Teaching Language Arts - Andrew Pudewa, Part 3 (Homeschooling Every Subject)

“Public speaking skills lead to influence and leadership roles.” ~ Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Andrew Pudewa discuss the benefits of cursive writing, the role of public speaking in leadership, and the importance of learning Latin, in this addition to our Homeschooling Every Subject series. Learn how to create a rich vocabulary environment and why it's crucial for your child's education. 🏆✍️  ✅ Key Topics Covered:Cursive Writing InsightsPublic Speaking SkillsTechniques to Enhance SpeakingSpeech Tournaments and ImpactThe Essentials of Learning LatinVocabulary Development Strategies 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. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources Institute for Excellence in Writing Free Lessons from IEW Phonetic Zoo IEW Spelling Fix-It Grammar Introduction to Public Speaking First Form Latin from Memoria Press Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press Speech and Debate - NCFCA   Podcast Recommendations: Homeschooling Every Subject Series The Arts of Language Podcast, with Andrew Pudewa More from Andrew Pudewa on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Alex Newman - Should I Teach Phonics or Sight Words? Thinking Dad Podcast 📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓 🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 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!  Discussion Questions: Cursive Writing: What are your thoughts on teaching cursive writing before print? Do you agree with Andrew Pudewa's suggestion to prioritize cursive for children? Public Speaking: How do you think public speaking skills can influence career advancement across various professions? Can you recall an instance where such skills played a crucial role in your own life? Improving Speaking Skills: What are some effective methods you have used or know of to help develop young children's public speaking skills, aside from the ones mentioned by Andrew Pudewa? Impact of Speech and Debate: Have you or your children participated in speech and debate leagues, or have you taught public speaking in your homeschool? What impact did it have on their confidence and communication skills? Use of Language: How do you encourage precise language use in your household or classroom? What strategies have worked best for reducing reliance on verbal crutches like "like"? Learning Latin: What are your experiences with learning or teaching Latin? Do you think it significantly enhances understanding of English and grammar? Penmanship and Brain Stimulation: Andrew Pudewa mentioned that cursive writing stimulates the artistic, intuitive part of the brain. Have you noticed any cognitive, artistic, or intellectual benefits in children who practice cursive writing? What is your own writing preference? Historical Figures and Handwriting: Considering historical figures like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis preferred writing by hand, do you think the act of handwriting might have influenced their creativity? How do you view handwriting versus typing in the modern creative processes? Vocabulary Acquisition: Do you employ any specific strategies for teaching vocabulary in your homeschool or educational setting, such as the methods Andrew Pudewa suggested like reading aloud and memorizing poetry? Integrating Language Arts into Daily Life: Yvette Hampton shared that early on she didn't use a vocabulary curriculum but relied on daily interactions for her children's vocabulary development. How do you integrate