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Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Mathery MultiplyAs gameschoolers we use games to have fun and teach along the way. Math in particular is well served by games. Addition or subtraction are easily found, but multiplication? Not so much. Some games feature small multipliers, but multiplication up to 12x12 is much more rare. On today’s Short Bite we’re diving into Mathery, a quick and fun Sequence-like game that’s perfect for kids struggling with multiplication. With variable difficulty and multiple modes of play, this game has lots to offer.
Ages: 7+
Players: 1-4
Playtime: 20 min
Skills: multiplication, cooperation
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2021-04-1513 min
Homeschool Together PodcastFirst Year Homeschoolers with Angie BurnsToday, we’re continuing our series of interviews with first year homeschooling parents to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and what surprised them about this new journey in their family’s life. We sit down with Angie Burns, a full-time working mother to 2nd and 5th grade daughters. After finishing the last school year on Zoom, they decided to take the plunge and homeschool this year during the pandemic. We talk about juggling work and school, finding your groove, and being creative in arriving at schooling solutions that are right for your family.
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2021-04-1254 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Sagrada (Gameschooling After Dark)Continuing our Gameschooling After Dark series, this week we're talking about Sagrada, a gorgeous dice drafting game from Floodgate Games. With each turn you add dice to create your unique stained glass masterpiece!
Ages: 10+
Players: 1-4 (5-6 player expansion available)
Playtime: 30 to 45 min
Skills: probabilities, logical and critical decision making
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Sagrada - https://amzn.to/3d6tAQ1
Sagrada Familia - https://sagradafamilia...
2021-04-0812 min
Homeschool Together PodcastReview of Little Passports Early Explorer's SubscriptionTo continue our series on subscription boxes, today we’ll sit down to discuss Little Passports Early Explorers box. Our daughter is just began an around the world study with Torchlight and Build Your Library so we thought this would be the perfect addition. Join us to hear all the ins and outs of this subscription box!
Show Notes
Early Explorers Subscription - https://www.littlepassports.com/subscription/early-explorers/
Felt Kit from Melissa and Doug - https://amzn.to/3spjBfa
What are we into this week
A Child Through Time - https://am...
2021-04-0522 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Feed The Kitty (Early Learners First Games Series)On today's Short Bite we continue with our series on first games! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we'll be discussing roll and play game, Feed the Kitty by Gamewright! Our daughter loved this game at 2 and now at 5 she plays with her younger sister who's 22 months.
Ages: 2-7
Players: 2-5
Playtime: 15 min
Skills: rolling dice, symbol recognition, counting
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2021-04-0111 min
Homeschool Together PodcastFirst Year Homeschoolers with Rebecca Riyana SangToday, we’re continuing our series of interviews with first year homeschooling parents to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and what surprised them about this new journey in their family’s life. We sit down with Rebecca Riyana Sang, an herbalist and mother of a four year old daughter. We discuss their first year, learning in nature, and falling in and out of love with curriculums. This is a terrific down to earth interview about following your instincts about your children and finding the right path for your family!
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2021-03-2947 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Space Base (Gameschooling After Dark)Continuing our Gameschooling After Dark series, today we’re talking about Space Base, a dice rolling and card drafting game set in a distant galaxy. As you gather the ships in your fleet you’ll gain resources and the ability to expand. It’s the game we most often get to the table. It’s fun, fresh, and has a good amount of hidden probabilities to reinforce those concepts with your learner.
Ages: 12+
Players: 2-5
Playtime: 45 min
Skills: probabilities, strategy
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2021-03-2515 min
Homeschool Together PodcastBlossom and Root Early Years (Vol. 2) Review and Curriculum UpdatesWe've just recently finished the Blossom and Root Early Years Vol. 2 Curriculum with our 5 yo and provide our complete and full review. We talk about what we enjoyed, what we changed, and where we recommend new homeschooling families to start. At the end of the podcast, we cover all of the new and recent changes made to the Blossom and Root Early Years Vol. 2 curriculum.
Please go to our Facebook Group and help Matthew out with Poetry selections for early learners :)
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Show Notes
https://blossomandroot.com/curriculum/
2021-03-2252 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle (Gameschooling After Dark)While we love to play games with our young learners, there are a plethora of terrific gameschooling games for older students and adults. Today we’re starting our series of Gameschooling After Dark with Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle. It’s a terrific cooperative deck builder that follows the movies and the journey of these beloved characters!
Ages: 10+
Players: 2-4
Playtime: 1-1.5 hr
Skills: Cooperation, reading, strategy
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2021-03-1812 min
Homeschool Together PodcastFirst Year Homeschoolers with Tresa KaurToday, we’re continuing our series of interviews with first year homeschooling parents to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and what surprised them about this new journey in their family’s life. We sit down with Tresa Kaur, a nursing education professor and mother to a 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son. With COVID, they decided to start homeschooling and have fallen in love with this way of life. We talk about choosing curriculum, eclectic homeschooling, and finding joy in being flexible. Join us for this inspiring interview!
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2021-03-1551 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Hisss (Early Learners First Games Series)On today's Short Bite we continue with our series on first games! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we’ll be reviewing a colorful matching game, Hisss by Gamewright! This game was an essential part in teaching our daughter her colors. It’s a great primer for future matching and tile laying games!
