BIG Home Ed Book Club: Introducing Our First Pick: The Four-Hour School Day
This week, Ashley pops in solo to launch something new and fun for our community—the BIG Home Ed Book Club! Think bite-sized, practical reflections you can listen to on a walk, while folding laundry, or between activities. In this intro, Ashley:
- Shares why we’re starting a book club now (hello accountability and actually finishing the gems on our shelves)
- Walks through the books on her current list and why they matter for home-educating families
- Explains how the series will work: short recaps, key takeaways, surprises, and who each book is best for—even if you don’t read along!
Books mentioned
- The Four-Hour School Day by Durenda Wilson — Next week’s pick!
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- Untangled by Lisa Damour
- The Case for Make-Believe by Susan Linn
- Between by Sarah Ockwell-Smith
- Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté
- Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
- Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings by Dr. Laura Markham
- The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie
- Let Them Be Kids by Jessica Smartt
- Raising Critical Thinkers by Julie Bogart
What’s next
- Read along: The Four-Hour School Day by Durenda Wilson
- Ashley will share a practical, no-fluff recap next week: big ideas, what surprised her, and how to apply it in real life
Why this series will help
- Quick refreshers so the good stuff actually sticks
- Support for parents at different stages—from little years to tweens and teens
- Curated, relevant reads for UK home ed families (and beyond)
Links
- Read-Aloud Revival: readaloudrevival.com (book lists, podcast, family book club)
- Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @bighomeedpodcast
- Podcast page: www.bighomeedpodcast.com
If you’re new here This is a bonus mini-episode. For our usual conversations, start with earlier episodes to get a feel for our style and mission! In the mean time don't forget to:
- Subscribe so you don’t miss the first book club review!
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- Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find us!!
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