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Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Jean Miller
236 episodes
1 week ago
EP234: Art anchors learning at home and can serve as a powerful tool for teaching across all subject areas. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean is joined by guest Robyn Beaufoy, CEO of Waldorfish. The award-winning Weekly Art Foundations program created by Waldorfish offers a guided path for parents to bring art to their children at home. Robyn and Jean explore how art makes learning more memorable while also building key skills like focus, perseverance, and problem-solv...
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EP234: Art anchors learning at home and can serve as a powerful tool for teaching across all subject areas. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean is joined by guest Robyn Beaufoy, CEO of Waldorfish. The award-winning Weekly Art Foundations program created by Waldorfish offers a guided path for parents to bring art to their children at home. Robyn and Jean explore how art makes learning more memorable while also building key skills like focus, perseverance, and problem-solv...
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How To
Education,
Kids & Family,
Education for Kids,
Parenting
Episodes (20/236)
Art of Homeschooling Podcast
You Are Enough
EP233: "You are enough, just as you are." These simple words carry profound power for homeschooling parents constantly wondering if they're measuring up. In this heartfelt episode, Jean invites you to pause the endless striving and settle into a moment of genuine self-acceptance. If this message resonates with you, I invite you to join our Inspired at Home community, where we explore these themes through masterclasses, coaching calls, and supportive conversation. Join the Inspired at H...
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1 week ago
7 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Waldorf Homeschooling in 2025
EP232: What does Waldorf homeschooling look like in 2025? How has the homeschooling landscape and the Waldorf homeschooling movement changed? And what remains steady at the heart of Waldorf homeschooling? Join Jean on the Art of Homeschooling podcast this week to explore the changing landscape of Waldorf homeschooling as families seek a more connected, creative, and holistic approach to educating their children at home. Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling.com/episod...
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Discover the Joys of Making Toys by Hand: A Conversation with Jessica Bentson
EP231: Jessica Bentson's journey into toymaking began with a heartfelt desire to provide her children with natural playthings she couldn't afford to buy. That spark of inspiration has grown into Toymaking Magic, her membership that helps parents create beautiful handmade toys regardless of their crafting experience. In this conversation, Jean and Jessica talk about the value of handmade toys and open-ended play. Jessica shares why simple projects like beanbags make the perfect starting ...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Banish Homeschool Burnout
EP230: Banish homeschool burnout with these nine simple tips aligned with Waldorf-inspired homeschooling so you can reignite your enthusiasm and bring joy back into your days with your kiddos. The tips in this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast get to the heart of the matter ~ connection. We all experience burnout and fatigue at some point on our homeschooling journey. And it’s so important to be able to identify when you’re burning out, so you can reset and rest. And then get back t...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Waldorf Without the Box: Creating Your Custom Homeschooling Journey
EP229: Ever felt like you're drowning in curriculum overwhelm? The secret to Waldorf-without-the-box is creating a custom curriculum for your homeschooling journey. You are not alone! Many homeschooling parents purchase one curriculum after another, desperately trying to follow someone else's plan only to feel perpetually behind and increasingly frustrated. Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, never wrote a standardized curriculum. Instead, he encouraged teachers to observe...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Celebrate Your Homeschool Journey
EP228: Let's talk about why and how to celebrate your homeschool journey! Ever find yourself staring at unfinished lessons, math workbooks, or art projects at the end of the year? If you're feeling that familiar weight of disappointment about what didn't get accomplished this year, you're not alone. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling, I discuss why shifting our focus toward what did happen strengthens the learning, builds connections, and creates positive momentum in our homesc...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Simplicity is Power
EP227: Sometimes we homeschoolers can tend make things more complicated than they need to be. The truth is that simplicity is power! When you finally land in a place of simplicity, you can stop spinning your wheels and take action. Get yourself out of the weeds and back on the path with the power of simplicity. In this episode the Art of Homeschooling podcast, I share four easy to understand ideas to harness the power of simplicity. Find the Show Notes here ...
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2 months ago
8 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
What To Do When You Feel Behind in Homeschooling
EP226: "Falling behind" might be the most common worry among homeschooling parents, but it's based on a misunderstanding of how learning works. When we measure ourselves against arbitrary timelines and standardized expectations, we miss the beautiful truth that homeschooling allows us to follow our children's natural development. The Waldorf approach offers remarkable wisdom here through its spiral curriculum ~ a thoughtful progression where subjects unfold with increasing complexity as chil...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Embracing the Freedom of Homeschooling
EP225: Freedom thrives within structure and simplicity, not rigidity. This is a powerful truth that I've learned on my journey to embrace the freedom of homeschooling. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, you'll hear my thoughts about the precious opportunity that homeschoolers have to truly see and respond to the children before us, customizing learning experiences without the constraints of external requirements that stifle creativity and individualized approaches. Aft...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Simplifying Your Curriculum to Work For Your Family
EP224: Welcome to the Art of Homeschooling podcast! Today I’m addressing a common homeschooling question about simplifying your curriculum to work for YOUR family. If you’re feeling lost, behind, or overwhelmed…you are not alone. In this episode, I share three super helpful shifts that can transform how you approach planning and implementing lessons for Waldorf-inspired homeschooling. Create a more joyful and sustainable homeschooling experience by approaching your curriculum like a beautiful...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Sharing Poetry with Children
EP223: Poetry captivates us through sparse words that paint vivid pictures, leaving just enough space for our imaginations to complete the scene. This power makes poetry especially magical for children, who naturally think in pictures and respond to rhythm and rhyme with delight. When we share poems with our children, we're not just introducing them to beautiful language ~ we're building essential literacy foundations. Bringing poetry into your homeschool can be remarkably simple. Listen in f...
