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Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastA Christmas Bonus from the Savvy Homeschool Moms (Ep #66, 12/23/18)
MERRY CHRISTMAS! (To those that celebrate)…a special gift for you!!
And if you don’t celebrate…A special treat for you too!! Many of the things discussed can work on non-holiday occasions too!
The Moms discuss how they like to de-stress during the holiday season, and share some of their family’s holiday traditions.
Watch a favorite Christmas movie: (as needed, or 1 or 2 nightly!)
Charlie Brown ChristmasRudolphYear Without a Santa ClausElfSanta Claus is Coming to TownIt’s a Wonderful LifeMiracle on 34th St (original black/white)A Christmas Story (Peter Bilingsley)Scro...2018-12-251h 01Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastWe’re BAAAAACK!! (Ep #65, 11/6/17)
In this episode, the moms talk about their long absence and share what resources they are using this school year with their children.
Links in this Episode:
MaevedragonCreations.com (Maeven’s website, taken down for until further notice)
Homeschool Moms’ Depression/Anxiety Support
Homeschool Moms with ADD/ADHD
Weepyking (Aaron’s website!)
DeviantArt (Aaron’s art)
YouTube channel (Aaron’s videos)
Red Bubble (Aaron’s products)
I Need Some Space
Fresno Music Academy & Arts
The Animation Course
Innove...2017-12-121h 27Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastWe’re BAAAAACK!! (Ep #65, 11/6/17)
In this episode, the moms talk about their long absence and share what resources they are using this school year with their children.
Links in this Episode:
MaevedragonCreations.com (Maeven’s website, taken down for until further notice)
Homeschool Moms’ Depression/Anxiety Support
Homeschool Moms with ADD/ADHD
Weepyking (Aaron’s website!)
DeviantArt (Aaron’s art)
YouTube channel (Aaron’s videos)
Red Bubble (Aaron’s products)
I Need Some Space
Fresno Music Academy & Arts
The Animation Course
Innove...2017-12-121h 27Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastNew Year, New Curriculum and Revisiting Homeschooling Legally in California (Ep #64, 12/18/16)
In this episode, the moms review their 2016-2017 curriculum choices, and revisit homeschooling legally in California.
Links in this Episode:
Noodle Homeschool-Now Tina’s Learning Adventures
Homeschooling with perimenopause
Tina’s Adventures–Now Tina’s Learning Adventures
Wacom Intuos Pro tablet
Some of Maeven’s art work she’s created with her tablet…most of these are still works in progress:
Project-based learning
Reggio Emilia
constructivism...2017-01-161h 37Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastNew Year, New Curriculum and Revisiting Homeschooling Legally in California (Ep #64, 12/18/16)
In this episode, the moms review their 2016-2017 curriculum choices, and revisit homeschooling legally in California.
Links in this Episode:
Noodle Homeschool-Now Tina’s Learning Adventures
Homeschooling with perimenopause
Tina’s Adventures–Now Tina’s Learning Adventures
Wacom Intuos Pro tablet
Some of Maeven’s art work she’s created with her tablet…most of these are still works in progress:
Project-based learning
Reggio Emilia
constructivism...2017-01-161h 37Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastPandia Press Presents: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral, with Blair Lee (Ep #63, 6/4/16)(Show recording is at the bottom of the page)
In this episode, the moms share the final part of their 2 part Secular Science Resource series, with an interview with Pandia Press author and scientist Blair Lee: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral.
Links in this Episode:
Beckie’s new pencil sharpener
Why the earth is heating so fast
Blair Lee’s Blog
Blair Lee’s Facebook page
SEA Homeschoolers Facebook page
SEA Homeschoolers Blog
Home|School|Life Magazine
REAL Sc...2016-06-191h 27Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastPandia Press Presents: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral, with Blair Lee (Ep #63, 6/4/16)(Show recording is at the bottom of the page)
In this episode, the moms share the final part of their 2 part Secular Science Resource series, with an interview with Pandia Press author and scientist Blair Lee: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral.
Links in this Episode:
Beckie’s new pencil sharpener
Why the earth is heating so fast
Blair Lee’s Blog
Blair Lee’s Facebook page
SEA Homeschoolers Facebook page
SEA Homeschoolers Blog
Home|School|Life Magazine
REAL Sc...2016-06-191h 27Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastPandia Press Presents Secular Science Resources (Ep #62, 4/6/16)(Show recording is at the bottom of the page)
In this episode, the moms are joined by Blair Lee, homeschool mom, and author of REAL Science Odyssey Biology 2 and Chemistry 1, from Pandia Press, as they talk about secular science resources.
