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The Homeschool Highschool PodcastSocial Language Arts with Dachelle McVeyThis week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Social Language Arts with Dachelle McVey.
Social Language Arts with Dachelle McVey
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of homeschooling, finding fresh ways to engage high schoolers in language arts can feel like searching for the Holy Grail. Teens often face a range of challenges when it comes to literature: finding the material relevant, staying engaged, and, let’s be real, battling the lure of screen time.
This week Vicki chats with our friend Dachelle McVey, the visionary behind Literary Adventures for Kids. Her approach has...2024-12-0322 min
The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents13: A Fine Arts Summer Adventure into Narnia: Free Homeschool Music, Art, and Poetry event for homeschool familiesClick to send Gena a message!Come join the A Fine Arts Spring into a Summer Adventure into Narnia event: Homeschool Music, Art, and Poetry event for homeschool families coming May 20-22, 2024. Homeschool parents learn all about it and more in this episode.Welcome to Episode 13 of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast! Join Gena Mayo as she unveils an exciting new collaboration with Alicia and Olivia Gratehouse of Masterpiece Society and Dachelle McVey of Literary Adventures for Kids. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey into the magical world of Narnia with "Spring...2024-05-1309 min
The Conscious Family ProjectCreating a Culture of Readers with Dachelle McVeyDachelle McVey is a relaxed homeschooler who believes that parents should have the tools to make their homes and their children's education enchanting. Dachelle says, "I believe that education should be inspiring. It should be living, breathing, and tangible. Education should be more than textbooks. It should be the desire to become more."To connect with Dachelle:https://www.facebook.com/HideTheChocolate https://www.facebook.com/literaryadventuresforkids https://www.instagram.com/hidethechocolateblog/ https://www.instagram.com/literaryadventuresforkids/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hidethechocolate2023-01-2533 min
Empowering Homeschool ConversationsHoliday Unit Study Ideas from Three Seasoned Homeschool MomsOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Dachelle McVey, Vicki Bentley & Meredith Curtis. Dachelle is also the owner of Hide The Chocolate and curriculum creator. Vicki is Pre-K to 8th Grade Educational Consultant and Team Leader for HSLDA, and owner of Everyday Homemaking and Homeschool with Confidence. Meredith is an author/speaker/publisher/blogger at Powerline Productions Publishing. Dachelle, Vicki, and Meredith shared with us about "Holiday Unit Study Ideas"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sx0K7SNtO7sThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was...2022-11-221h 01
The Homeschool Advantage PodcastBuild Critical Thinking Skills and Organic Curiosity with Rabbit trails and Enchantment in Literature with Hide The Chocolate CEO, Founder Dachelle McVey and Author of Literary Adventures for Kids.Intro
Dachelle McVey with blog Hide The Chocolate CEO, Founder and Author of Literary Adventures for Kids is a homeschool mom of 3 from the south as you will hear in her sweet southern accent and her humor. The story behind her naming her blog hide the chocolate is one you just have to hear for yourself! She shares in her blog all of the fun things she does with her lessons.
Dachelle has gone even further and created Literary Adventures for kids because she wanted to create solutions to make homeschooling easier, didn't want another cur...2022-07-2932 min
Life Unboxed BlogBuilding a Business from What You Love | Interview with Dachelle McVeyJoin us for a great interview with Dachelle McVey as we talk about building a business from what you love. Hello moms and moms entrepreneurs. So I'm excited to bring you another segment of inspiring moms with Life Unboxed. For this segment, I just invite moms and momtrepreneurs to come on the show and share their stories with us. Today we are talking about building a business from what inspires you. This transcript give you a good idea of the topics covered. If you want the full interview listen to the podcast or watch it on YouTube.2022-07-1830 min
Homeschool Conversations with Humility and DoxologyAdding Enchantment to Your Homeschool Through Literature (with Dachelle McVey)Learn how to bring a little sparkle to your homeschool! Today's audioblog guest is Dachelle McVey from Hide the Chocolate.
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Dachelle is a homeschooling mom of 3 who knows the struggle of getting kids excited to read a book, especially the classics.
This is why she created Literary Adventures for Kids, a full language arts curriculum for preschool to high school that inspires kids to read...2022-06-2014 min
Charlotte Mason Inspired PodcastEducation Should be Exciting! with Dachelle McVeyToday we're discussing how to make our children's educational experience more exciting and fitting to their needs, with Dachelle McVey from Hide the Chocolate.2022-06-0142 min
The Reading ProjectSeason 2, Episode 36: How adding Snacks and Friends can Motivate ReadersIf you're a parent or caregiver who has ever thought, "I should start a book club for my kids!" You're in for a treat!
