Episode 75: Let’s Never Forget our Country’s History

Episode 75: Let’s Never Forget our Country’s History
At some point in at least the past sixty years the neglecting of our country’s history began. Join Deborah Wuehler as she shares memories from her own childhood and ideas on how we can keep the history of the United States alive in our homeschools.
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Episode 74: FREEDOM! It’s Why We Homeschool!

Episode 74: FREEDOM! It’s Why We Homeschool!
What are the freedoms that homeschooling affords you? The blessing of homeschooling is discussed by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® and Amy Roberts of Raising Arrows in the latest episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show. Be inspired when you listen to episode 74. Find the show notes for “FREEDOM! It’s Why We Homeschool!” on HomeschoolShow.com.
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Episode 55: Learning Geography through History

Learning Geography through History
Geography and history are naturally connected. Bring them both to life in your homeschool. Tune in while Stephanie shares practical ways to make this happen using wall maps, timelines, impromptu games, and more. It’s Episode 55 of The Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show—“Learning Geography through History!”
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Play Your Way Through the 20th Century

A few years ago, we decided to study the world history in the 20th century for an entire year. There is just so much that happened during those 100 years, and there are many people still alive with stories to tell of the 1900s. I want my kids to love history so I come up
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Weaving a Tapestry of History, Mama

Hey Mama, Today is about history . . . yours, your kids’, and our Forefathers’ who have taught us so much (if we’ll be quiet and listen). History doesn’t have to be all serious and Constitution-y. Yes, it can be, but it can be so much more than that, too. It’s baking bread with the
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Do You Have an Eternal View of History, Mama?

Hey Mama, A verse that brings me great comfort is this one because it reminds me of the bigger picture: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 God is eternal. He has been around
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History for Every Grade Level, Mama

Hey Mama, One of the best ways to make learning history exciting is to experience it. If you take a lot of trips like we do, you can visit historic places. Some people like to dress up and act out history. Others enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction books about the past. Whatever you do, ditch the
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Social Studies or History?

I read an interesting article in the New York Times recently. The author Dr. Daniel Bessner, a historian, wrote about history becoming controversial and the rapid decline of the history profession (researchers, professors, and teachers). Dr. Bessner goes so far as to say, “It’s the end of history. And the consequence will be great.”1 What!?
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