Links in this Episode:
Prodigy (math game)Homeschool Group Buys (Meg Groom’s group)–no longer existsRogue FestivalThinking PuttyEarhooxSlow Cooker Facebook groupNoodle Homeschool–Now Tina’s Learning AdventuresTina’s New and Improved Country ReportSEA Homeschoolers
Tina’s son Tyren as T...2016-04-212h 17Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastPandia Press Presents Secular Science Resources (Ep #62, 4/6/16)(Show recording is at the bottom of the page)
In this episode, the moms are joined by Blair Lee, homeschool mom, and author of REAL Science Odyssey Biology 2 and Chemistry 1, from Pandia Press, as they talk about secular science resources.
Links in this Episode:
Prodigy (math game)Homeschool Group Buys (Meg Groom’s group)–no longer existsRogue FestivalThinking PuttyEarhooxSlow Cooker Facebook groupNoodle Homeschool–Now Tina’s Learning AdventuresTina’s New and Improved Country ReportSEA Homeschoolers
Tina’s son Tyren as T...2016-04-212h 17Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 5 (Ep #61, 1/10/16)(Show recording is at the bottom of the page)
In this episode, the moms catch you up on what they’ve been up to lately and share three new Day in the Life Interviews including one homeschooling Dad!
Tina’s kids’ work stations
Links in this Episode:
Math Mammoth.
Math Mammoth page about algebra 1 Tina mentions
Interactive notebook for WWI
http://www.lynda.com
Noodle Homeschool is now Tina’s Learning Adventures
https://gamestarmechanic.com/
http://www.myjoyfilledlife.com/2014/04/24/homeschooling-planning-resources-free-weekly-assignment-printable/ *religious content wa...2016-01-181h 44Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 5 (Ep #61, 1/10/16)(Show recording is at the bottom of the page)
In this episode, the moms catch you up on what they’ve been up to lately and share three new Day in the Life Interviews including one homeschooling Dad!
Tina’s kids’ work stations
Links in this Episode:
Math Mammoth.
Math Mammoth page about algebra 1 Tina mentions
Interactive notebook for WWI
http://www.lynda.com
Noodle Homeschool is now Tina’s Learning Adventures
https://gamestarmechanic.com/
http://www.myjoyfilledlife.com/2014/04/24/homeschooling-planning-resources-free-weekly-assignment-printable/ *religious content wa...2016-01-181h 44Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer, pt 2 (Ep #60, 11/29/15)In this episode, the moms share the second, and final, half of their interview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer (language arts and writing curriculum.)
Tina’s son Tyren’s drum performance. Tyr is the one on the right, playing timbales (with the braid).
Links in this Episode:
Homeschool Day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Beckie’s Katch Account with Periscopes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium-no longer exists
Homeschooling Thanksgiving in a Culturally Sensitive Way Pinterest board
Noodle Homeschool
Spotted Towhee
Cursive First by Liz FitzGerald
Podcas...2015-12-041h 33Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer, pt 2 (Ep #60, 11/29/15)In this episode, the moms share the second, and final, half of their interview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer (language arts and writing curriculum.)
Tina’s son Tyren’s drum performance. Tyr is the one on the right, playing timbales (with the braid).
Links in this Episode:
Homeschool Day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Beckie’s Katch Account with Periscopes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium-no longer exists
Homeschooling Thanksgiving in a Culturally Sensitive Way Pinterest board
Noodle Homeschool
Spotted Towhee
Cursive First by Liz FitzGerald
Podcas...2015-12-041h 33Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer (Ep #59, 11/14/15)
In this episode, the moms talk about what they’ve been up to since last they recorded, and share the first half of their interview with Julie Bogart, founder and owner of the language arts and writing curriculum, Brave Writer.
*Audio player is at the bottom of this page.*
Maeven the human dragon
Links in this Episode:
Savvy Homeschool Moms episode about Homeschooling with the Amazing Race
*NOTE FROM TINA: Savvy Homeschool Moms episode about Noodle Homeschool mentioned in this episode–doesn’t exist. WOOPS! Appare...2015-11-161h 33Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer (Ep #59, 11/14/15)
In this episode, the moms talk about what they’ve been up to since last they recorded, and share the first half of their interview with Julie Bogart, founder and owner of the language arts and writing curriculum, Brave Writer.
