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Sarah Mackenzie



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RAR #02: Engaging Conversations- How to Talk to Your Kids About Books, a Conversation with Adam Andrews
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05/09/14 • 43 min
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Are you hesitant to talk to your kids about books because you don’t know how to do it? In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, I chat with Adam Andrews from the Center for Lit. He gives us some simple tools to help us have better, more engaging conversations with our children about the books we’re reading together.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- approaching literature from a Socratic perspective
- how to ask the right questions when reading
- Adam’s proven method for discovering an author’s intent and widening our understanding of books
Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/2/.


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RAR #216: How to Teach from Rest
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10/27/22 • 56 min
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Is it really possible to teach from rest? Even if you’re teaching a lot of different ages? And even if you feel a bit underwater, pretty much every single day in your homeschool?
Let’s talk about it.
This fall in Circle with Sarah, we’re diving deep into the principles of Sarah’s first book, Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace... and today we’re sharing some of it with you.
So let’s get nitty gritty.
Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/216/.


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RAR #233: Audrey is Back, and She’s Answering Your Questions!
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09/28/23 • 45 min
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By far the most popular episode we’ve ever done here on Read Aloud Revival is the episode with my oldest daughter, Audrey, when we looked back together on homeschooling from her vantage point as a sophomore in college.
We discussed what worked, what didn’t, and about our homeschool experience in general.
And last spring, at the Great Homeschool Conventions, you all kept asking me when Audrey would be back on the podcast.
She’s now about to start her senior year at Franciscan University, so it seemed like a great time to check back in with her and get her perspective now that her college experience is almost complete.
Today, she’s answering your questions from inside the RAR Premium forum and the RAR Instagram.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- What gave Audrey the solid foundations for writing as an English major
- Audrey’s advice for high school students and college freshmen
- What parents can do to help their children build a strong sense of faith
Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:
Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/questions-for-homeschooling-graduate
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RAR #217: It’s Time to Put Some Pinecones Back
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11/10/22 • 29 min
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By now, most of us are knee deep in our homeschool year.
And no matter how far into your year you are, and no matter what’s happened that you either did, or didn’t, expect to happen, I’m willing to bet that something funny has happened: You’re carrying around a lot of pinecones.
What on earth do I mean by that?
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- All the ways we end up with a metaphorical 56-pound backpack of homeschool curriculum
- What are these pinecones (and why do I keep picking them up?)
- How to decide which homeschool curriculum you really need for the rest of the school year
Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/217/

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RAR #229: How a 25¢ Spiral Notebook Can Change Your Homeschool
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08/03/23 • 33 min
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During my hardest year of homeschooling, I had a 12, 10, 8, and 1 year old, and twin newborns. Life was... a little chaotic.
One week, a friend of mine who had homeschooled all three of her kids asked, “So how's homeschooling going?”
And naturally, I burst into tears. I’m not sure she saw that coming. But then, maybe she did.
Anyway, she asked me how I was keeping the kids on track for their schoolwork and how much they could do when I wasn’t able to lead them, and when I looked at her with a blank stare, she said, “Okay, I’m going to come over tomorrow and I’ll bring some spiral notebooks.”
So, I cleared a path to the door and she came and she showed me how a 25 cent notebook could completely change our homeschool for the better.
Today, we're going to talk about those spiral notebooks-- the one simple tool that has had the biggest impact on my homeschooling life.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How the spiral notebook system combats overwhelm when you’re being pulled in too many directions
- How I used the spiral notebooks in our homeschool
- The modified system that we use in our homeschool now
Find the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/spiral-notebooks-for-homeschool
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RAR #264: How to Read Classics (and Actually Enjoy Them)
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05/15/25 • 47 min
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Why should we read the classics?
So many of us want to read and enjoy them, but we don’t want to spend our precious free time feeling like we’re incompetent because we just don’t get it or that the internet has completely ruined our brains (is this just me?).
This winter in RAR Premium, we did a whole retreat about falling in love with your reading life again, and today I'm sharing one of those sessions, called How to Read Classics (and Actually Enjoy Them). RAR Community Manager Kelsey Murphy and I talk all about how to find your way into the classics and *really* begin to relish them.
Most of this translates to reading classics with your kids, but this session really is for you. We want you to discover the fun and enjoyment in classic literature because it makes your life richer and better. It also makes you a more peaceful and joy-filled mama to those sweet kids of yours.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Helpful entry points to reading the classics
- How to approach classics as an invitation to learning and enjoyment (not like homework)
- Why watching the movie first will not get your Homeschool Mama card revoked (we promise!)
Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:
Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/read-the-classics
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RAR #04: Tips and Tricks for Reading Aloud, a Conversation with Jim Weiss
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06/06/14 • 53 min
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You very likely know and love him already, so listen in while I chat with Jim Weiss about tips and tricks for reading aloud.
This was such an awesome conversation that I split it into two episodes!
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- gives the scoop on creating great character voices to engage your kids
- shares how to keep your voice strong when you read aloud a LOT!
- even tells us what to do when we’re feeling drowsy (not that parents ever get drowsy while reading aloud, right?
Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/4/.

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RAR #66: Do Audio Books Count as Read-Alouds?
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08/07/17 • 35 min
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Here at the Read-Aloud Revival, we are BIG FANS of audio books, but we get asked all the time: “Do audio books count as real read alouds?”
In today’s brand new episode of the podcast, I’m answering that question.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- whether or not audio books count as real reading
- where and how to listen (either alone or as a family)
- where I get the best deals on audio books
Audio books absolutely aren’t cheating, and I’m here today with your quick guide for getting started!
Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/66/.
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RAR #01: Reading Aloud to Older Kids, a Conversation with Andrew Pudewa
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04/27/14 • 59 min
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Welcome to the first episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast!
In this very first episode of the podcast, I talk with Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- why reading aloud to kids who are old enough to read to themselves is so critically important
- how you aren’t making a mistake in reading to your struggling reader
- how to engage your kids in great conversations about books
Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/1/.

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RAR #218: Jolabokaflod: How to Have a Christmas Book Flood
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12/01/22 • 18 min
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What if I told you that there’s an Icelandic Christmas tradition where you spend an entire day (or evening) reading books and sipping hot cocoa? And it’s what you’re SUPPOSED to be doing.
Yes, this is a real thing!
It’s called Jolabokaflod, and in this episode, you’ll hear:
- Where the tradition came from
- 3 super-simple steps to your own Jolabokaflod
- How other mamas just like you have made the tradition their own
During Jolabokaflod, you gift members of your family with new books, and everyone drinks hot cocoa and spends the whole of Christmas Eve reading. If I didn’t get your attention before, I’ve got it now.
Today, I’m talking about when and how this tradition started, and how your family can make Jolabokaflod part of your Christmas traditions.
Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/218/.
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How many episodes does Read-Aloud Revival ® have?
Read-Aloud Revival ® currently has 299 episodes available.
What topics does Read-Aloud Revival ® cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Reading, How To, Podcasts, Books, Education and Homeschool.
What is the most popular episode on Read-Aloud Revival ®?
The episode title 'RAR #216: How to Teach from Rest' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Read-Aloud Revival ®?
The average episode length on Read-Aloud Revival ® is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Read-Aloud Revival ® released?
Episodes of Read-Aloud Revival ® are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Read-Aloud Revival ®?
The first episode of Read-Aloud Revival ® was released on Apr 27, 2014.
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