shorter format, meant for a quick morning basket or car ride to school, we're diving into Psalm 139:1-6. Included in this episode is "Jesus Loves Me" and a poem called, "Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face". For those of you who have a few extra minutes, "Moonlight Sonata" is tagged on the end. Happy listening.
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In this shorter format, meant for a quick morning basket or car ride to school, we're diving into John 1:1-5. Included in this episode is "Nothing But the Blood" and a poem called, "Try, Try Again". For those of you who have a few extra minutes, "Claire de Lune" is tagged on the end. Happy listening!
In this shorter format, meant for a quick morning basket or car ride to school, we're diving into John 1:1-5. Included in this episode is "Nothing But the Blood" and a poem called, "Try, Try Again". For those of you who have a few extra minutes, "Claire de Lune" is tagged on the end. Happy listening!
Excuse my scratchy voice and the low quality audio recorded on my phone in my car, but here's an update for anyone waiting for new content!
Guess the Animal! Carnival of the Animals & Dynamics
"Ants & The Grasshopper" Fable
"Dog & His Reflection" Fable
"How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin"
Proverbs 3:5-6
Doxology
Carnival of the Animals, Fables, The Elephant's Child, Zebra's Question, Proverbs 3:5-6, Doxology
This season is all about animals! We'll learn some fun facts, enjoy a "Just So Story", a few fables, and poetry!
Psalm 23
"Amazing Grace"
"The Peace of Wild Things" by Wendell Berry
My Father's Dragon ch. 7-8
Trying something new
Psalm 23
"Blame" by Shel Silverstein
"Amazing Grace"
My Father's Dragon Ch 5 & 6
Doxology
Psalm 23
Amazing Grace
Roads Go Ever On and On by J.R.R. Tolkein
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett chapters 3 & 4
A bonus episode designed to help your family practice the habit of memorization.
Psalm 23
"Amazing Grace"
"Be Like the Bird" by Victor Hugo
Psalm 23
Amazing Grace
Trees by Joyce Kilmer
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannet, chapters 1 & 2
Practice reciting John 3:16, sing "Jesus Loves Me" and the "Doxology", hear the ancient love story of Ruth, listen to "Love Is" by Nikki Giovanni, and more!
Practice reciting John 3:16, sing "Jesus Loves Me" and the "Doxology", hear the conclusion to "Beauty and the Beast", listen to "Rain Music", and more!
Join us to learn about love, sing "Jesus Loves Me", listen to "Beauty and the Beast" part 1 and "Little Things", and sing the doxology.
We're lighting the Love candle this week! Join us as we recite our verse, learn about love in the Christmas Story, listen to "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", Sing "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus", and enjoy poetry from Christina Rosetti!
This week we light the joy candle. Let's revisit Zechariah, understand about how Blaise Pascal may have influenced hymn-writer Charles Wesley, listen to "How Primrose Came to the Party", learn about St. Lucia, and enjoy a poem from Maltbie Davenport Babcock.
Talking about Peace in Advent today, "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus", "The Shoemaker and the Elves" by the Brothers Grimm, and "Stopping By Woods On A Snowing Evening" by Robert Frost
Observing the first week of Advent with the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus", and the story of St. Nicholas.
Here's a quick little introduction to practicing Advent, celebrating Christmas, and proclaiming Epiphany.
Psalm 100, "This Is My Father's World", The Adventures of Theseus, "The Eagle" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Psalm 100, "This Is My Father's World", Atalanta and the Golden Apples, "The Snail" by Langston Hughes
Psalm 100, "This Is MY Father's World", Odysseus and the Cyclops, "Who Has Seen the Wind" by Christina Rosetti
Psalm 100, "This Is My Father's World", Pygmalion & Galatea, "A Child's Thought of God" by Elizabeth Barret Browning
Psalm 100, "This Is My Father's World", The Roman Myth of Baucis and Philemon, and "Certainty" by Emily Dickinson
Psalm 100, "This Is My Father's World", The Myth of Persephone, and "Merry Autumn Days" by Charles Dickens
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Join us to learn Psalm 100, sing the hymn "This is My Father's World," and listen to the Story of Perseus as well as a poem by Christina Rossetti.