In this episode, I'm joined by the very creative and inspiring Dachelle McVey. Dachelle is a homeschooling mom of three who knows the struggle of getting kids excited for reading, especially the classics! This is why she created Literary Adventures for Kids, a full language arts curriculum for preschool to high school that inspires kids to read through rabbit trails and a little bit of magic dust.
Dachelle uses her experience as...2022-05-2035 min
Thinking LoveTechnology and the Charlotte Mason Homeschool with Dachelle McVey Technological advances seem to happen faster and faster, and for many of us homeschool moms, we would prefer to tuck ourselves away with our book stacks and nature journals. But hiding from the Information Age could mean that we are missing opportunities to enrich our homeschools on one hand, and prepare our children for the world they will live in. Join us as we chat with Dachelle McVey about how to balance our concerns with technology and social media with taking advantage of the best it has to offer. You can learn more...2022-05-1935 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsCurriculum Writer and Blogger Dachelle McVey Speaks about Finding your Unique Path as a Working Homeschool MomToday I had such a fun what with Dachelle McVey. She's a working homeschooling mom of 3 in the South. She is the owner of HideTheChocolate.com, a blog about her adventures in homeschooling and parenting. She is also the author of dozens of online book clubs for kids from preschool to high school at her site Literary Adventures for Kids. You can often find her reading a good book (or even sometimes just an okay book) and enjoying a jar of Nutella — don’t judge. ;)
Dachelle is very honest and open about the joys, struggles and logistics of b...2022-04-0627 min
Homeschool ConversationsDachelle McVey Talks about Learning with Living LiteratureThis podcast will inspire tired homeschooling parents to revisit the joy they held as they began their homeschooling journey while leaving behind any former doubt. New homeschoolers will get a front seat view of how beneficial homeschooling can be in so many ways...including socialization! You will be inspired and uplifted as you listen. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea!) and prepare to feel like you’re participating in a conversation with old friends. Oh! And get ready to be excited all over again about guiding your children toward their best future and reaping the fruit that can co...2021-09-2939 minHomeschool Conversations with Humility and DoxologyFinding Freedom and Fun in Homeschooling (with Dachelle McVey)One of the best parts of homeschooling is the freedom and fun it brings! We don’t have to do things just because somebody tells us to or just because everybody else is doing it. Dachelle McVey reminds us that we have the privilege to choose what is best for our own unique families, encourage our children to take ownership of their education, and add a bit of enchantment and pixie dust along the way.
Show Notes/Transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/dachelle-mcvey/
Thank you to podcast sponsor MoneyTime! Use code HDPOD21 for 25% off an annual li...2021-09-2733 min
Homeschool Better Together with Pam BarnhillYMB #90 Travel: A Conversation with Dachelle McVeyPlanning a little trip? It turns out that Morning Basket is a great time to explore all the places where you might want to travel. I am joined on today's episode by Dachelle McVey, a mom who makes travel a big part of her homeschool. And the learning doesn't just happen ON the trip. Dachelle is full of ideas for how to make it happen before and after travel as well. For show notes and episode downloads, visit pambarnhill.com/ymb90.2021-03-1646 min
Joyfully HomeschoolingHow to Start Poetry Tea Time with Dachelle McVeyWay back in episode two, Dachelle McVey and I discussed poetry and I confessed I did not like it. Since then, we have introduced some poetry into our homeschool. So, I wanted to bring her back on to discuss poetry, tea time, and more. Really, she is one of my online BFF's and we laugh. A lot. And she blows my mind with a realization that I actually HAVE been reading poetry all along. I read a poet, and I didn't even know it. Show notes: Joyfullyhomeschooling.com Podcast Sponsor: Gentle Guitar2020-07-0334 minJoyfully HomeschoolingThe Comparison Trap with Wendy GunnIn this episode, I chat with Wendy Gunn from Your Home for God. We talk about the comparison trap, and Wendy shares the lesson she learned about embracing the unique story God has created just for her, and how we all can learn from that lesson. We also talk about the regret she has regarding her kids and letting them make their own mistakes while they were under her roof. "The journey doesn't stop when our children are grown, it just changes" This is just an all-around great episode and I can’t wait to sha...2020-02-2132 minJoyfully HomeschoolingJH76: Homeschooling Difficult Teens with Dachelle McVeyIn today’s episode, I am chatting teenagers and their transition to adulthood with Dachelle McVey. Teens can be rough. VERY rough. And I feel we lack mentors in how to parent teens. Many people are ready to give advice when it comes to babies, toddlers, and even young school-agers. But teens? No one wants to go there. And I think it is because we don’t feel very confident in how we are parenting our teenagers. They mess up. We mess up. And we all wonder whether or not we are doing things the right way. ...2019-10-1843 min