*Audio player is at the bottom of this page.*
Maeven the human dragon
Links in this Episode:
Savvy Homeschool Moms episode about Homeschooling with the Amazing Race
*NOTE FROM TINA: Savvy Homeschool Moms episode about Noodle Homeschool mentioned in this episode–doesn’t exist. WOOPS! Appare...2015-11-161h 33Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastChecking in with the Moms (Ep #58, 8/29/15)
In this episode, the moms check in with how the beginning of the school year is going and how they are adapting to the new year’s schedules.
Links in this Episode:
Boogie Board E-Writer
History of Us
Fresno Ideaworks
Adobe Illustrator
Lynda.com
Noodle Homeschool Amazing Race course
Dance Mat Typing
Books in this Episode:
Beckie
Together –The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Flyte by Angie Sage..
Dani (For all intents and purpos...2015-09-071h 24Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastChecking in with the Moms (Ep #58, 8/29/15)
In this episode, the moms check in with how the beginning of the school year is going and how they are adapting to the new year’s schedules.
Links in this Episode:
Boogie Board E-Writer
History of Us
Fresno Ideaworks
Adobe Illustrator
Lynda.com
Noodle Homeschool Amazing Race course
Dance Mat Typing
Books in this Episode:
Beckie
Together –The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Flyte by Angie Sage..
Dani (For all intents and purpos...2015-09-071h 24Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastGearing up for a new Homeschool Year! (Ep #57, 8/2/15)
In this episode the moms catch listeners up on their summer and discuss gearing up for the new homeschool year.
Please note: The podcast player is now at the bottom of the page.
Links in this Episode:
The Great Summer Purge and Clean
Tina’s son Tyren (the boy with the braid) performing Ozzy Osborne’s “Crazy Train” at the end of drumming camp, as mentioned in the show.
Tina’s bookshelf labels Beckie keeps referring to in this and previous episodes.
Savvy Home...2015-08-091h 27Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastGearing up for a new Homeschool Year! (Ep #57, 8/2/15)
In this episode the moms catch listeners up on their summer and discuss gearing up for the new homeschool year.
Please note: The podcast player is now at the bottom of the page.
Links in this Episode:
The Great Summer Purge and Clean
Tina’s son Tyren (the boy with the braid) performing Ozzy Osborne’s “Crazy Train” at the end of drumming camp, as mentioned in the show.
Tina’s bookshelf labels Beckie keeps referring to in this and previous episodes.
Savvy Home...2015-08-091h 27Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThe Savvy Homeschool Moms talk Summer Plans (Ep #56, 6/1/15)
In this episode, the moms share their very different summer plans…Beckie talks about summer learning and Tina talks about working on her 3rd annual “Great Summer Purge and Clean”!
Please note: The podcast player is now at the bottom of the page.
Links in this Episode:
Project-Based Homeschooling
Experience-Based Learning
Project-Based Homeschooling Facebook group, moderated by the author of the book, Lori Pickert
Project-Based Homeschool Facebook Page
The Great Summer Purge and Clean
The Noodle Homeschool Amazing Race course (now called “Tina’s Learning Adventures”)
Summer Pl...2015-06-131h 08Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThe Savvy Homeschool Moms talk Summer Plans (Ep #56, 6/1/15)
In this episode, the moms share their very different summer plans…Beckie talks about summer learning and Tina talks about working on her 3rd annual “Great Summer Purge and Clean”!
Please note: The podcast player is now at the bottom of the page.
Links in this Episode:
Project-Based Homeschooling
Experience-Based Learning
Project-Based Homeschooling Facebook group, moderated by the author of the book, Lori Pickert
Project-Based Homeschool Facebook Page
The Great Summer Purge and Clean
The Noodle Homeschool Amazing Race course (now called “Tina’s Learning Adventures”)
Summer Pl...2015-06-131h 08Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastCatching up with the Savvy Moms (Ep #55, 4/26/15)
In this episode, the moms catch you up on what they’ve been doing since last episode, and introduce their Patreon campaign.
Please note: Podcast player is now at the bottom of this page (it was messing up the format of the homepage on the top).
