Why We Should Study Geology in Our Homeschools
Hey, homeschoolers! Do you get excited about geology? If not, I think you will be after listening to this episode. Geology is not just science but theology as well. My guest today is Patrick Nurre. After years of field study, collecting and studying the fascinating world of geology, a good friend suggested that he might like to share some of his treasures with others, and from that humble beginning, Northwest Treasures was begun. He...
How to Teach Your Kids About Money
Hey, homeschoolers! After graduating three of my kids and seeing two more of them employed, I now believe that the financial education I gave my kids was even more important then I originally thought. The Bible devotes so much time to discussing money and possessions and with good reason. Our relationship with money can make or break us. That's why I wanted to talk about teaching finance to kids in this episode. Listen to the podcast...
Why and How to Teach Guitar in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! Music is such an important and gratifying part of home education. You may have heard my interviews with Joseph Hoffman about piano and Gena Mayo about easy ways of including music in your homeschool. Today, I'm delighted to share my interview with Inga Hope, founder of Gentle Guitar online school and the creator of Music Ed digital magazine about why you should consider having your child learn guitar. She shares...
How to Teach Health in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! Remember health class in school? Honestly, I don't. But I do know I haven't been excited about the health curriculum I've used with my high schoolers until now. We'll talk more about how to teach health in a minute. Listen to the podcast Let's Connect But first I would love to have you subscribe to my YouTube Channel. I am going to restart my video series called Ask Dr. Mel. I get a number of questions and I'll be...
How and Why to Teach Your Kids to Be Entrepreneurs
Hey, homeschoolers! Entrepreneurship is like a continuation of homeschooling. Our kids can continue to enjoy freedom in doing what they love to do. That's what I'm talking about in this week's episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. Listen to the podcast But first, I would love to have you tell someone about this podcast. There are sharing buttons no matter which platform you're listening on. I share favorite podcasts and episodes all...
CSI Science for Middle and High Schoolers
Hey, homeschoolers! I met Scott Moening at the Great Homeschool Convention in Cincinatti and am I ever glad! I learned about his company's forensic science curriculum that I will be using with my 8th grader and two high schoolers next year. My kids are excited about learning what I'm calling CSI science. If you have middle or high schoolers, you can use code HOMESCHOOLSANITY (no spaces) for 10% off and free shipping at...
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six. My life can be a little crazy, so I look for sanity-saving ideas to use and share. I hope you'll read my About page to learn more.
-Dr. Melanie Wilson
