There is so much joy in watching a child develop a love of reading. What do you do when you don’t see that happening in your household? Gain practical problem-solving tips for reading and spelling, and enjoy this informative discussion. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/child-struggle-reading-show/ This episode was previously created as …

In this episode, we talk with vision therapist Dr. Megan Petty about the root causes of vision dysfunction and how it can affect your child's ability to learn, regulate emotionally, and be content as they grow up. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/undiagnosed-vision-issues-showAv Demme Learning

Play isn’t just a break or relief from serious learning, play IS a child’s work and involves serious learning. Come learn how, when, and why playing matters. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/research-play-showAv Demme Learning

Join us for an insightful conversation about goal-setting, never giving up on your dreams and the ability to juggle life and children with Andrea Ormsby. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/dreams-showAv Demme Learning

Join us for a lively discussion with Jonathan Brush, president and CEO of Unbound, to talk about having conversations with your high schooler now to prepare them for the future. We will explore attitudes to develop in your student and essentials you need to know as you prepare your students to leave the nest. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com…

Math-U-See’s Accelerated Individualized Mastery (AIM) interventions have been the difference maker for so many families. Understanding how to get the most out of the program is critical to student success. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/hacking-aim-showAv Demme Learning

Beginning a high school experience with your homeschooler can be exciting—and maybe a little scary. Join us for this lively discussion about things to consider as you enter the precious high school years. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/high-school-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audi…

In this exciting conversation with the author of Visual Thinking, Dr. Temple Grandin, she outlines how our verbal world tends to sideline those who think visually. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/temple-grandin-showAv Demme Learning

In this panel discussion, a group of veteran homeschool moms share their wisdom on what to focus on and what to let go of. This episode is perfect for someone beginning their homeschool journey. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-tips-showAv Demme Learning

Join us to learn Mr. D's secrets of test-taking tips and techniques from his SAT Boot Camp. Focusing on math and the language of the SAT, learn what your students really need to know before taking the math section of the SAT. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/sat-math-showAv Demme Learning

How can the Math-U-See methodologies and materials set your student with Attention Deficit Disorder up for success? Join us as we review how to implement strategies that will make your student more mathematically successful. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/mathusee-add-student-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and …

Join us as we have a conversation full of history, encouragement, and joy as we discuss how history studies can positively impact both you and your students. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/history-homeschool-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.…

As a student approaches high school math, a parent’s role has to change. We may not be as involved in the day-to-day instruction, but our influence and encouragement are essential to our student’s success. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/math-teacher-showAv Demme Learning

Join Gretchen Roe and Kim Kautzer, the founder of WriteShop, as they discuss the legacy that WriteShop has created and how you can utilize this terrific program for your own children. Learn about the origins of WriteShop, its family-friendly methods to get even the most reluctant writers to find their inner muse, and the joy of teaching your childr…

Blending the joy of the life you are already living with your homeschool journey can be translated into exciting unit study experiences. Join us for an insightful conversation with Cynthia Holt and Justine LoMonaco, founders of the Learn + Live Letter program. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/unit-studies-show…

In the wildly changing landscape of the Internet, how on earth do we keep personal information private and protect our families from dark online content? There are so many solutions, but how do you know which one is right for your family? How can parents stay ahead of their students to keep them safe without curtailing their freedoms? In this insig…

Dr. Karen Holinga is the author of Spelling You See and a homeschool pioneer. Join us as we learn about Dr. Holinga’s inspirational story and how she has helped thousands of students read proficiently and spell adeptly. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/karen-holinga-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not crea…

Join us for a conversation about how important engaging with Math-U-See's bridge materials is and how they will help you set your algebraic student up for success. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/bridge-materials-showAv Demme Learning

Let's talk about recognizing gifted kids and the misperceptions that get in the way. We'll discuss how to support, curate, and advocate, as well as how you can find resources and community as their parent. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/gifted-kids-showAv Demme Learning

Join Gretchen Roe and Meredith Taylor for a discussion on where to begin and how to flourish. Parents will learn practical advice and also how SCAIHS could support them in their journey. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/special-needs-student-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listen…

How queenly is the queen bee? Is it true she rules the hive, or does the hive drive her? Spend an hour with us learning the craft and science of beekeeping and why this age-old art is essential to the survival of our planet. Come away with a project to create a native pollinator house. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/beekeeping-show…

In this episode, we speak with Dalia Monterroso, Chickenlandia's President, and learn how a simple backyard hobby might just change your life. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/chickenlandia-showAv Demme Learning

Join us for an insightful conversation about how to teach students about the cultures of the world as they explore multisensory learning opportunities through different cultures' cuisines. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/eat-explore-showAv Demme Learning

Before a student begins their high school math experiences, they need to have a set of skills in place. As a parent, how do you recognize what skills are necessary and how to foster them? This discussion will center on what skill sets students need as they step into the world of pre-algebra and beyond. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/h…

Join us for this special conversation with Steve Demme, founder of Math-U-See and Building Faith and Family and chief encourager of fathers in the roles they play in their families. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/fathers-role-showAv Demme Learning

In this conversation on primitive reflexes, we provide a comprehensive review exploring their definition, functions, and the critical role they play in shaping our children’s abilities. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/primitive-reflexes-showAv Demme Learning