Ages: 2-7
Players: 2-5
Playtime: 15 min
Skills: color recognition, counting, cooperation
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2021-03-1108 min
Homeschool Together PodcastFamily Movie Night: Raya and The Last DragonA warrior princess on a quest to find the last magical dragon? Count us in! On today’s show we review Raya and the Last Dragon newly released on Disney+ Premier. Join us and let us know what you thought of Disney’s latest entry in their animated princess franchise.
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 57 min
Availability: Disney Plus Premier
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Raya and The Last Dragon - ht...
2021-03-0830 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - CarcassonneOn today’s Short Bite we’re discussing a classic tile laying game with easy-to-learn rules, great strategy, and lots of hidden math. It’s Carcassonne from Z-Man Games! This is the first game we bought as a new couple 16 years ago and it remains one of our favorites. Now we get to enjoy this terrific game with our daughter as part of gameschooling. Win win!
Ages: 6+
Players: 2-5
Playtime: 30-45 min
Skills: strategy, matching, probabilities, mental addition
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2021-03-0412 min
Homeschool Together PodcastFirst Year Homeschoolers with Sarah MilloyJumping into the world of homeschooling can be overwhelming, liberating, exhausting, and amazing. There are so many ups and downs of finding your rhythm and learning how your children learn best. Today, we’re starting a series of interviews with first year homeschooling parents to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and what surprised them about this new journey in their family’s life. To start us off, we sit down with Sarah Milloy, a super mom to a 4 year old and 2 year old twins! We talk curriculum, routine, and morning baskets, as well as the challenges and succes...
2021-03-0155 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - DragonwoodDeep in the heart of a mythical forest lurk angry ogres, giggling goblins, and even the famed and fearsome fire-breathing dragons! Collect sets of adventurer cards to earn dice, which you will use to roll against your foes. Stomp on some fire ants, shriek at a grumpy troll, or strike the menacing orange dragon with a magical silver sword. Today we’re discussing Dragonwood. A terrific fantasy game from Gamewright that involves a bit of strategy, daring, and addition practice!
Ages: 7+
Players: 2-4
Playtime: 20 min
Skills: sets, probabilities, addition
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2021-02-2507 min
Homeschool Together PodcastTeaching Through the Tears (Building Motivation in Our Kids)“I don’t want to do math! You can’t make me!” All of our careful homeschool planning can go right down the drain when our children dig their heels in and refuse to work with us. Power struggles often ensue and not only do we usually fail to reach our intended goal, but our relationship with our children is negatively affected. On today’s show we’ll be discussing building motivation in our kids by being mindful of our language and expectations. We’ll also give you some creative tips and tricks to help bring harmony back to your homeschoo...
2021-02-221h 07
Homeschool Together PodcastFamily Movie Night: Over The MoonOn today’s Short Bite we’ll be reviewing the Golden Globe Nominated animated movie Over the Moon from Netflix. It’s the story of a young girl who, after the death of her mother, embarks on a journey to meet the moon goddess Chang’e. It was sweet, surprisingly moving, and gave a fanciful glimpse into Chinese culture for young children.
Show Notes
Over The Moon - https://www.netflix.com/title/80214236
Over The Moon Trailer - https://youtu.be/26DIABx44Tw
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2021-02-1811 min
Homeschool Together PodcastInterview With The Team From TimberdoodleWe were so thankful to get a chance to sit down with the great team at Timberdoodle! If you’re overwhelmed by all the curriculum options available and unsure how to combine them to create the unique experience you want for your children, you might consider looking into the curated curriculum sets from Timberdoodle! They feature unique products brought together in a thoughtful manner to make an enriching year of study for your learner. Even better, should you need to make changes the kits are fully customizable. So have a listen to our great discussion with Timberdoodle!
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2021-02-1547 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Labyrinth and Labyrinth JuniorFind all your treasures before your fellow adventures, but beware, the path to reach those treasures changes every turn. It’s the classic Labyrinth from Ravensburger! This ever changing board game is perfect for family game night and as gameschoolers we love that with so many possible changes your child has to continually adapt their plans and think through each cause and effect thoroughly. It’s great training for all sorts of future math and engineering problems. Luckily Ravensburger also makes a junior version of this great game for our early learners. Join us today as we explore the aMAZ...
2021-02-1108 min
Homeschool Together PodcastA Review of Kiwi CrateKiwi Crate explores STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through engaging, hands-on projects that aim to inspire and celebrate kids’ natural creativity and curiosity. Each crate dives into enriching topics that may cover science experiments, muscles and organs, mechanics and building, art techniques, motion and force, magnetism, and more. Explore these themes through innovative projects, DIY activities, plus games and puzzles in the explore! Magazine. Today, we review Kiwi Crate and give you the ins and outs of this subscription box.
$20/mo. or $17/mo. with a 3 month subscription
Show Notes
Kiwi Crate (ages 5-8...
