Learn about four different popular homeschool philosophies in Episode 82 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show. Dig deeper into what makes each philosophy different to find the one that will help your children succeed in your homeschool. Christine Weller shares styles and curriculum choices in “Methods, Styles, and Philosophies.” 

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Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine

For more on homeschool philosophies, click on the links to these recent articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:

• Developing a Philosophy of Education (What if we gave up on the idea of the perfect curriculum?) 
• The Gift of a Personalized Education (In weaving curriculum and community, I was shown that education, while personal, is vital in a community.) 
• How to Begin Homeschooling (Tips to help you get started.) 
• The Distinguished Charlotte Mason Method (Inspiring the love of knowledge in children depends on the presentation of ideas.) 
• A Charlotte Mason-Inspired Wildflower Study (Wildflowers are such a wonderful part of our world, and God has made them so incredibly unique!) 
• Unschooling: Is It for You? (Unschooling places a child into the driver’s seat with the parent as navigator of their educational journey.) 

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Do you have the new and enhanced TOS App? It’s the hub for homeschooling. You can access all The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine articles—and more—wherever you go, whenever you need them. Search for homeschooling topics important to you. You’ll find curriculum choices, resources, homeschool advice, help, and encouragement. The app content is updated weekly. The TOS App is now better than ever, and it’s free. You can find the TOS App on Google Play or download at the App Store today! 

Connect with HomeschoolingFinds.com

Whether you are looking for new curriculum or resources for your homeschool or encouragement and tips, HomeschoolingFinds.com offers you trusted advice and information. Read about different homeschool philosophies and styles in the following articles: 

• Literature Units: An Overview of Styles
• Changing Teaching Styles or What to Do When Your Little Girls Grow Up!
• Homeschooling Helps for All Homeschool Styles
• What Kind of Homeschooler Am I?
• Using Unschooling to Teach to the Interests of Your Child 

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Connect with Upcoming Episodes

New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next:  

• 8/26/24: Episode 83—“Spellers and Non-Spellers: How to Teach Both” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse®
• 9/2/24: Episode 84—“How Important Are the Electives?” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse®
• 9/9/24: Episode 85—“Homeschool Moms Cry, Too!” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® with Ro Uwague of CHAP, Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania 

Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We’d love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.