Minimalist Homeschooling - Ann Troast, Part 1

Ann Troast Joins Yvette Hampton to discuss minimalist homeschooling and how to bring joy into the teaching of history. Ann’s simple and efficient homeschooling methods will be an encouragement to you, as you try to bring order to your homeschool day. Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation. Ann Troast is a speaker for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo, coming March 6th – 9th. Register today to watch her roundtable session with Ana Willis and Nancy Manos, "Veteran Homeschool Moms Answer Your Questions." Save 25% on registration when you use the coupon code PODCAST today! Register at HomegrownGeneration.com.   Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. After teaching in an elementary classroom for several years, Ann Troast made the transition from teacher to homeschool mom, then co-op leader, and eventually curriculum publisher. In 2016, Ann founded Four Square Community – a Charlotte Mason-inspired homeschool co-op that has grown to over 500 local students. Four Square offers academic and enrichment classes for students in preschool through high school. Beginning in 2019, Ann’s husband, Matt, also a former teacher, joined her in leading and serving the growing Four Square Community. He brings twenty years of traditional classroom experience ranging from preschool through university. Together Ann and Matt authored The Book of Centuries: A Personal Timeline of History. In 2022, they created Without Doors, a unique Charlotte Mason curriculum inspired by the successful lessons at Four Square Community. Using Without Doors has revitalized their homeschool and it is their hope it will do the same for yours. Principles of Minimalism that apply to homeschooling:  Determine your priorities Never buy something without a reason More is not always better - less is more Eliminate clutter  Keep things you use, that hold value, and/or spark joy Minimalism is different for everyone Avoid trends, gravitate towards classic Purchase intentionally, not spontaneously Quality over quantity RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: www.withoutdoorscurriculum.com Without Doors, a Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum Without Doors: Life of Jesus Bible study  Without Doors History Curriculum   RECOMMENDED PODCAST EPISODES: Mark Hamby – The Word and the Power of Words Zan Tyler – Creating a Family Vision Sonya Shafer - Teaching Charlotte Mason (Homeschool Survival Series) Support Schoolhouse Rocked! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.   Get ready for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo and be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. SPONSORS: CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today. BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation. The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing. Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling