Grab a blanket and some hot chocolate for a Christmas read aloud with Carole and Papa Panov! Today Carole reads a very special story: Papa Panov's Special Day.RESOURCES+<a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/9-christmas-books-for-children-and-families/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">9 Great Christmas Books for Children and Families</a>+<a href="https://us.10ofthose.com/partners/homeschoolmadesimple" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy some of our favorite books here!</a> 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Grab our <a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.myflodesk.com/freebooklist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE family library book list </a>here+<a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.myflodesk.com/homeschoolebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education</a>+Attend one of <a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/seminars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our upcoming seminars</a> this year+Click <a href="https://www.homeschoolmadesimple.net/customize" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | <a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> |<a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/seminars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Seminars </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homeschool.made.simple/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmadesimple.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/homeschoolmadesimple/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>Mentioned in this episode:<a href="https://homeschool-made-simple.captivate.fm/donate">Donate to our homeschooling ministry</a>Join us in Dallas, TX, Aug 29, 2026 for a seminar! <a href="https://homeschool-made-simple.captivate.fm/seminars">HMS 2026 Seminars</a>

297: Spiritual Formation and Intellectual Curiosity- Lessons from C.S. Lewis

For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.&nbsp;