Links in this Episode:
Homeschooling with Experience-Based Learning
Biddy Bedtime Stories
DIY.org
All About Reading
Fresno Mini Maker Faire
Visit our Patreon page
What is Patreon?
Books of the Week:
Tina:
Tog...2015-05-031h 16Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastCatching up with the Savvy Moms (Ep #55, 4/26/15)
In this episode, the moms catch you up on what they’ve been doing since last episode, and introduce their Patreon campaign.
Please note: Podcast player is now at the bottom of this page (it was messing up the format of the homepage on the top).
Links in this Episode:
Homeschooling with Experience-Based Learning
Biddy Bedtime Stories
DIY.org
All About Reading
Fresno Mini Maker Faire
Visit our Patreon page
What is Patreon?
Books of the Week:
Tina:
Tog...2015-05-031h 16Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastGetting out of a Homeschool Slump (Ep #54, 3/22/15)
CC image courtesy of CollegeDegrees360 on Flickr
In this episode the moms talk about how to get out of a homeschool slump and offer a listener advice on studying prehistoric times.
Before we start, can everyone pause the show RIGHT NOW and go to this link: SavvyHomeschoolMoms.com/NPR and fill out the form for us? Pretty please??
Salamanders at SCICON Outdoor School (Tina’s kids)
Links in this episode:
Timez AttackSuperFightLootCrateHomeschooling wi...2015-03-311h 03Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastGetting out of a Homeschool Slump (Ep #54, 3/22/15)
CC image courtesy of CollegeDegrees360 on Flickr
In this episode the moms talk about how to get out of a homeschool slump and offer a listener advice on studying prehistoric times.
Before we start, can everyone pause the show RIGHT NOW and go to this link: SavvyHomeschoolMoms.com/NPR and fill out the form for us? Pretty please??
Salamanders at SCICON Outdoor School (Tina’s kids)
Links in this episode:
Timez AttackSuperFightLootCrateHomeschooling wi...2015-03-311h 03Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling with Experience-Based Learning (Ep #53, 2/22/15)In this episode, the moms discuss temporarily switching gears with math and Tina shares more details on her new “Experience-Based Learning” system and announces an exciting new program!
Links in this Episode:
Timez Attack
Quick Math
Traveling Through History with Doctor Who
Moodle Homeschool-Now Tina’s Learning Adventures
Homeschooling with the Amazing Race Facebook group
Beast Academy
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Rogue Festival
Episode where Experience-Based Learning was introduced
“Curriculum Doesn’t Work for Every Homeschooler”
“My New Experience-Based Learning System”
Julie Gilbert’s EXCELLENT “Stickability” book...2015-02-2559 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling with Experience-Based Learning (Ep #53, 2/22/15)In this episode, the moms discuss temporarily switching gears with math and Tina shares more details on her new “Experience-Based Learning” system and announces an exciting new program!
Links in this Episode:
Timez Attack
Quick Math
Traveling Through History with Doctor Who
Moodle Homeschool-Now Tina’s Learning Adventures
Homeschooling with the Amazing Race Facebook group
Beast Academy
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Rogue Festival
Episode where Experience-Based Learning was introduced
“Curriculum Doesn’t Work for Every Homeschooler”
“My New Experience-Based Learning System”
Julie Gilbert’s EXCELLENT “Stickability” book...2015-02-2559 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThree New Reviews! (Ep #52, 2/8/15)
In this episode the mom’s review 2 art activity books by MaryAnn Kohl and the All About Reading program from All About Learning Press!
Links in this episode:
BattleBots
National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers School Choice Teleconference, on the Dreaded S Word, Socialization
Mari Beth Buckroth, AKA The Inappropriate Homeschooler (who we interviewed last summer, her episodes are #44 and #45)
Scholastic Book Sale
Mythbusters, Confirm or Bust Science Fair Book #2
The Star Wars Science Fair
Lego Chain Reaction
James Herriot’s Treasury for Children
Homeschooling with Experi...2015-02-141h 20Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling while Working Outside the Home (Ep #51, 1/25/15)
In this episode, the moms answer the question “Can you homeschool and work outside of the home?” by talking with 3 working moms that are actually doing it!
Links in this Episode:
Create Your Shining Year Life+Biz Workbook
SARKLeonie Dawson
Minecraft Homeschool
Traveling Through History with Doctor Who
Terraria
Terraria story starter
HomeRoutines app
Homeschooling with Experience-Based Learning, Tina’s new Facebook group.