2021-02-0830 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Unicorn Glitterluck (Early Learners First Games Series)On today's Short Bite we continue with our series on first games! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we'll be reviewing the cotton candy, gem filled, rainbow world of Unicorn Glitterluck! This is a classic Haba game that is filled to the brim with colorful fun, and maybe DOOM for your feet! (more on that in the podcast)
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2021-02-0406 min
Homeschool Together PodcastTechnology Series: Roku and Streaming ServicesIt’s truly a golden age for the availability of educational video content. There are almost too many streaming services to count, many of which have great free or low cost resources to enhance your homeschool. Continuing our technology series, today we’ll be talking about our streaming picks and a few tips and tricks to integrate everything with a Roku device.
Why Roku?
Our favorite Channels
Our Tips and Tricks
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2021-02-0153 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Uno Moo (Early Learners First Games Series)On today's Short Bite we continue with our series on first games! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we'll be reviewing a colorful, tactile version of Uno called Uno Moo! It's a great adaptation of Uno featuring color and image matching with adorable little characters.
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2021-01-2809 min
Homeschool Together PodcastEpisode 65 - SMART Goals in your HomeschoolIt’s the time of year when we’re making plans and reflecting upon what went well and what didn’t last year. Seeing these plans through to fruition is about more than desire and persistence. You have to set yourself (and your children) up for success. Today on the show we’re going to discuss the concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals and how you can use this system to hit your milestones and realize your plans.
The S.M.A.R.T. concept
S: Specific
M: Measurable
A: Achievable
R: Reali...
2021-01-2551 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - First Orchard (Early Learners First Games Series)On today's Short Bite we're starting a series exploring the best first games to play with your preschool child! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we'll kick it off with our favorite early game, First Orchard from HABA! The quality, colorful components delight our children and they're learning important skills along the way!
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2021-01-2108 min
Homeschool Together PodcastEpisode 63 - Organize All the Books! (Community Conversations)Having a house full of books is about more than providing entertainment or fulfilling a learning requirement. Books are gateways to experience new places and people, launchpads to discovery, and friends waiting to be met. In our family, our book collection is large and constantly growing. At just over 2000 books we only have one problem: shelf space! A book collection is a treasure, but not if you can’t find the book you need or they’re so haphazard that natural discovery is inhibited. So today on the show we’re talking about book organization! We’ll share our methods...
2021-01-1859 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - CatanAre you tired of playing Monopoly, Candyland, or insert Milton Bradley title here, but you're unsure how to get your family beyond the classic (and mostly boring) board games? Settlers of Catan is THE gateway game. We've seen it be the spark that sets a family down a path of nerdy board game goodness and as gameschoolers we know the power games have to not only entertain, but teach valuable lessons and academic skills. If you've been on the fence about weightier board games at all, dip your toe into the waters of Catan and you'll be pleasantly surprised...
2021-01-1416 min
Homeschool Together PodcastGetting to Know a Parent Partnership with the Sky Valley Education CenterToday we sit down with Sky Valley Education Center (SVEC) director Karen Rosencrans and teacher Amber Ortiz to discuss their public Parent Partnership Program? Is it just like pubic school? Is it only enrichment classes? Join us to learn what this terrific program is all about and how alternative education schools can provide guidance, support, and community for your homeschool.
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2021-01-111h 06
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Ticket To RideChoo Choo Homeschoolers! Today we talk about the extremely popular and widely available game, Ticket To Ride. There are endless expansions, children's editions, and digital options for both iOS and Android. This game hits it all and is a must have for your homeschool!
Ages 7 and up
2-5 players
30 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities, colors
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2021-01-0712 min
Homeschool Together PodcastGameschooling with Danielle DabbsGet your game on! You know we love using games in our homeschool and today we have a 'game geek out' sesson for you. We had the pleasure to talk with Danielle from Board Game Babies about all things games, and specifically gameschooling for young kids. We referenced a ton of games specifically geared towards young learners. Sit down, get your dice trays, and Game Out with us!
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2021-01-041h 22
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschool Together Short Announcement!We have a short announcement regarding the podcast!
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2021-01-0303 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Journeys: Kristin DrenzekEvery day can be an adventure! That’s the motto of today’s guest, Kristin Drenzek. We sit down with this Alaskan mom to discuss wild schooling, Blossom and Root, embracing each day with flexibility, and how time outdoors can lead to the most amazing and unexpected learning opportunities.
Kristin's Instagram Feed is a must follow - https://www.instagram.com/alaskawildlings/
Kristin's Blogs - https://talesofamountainmama.com/author/kristin/
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Kristin's guide to outerwear - https://us.reima.com/pages/alaska-wildlings
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2021-01-011h 00
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - KingdominoTiles, tiles, and more tiles! In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the tile building game, Kingdomino, by Blue Orange! In this strategy building game, you are trying to build your kingdom by maximizing common regions. But like all rulers, you must be wise as you build. Don't be greedy or you'll be left on the margin!
Playing is quick, it’s constantly engaging, and the rules are deceptively simple. This is the perfect entry into roll and write games and a clever way to reinforce simple addition, so grab your dice tower and join us!
