Back to School - Bringing Passion and Enjoyment to the Homeschool Year - Aby Rinella, Part 1

"I think ultimately what God wants is to refine us in this homeschooling process. It's not like we're the ones that have it together and we're teaching these children to get it together. It's that we're all people that need refined, and we're all people that need to depend on the Lord. And it's just something we're all working through together." - Aby Rinella   Join us for an inspiring episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, as Aby Rinella is back with Yvette Hampton to discuss their excitement about the new homeschool year. Aby shares their passion for teaching American history through literature-based learning and their plans to incorporate audiobooks into their teaching. With a focus on teaching anatomy and physiology using Apologia curriculum, Aby also talks about the benefits of learning natural medicine for their high school daughter. She also shares her strategies for effective planning and how they have revamped their curriculum to make homeschooling even more engaging and enjoyable. Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Discussion Questions For the Series: How do you feel about Aby's approach to teaching American history through literature? Do you think this method would be effective for your own children? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by managing multiple cores or subjects? How did you handle it, and did you find any resources or strategies helpful? What are your thoughts on incorporating natural medicine into the study of anatomy and physiology? Do you think it adds value to the curriculum? Why or why not? Reflect on your own experiences of signing up for extracurricular activities or co-op classes without thinking it through. How did it impact your schedule and overall homeschooling experience? How do you prioritize building relationships with your children in your homeschooling routine? Do you find it challenging to balance academics and fostering strong connections? Have you ever had to switch or change curricula in the middle of the school year? How did it affect your homeschooling dynamic? Would you recommend the Foundation Worldview curriculum based on the speaker's endorsement? How do you approach math education in your homeschool? Do you prefer teaching directly or using computer-based programs like CTCMath?  Discuss the importance of studying God's Word in your homeschooling journey. How do you ensure that your children receive strong biblical teaching and have opportunities to explore the truth? What are your experiences with field trips and how they have enriched your homeschooling. Have you discovered any hidden gems or unknown places in your local area? Reflect on your own expectations as a homeschooling parent. How do you handle it when things don't go according to plan? How can you shift your mindset and let go of control to foster a more positive homeschool experience for yourself and your children? Recommended Resources:  Podcast Note-Taking Guide 📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today! 🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today!  Apologia Science Curriculum The Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad Reasoning Torchlighters Study Guides and DVDs Foundation Worldview Bible Curriculum Elizabeth Urbanowicz, of Foundation Worldview, on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast  World History - Master Books Foundations in Personal Finance – Dave Ramsey Reading Roadmap - Center for Lit Corrie ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) Corrie ten Boom Christian Heroes Devotion/Workbook  George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) Ge