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3 months ago
13 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
It's Never One Size Fits All
EP222: Ever felt that rush of excitement when purchasing a new curriculum, only to watch it gather dust on your shelf a month later? You're not alone. The quest for the "perfect" homeschool curriculum has left many parents feeling inadequate when packaged plans don't quite fit their unique family dynamics. Rudolf Steiner, the visionary behind Waldorf education, never even wrote a curriculum. Instead, he advised teachers to "teach the children before you" – not some abstract ideal or generic ...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
The Experience Before the Explanation
EP221: Understanding how to develop a hands-on learning experience before offering an explanation can change everything about your homeschool teaching! On this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean breaks down this powerful approach to teaching which is based on the work of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education. As home educators, when we allow children to experience concepts firsthand before explaining theories or principles, we preserve their natural wonder and ...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Permission to Pause: Sometimes We Need to Scale Back
EP220: Life’s challenges sometimes demand that we slow down or scale back, whether we like it or not. You always have permission to pause! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean shares her own recent experiences of navigating stress, uncertainty, and caregiving while reflecting on past homeschooling seasons filled with ups and downs. She reminds us that scaling back is not a failure ~ it’s part of the rhythm of life. With warmth and honesty, Jean explores the mindset shift ...
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3 months ago
13 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Homeschooling Through Life's Curveballs
EP219: Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs our way, and homeschooling adds unique layers to these challenges. Have you ever found yourself wondering how to keep your educational journey on track amidst the chaos of life's unpredictable events? Join Jean Miller as she shares personal insights from her own family's experience homeschooling through challenges and finding resilience amidst the chaos. This episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast is a heartfelt guide to transformin...
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4 months ago
10 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Deep vs. Wide: A Waldorf Homeschooling Perspective
EP218: A question from the Art of Homeschooling community inspired this podcast episode covering the concept of deep vs. wide from a Waldorf homeschooling perspective. In this episode, Jean describes how to build a main lesson block around a significant and pivotal event in the course of human development. This idea can be applied to teaching any topic from world or national history to geography and science. Jean illustrates the development of a main lesson topic through the "deep dive wave" ...
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5 months ago
16 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Favorite Winter Read-Alouds for Cozy Homeschool Days
EP#217: It’s time for our favorite winter read-alouds for cozy homeschool days! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares three read-aloud strategies and a list of her favorite winter read-aloud books which you'll find at www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode217. As you’ll hear in the episode, stories speak directly to our hearts and the best stories hold heartwarming illustrations and vivid, descriptive text within their pages. Stories are the very marrow of homesch...
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5 months ago
19 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Re-Create Your Homeschool Rhythm
EP216: Rather than getting bogged down by decision fatigue or overwhelmed by curriculum choices, learn how establishing a consistent rhythm can bring ease and confidence to your homeschooling day. The topic of this week’s podcast episode is how to re-create your rhythm. In this episode, Jean discusses simple, adaptable homeschool rhythm ideas and also offers encouragement to embrace the power of rhythm over rigid schedules. Rhythm is the heartbeat of your home and the starting point from whic...
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5 months ago
13 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Inner Quiet: A Simple Morning Routine for Homeschool Moms
EP#215: Ever wake up feeling like you’re already behind before your homeschooling day even begins? If you’re feeling out of sorts, the best remedy to renew and inspire you is a tiny dose of inner quiet and my simple morning routine for homeschool moms (or dads or grandmas or sisters, etc). Trying harder is NOT the answer. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean shares a simple morning routine for homeschooling parents following the acronym ME ~ meditate and exercise. If you’...
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5 months ago
9 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Find Your Inner Light: A Homeschooler's Guide to Renewal
EP214: Dear homeschooler, do you feel guilty for taking time for yourself yet overwhelmed by the daily demands of homeschooling? Find your inner light. Listen in to a homeschooler’s guide to renewal in this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast. Jean dives into the power of the seasons and the turning point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox as an auspicious time to double up on emotional and physical self-care. Imagine taking a few minutes each day with the intention of...
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6 months ago
11 minutes

Art of Homeschooling Podcast
EP234: Art anchors learning at home and can serve as a powerful tool for teaching across all subject areas. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean is joined by guest Robyn Beaufoy, CEO of Waldorfish. The award-winning Weekly Art Foundations program created by Waldorfish offers a guided path for parents to bring art to their children at home. Robyn and Jean explore how art makes learning more memorable while also building key skills like focus, perseverance, and problem-solv...