Episode 14: Let’s read all the banned books
Why do books get banned, and why should we read them when they do? Get ready to update your secular homeschool reading list.
Episode 13: Embracing back-to-school season as a homeschooler
Whether you’re homeschooling year-round or seasonally, back-to-school season is part of homeschool life.
Episode 12: The patriarchy gives up some power—but why?
Women’s history is human history, and feminism is something we should be talking about in our homeschools.
Episode 11: Building better writers in your homeschool one sentence at a time
How do you homeschool writing? Just like we homeschool everything else, by giving our kids the tools and scaffolding they need to do it well.
Episode 10: How do we help our homeschoolers build resilience?
The world is not easy right now, y’all. In this episode, we’re talking about how to raise resilient, hopeful kids when it feels like everything is on fire.
Episode 9: Science education starts with science concepts
In this episode, we’re talking about why a conceptual science focus can make a huge difference in your homeschool science curriculum.
Episode 8: Secular homeschooling in an election year
In this podcast episode, we discuss the challenges of homeschooling during election season in the U.S. We emphasize the importance of teaching critical thinking and understanding the U.S. government to raise informed voters. We explore the significance of analyzing party platforms, engaging in local politics, and spotting misleading information, plus some of our favorite strategies and resources for homeschooling politics.
Episode 7: How can you tell if your homeschool science curriculum is really secular?
We dive into the challenging world of secular science in homeschooling, discovering how tricky it can be to navigate through seemingly neutral curriculums that are anything but. Our conversation takes us through the pitfalls of evangelical curriculums, the importance of critical thinking, and how to vet for truly secular science resources. Join us as we unpack the layers, share our personal experiences, and offer tips to secure a secular science education for your kids, ensuring they're not indoctrinated but enlightened.
Episode 6: You can’t perfectly decolonize your history curriculum, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try
I think one of the first lessons of secular history is that there is no perfect secular, decolonized, intersectional history curriculum. And if you stop looking for the perfect curriculum, you can go a long way towards building a secular history that you’re going to love.
Episode 5: Homeschooling in the Age of AI
Our AI tell us that in this episode, Blair and Amy discuss the impact of AI on writing and education, sharing insights from their conversation with a friend working in AI. They explore the challenges and benefits of using AI in writing, emphasizing the importance of teaching kids to use AI responsibly and as a tool to enhance productivity rather than replace human creativity.
Episode 4: This curriculum isn’t secular (and here’s how you can tell)
In this episode, we focus on the challenges we, as secular homeschoolers, face in identifying truly secular curriculum amidst a market that often blurs the lines between secular and non-secular content. We discuss the difficulties in distinguishing genuinely secular educational materials, particularly in the science field, due to some publishers and curriculums subtly indoctrinating children with non-secular ideologies.
Episode 3: What’s the problem with critical race theory?
In episode 3 of Secular Homeschooling with Blair and Amy, we’re talking about why people get so worked up about critical race theory, what it really means, and why it’s an important part of a progressive secular homeschool.
Episode 2: If you teach one subject in your homeschool, make it critical thinking
If you only teach one subject in your secular homeschool, make it critical thinking. Here’s why — and how we do it.
Episode 1: Why Secular Homeschooling Matters
In this new podcast, Blair and Amy discuss the importance of secular academic homeschooling. We share our experiences as advocates for inclusive and diverse homeschooling resources and our mission to promote critical thinking and provide accurate representation in subjects like science and history. We aim to make the homeschooling world more inclusive and supportive. Join us on this journey as we explore various topics and advocate for a diverse secular homeschooling community.