Episode 71: Creating Joyful Learning Environments. A Conversation with Alice Pries.

Alice Pries shares her educational journey from growing up in Brazil to homeschooling her four children in Miami, offering valuable insights about different educational approaches and empowering parents. She provides practical advice for parents who want to take a more active role in their children's education while acknowledging that different approaches work for different families.

• Grew up in Brazil where private K-12 education was expensive but necessary for university access
• Parents sacrificed luxuries to provide quality education, instilling a strong sense of responsibility
• Immigrated to the US at age 12, experiencing significant educational and cultural differences
• Discovered homeschooling through meeting homeschooled athletes on her high school diving team
• Left a career in finance to focus on educating her children after her first son was born
• Recommends approaching homeschooling in phases rather than being overwhelmed by the entire K-12 journey
• Reading aloud to children is the most important educational activity parents can do
• Created The Cultured Classroom to share educational resources and empower other parents
• Believes in seasonal approaches to education - different methods might work for different periods in a family's life
• Sees microschools as a valuable option that combines personalized attention with professional guidance

About our guest
Alice Pries is a Miami-based homeschool mom of four and the founder of The Cultured Classroom, where she shares educational tips, resources, and field trip experiences to support fellow parents. Passionate about classical education, she helps families blend timeless teaching methods with modern tools.

Connect with Alice
Find Alice Pries on Instagram at The Cultured Classroom, where she shares educational tips, resources, and inspiration for parents looking to enhance their children's learning experiences.

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About the podcast
The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.

Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being.

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