YMB #137 Creating a Rich Curriculum with Rachel Monreal

In today's episode, we examine the world of morning time and its incredible potential for young learners. We'll be joined by Rachel Monreal, a homeschooling mom who has discovered the magic of morning time and how it has transformed her homeschooling journey with her preschool and elementary-aged kids.We'll explore Rachel's journey through the challenges of homeschooling young children, finding balance amidst the pressures of traditional education, and rediscovering the joy of learning for both parent and child. Rachel will share her insights on including toddlers in morning time, adapting curriculum, and ultimately creating a structured plan that aligns with her family's core values.Rachel shares her practical tips for implementing morning time, her favorite resources from our "Little Explorers Plan," and how she manages to prioritize consistency in her educational routine. Let's dive in!Key Takeaways:Morning time can be a rich and enjoyable educational experience for preschoolers.Morning time provides an opportunity to align education with core values, such as faith, family relationships, language learning, and skill development.Consistency is key for a successful educational routine, and creating a structured plan can help achieve this.The "morning basket" or "morning time" approach in homeschooling can bring joy, closer relationships, and less stress to the learning experience.Morning time can be adapted to fit the needs and ages of children in a flexible and adaptable manner.For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/ymb137To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.Mentioned in this episode:Bring Wonder into Your Homeschool This Fall!Visit pambarnhill.com/wonder to bring wonder into your homeschool this Fall! Add a spark of creativity to your homeschool with our Wonder Studies units! Each set includes fine arts plans for family morning time and add-on units covering science, social studies, and language arts for grades 1-6. Grab our Brazil unit or the full Fall Bundle featuring apples, Brazil, and gratitude—only available this October! Visit pambarnhill.com/wonder to grab your bundle today!Wonder Studies