Homeschool families come in all varieties, but those who serve our country have unique circumstances and obligations that most of us do not normally consider in our homeschool journeys. Join us for a special conversation with Natalie Mack, MEd, HSLDA Military Community Outreach Coordinator, and homeschooling mom, as we talk about military service, …

Ever felt the nudge to start your own business? Perhaps you have a talent or passion that you’ve considered monetizing, like baking or gardening. If this sounds exciting to you, learn some basics for starting your own micro-business! 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/micro-business-home-show/ This episode was previously created as a webi…

Let's have an honest discussion about what you fear, what you think you may be doing wrong, and what the truths are in your journey. Join us as we unpack the "myths" of what you might be doing wrong. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschooling-fears-showAv Demme Learning

Join us as we discuss ways you can model teachability to your student, and set goals for you and your student that will change your homeschool environment this coming year. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/math-skills-teach-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.…

As a parent, how do you know when your child is ready to read? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Karen Holinga about how to thoughtfully plan the beginning of your reading journey. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/reading-readiness-showAv Demme Learning

At Demme Learning, we love to prepare content to meet families' needs, but there is never enough time to get to everything you ask of us. We are going to take a pause in preparing a set format and have a panel of veteran homeschool moms to answer your tough questions. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-town-hall-show…

You think your student is diligently working on their math assignment, and yet you find they have drawn faces in all of the zeros on their paper. Does math doodling have a purpose, and if so, how can you set expectations so your child thrives mathematically? Join us as we discuss how to make your budding artist into a confident mathematician. 🗒️ Sh…

Parents have many opportunities to foster a love of good literature in their children. It can feel like the odds are stacked against us in this regard, especially when so much of our reading has become electronic. Join us and learn why reading a variety of different things in the beginning years is so important. Reading early and often hones studen…

Parents love the approach WriteShop takes, but they often struggle with the large amount of instructor content necessary to teach it. In this episode, we will show you how to hack the program to make teaching it more manageable. Join us for this insightful discussion and learn how to make WriteShop work for your family. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmel…

Parents often express frustration at teaching their children compositional writing. Join us for a lively discussion with practical tips about teaching writing. We will give you the tools to approach this subject with confidence. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/teach-writing-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was n…

Join Gretchen and Andrew Pudewa for a lively exploration of how to “hack” high school, create rich, meaningful opportunities for teenagers, and take advantage of the many options for starting to accumulate college credits while still below the traditional college age. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/crafting-college-experience-show…

How do we teach our children, particularly our middle schoolers, the difference between conversation and gossip? We want to encourage the former and discourage the latter, but what does an intelligent conversation look like with tweenagers? How do we create insight for them when they meet a bully? Join us for an insightful discussion of these impor…

If you’re a parent who doesn’t see yourself as mathematically adept, it can feel difficult to create a successful mathematical environment for your student. What if you could “flip the script” and learn alongside your student? Join us for a discussion about fostering your own mathematical success so you can model it for your students. Show notes: h…

Math-U-See is known as a mastery-based curriculum. If you are a Math-U-See parent, you may wonder, "What does mastery look like?" at any particular point in your journey. Mastery is one of the most critical concepts for a parent to apply accurately. In this episode, we visit the in-depth process of assessing mastery and how you can get the most out…

Parents often ask themselves if they are doing the right thing by homeschooling their children. For home educators, this is a marathon, not a sprint. It will be a journey for which you cannot see the end result. How do you know you are on the right path? This episode is a generational discussion with a mother and daughter who have created the tradi…

As homeschool parents, we can decide whether or not grades are a part of our homeschool experience. What do we grade, WHY do we grade, and when do we start the grading process? Join us as we revisit one of our most popular episodes to weigh the pros and cons, discuss options for your family’s experience, and hear what veteran homeschoolers’ experie…

Author and coach Patti Reed allows us to talk about some of the difficult conversations we must have with our children as they negotiate their way to adulthood. Raising kids is hard, and raising teenagers is every emotion together. We have an insightful discussion on agreements and expectations, vulnerabilities, commitment, academic gaps, and sorti…

When we begin a homeschool journey, we often have specific expectations. When these expectations don't align with reality, stress occurs. Join us for a panel discussion of setting appropriate expectations for your homeschooling years and a realistic discussion of what this first year might look like for you. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/bl…

The days can seem long and patience can be short. How do you keep it all together when the finish line seems so far off? Join us for conversation, encouragement, and suggestions. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-burnout-show/ This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.…

How do you put the air back in your academic tires after the joy and change of the holidays? Join us for ten practical tips to "begin again" as you start into 2024. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/relaunch-showAv Demme Learning

This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first: https://demmelearning.com/blog/hiking-continental-divide-trail-show/Av Demme Learning

Habits can be so hard to master. Whether you are a student or a parent, habits have the ability to create calm or chaos. In this episode, we explore some concrete actions to implement in your home so that changing and reviewing habits becomes a part of your journey. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-habits-show/ This episode was…

Join us for a recap of this year's best content from The Demme Learning Show. We have lots of things to recap and share and lots of things for you to think about as you step enthusiastically into 2024. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/2023-perspective-showAv Demme Learning

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays about to begin, how do you fit in school with all the celebrations you want to have? Join us as we discuss a variety of ways to make school count when you are counting the days toward holiday celebrations. Show notes: https://demmelearning.com/blog/holidays-school-show…