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2020-12-3011 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling PurposeAs we are about to embark on a new year full of the joys and challenges of homeschooling, we want to take a step back and discuss our purpose. When you’ve had a hard day, understanding your purpose (and being aligned with your spouse or partner) can help you to see through to a brighter day ahead. Today we discuss our homeschooling purpose and encourage you to reconnect with your own.
Purpose is the why of homeschooling. This is the list you’ll want to come back to when you hit a hard day. It’s good t...
2020-12-2854 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Kate ScottClose down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special!
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2020-12-2502 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Jordan AndersonClose down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special!
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2020-12-2401 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Hope HelmsClose down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special!
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2020-12-2302 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Emily CookClose down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special!
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2020-12-2201 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Abby CardClose down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special!
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2020-12-2103 min
Homeschool Together PodcastTechnology Series: Leveraging YouTube in Your HomeschoolA free platform to learn almost anything? A way to hear diverse voices and real experiences? The second largest search engine in the world? Yep, it’s YouTube! Today we’ll be talking about all the ways we leverage YouTube in our homeschool to discover new educational interests, expand on current learning, and check in on the brown bears at Katmai National Park.
Why YouTube matters
Importance of YouTube premium
How we use YouTube
Cons of YouTube
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2020-12-1856 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Race To the TreasureGet to the TREASURE! In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the cooperative path building game called Race To The Treasure by Peaceable Kingdom! In this tile laying game you're trying to find the shortest path to the three keys before the dreaded Ogre reaches the treasure! Get there first or it's doom!
Ages 4 and up
15 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, graphic, path logic, probabilities
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2020-12-1607 min
Homeschool Together PodcastA Review of Sago MiniboxToday we have a review of a wonderful art-based subscription box. The Sago minibox is that perfect monthly subscription box for that kid who's ready to build and bury their head into a world of imagination. From forests to airports to the theater stage, there's a perfect world waiting for your little!
1 Box
3 activities
1 figure
$10 first month (+$4 SH)
$19 monthly (+$4 SH)
$15 monthly (annual purchase with +4$ SH)
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2020-12-1422 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHow We Manage The Younger SiblingDo you have a toddler who climbs up the bookshelves, eats crayons, rips the pages from books, screams when not the center of your attention, and generally makes your homeschool into daily chaos? No? Maybe it’s just us. But on the off-chance there are other poor souls out there juggling homeschooling while caring for a younger sibling, today we share our wins, the strategies and techniques that help us to meet our homeschool goals and still meet the needs of the younger child, and how we’ve achieved family harmony (most of the time!)
Challenges of cari...
2020-12-1158 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - QwixxDecisions, decisions! In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the addictive strategy dice game Qwixx by Gamewright! Playing is quick, it’s constantly engaging, and the rules are deceptively simple. This is the perfect entry into roll and write games and a clever way to reinforce simple addition, so grab your dice tower and join us!
Ages 6 and up
15 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, addition, probabilities
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2020-12-0910 min
Homeschool Together PodcastA Review of Letters From AfarIt seems there’s a monthly subscription for just about everything these days, but all those boxes start to add up! Today we’ll be talking about a surprising subscription that you can get for the cost of a fancy cup of coffee. Letters From Afar is a spark to light the imagination of your young travelers. Be careful not to be swept up yourself in the tales of far off places and amazing sights!
$6 each month
1 beautiful letter
2 vintage world stamps
Collectible keepsake (bring back for each appropriate week of TL & BYL K)
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2020-12-0719 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Journeys: Shannon DemiterToday we sit down with Shannon Demiter, a hard-working mother homeschooling her three children, to discuss her journey and how she ensures that the individual needs of her children are met while maintaining a working farm and on-call small business. Shannon reminds us that so much is possible each day with a good plan, flexibility to change that plan, and a focus on why you’ve chosen to homeschool. Keeping that purpose ever-present helps to navigate the ups and downs of this dynamic way of life.
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The Good and the Beautiful - https://www.go...
2020-12-041h 02
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Ice CoolHow good is your aim? Can glide (or jump!) your penguin to victory? Today we're talking about the cute and super fun dexterity game Ice Cool. Join us as we chat about this well made, wacky, and often surprising game our kiddo has fallen in love with!
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2020-12-0210 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschool Gift Guide‘Tis the Season! As we’re getting ready to celebrate the winter holidays, we wanted to bring out our first (and hopefully annual) Homeschooling Gift Guide! We’ve compiled a terrific list of gifts that are super fun, but also very educational. We’ve broken up our recommendations by subject to help you find the perfect gift for your homeschoolers!
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Links to all our recommendations are below. Please consider using one of our links for any of your holiday shopping (even if it’s not these items specifically). They’re affiliate links and while they don’t c...
2020-11-3050 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Morning Routine with Kate ScottMorning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family!
Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene.
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2020-11-2704 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Morning Routine with Jordan AndersonMorning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family!
Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene.
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2020-11-2602 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Morning Routine with Hope HelmsMorning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family!
Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene.
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2020-11-2504 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Morning Routine with Emily CookMorning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family!
Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene.
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2020-11-2402 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Homeschool Morning Routine with Abby CardMorning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family!
Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene.
