Simple Wonders

About Simple Wonders

Simple Wonders supports parents in their role as teachers by discussing big ideas about education and parenting. We’ll cover topics like how children learn, which teaching methods are most effective, and how to nurture a child’s heart and mind. Jessica Smith (CFLE-P) discusses the parallels between the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy, and scientific research. Most importantly, parents will learn how to apply these big ideas in simple ways to create a home-based education for their family.

Publisher

Jessica

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Sept 2022

Latest episode

10 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jun 2025

   How to Teach Drawing at Home

   The host shares methods and resources for teaching drawing at home, even without personal artistic confidence, emphasizing the importance of visual expression.

2. 

   26 May 2025

   How I Teach Writing and Grammar at Home

   The host discusses effective methods for teaching writing and grammar at home, emphasizing Charlotte Mason's philosophy combined with current teaching methods to meet children where they are.

3. 

   29 Apr 2025

   How to Teach Math At Home Using Charlotte Mason's Methods

   Teaching math can be DAUNTING. Parents considering homeschool may doubt their ability to teach math if they don't have a degree in math or teaching. But you can do it! And in this video I'll show you how. I share research-based teaching methods that you can use with any curriculum, some basics on how to teach math in a way that is developmentally appropriate, as well as my preferred curriculum (Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic series) that I've been using for 6 years now. I'll also share my favorite books, games, and other resources I've found essential for teaching math. How to Teach Math at Home blogpost:https://simplewonders.org/2025/04/10/how-to-teach-math-at-home-using-charlotte-masons-methods/YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/7kiWjFRrQWI

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

215,952

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

38 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

40

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

51

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