Homeschool Minnesota

Homeschool Minnesota

Covering topics to empower and encourage parents who homeschool their children.

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July 10, 2025 25 mins

In this episode of Home School Minnesota, host Dayle Annand welcomes Amanda Dykes, author of 'A Pocketful of Wonder.' They discuss the importance of outdoor activities for children, the significance of fostering a sense of wonder, and how nature can deepen children's understanding of God. Amanda shares insights on creating engaging activities that cater to various learning styles and ages, emphasizing the joy and peace that come fr...

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In this episode of Home School Minnesota, Mellany Zepelak discusses the importance of self-care from a biblical perspective, emphasizing that true restoration comes from Jesus. The conversation explores the process of cleansing oneself spiritually, the significance of continuous self-assessment, and the foundational truths about God, sin, and Jesus Christ. The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their relationship with ...

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In this episode of Home School Minnesota, host Dayle Annand speaks with Katie Reid, a Bible teacher and homeschool mom, about her book, God What Do I Do?. They discuss the importance of understanding one's identity as a child of God, making decisions in uncertain times, and the significance of collaboration in overcoming challenges. Katie shares insights from her book 'God, What Do I Do?' and emphasizes the need for communi...

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In this episode of Home School Minnesota, Dayle and Mellany discuss the importance of self-care from a biblical perspective, emphasizing that self-care is not selfish but essential for spiritual and emotional well-being. They recap previous episodes, explore the consequences of neglecting self-care, and share biblical stories, particularly the story of Mary and Martha, to illustrate the need for balance between service and ...

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In this episode, Danika Cooley discusses her work in Christian education, focusing on her Who, What, Why series that teaches children about biblical history and theology. She emphasizes the importance of understanding Christian history to see God's sovereignty and how it shapes our lives today. The conversation also covers the use of lap books and unit studies to enhance learning, the biblical perspective on slavery and abo...

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In this episode of Home School Minnesota, Dayle and Mellany continue their self-care series by exploring the lies we believe about self-care, our identity, and the barriers that prevent us from taking care of ourselves. They emphasize the importance of understanding our value in Christ and how self-care is not selfish but essential for our well-being and the well-being of our families. The conversation encourages listeners ...

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In this engaging conversation, Christine Devane shares insights about her children's book 'Elephant Beach,' which encourages children to embrace new experiences and friendships. The discussion delves into themes of shyness, kindness, and the importance of social interactions among children. Christine reflects on her experiences as a teacher and a mother, offering valuable advice on how to support shy children while fosterin...

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June 16, 2025 32 mins

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In this episode of Home School Minnesota, Dayle Annand and Mellany Zepelak delve into the importance of self-care, particularly for homeschooling parents. They explore what self-care truly means, its biblical foundations, and how it is essential for maintaining one's mental and spiritual health. The conversation emphasizes that self-care is not selfish but a necessary practice to avoid becoming 'dilapidated' in life. They d...

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In this conversation, Dayle Annand and Lee Jenkins discuss innovative approaches to homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of mastery, resilience, and wonder in education. Jenkins shares his experiences and insights from his work with Crazy Simple Education, advocating for a hands-on, child-led learning environment that fosters a love for learning. The discussion covers practical strategies for implementing these conce...

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In this conversation, Dayle Annand from Homeschool Minnesota interviews Amy Buchmeyer from HSLDA about the current state of homeschooling legislation in Minnesota. They discuss the role of HSLDA in advocating for homeschool freedoms, the legislative landscape including key bills that could impact homeschooling, and specific concerns regarding vaccination laws and the definition of homeschooling. The conversation emphasize...

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God teaches us so much through nature and His natural world! What do gardening and parenting have in common? More than I realized! Today I share what I have observed as I learn a bit about gardening and seeing some parallels in parenting. Also, I reveal our summer series with Melany Zepelack! To hear more from Melany: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49cEqJR0crpjCwVhbidW1V?si=w2NMXzZiSJy8dFTzmzR64Q Her blog: https://www.sanct...
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Teaching our kids about their Christian history is a way to make their roots go deeper into their faith. Marilyn Boyer has just released the first of four church history books that will make up the Legends of Faith series, Early Church Fathers! In typical Marilyn Boyer style, this book is engaging for all ages with stories about people that will challenge and inspire. These stories are unforgettable! Check out Early Church Fath...
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Are you thinking about homeschooling? Have you been homeschooling for a couple of years and wondering if you’re doing it right? Have you been homeschooling for years and hoping your kids aren’t missing anything they need in life? This book is for you! Ginny Yurich gives us 10 principles of homeschooling that you give to your kids without realizing it and how that shapes them to become who God created them to be. Join us today ...
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She’s back! We are excited to have another episode of MÂCHÉ Book Club just in time for relaxing, traveling, and beach days of summer! As always Susan gives wonderful recommendations for everyone in your family. Don’t forget to check out the MÂCHÉ Book Club book list on Amazon so you can see all the books that were talked about on not only this episode but all our other Book Club episodes as well! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishl...
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Are you looking for a great curriculum to begin the Biblical foundation of finances with your children? Are you looking for a practical finance class to give to your teenager for a high school credit? Or are you looking for a great book to help you rethink the way you manage your finances as a family? Compass Financial Ministry has some great options for you! Dan Nicewander tells us all about the curriculum they have for students a...

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What do you do when you have multiple ages and stages to homeschool? How do you do individual work with each child when needed and also keep that toddler busy? If you’ve ever had any of those questions, this is the podcast for you! Join our conversation with Kelly about how to balance things and to give yourself grace in times when things just don’t go right. Tips and tricks from a couple of veteran homeschooling moms!
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Sometimes we need a Bible that brings it all together for our family in an easy, but, thoughtful way. This is the Bible that does that! If you are looking for a great way to bring the Bible to life and start great conversations as a family, check this one out. Katelyn talks with us all about how this Bible works and how she has used it with her family! To order the True Story Bible: https://www.masterbooks.com/true-story-bible ...
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Science can be intimidating for parents to teach., but, today we have a great answer to that problem--Let's Talk Science! Carrie Lindquist is the author of the K-4 science curriculum and discusses why she wrote it and how she made it so parent-friendly. We also talk about the online classes that go along with the books that include not only a read aloud of the lessons, but, video of Carrie and her boys doing the hands-on parts of...
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Start off your day with a time of intentional discipleship with your family using Morning Baskets! Morning Baskets are curated groups of materials--books, coloring pages, Bible studies, music--that you can use to guide you in talking with your family about theology, world-view, and relationships. They can be used anytime of the day, but are called morning baskets because usually homeschooling families start their day with them. ...
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Speech and Debate is not just for the outgoing, argumentative child it’s for every child! Christy Shipe from NCFCA will discuss with us the history of speech and debate clubs in homeschooling and the importance of what it adds to a student’s skill set. So much is done in communication as our kids launch into the world and this organization can help with building up a solid foundation of communication, apologetics, and confidence....
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