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2020-11-2304 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Through The HolidaysThe winter holidays are almost here! As wonderful as this time of the year is, it also kicks us out of our routines and can cause a bit of backsliding for our homeschools (and waistlines!) that we'll spend most of January trying to recoup from. So, join us today as we chat about our strategies to embrace the holidays with your children and stay on track with your most important homeschooling goals!
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2020-11-2039 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - HedBanzWho or what am I? In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the silly and sometimes surprisingly difficult Hedbanz! This is great at dinnertime or as an icebreaker when having new people over (when we’re allowed to do that again!). So put on a headband and join us!
HedBanz
Ages 8 and up
HedBanz Junior
Ages 5 and up
HedBanz Disney
Ages 5 and up
2-4 players
20 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, deductive reasoning
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2020-11-1807 min
Homeschool Together PodcastTechnology Series: Khan Academy Kids App ReviewToday we delve into the terrific Khan Academy Kids App! It's completely free, without ads or upsell, and contains engaging learning content for preschool through early elementary kids. There are so many learning apps to choose from that it can be overwhelming. Join us as we take a look inside Khan Academy Kids to see if it might be a good fit for your young learner!
Show Notes
Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org
Khan Academy Kids iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy-kids/id1378467217
Khan Academy Kids Android - https...
2020-11-1625 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Journeys: Kate ScottToday we sit down with Kate Scott, a public school educator, a future principal, and now a homeschooling mom to discuss her journey into homeschooling, how her work in the classroom informs her approach to homeschool, how homeschooling will in turn inform her future work in the public school system, and how we can become better educators for our children at home. She provides a wealth of knowledge and information so don't miss this episode!
Show Notes
Words their way - https://www.savvas.com/
Handwriting without tears - https://www.lwtears.com/
...
2020-11-1353 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - PlanetIf you ever dreamed of creating your own world then today's the day! We're talking about the fantastic "board" game Planet by Blue Orange Games! Using your own 20-sided sphere and magnetic terrain tiles, you will terraform your planet into the best environment for all sorts of animals. A beautiful game with a great mechanic, this is a unique and engaging add to your game collection!
Planet
Ages 7+ (but can be played with younger kids)
2-4 players
30 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, deductive reasoning, logic, math, grouping
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2020-11-1110 min
Homeschool Together PodcastA Review of Universal YumsSubscription boxes are the latest craze. There are now so many that’s it’s difficult to choose! We’ve decided to try a few out for ourselves so that we can help you make an informed decision. Today we’re discussing a popular subscription box called Universal Yums which features snacks from different countries each month.
Show Notes
Universal Yums
https://www.universalyums.com/
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2020-11-0924 min
Homeschool Together PodcastBuild Your Library with Emily CookJoin us as we sit down with Emily Cook, creator of Build Your Library Curriculum! This is a terrific secular option inspired by Charlotte Mason and full of amazing books to enjoy with your learners. We discuss how Charlotte Mason principles have been incorporated into this curriculum, what led to the creation of Build Your Library, Emily's recommendations for supplements, and what's on the horizon for Build Your Library families!
Show Notes
Build Your Library Curriculum
www.buildyourlibrary.com
A Literary Education: Adapting Charlotte Mason for Modern Secular Homeschoolers by Emily Cook
2020-11-0647 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Sushi GoPass the sushi! On today’s Short Bite episode we take a look at a terrific pick and pass card game that flexes the skills of strategy, basic probability, and addition. Sushi Go! is fast, fun, portable, and a must have family game!
Sushi Go!
Ages 4 and up
2-5 players (up to 8 with Sushi Go Party!)
20 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, probability, addition
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2020-11-0409 min
Homeschool Together PodcastTechnology Series: Trello for HomeschoolersThere are lots of options when it comes to homeschool planners. Even the best paper planners are wrong practically from the start, but with a digital planner option you can easily adjust your flex your schedule when needed. Our favorite planning option is the free online tool Trello. Today we break down Trello, the features we love best, and how we use it to effectively manage our homeschool plan!
What is Tello?
Why we love it!
How our Trello boards are organized
Advanced Users
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2020-11-0254 min
Homeschool Together PodcastFamily Movie Night: The *NEW* Mulan MovieWith most businesses supporting family entertainment currently closed, there aren’t many sources of new content. So when Mulan appeared on streaming we had to take the opportunity to see something new. Today we discuss our family’s review of Mulan on Disney+ and whether it’s worth the price of admission.
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Mulan - https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/mulan/2jlgPK4K0ilR
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2020-10-3014 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Sleeping Queens“Awaken my love!” By popular demand, we’re discussing a family favorite and perfect gameschooling example, Sleeping Queens! Featuring adorable artwork, engaging gameplay, and a little hidden math, it’s the game our daughter can’t get enough of. Another winning title from Gamewright!
Sleeping Queens
Ages 4 and up
2-5 players
15 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, addition
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2020-10-2806 min
Homeschool Together PodcastThe Global Journeys Kindergarten and Early Learners Resource ListAs we prepare to study the countries of the world with our Kindergartner, we found many amazing resources that we want to share with our listeners! We've compiled extension books, movies, documentaries, videos, games, and recipes for the countries in North America and we want to provide it free to our listeners! We hope that these resources will be helpful as you embark on your own global journeys!
