Episode 9: A Look Inside Harmony Harkema’s Homeschool
In this episode, we are doing another deep dive into the homeschool of one of our cohosts. Listen in as Heather interviews Harmony about her homeschool.
Harmony Harkema is a full-time work-from-home mom who homeschools her two daughters in the Charlotte Mason style. Harmony works in the publishing industry and is an avid reader. Originally from Michigan, she now lives with her family in Memphis, Tennessee.
When Harmony is not working, you can find her family at the local botanic gardens, grabbing donuts at their favorite donut shop, or sipping tea while reading aloud. She enjoys book-themed puzzles and Harry Potter LEGO sets, Field Trip Fridays, traveling, camping, knitting, writing fiction and poetry, and coaching aspiring writers.
In addition to being the producer and editor of this podcast, Harmony also manages The Glorious Table, a devotional website for Christian women.
Harmony is full of inspiration and practical advice for working moms. Join us as we get a glimpse into what it looks like to juggle a full-time job and homeschooling.
Also, if you missed the episode where Harmony interviewed Heather, you can check that out here.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
- What led Harmony to start homeschooling (1:31)
- How her homeschool has changed over the years (8:34)
- And how homeschooling has changed her as a mom (9:40)
- Harmony’s greatest strength as a homeschool mom (10:54)
- What makes her homeschool unique (12:48)
- What an average day looks like in Harmony’s homeschool (13:47)
- Her greatest challenge as a homeschool mom (17:24)
- Harmony’s top curriculum picks (18:11)
- Her favorite homeschool memory (21:22)
- Her best words of encouragement for other moms (22:55)
Links from this episode:
- Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
- Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery
- A Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
- The Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner
- Strengthsfinder
- Books by L.M. Montgomery
- Ambleside Online
- Sonlight Curriculum
- Simply Charlotte Mason
- Squilt Music Appreciation
- No Sweat Nature Study
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