Layers of Learning Podcast

Layers of Learning Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 74: Introducing Units
August 08, 2024

The Layers of Learning Podcastwith 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 tog

Episode 73: Is Homeschooling Dangerous?
March 09, 2024

Is homeschooling dangerous? Should there be greater federal regulations overseeing it? In this podcast episode, we discuss the political side of homeschooling and an article by a law school professor

Episode 72: A Magical Blend of Homeschooling Styles
February 06, 2024

Layers of Learning is a magical blend of Classical, Charlotte Mason, unit studies, Montessori, and unschooling, all wrapped up in a fun package for your family.

Episode 71: Middle Grades in Homeschool
January 10, 2024

Homeschooling in the middle grades is really rewarding. This is the age when you get to build on their knowledge and make connections to themselves and the real world. They gain confidence as independ

Episode 70: Listen As We Plan a Unit
October 02, 2023

Listen to this off-the-cuff planning session to hear how Michelle and Karen each plan units using Layers of Learning.

Episode 69: Skills Versus Content
August 26, 2023

Learn the difference between content knowledge and skills, then watch your kids flourish as you dovetail them both in your homeschool.

Episode 68: Unit Overviews
August 02, 2023

Every Layers of Learning begins with a Unit Overview sidebar. Here are some fun suggestions for ways to use this learning tool in your homeschool!

Episode 67: Sharing the Pen
June 28, 2023

Guidance for teaching emergent writers how to write by making lessons fun and interactive along with breaking down the writing process into baby steps and sharing the pen.

Episode 66: Lessons We’ve Learned As Homeschool Moms
June 09, 2023

Listen in for lessons we've learned after two decades of homeschooling!

Episode 65: Raising Bookworms – Our Favorite Family Read-Alouds
May 05, 2023

The single best decision we made as homeschool moms was to create a family culture of reading aloud to our kids. In this episode, we share our favorite read-alouds and what to look for in a book to he