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2020-10-2616 min
Homeschool Together PodcastLearning to Read with Drew BadgerToday we sit down with Drew Badger, creator of the reading app Frederick: Learn to Read to discuss ways we can help our children learn to read, common mistakes parents make, and why discovery is such a powerful tool in learning a new skill.
Show Notes
Frederick: Learn to Read
https://englishanyone.com/phonics-iphone-app
iOS
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1032546853
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.englishanyone.frederick2
English Anyone YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/EnglishAnyone
A...
2020-10-231h 08
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - BananagramsGo ahead and toss your copy of Scrabble because on today’s show we’re talking about the next evolution of the letter-tile-laying-game, Bananagrams! In this fast-paced game, players are trying to create their own personal crossword. But just when you think you have all your letters used, you draw more tiles to add to the mix. Will you be able to add it to what you already have on the table or do you need to rearrange your carefully built grid? Fun, fast, and full of great spelling practice, Bananagrams is a definite winner!
Bananagrams
Ages...
2020-10-2107 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling in The Times of COVIDWe’ve been stuck at home for 8 months. The walls are starting to close in. I don’t remember what my coworkers look like. I’m loving the family time, but “isolation schooling” isn’t what any of us signed up for. Today on the show we talk about some tips to beat the stuck at home/no playgroups/no breaks/must-constantly-entertain-my-children blues and how you can leverage some special opportunities during the pandemic to enhance your studies while at home.
What day is it?
Dinner and a movie
Have an experience from home
I just need...
2020-10-1941 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Journeys: Jordan AndersonJordan Anderson is a terrific young woman who’s just about to graduate college. Having been homeschooled for most of her education she talks about her experiences. We delve into all the hot-button subjects: socialization, clubs, sports, how colleges viewed a homeschooler, and how homeschooling prepared her for success in her career and adult life. This interview reminds us of all the reasons we chose to homeschool.
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Brain Qu...
2020-10-1643 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Mastermind by PressmanIn today’s episode we review a great 2 player strategy game that we’ve adapted to play with our preschooler. Mastermind by Pressman is a classic code making and breaking logic game. It’s a terrific way to exercise brain muscles and our daughter absolutely loves when she gets to stump mom and dad!
Mastermind by Pressman
Ages 4 and up
2 players
15 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, logic and deduction
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2020-10-1408 min
Homeschool Together PodcastAm I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2)In a continuation of our series addressing the common question “Am I doing enough?”, today we breakdown the public school day in First, Second, and Third Grade to understand just what your student would learn in an average day and we contrast that with homeschool curriculum for those ages. You’ll be surprised by how much learning actually takes place inside and outside of “school time”.
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Discussion
Public School Day
Homesc...
2020-10-1251 min
Homeschool Together PodcastAm I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1)Homeschool Decision Made? Check. Curriculum? Check. Books? Check. Manipulatives and Games? Check. Willing students? Mostly Check. You’re all prepared and you dive into your first weeks of homeschooling (yay!), but you finish all your lessons in less time than your kids would’ve been in school. Are you really doing enough? Today we breakdown the public school day in Kindergarten to understand just what your student would learn in an average day and we contrast that with what we do in a homeschool day. You are doing enough and then some!
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2020-10-0955 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Qwirkle by MindWareIn today’s episode we review a solid family game that plays equally well with your preschooler, parent, or grandparent. Qwirkle by MindWare features color and shape recognition, strategic thinking, basic math skills, and planning ahead to score the most points. With high quality components and a handy travel bag it’s perfect to take to grandma’s house or on your next camping trip!
Qwirkle by MindWare
Ages 4 and up
2-4 players
30 min playtime
Skills: color recognition, shape recognition, strategic thinking, planning ahead
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2020-10-0706 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Journeys: Abby CardToday we sit down with Abby Card to discuss her homeschooling journey with her three boys. We delve into her experience homeschooling in different states, leaving and then re-entering the public school system, finding the best solutions for a child on the spectrum, and juggling the challenge of teaching multiple ages.
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Saxon Math
https://www.hmhco.com/programs/saxon-math
Timberdoodle
https://timberdoodle.com/
2020-10-0558 min
Homeschool Together PodcastUsing the Library to the FullestYou may already be well acquainted with your local public library, but libraries often have more to offer than many homeschoolers realize. Libraries are transforming to keep up with the educational needs of families in surprising ways. Today we review our favorite physical and digital library resources to enhance your homeschooling adventure!
Discussion
Physical - So much more than books!
CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, and video games oh my!
Boardgames and puzzles (we wish), and other toys (music makers, puppets, etc.)
Printer access (now often remote print). Color & B&W. Ours is 70 pages B...
2020-10-0248 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Forbidden IslandIn today’s episode we review a terrific cooperative family game, Forbidden Island by Gamewright. You’ll create a team of adventurers trying to save four treasures before they are claimed by the sea. Can you and your team recover the artifacts and escape the island before the waters rise?!