Should Christians teach their kids myths? I think so... listen in to find out why! And check the show notes for recommended resources!
Join us as we wrap up season 1! This week's episode includes the Lord's Prayer, Androcles and the Lion, "The Lion" by Mary Howitt, and the March of the Lions from the Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens. Click here to get the show notes!
Finishing up the Lord's Prayer, a Korean Folktale, poetry from Robert Louis Stevenson, and music from Tchaikovsky!
In today's episode we're traveling to West Africa to enjoy a few folk tales about the clever and mischievous spider, often known as Anansi!
Tune in to talk about the Lord's Prayer, listen to a myth about Athena and Arachne, hear some fun facts about arachnids, enjoy poetry by Alfred Lord Tennyson, and listen to music from Edvard Grieg!
This is not the Disney version... Good endings do not always finish with "happily ever after."
An introduction to children's literature, how to choose great books for your family, and how to foster a love for literature at home.
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Today we're talking about treasure! Tune in as we discuss the Lord's Prayer, the story of King Midas, fun facts about gold, a poem called "What Are Heavy?" by Christina Rosetti, and "Cello Suite No. 1" from Bach. Show notes can be found here!
An overview of what you need to teach for language arts and suggested resources. Show notes here!
A special bonus episode featuring the fairy tale, "The Wolf and the Seven Goats." Don't forget to listen for the questions at the end to discuss at home!
Doing a shallow dive into fairy tales and moral imagination in this episode. A topic worthy of a deep dive, let this be your launching point! Show Notes here!
Set goals to encourage observation, to ask good questions, and to invite a sense of wonder about the created world. Show notes with links can be found on the blog here!
Join us for morning time as we chat, learn the Lord's Prayer, read a fable, and enjoy some poetry and music from Felix Mendelssohn!
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Sharing one way to do morning basket. Check the blog for links to the resources mentioned!
A round-up of some favorite resources for teaching Bible with attention to both the mind and the heart.
Links for resources mentioned:
Devotional: Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing
Music: Sing the Bible 1, Sing the Bible 2, Sing the Bible 3
Telling God's Story Instructor Text, Activity Book
God's Great Covenant
New City Catechism
Action Bible
ESV Kids Bible
Kids Read Truth Scripture Journal
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Asking questions and creating meaningful projects is a great way to engage your children in learning. It works across age levels and covers multiple subjects at a time. Tune in for tips on how to plan and implement them!
In this episode we're breaking down the California State Standards for Social Studies/ History. These tools are especially important to consider in this cultural moment. I also suggest two history programs and share what makes them so great.
Question! I'm on the hunt for a language arts program for my daughter's first grade year. I'm hoping for something that'll catch any holes I may not foresee, will cover what's needed for her grade level, but that's somehow engaging! Does that exist?! What have you used?
In this episode I help you get down to the basics of what you need to teach and some tips for how to do it. Spoiler alert: math, reading, writing, enrichment, and spending time in nature!
Tips and strategies for making math not only frustration-free, but also fun!
Tips for supporting your child's math education at home! Math 4 Today Warm Up Books 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Timed Test Books 100 Days of Timed Tests K-2: Addition & Subtraction 100 Days of Timed Tests 3-5: Math Drills 0-12 Singapore Math (Check Rainbow Resources and Classical Academic Press for best pricing) Games Sleeping Queens Mobi Numerical Tiles Game Equate or SMATH Trifacta: Addition & Subtraction Trifacta: Multiplication & Division Fact Family Flashcards: Addition & Subtraction Fact Family Flashcards: Multiplication & Division Books (Check out from your local library- Dewey Decimal 510) Apps Splash Math Motion Math Dragon Box Links are Amazon Affiliate, I get a tiny kickback, but haven’t received any perks for reviewing these products. They are all products that I use in my home school
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