Purposeful Impact with Crystal Wagner41: How To Add Literature To Your Homeschool With Dachelle McVeyAdding literature to your homeschool can be quite a balancing act. Some children are reluctant readers while others love to read but only want to read books of their choosing. Regardless of whether your child is a bookworm or a reluctant reader, you can add more literature to your homeschool, (re)capture the joy of reading, and spice up literary studies in your homeschool. Find out more in this episode.What we talked aboutHow you can spice up your literature readings in your homeschool. And how to do so without adding to your...2019-10-1443 min
Purposeful Impact with Crystal Wagner40: How to Add Enchantment to Your Homeschool with Dachelle McVeyAre you looking for a way to bring joy back to your homeschool? I love how Dachelle finds her joy by adding a little enchantment to their homeschool routine. And she does it in a way that the whole family enjoys and doesn't overwhelm their schedule. As she said, "Enchantment does not happen every day. It is rare. It's a little surprise of happiness and brings you joy." Listen in to learn more!Highlights from the episode and links mentioned:What is missing from many homeschools. And how getting it back can encourage your...2019-09-3042 min
The Homeschool Solutions ShowHS 137: How to Have the Perfect Christmas with Visiting Family by Dachelle McVeyEveryone wants a perfect holiday. The candlelit dinner with the gorgeous turkey and delicious pumpkin pie dessert; the immaculately wrapped presents with bows that were made by a bowdabra; the family memories of adorably dressed children with matching holiday outfits; they are all part of the Norman Rockwell painting version of Christmas you aspire to create each year. Christmas is the holiday of holidays. Between the presents, the food, the crazy relatives – it can be super stressful to try to make Christmas perfect. How do you manage your visiting family and enjoy the most stressful holiday of the year...2018-12-0706 min
The Homeschool Solutions ShowHS 115: Don't Fail Your Kids: 10 Life Skills Kids Need Before They Graduate by Dachelle McVeyThe oldest just graduated from high school. For the last year, while preparing for him to leave the nest and live on his own, my husband and I began to realize we may have failed him when it came to essential life skills he needed to survive. We spent 17 years educating him, providing for him, making sure he was well-rounded and knew how to play most sports. But, we failed him on some of the simplest of tasks that we took for granted. Don’t fail your kids like we almost failed our son! Here are 10 life skills for teen...2018-07-0613 min
Brave Writer49. (S4E7) Adding Adventure, Community, & Collaboration to Your Homeschool | with Dachelle McVeyDachelle McVey owns and operates Hide the Chocolate, a blog about homeschooling adventures, parenting, and – occasionally – hiding the chocolate! She currently homeschools her daughters, ages 10 and 12, and homeschooled her son, who is in his first year of college.We talk about the value of collaborative learning, how you can bring both local and online communities into your homeschool, and bringing your children on literary adventures.You can read full show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Check out this brand new, free product designed to kickstart your...2018-04-0235 min
The Homeschool Solutions ShowHS 098: Our Morning Meeting: 6 Steps to a Low Stress Homeschool by Dachelle McVeyI am not a morning person. My kids are not morning people. Unfortunately, my husband IS a morning person. This became very apparent when we all went on a week-long homeschool field trip. My husband would wake early, run to the gym, and return to the hotel very chipper — and talkative (ugg!). Listen or read more at https://www.hidethechocolate.com/homeschool-morning-meeting/2018-03-0910 min
The Homeschool Solutions ShowHS 058: Our Year Round Homeschool Summer Schedule by Dachelle McVeyOften the question comes up. Do you school year round or do you take a summer break? It’s a legitimate question that has different answers and reasons depending on who you ask. We school year round, but we don’t keep a regular schedule during the summer. We have a more relaxed Year Round Homeschool Summer Schedule. Listen or read more at http://hidethechocolate.com/year-round-homeschool-summer-schedule/2017-06-0206 min