Forbidden Island by Gamewright
Ages 6 and up
2-4 players
30 min playtime
Skills: cooperation, strategic thinking, planning ahead
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2020-09-3010 min
Homeschool Together PodcastThe Importance of Outdoor Play with Hope Helms, Urban Eden Farm SchoolToday we sit down with Hope Helms, a preschool teacher at Urban Eden Farm School in Spokane, WA to discuss what makes nature education programs so unique and how we can enrich our children’s learning through open-ended outside play and exploration.
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Greenplay Northwest, a non-profit that oversees Urban Eden Farm School as well as other forest and farm schools in Western WA.
http://www.greenplaynw.org/...
2020-09-2839 min
Homeschool Together PodcastBuy All The BooksUsing the library is an amazing resource, but now that many libraries are shut down the need to purchase books is greater. Whether you’re looking to get the best deal on new or used books, today we’ll go through our favorite ways to save!
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Discussion
New Books
Amazon Prime: need it now regardless of price
Book Outlet or KidsBooks.com: limited title selection. Create wishlist, emails when...
2020-09-2541 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Hoot Owl Hoot by Peaceable KingdomIn this short bite episode we feature Hoot Owl Hoot.
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Hoot Owl Hoot - https://amzn.to/2DO32W9
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2020-09-2306 min
Homeschool Together PodcastCurriculum Series Part 8: Finding Used CurriculumMany homeschool curriculums are terrific, but not attainable based on your budget. Today we discuss options for finding used curriculum.
Discussion
Keys before shopping for used curriculum
Sources for used curriculum
New curriculum sales
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Homeschool Classifieds
https://homeschoolclassifieds.com/default.asp
Facebook Homeschool Curriculum Marketplace Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Homeschool.Curriulum.Marketplace/
Facebook Homeschool Curriculum...
2020-09-2120 min
Homeschool Together PodcastCurriculum Series Part 7: RightStart MathRightStart math is a hands-on math curriculum for elementary through middle school students. We’ll discuss our experience using the program with our almost kinder student.
Discussion
Approach
Structure
What does a lessong look like
How do I teach it
Cost
Pros
Cons
Neutral
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RightStart Math - https://store.rightstartmath.com/home-school/
Lion King Uno - https://am...
2020-09-1844 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - TelestrationsIn this short bite episode we feature Telestrations.
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Telestrations - https://amzn.to/35lUUHK
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2020-09-1606 min
Homeschool Together PodcastCurriculum Series Part 6: All About ReadingAll About Reading is a program to teach your young learner how to read. We’ll discuss our experience using the program with our almost kinder student.
Discussion
Approach
Structure
What does a lesson look like
How do I teach it
Cost
Spelling curriculum
Pros
Cons
Neutral
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All About Reading
https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/
Dr...
2020-09-1454 min
Homeschool Together PodcastCurriculum Series Part 5: Our Kinder ProgramDetailed explanation of how we will be combining Torchlight Level K and Build Your Library Level 0 to create a dynamic around the world study for Kindergarten.
Discussion
Why Combine
Combination Structure
Challenges
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Torchlight Level K
https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/level-k/
Build Your Library Level 0
https://buildyourlibrary.com/purchase-level-0-curriculum/
Build Your Library, Torchlight, and Blossom & Root Families...
2020-09-1132 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Charades for KidsIn this short bite episode we feature a print and play game, Charades for Kids.
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Charades for Kids - https://amzn.to/34wsMkK
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2020-09-0905 min
Homeschool Together PodcastCurriculum Series Part 4: Build Your Library (Review)Overview of the offerings from Build Your Library curriculum. Insight from our planning experience with Build Your Library Level 0.
Discussion
Approach
Structure
Cost
What is a typical week for Level 0
Pros
Cons
Neutral
Our Advice to new Torchlight families
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Build Your Library Curriculum
https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Build Your Library University for Parents
https://buildyourlibrary...
2020-09-0742 min
Homeschool Together PodcastCurriculum Series Part 3: Torchlight (Review)Overview of the offerings from Torchlight curriculum. Insight from our experience using Torchlight Pre-K and planning Torchlight K.
Discussion
Approach
Structrue
Cost
What is a typical week
Pros
Cons
Neutral
Our Advice to new Torchlight families
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Torchlight Curriculum
https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/
What are we into this week
Primary Journal - https://amzn.to/3...
2020-09-0454 min
Homeschool Together Podcast(Bonus Episode!) Community Conversations - Ideas on working from home while home educating"I really loved the podcast yesterday and Blossom and Root sounds so cool. I'd love to try it with my 3rd grader but I'm afraid it wouldn't be feasible as I work full time and my husband is gone all day at work, so I don't have any help."
Arial and Matt jam on this question. They talk through the scenarios and hope to offer some ideas and thoughts.
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2020-09-0325 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Bear Went Over the MountainIn this short bite episode we feature a print and play game, A Bear Went Over The Mountain.
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Bear Went Over the Mountain Print & Play Ages 4-8 - https://www.adventuresingameschooling.com/bear-went-over-the-mountain/
Print and Play printing tips - https://www.adventuresingameschooling.com/quick-print-and-play-tips/
Song - https://youtu.be/0UlV1Zsd_iY
Game Pieces Kit - https://amzn.to/30Zyslh
Laminator - https://amzn...