Original article on Tina’s blog on experience-based learning
Dyslexic Typeface
Books in this Episode:
Tin...2015-01-291h 29Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling while Working Outside the Home (Ep #51, 1/25/15)
In this episode, the moms answer the question “Can you homeschool and work outside of the home?” by talking with 3 working moms that are actually doing it!
Links in this Episode:
Create Your Shining Year Life+Biz Workbook
SARKLeonie Dawson
Minecraft Homeschool
Traveling Through History with Doctor Who
Terraria
Terraria story starter
HomeRoutines app
Homeschooling with Experience-Based Learning, Tina’s new Facebook group.
Original article on Tina’s blog on experience-based learning
Dyslexic Typeface
Books in this Episode:
Tin...2015-01-291h 29Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThe Savvy Homeschool Kids (Ep #50, 1/4/15)
In this episode the moms interview the Savvy Homeschool Kids, Dani, Maeven and Tyren!
1979 Happy Days Softball…Tina saw them on their 1983 tour, just a few years later. (Only pic I could find online)
Tina’s friendly neighborhood peacock
Links in this Episode:
Forbidden Island
Lego Birthday Party on a Budget
Miracle Fruit Tablets
Henry Winkler
Hank Zipzer, the Worl...2015-01-101h 38Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThe Savvy Homeschool Kids (Ep #50, 1/4/15)
In this episode the moms interview the Savvy Homeschool Kids, Dani, Maeven and Tyren!
1979 Happy Days Softball…Tina saw them on their 1983 tour, just a few years later. (Only pic I could find online)
Tina’s friendly neighborhood peacock
Links in this Episode:
Forbidden Island
Lego Birthday Party on a Budget
Miracle Fruit Tablets
Henry Winkler
Hank Zipzer, the Worl...2015-01-101h 38Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThrowback Thanksgiving, (Ep #49, 11/23/14), Homeschooling Thanksgiving in a Culturally Sensitive Way
In this episode, the moms chat about recent field trips and share their classic culturally sensitive Thanksgiving topic from 2012 just in time for the upcoming holiday.
2014-11-251h 21Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 4 (Ep #48, 10/11/14)
In this episode, the moms catch you up on what’s been going on in their lives in the long interim since their last episode, and share 3 more day in the life interviews, including one with a mom in Ireland!
Links in this Episode:
Good Eats with Alton Brown
Chromecast
Family Flux
new system of stations
HomeRoutines app
Savvy Homeschool Moms discussion group on Facebook
Blair Lee
Pandia Press
Homeschooling with The Amazing Race
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SavvyHomeschoolMoms
Starfall
How...2014-10-212h 30Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 4 (Ep #48, 10/11/14)
In this episode, the moms catch you up on what’s been going on in their lives in the long interim since their last episode, and share 3 more day in the life interviews, including one with a mom in Ireland!
Links in this Episode:
Good Eats with Alton Brown
Chromecast
Family Flux
new system of stations
HomeRoutines app
Savvy Homeschool Moms discussion group on Facebook
Blair Lee
Pandia Press
Homeschooling with The Amazing Race
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SavvyHomeschoolMoms
Starfall
How...2014-10-212h 30Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Kate Johnson, Founder of Pandia Press (Ep #47, 8/31/14)
In this episode the moms detail their plans for the new school year and share an interview with Kate Johnson, founder of Pandia Press, publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. They learn about how the company began, all about their current programs, and where the company is going next!
Links in this Episode:
Tina’s blog post about her new “Experience-Based Learning” system
Tina’s blog post about dropping curriculum
Homeschooling-Ideas.com
Planned Spontaneity
Tie dye shirts with Sharpies.
History Odyssey – Modern Times
Moving Beyond the P...2014-09-171h 25Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Kate Johnson, Founder of Pandia Press (Ep #47, 8/31/14)
In this episode the moms detail their plans for the new school year and share an interview with Kate Johnson, founder of Pandia Press, publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. They learn about how the company began, all about their current programs, and where the company is going next!
Links in this Episode:
Tina’s blog post about her new “Experience-Based Learning” system
Tina’s blog post about dropping curriculum
Homeschooling-Ideas.com
Planned Spontaneity
Tie dye shirts with Sharpies.
