This special compilation episode of the 'Teach Your Kids' podcast features a selection of insightful clips from our esteemed guests, whose expertise and experiences have been pivotal in enriching our discussions. This episode covers a variety of essential topics, including the benefits of homeschooling, the fundamentals of mathematics and their practical applications, and in-depth discussions on climate change and sustainable solutions. Additionally, we explore the emotional development of children, the politics of school choice, tips for new homeschoolers, and discuss special considerations in educating gifted learners.

As we delve into these nuanced topics, I'd like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your incredible support and engagement on the Teach Your Kids platform. Although not all of our wonderful guests could be featured in this episode, my thanks go out to each of them for their valuable contributions, and as we stand on the threshold of 2024, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead. The coming year promises to be a time of continued growth and exploration, offering opportunities to further build and strengthen the Teach Your Kids community. Your continued support and engagement are the cornerstones of our shared journey into the evolving world of homeschooling, whole child development, and the future of education.

Teach You Kids Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Ep24 - Navigating Math with Curiosity: Jason Batterson & Jasmine Eyal on Beast Academy

Ep18 - Dr. Gordon Neufeld on Redefining Parental Power & Connection

Ep32 - Climate Education and Hope is a Verb with Elizabeth Bagley

Ep19 - Beyond Labels: Jade Rivera's Insights into Supportive Schooling for Gifted Children and Learning Disabilities

Ep15 - Jeremy Howard's Journey: From Traditional Schools to Homeschooling

Ep26 - Joe Connor: Accessing Government Funding for Education Alternatives

Ep07 - Unlocking Homeschool Success: Julie Bogart on Teaching Writing at Home

Ep34 - Dr. Leonard Sax on Understanding the Academic Achievement Gap Between Boys and Girls

Ep28 - Lesley Grossblatt: Unschooling With Two Full-Time Jobs

Ep14 - Raising Gifted Learners With Megan Cannella: Insights From a Gifted Learning

Ep16-17 - Homeschooling with Naval Ravikant, Nir Eyal, Rachel Thomas, Kerry McDonald, Alycia Wright, Shiren Rattigan, and Lisa Betts-Lacroix: Part 1 and Part 2

Ep06 - Game-Based Learning: The Prodigy Approach with Rohan Mahimker

Ep36 - Samantha Snowden from Headspace: Meditating with Kids

Ep22 - Talking to Kids about War: Listening, Speaking, and Constructive Action

Time Codes:

00:00:14 — Introduction to the essence of mathematics - Jason Batterson
00:02:44 — Discussion on climate change and sustainable solutions - Elizabeth Bagley
00:04:56 — Emotional intelligence in education - Dr. Gordon Neufeld
00:07:23 — Benefits of homeschooling - Jade Rivera
00:10:09 — Addressing the needs of gifted children - Jeremy Howard
00:12:13 — The politics of school choice - Joe Connor
00:14:42 — Tips for new homeschoolers - Julie Bogart
00:17:00 — Gender dynamics in university education - Leonard Sax
00:19:53 — Differentiating school and education - Lesley Grossblatt
00:21:45 — Defining giftedness and profound giftedness - Megan Canella
00:24:20 — The role of homeschooling in modern education - Naval Ravikant
00:26:20 — Building confidence through competence - Naval Ravikant
00:26:38 — Leveraging video games for a growth mindset in education - Rohan Mahimker
00:27:46 — Prodigy's approach to accessible education and sustainable business model - Rohan Mahimker
00:29:00 — The impact of education on global issues - Manisha Snoyer
00:31:20 — Teaching mindfulness to children - Samantha Snowden
00:33:00 — Creating an emotional culture at home - Samantha Snowden


This podcast was recorded on Riverside and is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund

VELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.