2020-09-0208 min
Homeschool Together PodcastCurriculum Series Part 2: Blossom And Root (Review)Overview of the offerings from Blossom & Root curriculum. Insight from our experience using B&R Early Years Vol. 2.
Discussion
Approach
Structrue
Cost
What is a typical week
Pros
Cons
Neutral
Our Advice to new B&R families
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Blossom and Root Curriculum
https://blossomandroot.com/
What are we into this week
Egypt!
Look...
2020-08-3148 min
Homeschool Together PodcastCurriculum Series Part 1: Finding CurriculumYou’ve decided that you want to base your home education on pre-made curriculum. Figuring out the best curriculum for your learner, your teaching method, and your budget can be overwhelming. This is the first episode in our series about curriculum. We can’t possibly review all the curriculum choices so we’ll give you the resources to do better curriculum research and we’ll have a series of shows reviewing the curriculum we’ve used so far in our homeschool.
Discussion
Important curriculum considerations (Content, Method, Delivery)
Review these considerations with respect to (Your learner, Y...
2020-08-2826 min
Homeschool Together PodcastOur Homeschool PreschoolThis will be an overview of what we do on a daily basis, including referencing the curriculum we are using (will not go in-depth). We will also discuss how we plan our days each week and how we plan our weeks overall.
Discussion
The curriculum we are using.
Overview of our day.
How we plan our days.
How we plan our weeks.
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...
2020-08-2655 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Sequence by JAXIn this short bite episode we feature one of our favorite Gameschooling games, Sequence by Jax.
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How to play - https://youtu.be/fiUQYIuMluM
Jax Sequence for Kids Ages 3-6 - https://amzn.to/2PEJEx8
Jax Sequence Letters Ages 4-7 - https://amzn.to/3is6u7x
Jax Sequence Numbers Ages 6-10 - https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/018850/Sequence-Numbers-Game.html?trackcode=googleBase
Jax Sequence...
2020-08-2404 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschool Impostor Syndrome“Homeschooling is the pursuit of knowing, learning, and exploring the world without the pressures of school. Life and learning become one.” - Julie Bogart (Brave Writer / The Brave Learner)
From episodes 4 and 5 you know the requirements to homeschool in your state and a guideline of what you could teach, but can you really do this? We all ask ourselves “Am I truly qualified to teach my children? I’m not a teacher. Will they still learn what they need to? Will they still be enriched as they would in a classroom?”
If you don’t know where t...
2020-08-2019 min
Homeschool Together PodcastState and National StandardsYour state may or may not require that you teach certain subjects, but they don’t specify what within those subjects you should teach. While you have the freedom to tailor your child’s education, you may be wondering what the public school in your area would be teaching depending on grade. This can be a strong influence on what you teach (especially if you intend to send your child to public school at some point in the near future) or it can just give you some helpful guidance to plan your own studies.
We discuss:
Comm...
2020-08-1719 min
Homeschool Together PodcastShort Bite - Outfoxed by GamewrightIn this short bite episode we feature one of our favorite Gameschooling games, Outfoxed by Gamewright.
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Outfoxed by Gamewright - https://amzn.to/3io8hKB
How to play - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCZSE8IOlkE
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2020-08-1603 min
Homeschool Together PodcastState RequirementsNational homeschooling standards do not exist. Each state has its own requirements. Today we’ll discuss the specifics of a couple of states as an example and provide resources for families to find out about their state’s laws.
Discussion
States on Homeschool Legal Defense Association categorized as Low, Moderate, High Regulation. We talk in some detail about each:
Low Regulatory: Texas
Mod Regulatory: Washington State
High Regulatory: New York
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2020-08-1325 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Terminology Part 2With so many flavors of homeschooling, there are lots of new terms to learn. When new homeschooling families reach out and ask where to start they usually run into some unfamiliar language. We’re going to try to decode the most commonly used homeschool terms. This is only meant to be a broad introduction as future episodes will get into the weeds.
Curriculum Terms
Spiral Learning, Sequential Learning, Loop Schedule, Scope & Sequence, Multi-Level, Spine, Extension, Manipulatives
Homeschool Support
Co-op, Enrichment, PPP or ALE, Association
Reporting and Record-Keeping
Portfolio, Individual Home In...
2020-08-0632 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Terminology Part 1With so many flavors of homeschooling, there are lots of new terms to learn. When new homeschooling families reach out and ask where to start they usually run into some unfamiliar language. We’re going to try to decode the most commonly used homeschool terms. This is only meant to be a broad introduction as future episodes will get into the weeds.
Homeschooling Methods Discussed
Classical (Trivium, Quadrivium, Classics), Charlotte Mason, Montessori, School-at-Home (aka Traditional), Waldorf, Unschooling, Gameschooling, Unit Studies, Lapbooking, Notebooking
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2020-08-0623 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHow We Got HereWe all have to start somewhere and this is a good enough place for that. Arial and Matthew talk about their inspiration and why they started a podcast to help new homeschoolers.
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Show Notes:
First episode of Bluey for free on YouTube
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2020-08-0614 min