History Odyssey – Modern Times
Moving Beyond the P...2014-09-171h 25Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Moving Beyond the Page cofounder Keith Howe (Ep #46, 8/14/14)
In this episode the moms share their interview with Keith Howe, one of the founders of the Moving Beyond the Page curriculum. They learn how the company got started, what makes them different from other curricula, how their program works and more!
Tina’s desk, before and after
LeftCenterRight dice game with Oreos! (Tina’s goofy kids)
Links in this episode:
Tina’s Great Summ...2014-08-191h 14Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Moving Beyond the Page cofounder Keith Howe (Ep #46, 8/14/14)
In this episode the moms share their interview with Keith Howe, one of the founders of the Moving Beyond the Page curriculum. They learn how the company got started, what makes them different from other curricula, how their program works and more!
Tina’s desk, before and after
LeftCenterRight dice game with Oreos! (Tina’s goofy kids)
Links in this episode:
Tina’s Great Summ...2014-08-191h 14Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThe National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, Interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, Part 2 (Ep 45, 7/17/14)
In this episode, the moms share part 2 of their interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, The Inappropriate Homeschooler, and founder of the National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers.
Tyren’s 9th Party Extravaganza (Messy Theme, 2014)
(**That’s my gorgeous hubby in the cowboy hat!** –Tina)
Links in this Episode:
All About Reading
Great Summer Purge and Clean
Stick-Ability e-book from Homeschool-Ideas.com
Glamorous Milkmaid (Link mentioned by Marina)
Books of the Week:
Dani (age 11): Minecraft Adventures-Flynn’s Log 1: Rescue Island by Stone Marshell, H...2014-07-271h 40Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThe National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, Interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, Part 2 (Ep 45, 7/17/14)
In this episode, the moms share part 2 of their interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, The Inappropriate Homeschooler, and founder of the National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers.
Tyren’s 9th Party Extravaganza (Messy Theme, 2014)
(**That’s my gorgeous hubby in the cowboy hat!** –Tina)
Links in this Episode:
All About Reading
Great Summer Purge and Clean
Stick-Ability e-book from Homeschool-Ideas.com
Glamorous Milkmaid (Link mentioned by Marina)
Books of the Week:
Dani (age 11): Minecraft Adventures-Flynn’s Log 1: Rescue Island by Stone Marshell, H...2014-07-271h 40Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThe National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, Interview with Mari Beth Buckroth (Ep 44, 6/13/14)
In this episode the moms share part 1 of their interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, the Inappropriate Homeschooler and founder of the National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, and talk about what they have been up to so far this summer.
Links in this Episode:
ERCLC (aka “Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center”, the homeschool charter that Tina and Beckie’s kids are enrolled in)
Minecraft Homeschool
Magic School Bus
Postcards from Buster
ElectoSwing video on YouTube
electro swing
JustSomeMotion
“Great Summer Purge and Clean”
Minecraft Homeschool Su...2014-06-151h 28Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastThe National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, Interview with Mari Beth Buckroth (Ep 44, 6/13/14)
In this episode the moms share part 1 of their interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, the Inappropriate Homeschooler and founder of the National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, and talk about what they have been up to so far this summer.
Links in this Episode:
ERCLC (aka “Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center”, the homeschool charter that Tina and Beckie’s kids are enrolled in)
Minecraft Homeschool
Magic School Bus
Postcards from Buster
ElectoSwing video on YouTube
electro swing
JustSomeMotion
“Great Summer Purge and Clean”
Minecraft Homeschool Su...2014-06-151h 28Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Blair Lee, Part 3 (Ep 43, 5/25/14)
In this episode, the moms share the final part of their 3 part interview with Blair Lee, homeschooling mom and author of REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 and Biology 2 by Pandia Press, and chat about their upcoming summer plans.
Links in this Episode:
Minecraft Homeschool
Chalice Camp
Home Science Tools
Home microscope, base level
REAL Science Odyssey, Biology 2
Cat Haven
The 2nd Annual Great Summer Purge and Clean
Homeschool Realm
Liberty’s Kids & Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego. Each of which are under $8 on Amazon! (use our l...2014-05-311h 23Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Blair Lee, Part 2 (Ep 42, 4/27/14)In this episode, the moms share part 2 of their interview with Blair Lee, author of REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 and Biology 2, and homeschooling mom and announce the winner of a set of Biology 2 Ebooks from Pandia Press!
