The Demme Learning Show

How queenly is the queen bee? Is it true she rules the hive, or does the hive drive her? Spend an hour with us learning the craft and science of beekeeping and why this age-old art is essential to th…

In this episode, we speak with Dalia Monterroso, Chickenlandia's President, and learn how a simple backyard hobby might just change your life.

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Join us for an insightful conversation about how to teach students about the cultures of the world as they explore multisensory learning opportunities through different cultures' cuisines.

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Before a student begins their high school math experiences, they need to have a set of skills in place. As a parent, how do you recognize what skills are necessary and how to foster them? This discus…

Join us for this special conversation with Steve Demme, founder of Math-U-See and Building Faith and Family and chief encourager of fathers in the roles they play in their families.

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In this conversation on primitive reflexes, we provide a comprehensive review exploring their definition, functions, and the critical role they play in shaping our children’s abilities.

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Homeschool families come in all varieties, but those who serve our country have unique circumstances and obligations that most of us do not normally consider in our homeschool journeys.

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Ever felt the nudge to start your own business? Perhaps you have a talent or passion that you’ve considered monetizing, like baking or gardening. If this sounds exciting to you, learn some basics for…

Let's have an honest discussion about what you fear, what you think you may be doing wrong, and what the truths are in your journey. Join us as we unpack the "myths" of what you might be doing wrong.

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As a parent, how do you know when your child is ready to read? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Karen Holinga about how to thoughtfully plan the beginning of your reading journey.

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At Demme Learning, we love to prepare content to meet families' needs, but there is never enough time to get to everything you ask of us. We are going to take a pause in preparing a set format and ha…

You think your student is diligently working on their math assignment, and yet you find they have drawn faces in all of the zeros on their paper. Does math doodling have a purpose, and if so, how can…

Parents have many opportunities to foster a love of good literature in their children. It can feel like the odds are stacked against us in this regard, especially when so much of our reading has beco…

Parents love the approach WriteShop takes, but they often struggle with the large amount of instructor content necessary to teach it. In this episode, we will show you how to hack the program to make…

Parents often express frustration at teaching their children compositional writing. Join us for a lively discussion with practical tips about teaching writing. We will give you the tools to approach …

Join Gretchen and Andrew Pudewa for a lively exploration of how to “hack” high school, create rich, meaningful opportunities for teenagers, and take advantage of the many options for starting to accu…

How do we teach our children, particularly our middle schoolers, the difference between conversation and gossip? We want to encourage the former and discourage the latter, but what does an intelligen…

If you’re a parent who doesn’t see yourself as mathematically adept, it can feel difficult to create a successful mathematical environment for your student. What if you could “flip the script” and le…

Math-U-See is known as a mastery-based curriculum. If you are a Math-U-See parent, you may wonder, "What does mastery look like?" at any particular point in your journey. Mastery is one of the most c…