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Education Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 025- The Importance of Family CitizenshipIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, We chat about the importance of individual and family citizenship. Connect with us at EducationMediaSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @EducationMediaSanctuary. Then send an email to EducationMediaSanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss in future episodes!
2020-10-1316 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 024- Coaching Children Into Adult CommunicationIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, We discuss the importance of helping our children learn how to handle communication in settings that can be challenging in preparation for adult life. Connect with us at EducationMediaSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @EducationMediaSanctuary. Then send an email to EducationMediaSanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss in future episodes!
2020-10-0817 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 023- The Crucial Role of Sticking to Hard Things.In this Education Media Sanctuary episode, We remember a lesson taught well to us by our dear Father, the lesson of diligent and dedicated consistency of sticking to the things that matter most to us in life. Stick to your task till it sticks to you; Beginners are many, but enders are few. Honour, power, place, and praise Will come, in time, to the one who stays. Stick to your task till it sticks to you;Bend at it, sweat at it, smile at it too; For out of the bend...
2020-10-0614 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 022- Supporting Our Children in Their Chosen Educational PathwaysIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we talk through some of the opportunities and challenges that arise from our children’s choices concerning their individual education pathways. Connect with us at EducationMediaSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @EducationMediaSanctuary. Then send an email to EducationMediaSanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss in future episodes!
2020-10-0115 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 021- Finding Focus in a Distracting WorldIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we address the challenges from distractions inherent to modern life and technology. Connect with us at EducationMediaSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @EducationMediaSanctuary. Then send an email to EducationMediaSanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss in future episodes!
2020-09-2916 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 020- Pressing on through educational challengesIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, We share some stories from our educational journeys, the challenges, and victories that we have experienced as we press on in pursuit of continual learning opportunities. Connect with us at EducationMediaSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @EducationMediaSanctuary. Then send an email to EducationMediaSanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss in future episodes!
2020-09-2418 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 019- Positive communication strategiesIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, We talk about positive communication and a few ways to improve the daily interactions we have with our children and loved ones. Connect with us at EducationMediaSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @EducationMediaSanctuary. Then send an email to EducationMediaSanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss in future episodes!
2020-09-2214 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 018- What are the effects of lost learning?In this Education Media Sanctuary episode, We talk about the effects of lost learning as the result of the 2020 pandemic and invite our listeners to be a part of positive change by reaching out to children who need help. Connect with us at EducationMediaSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @EducationMediaSanctuary. Then send an email to EducationMediaSanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss in future episodes!
2020-09-1717 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 017- In support of learning facilitators everywhereIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, Talk about the great value that dedicated teachers bring into the education system.Connect with us at EducationMediaSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @EducationMediaSanctuary. Then send an email to EducationMediaSanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss in future episodes!
2020-09-1518 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 016- Big Education Questions? Part 2In this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we discuss two more big education questions that will impact our lives and the lives of our children. How to Focus on and Insure that our children are learning the most important thingsFamily Values Love of God Love of Country Love of others Love of truth and justice How to prepare our children for an uncertain future through teaching life skillsOutdoorsFinancial skills Cooking Domestic creativity Gardening Self defense Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary...
2020-09-1021 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 015- Big Education Questions? Part 1In this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we talk about two big education questions and how to address them in our daily lives. How to raise children with values Integrity Work Ethic KindnessHonor Spiritually How to prepare children for a changing worldWorkEducationPolitical Environment Technology Values Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @homeschoolsanctuary. Then send an email to Homeschoolsanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would...
2020-09-0821 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 014- Education in a COVID 19 WorldIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we share our thought process for avoiding the topic of COVID - 19 in previous episodes and why we have now decided it is time to talk about it. We open the conversation of the pandemic’s massive impact on education and why we believe it is imperative to work to balance health and wellness with the personal and community needs for good educational practices. Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @homeschoolsanctuary. Then send an email to Homeschoolsanctuary@gmail.com an...
2020-09-0318 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 013- Surviving the ChaosIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we share the importance of using the stress and chaos of crazy days when things don’t go as planned to trigger learning and growth. We also share personal stories and empathize with the difficulty of the crazy days. We invite our listeners to take a few minutes to destress and breathe when things get really wild and find peace even in the difficult days. Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @homeschoolsanctuary. Then send an email to Homeschoolsanctuary@gmail.co...
2020-09-0117 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 012- A Step Into CurriculumIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we dip into the topic of the excitement and challenges that come by choosing from the many curriculum options. There are so many available to families that are homeschooling or hybrid schooling that this process can feel overwhelming.To combat the overwhelm, we give a few resources and simplify the process a little so that families feel more empowered and secure in their curriculum choices. Additional curriculum links for more research are as follows: https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/choose-best-homeschool-curriculum/https://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2013/10/homeschooling-101-choosing-curriculum.html
2020-08-2719 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 011- Meeting Personal Educational ExpectationsIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we respond to a listener question about how to deal with the frustration that can come when personal ideals and educational philosophy and goals seem to get out of sync with the daily educational practices.We share personal lessons from our lives that helped us learn how to balance our personal goals, philosophy, and expectations with the challenges of life. We end with encouragement to keep working and set simple goals to make reaching personal expectations easier. Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook...