The winner of our Biology 2 give away was Natalie B! Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who entered!
Links in this Episode:
Kidmunity music camp
Minecraft Homeschool
Story of the World
HomeschoolRealm
Interactive Metronome
Fast ForWord
World Book Night
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Books in this Episode:
2014-05-091h 02Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Blair Lee, Part 1 (Ep 41, 3/29/14)In this episode the moms share the first part of their interview with Blair Lee, Author of REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 and Biology 2, and homeschooling mom and giveaway a set of Biology 2 Ebooks from Pandia Press.
Links in this Episode:
Mike Ramirez Memorial Site
Cosmos with Neil Degrasse Tyson
ZenTangles
Homeschooling with Art Facebook Group
“Adventure Park” Documentary
Dave Jackson’s “Ask the Podcast Coach” Episode with Tina’s question that lead to our format change for this episode
ThoughtSTEM
HSC Conference
CHN Family Expo
Slow Travel...2014-04-081h 09Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with Blair Lee, Part 1 (Ep 41, 3/29/14)In this episode the moms share the first part of their interview with Blair Lee, Author of REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 and Biology 2, and homeschooling mom and giveaway a set of Biology 2 Ebooks from Pandia Press.
Links in this Episode:
Mike Ramirez Memorial Site
Cosmos with Neil Degrasse Tyson
ZenTangles
Homeschooling with Art Facebook Group
“Adventure Park” Documentary
Dave Jackson’s “Ask the Podcast Coach” Episode with Tina’s question that lead to our format change for this episode
ThoughtSTEM
HSC Conference
CHN Family Expo
Slow Travel...2014-04-081h 09Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling with YouTube (Ep 40, 2/23/14)
In this episode, the moms talk about their website changes, a newly discovered feature of Goodreads, hexaflexagons, and homeschooling with YouTube!
Links in this Episode:
Mystery Class
http://www.ollyhomeschool.com/
REAL Science Odyssey Earth and Space Level 1
REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry Level 1
Kahn Academy has a whole hexaflexagons section from ViHart
Hexaflexagon Templates
Books of the Week:
Playful Parenting by Larry Cohen (available on Audible!)
Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacso
Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles The Nixie’s Song by To...2014-03-051h 11Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling while Working from Home (Ep 39, 1/25/14)
In this episode, the moms share an interview with a work at home, homeschooling Dad, and review PowerRocks MagicSticks
Links in this Episode:
Little Passports
ZappCon
Books of the Week:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Nevermore – A novel of Love, Loss and Edgar Allen Poe by David Niall Wilson
Warriors: Powers of Three #1 – The Sight by Erin Hunter
Dewey the Library Cat by Vicki Myron
We Both Read
Around the World in Easy Ways: A Guide to Planning Long Term Travel With or W...2014-02-011h 18Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 3 (Ep 38, 12/29/13)
Day in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 2
Day in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 1
In this episode, the moms chat about what they’ve been doing for the past two months, read some listener comments, and share two more Day in the Life of a Homeschooler interviews!
Review and pictures of the History Odyssey Timelines that we are giving away in this episode!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Books in this Episode:
Hunger Games
Catching Fire
The Four Hour Work Week
Dr...2014-01-061h 19Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschool Planner Reviews (Ep 37, 10/20/13)
In this episode the moms review four homeschool planners, including printed, online and wall sized.
Links in this Episode:
Africa’s Super Seven (Animal Planet)
Chile Documentary
Tina’s Playlists on YouTube
Tina’s Goodreads Account
Books of the Week:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Tales from the Brothers Grimm and the Sisters Weird
Sisters Grimm series Tina mentions
Lego Play Book
The Big Unofficial Lego Builder’s Book
Cat Warriors Into the Wild and Fire and Ice
Doctor Sleep2013-10-281h 13Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschool Planner Reviews (Ep 37, 10/20/13)
In this episode the moms review four homeschool planners, including printed, online and wall sized.
Links in this Episode:
Africa’s Super Seven (Animal Planet)
Chile Documentary
Tina’s Playlists on YouTube
Tina’s Goodreads Account
Books of the Week:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Tales from the Brothers Grimm and the Sisters Weird
Sisters Grimm series Tina mentions
Lego Play Book
The Big Unofficial Lego Builder’s Book
Cat Warriors Into the Wild and Fire and Ice
Doctor Sleep2013-10-281h 13Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, part 2 (Ep 36 9/29/13)In this episode the moms chat about some great youtube channels, catch up on listener recognition and share three more day in the life interviews!
