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The BIG Home Ed Conversations
The BIG Home Ed Conversations
The BIG Home Ed Conversations is one of the top active 'home education' podcast for parents who want to move past the myths and dive deep into what we actually want to talk about as alternative educators. Join Kelly (home ed mum of 2 and home education coach & mentor) and Ashley (ex-primary teacher & home ed mum of 3) as they debunk myths, tackle real challenges, and share honest, empowering, mindset-shifting conversations for families choosing alternative education.
Sept. 22, 2024

Following Their Lead

Following Their Lead
Following Their Lead
The BIG Home Ed Conversations
Following Their Lead

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the concept of child-led learning in home education, emphasizing the importance of following children's interests and fostering their curiosity. They share personal experiences of how allowing children to explore their passions leads to deeper learning and engagement. The conversation also touches on the integration of current events into learning, the significance of special interests, and the joy of reclaiming education for both parents and children.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Child-Led Learning
06:12 The Power of Interests in Education
12:40 Incorporating Current Events
18:27 The Importance of Curiosity
25:30 Observing and Supporting Interests
31:59 The Value of Special Interests
38:52 Reclaiming Education Together

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Keywords: Child-led learning, Home education, Following children's interests, Fostering curiosity, Child-led education, Personal learning experiences, Exploring passions, Deeper learning engagement, Integrating current events, Importance of curiosity, Supporting children's interests, Special interests in education, Reclaiming education, Parental involvement in learning, Joy of learning.

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