Back to School 2024: Homeschool Curriculum Picks – Aby Rinella
"All the work in tending a house is life-giving work. It all matters because life matters and it's all fostering life." ~ Mystie Winckler
Welcome to the 2024 “Back to School” edition of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast! Hosts Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella reflect on the summer and share valuable insights on creating a homeschool environment that prioritizes faith and family values. Learn about their curriculum choices, balancing academics with spiritual growth, and the importance of leaving a legacy of faith. Perfect for homeschooling parents looking to make this school year meaningful and memorable.
2024 Curriculum Picks:
🌟📚 Start the homeschooling year strong with expert tips from Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella, as they share their journey to create a balanced curriculum that nurtures both academic excellence and spiritual growth. They discuss using their favorite tools, planners, books, and courses, and creative ways to make each subject come alive. Tune in for guidance on structuring your homeschool, the power of prayer in planning, and our favorite curriculum reviews!
Yvette’s Picks:
Mother Culture: For a Happy Homeschool, by Karen Andreola
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning, by Karen Andreola
Homeschool Planner – A Plan in Place
Apologia Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology
Master Books – Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology: Wonders of the Human Body
Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology
Master Books The World's Story Volume 1
The Knowledge Of The Holy, by A.W. Tozer
Christian Reading Companion for 50 Classics, by James Stobaugh
Famous Women in History: What a Character, by Marilyn Boyer
IEW Structure and Style for Students
Master Books Introduction to Logic
Adam's Chart of History: A Chronology of Ancient, Modern, and Biblical History
Storytime for Grownups: Jane Eyre, by Faith Moore
Pam Barnhill Homeschool Boot Camp
Aby’s Picks:
Not Consumed – God’s Story Old Testament Bible Study
Not Consumed – God’s Story New Testament Bible Study
The Prairie Primer, by Margie Gray
American Civics with Michael Farris
Nutrition 101: Choose Life! By Debra Raybern
Master Books Applied Engineering: The Study of God’s Design in Nature
Master Books Introduction to Logic
To Be Educated, poem by Carolyn Caines
The Young Woman and the Sea (Audiobook)
Podcast Recommendations:
Back to School 2023 - Bringing Passion and Enjoyment to the Homeschool Year - Aby Rinella, Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Why Homeschool? - Aby Rinella's First Episode on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Sponsors:
Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
BJU Press Homeschool is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation
CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.
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