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Apr 2017
39m 33s

SC#15: An Introduction to Homeschooling ...

SPARKLE STORIES
About this episode

Jamie Martin is co-founder and editor of simplehomeschool.net and author of "Give Your Child the World: Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time."

In this episode, Jamie, David, and Rebecca use the Martin & Sylvia story "A Map of the Year" to talk about planning, choosing curriculum and finding balance when homeschooling your children.

About SparkleCast:

SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expert and thought leader – with the aim of using the story (and all stories) as a parenting and educational tool.

For more stories and tutorials, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com

Questions? Ideas? Requests? Email us! info@sparklestories.com

Enjoy!

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