Cleverly Changing Podcast

Discipline is a topic that goes beyond the classroom and homeschooling, but it is important for parents to figure out which techniques work best for them and their children. Discipline is the art of teaching your child right or wrong based on your rules, values, and standards. Intro (00:34) Word of the Episode (3:48) Cleverly Cultured Kids (4:15) Listen to Aamira talk about dealing with distractions. Grown Folks Talk (6:00) Discipline is not something any parent really wants to dole out, but it is a necessary part of parenting. Every household is different, and no matter your style of parenting and loving discipline, we all want our children to be responsible, productive and moral beings. As responsible parents our guidance and nurturing will help them learn how to navigate this world and all of its many wonders, pitfalls, learning opportunities and personalities. * Miriam’s style of discipline and how she handles misbehaving in her “no spank” household despite being raised with

History (0:10) Episode 6 Instruction in youth is like engraving in stone. – Moroccan Proverb Word of the Episode! (1:30) tuko pamoja Cleverly Cultured Kids (2:13) Interviewed by her mother, Miriam, Aamira shares her thoughts about being homeschooled and how other people react to learning that she is homeschooled. Episode 6 discusses how to begin homeschooling Grown Up Talk (5:18) Elle and Miriam discuss deschooling and how they navigate their homeschool journeys. They also answer a question from a listener on transitioning from traditional school to homeschooling. Miriam gives her thoughts on deschooling and why it is necessary and why it may not be necessary. Finding your groove and how to be patient with the process is a key part of making the transition from traditional school to homeschooling. Elle offers a deschooling definition and explains how deschooling is what you make it. You get to define your life and your learning. And Miriam describes how deschooling is

History (0:20) Episode 5 is all about cooperation. In the ancient nation of Kush, trade was an avenue of cooperation among the people. While the cultural significance of the history of Kush doesn’t have a direct tie-in, I chose this civilization because they mastered trade and working with their hands together in a community. The fact that they built over 200 pyramids, also shows that the Kushite people worked together to build a thriving nation. Learn more “Rival to Egypt, the Nubian kingdom of Kush exuded power and gold“ Word of the Episode! (2:15) Pamoja Cleverly Cultured Kids (3:00) Interviewed by her mother, Miriam, Aamira shares her thoughts about co-ops. Grown Up Talk (10:20) – 7:38 Lastly, Elle and Miriam discuss their various coop experiences. Both have attended co-ops, but their experiences are vastly different. For a list of questions to ask before you join a co-op see the link below. Ask These Top 10 questions Before Committing to a Home school Group Homeschool Re

In Episode 4 we provide answers your questions about homeschooling. We also briefly talk about kids using paper versus digital resources. Early in my homeschool experience, I realized that my kids learned differently on paper than they do when they are using a computer. So today’s history segment is all about the early history of paper and writing material. Enjoy! And let us know if you have any show topic suggestions. History In Episode 4 we learn more about the history of paper. If you’d like to read more about it, check out this Ancient Egypt article for kids. Word of the Episode! (2:26) fuata maji yaendavyo Cleverly Cultured Kids (3:09) Aamira’s thoughts about the difference between paper work vs. digital work. Grown Up Talk (10:20) – 16:08 * Timestamp 11:19 – Is it unusual for a child to be a proficient reader, but not good at spelling?* Timestamp 20:20 – When you want to homeschool your kids and you need to work full time, how can you teach your kid(s) if you only have a

Elle and Miriam go down the road of past experience. You’ll hear how they met, meet their families and their levels of education. They’re sharing how they approach homeschooling and how their matriculation has made them the instructors that they have evolved into. This episode also touches on the wealth of supplementary materials that can take your homeschool experience to a whole other level. History Check out the oldest university in the world, the University of Al Quaraouiyine. Although their website is written in Arabic, you can read their president’s foreword in English here. Word of the Episode! (2:00) Elimu Haina Mwisho Cleverly Cultured Kids (2:58) Aamira’s favorite things to do. Grown Up Talk (6:33) * How our educational experience colors the way we homeschool. **Be advised… Miriam was misinformed about DC homeschooling residents needing a degree to homeschool. Please disregard.*** Hear how Elle and Miriam met and learn about our family makeup.* What do you do when

We are so glad that you’re listening to our podcast. Our CleverlyChanging podcast is new so we would love for you to share it with your friends who are interested in learning about education, life, and culture. Within these first few episodes, we are sharing our journey to educate and guide our children from home. Please feel free to leave show topic suggestions in the comment section. Word of the Episode! (3:02) Elimu Haitekeki Cleverly Cultured Kids (3:50) My 10-year-old daughters discuss books they would recommend. Grown Up Talk (6:00) * The definitions of Homeschooling and Unschooling * How important is literacy to you?* What methods do we use in our homeschools?* Child led self-directed education Previous Podcast Episode and Show Notes Episode 1 – Resolutions – Episode 1 The Educational Cleverly Changing Podcast Description Embarking on a self-defining journey showered with self-determination and motherly love this educational Cleverly Changing is a podcast that

We’re just about a month into 2019 and new year resolutions aren’t quite a distant memory yet. Our premier episode explores resolutions, dreams, goals and the things that push them forward. Cleverly Cultured Kids (1:40) 11 year old Aamira talks about her goals for the future. Word of the Episode! (4:30) Ubuntu Grown Up Talk (6:03) * Resolutions: Are they just for January 1?* Accountability and how it can help or hold you back.* Setting realistic goals.* Blurred lines between dreams, goals and resolutions.* Creating a plan of attack and managing your goals.* Distractions are never your friend. The app we like to use is Freedom. Another option is Simpleology Chrome browser add-on.* Write it down.* Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. The Educational Cleverly Changing Podcast Description Embarking on an self-defining journey showered with self-determination and motherly love this educational Cleverly Changing Podcast is hosted by Elle and Miriam, who are two African American homesc