Heart Schooling: From Homeschooling to Discipleship - Leslie Nunnery, Part 1

Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

“Heart schooling focuses on encouraging and equipping parents to view their calling as discipleship” ~ Leslie Nunnery

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Yvette Hampton welcomes Leslie Nunnery to discuss the transformative concept of heart schooling. Drawing from her latest book, Leslie explains how homeschooling can be a powerful tool for discipleship, focusing on seven attributes necessary for a thriving, Christ-centered home education. Get ready to realign your thinking, refine your family’s vision, and embrace your calling as a parent-educator. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

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Recommended Resources:

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TeachThemDiligently.net

HEART SCHOOL MASTER CLASS

Teach Them Diligently Podcast

Leslie’s Books:

HEART SCHOOL: How Amazing Parents become Excellent Home Educators, by Leslie Nunnery - *Coming Soon!

Teach Them Diligently, by Leslie Nunnery

How to Create a Legacy Bible: An Instructional Guide for Passing on Faith Across Generations, by Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery

Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen, by Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery

How to Homeschool DVD and Workbook – by Rachael Carman and Leslie Nunnery

Prayers for Our Children

Prayers for Your Marriage

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Teach Them Diligently - Leslie Nunnery on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

Getting to the Hearts of our Children - Connie Albers on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

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Discussion Questions:

1. How does Leslie Nunnery define "heart schooling," and what inspired her to coin this term?

2. Leslie emphasizes the importance of recognizing the call to disciple our children’s hearts. What does this look like in your everyday homeschooling and family life?

3. What are some practical ways to realign your thinking with your calling as a parent and homeschooler, as Leslie describes?

4. Leslie talks about the balance between addressing a child's emotional needs and academic tasks. How do you handle situations where your child's emotions interfere with learning?

5. Why is it crucial to have a clear vision of what you want your family relationships to look like in the future, and how can this vision guide your homeschooling journey?

6. Discuss the statement "questions prick the conscience, but accusations harden the will." How can this approach transform interactions with your children during challenging moments?

7. The concept of using benchmarks in homeschooling is discussed by Leslie. What are some benchmarks you currently use, and how might you adjust or create new ones?

8. Leslie comments on the dangers of isolation in the homeschooling community. How can homeschooling families ensure they stay connected to a supportive community?

9. What role does accountability with friends or fellow homeschoolers play in maintaining a healthy homeschooling environment, as discussed by Yvette and Leslie?

10. How do Leslie's insights into how emotions can shut down a child’s critical thinking inform the way you approach homeschooling challenges?

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