Episode Details

In part 2 of the conversation, Christy Faith and Lisa Nehring emphasize the importance of giving children space to have different ideas, teaching them logic and critical thinking skills, and avoiding the pressure to fill their education with excessive information. They also discuss the benefits of outdoor activities and self-regulatory play for children's development. The conversation highlights the need to reimagine education and prepare children to be autodidacts who can adapt and learn independently in a rapidly changing world. 

Takeaways: 

• Give children space to have different ideas and teach them logic and critical thinking skills.
• Avoid the pressure to fill children's education with excessive information and focus on depth rather than breadth.
• Encourage outdoor activities and self-regulatory play for children's development.
• Reimagine education and prepare children to be autodidacts who can adapt and learn independently in a rapidly changing world.

About today’s guest:
 
Lisa Nehring  is the owner of  True North Homeschool Academy, a 2nd -12th grade full service on-line Academy, as well as  “Its Not that Hard to Homeschool” and Blue Collar Homeschool, providing books, tools and online community for families that choose to homeschool.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Teaching Logic and Critical Thinking Skills

01:24 Depth over Breadth in Education

09:36 Preparing Children to be Autodidacts


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