2020-08-2518 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 010 - Extra Curricular BalancesIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we discuss the importance of adding or subtracting extracurricular activities in our lives. There are endless opportunities to use extracurricular experiences to enhance education throughout life in many different programs as we explore and discover our different interests and talents. We provide some simple principles to consider when deciding how much time should be dedicated to these activities and discuss the importance of balance in life.Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @homeschoolsanctuary. Then send an email...
2020-08-2018 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 009- Learning from Outdoors ActivitiesIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we share some of our recent learning experiences from going camping with our sons and talk about the value of using outdoor activities as learning opportunities. As we tie in our recent trip, we also give some easy ways to get started with outdoor learning adventures. We discuss the value of getting away from technology for a little while and how learning from the natural world can bring balance to and compliment academic studies. Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by...
2020-08-1817 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 008-Teaching Different Age GroupsIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we address some of the challenges and joys of working with children of different age groups. We also give a shout out to Natalie Reeve who is a homeschool influencer in our state of Utah. She can be found on Instagram @lightfilledlearning. The center of this episode is giving an overview of some important considerations to be taken into account when working with multiple age groups at the same time. We bring up the importance of not making things too complicated and focusing on helping all ages learn to love learning.
2020-08-1325 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 007- Reading, The Key to Great EducationIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we discuss the key to a great education READING. We believe strongly in the high value of reading as a key to learning throughout life. There are constant opportunities in life to gain the benefits of reading as individuals and as families. We also share several great titles to read as a family or for personal learning and entertainment, and as promised here are some more in our show notes! Fiction: Anne of Green Gables, The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe series by C.S. Lewis, Harry Potter by...
2020-08-1124 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 006- Learning to Love LearningIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we have a special guest and take everyone on a journey down memory lane to explore the foundations of our love of learning. Our special guest is Ryan’s oldest son Rigo. We interview him to find out what has helped him to love learning and have a good laugh as he talks about learning to read with Grandma Hokanson. We then cover both Vaughn and Ryan’s path to the love of learning. We invite everyone to take a few minutes to connect to their personal love of learning then follow that...
2020-08-0622 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 005- Day to Day Education SchedulingIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we tackle the big question of creating a family education schedule. Because this is such a topic with so many individual solutions, we provide guiding principles to use for a variety of situations. Our four-part principle guidelines are as follows: flexible consistency, setting goals within the structure of available time, creating a family learning environment, and taking time to enjoy the process of learning. We invite everyone to schedule three simple learning activities into the week then follow through carrying out those activities.Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or...
2020-08-0422 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 004 - Learning Through Everyday ActivitiesIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we delve into how learning can take place all day long in many different common activities. We touch on trips, daily routines, social events, and community activities. We cover how opportunities to teach reading, writing, math, and science can be found throughout the day. We also share stories and experiences we had growing up and with our children as we work to create a lifetime of learning as a family culture. We invite everyone to intentionally engage in learning during an everyday activity this week.Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary...
2020-07-3021 minEducation Media SanctuaryEMS Episode 003- How to Keep Kids Excited and FocusedIn this episode, we discuss the challenging aspect of keeping our children excited and focused as they go through the day to day “grind” of education. While learning can and should be fun it can be challenging to present it in such a way that keeps children focused and engaged in the process.Some of the suggestions we discuss are:-Break up learning with social and physical activities-Set time structures that fit each individual and subject -Learning does not need to be confined to school hours - some of the best learning and teac...
2020-07-2821 minEducation Media SanctuaryEpisode 002: 21st Century Education OptionsIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we discuss the importance of beginning with the end in mind as we make decisions for our families as they navigate 21st Century education options. We briefly cover a wide range of education options available to families today. We compare some of the positive and negative aspects of each and invite our listeners to connect with someone using a different system in order to learn and make the education journey better for everyone.Connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching...
2020-07-2320 minEducation Media SanctuaryEpisode 001 - A Philosophy of EducationIn this Education Media Sanctuary episode, we dig into how families can get started on creating an education philosophy to live by. We give six principles of our philosophy of education: simple, personalized, active, consistent, engaging, and lifelong. We expound on the practicality of these six principles and invite our listeners to draw from our philosophy as they create their own. Listen and then connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @homeschoolsanctuary. Then send an email to Homeschoolsanctuary@gmail.com and let us know...
2020-07-2117 minEducation Media SanctuaryEpisode 000 - Get to Know Us!This is our welcome to Education Media Sanctuary episode. We share our plan to support families in their education plans as our 21st Century education landscape grows ever more complex. We give our backgrounds and reasons for podcasting and invite everyone to join us on the exciting journey of lifelong learning. Listen and then connect with us at HomeschoolSanctuary.com, or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by searching @homeschoolsanctuary. Then send an email to Homeschoolsanctuary@gmail.com and let us know what education topics you would like to have us discuss...
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