Links in this Episode:
Tina’s YouTube channel
TedTalks about “Dinosaur Shape Shifters”
History Odyssey
Crystal Cave, in Sequoia National Park, CA
Sketch Tuesday
Amazing Race 23
Homeschooling with The Amazing Race Facebook Group
Homeschooling with Art Facebook Group
Homeschool Helper app
Crash Course ~ History, Chemistry, Literature and more!
SciShow ~ Science news, hi...2013-10-071h 04Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, part 2 (Ep 36 9/29/13)In this episode the moms chat about some great youtube channels, catch up on listener recognition and share three more day in the life interviews!
Links in this Episode:
Tina’s YouTube channel
TedTalks about “Dinosaur Shape Shifters”
History Odyssey
Crystal Cave, in Sequoia National Park, CA
Sketch Tuesday
Amazing Race 23
Homeschooling with The Amazing Race Facebook Group
Homeschooling with Art Facebook Group
Homeschool Helper app
Crash Course ~ History, Chemistry, Literature and more!
SciShow ~ Science news, hi...2013-10-071h 04Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with PJ Jonas of Goat Milk Stuff (Ep 35, 9/10/13)
In this episode the moms chat about getting started with the new school year, their curriculum choices for the 2013-2014 school year, and share their interview with PJ Jonas, homeschooling mom of 8 from GoatMilkStuff.com.
Links in this Episode:
Jack-Jack, age 7, 2nd Grade-ish
Moving Beyond the Page ~ ages 5-7
Math Mammoth 2 A/B
Real Science Odyssey Life Science Level 1
Danielle, age 11, 6th Grade-ish
Moving Beyond the Page ~ ages 9-11
Winning With Writing
Math Mammoth 5 A/B
Elemental Sci...2013-09-121h 16Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastInterview with PJ Jonas of Goat Milk Stuff (Ep 35, 9/10/13)
In this episode the moms chat about getting started with the new school year, their curriculum choices for the 2013-2014 school year, and share their interview with PJ Jonas, homeschooling mom of 8 from GoatMilkStuff.com.
Links in this Episode:
Jack-Jack, age 7, 2nd Grade-ish
Moving Beyond the Page ~ ages 5-7
Math Mammoth 2 A/B
Real Science Odyssey Life Science Level 1
Danielle, age 11, 6th Grade-ish
Moving Beyond the Page ~ ages 9-11
Winning With Writing
Math Mammoth 5 A/B
Elemental Sci...2013-09-121h 16Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, part 1 (Ep 34 7/22/13)In this episode the moms chat with Aubyn, Krista and Janeen, three homeschool moms who share their “typical” homeschool day with us.
Learn more about what the homeschool lifestyle is like in other families in this, our first episode of our new “Day in the Life of a Homeschooler” series.
Links in this Episode:
Winning with Writing
Math Mammoth
Moving Beyond the Page
Obon
Krista’s Links
Classical Education http://www.welltrainedmind.com/classical-education/
Thomas Jeff...2013-08-011h 13Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastDay in the Life of a Homeschooler, part 1 (Ep 34 7/22/13)In this episode the moms chat with Aubyn, Krista and Janeen, three homeschool moms who share their “typical” homeschool day with us.
Learn more about what the homeschool lifestyle is like in other families in this, our first episode of our new “Day in the Life of a Homeschooler” series.
Links in this Episode:
Winning with Writing
Math Mammoth
Moving Beyond the Page
Obon
Krista’s Links
Classical Education http://www.welltrainedmind.com/classical-education/
Thomas Jeff...2013-08-011h 13Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastPart 2, Interview with Deborah Markus, The Bitter Homeschooler (Ep 33, 6/28/13)
In this episode, enjoy part 2 of our interview with Deborah Markus, author of the Bitter Homeschoolers Wish List.
Links in this Episode:
The Bitter Homeschooler’s Wish List
Secular Homeschooling Magazine
The Bitter Homeschoolers Chocolate Cookbook (no longer available)
Don’t Worry! A Guide for Relatives and Friends of Homeschoolers
Deborah Markus, Writer Facebook Page
Secular Homeschooling Magazine Facebook Page
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbe...2013-06-291h 05Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastPart 1, Interview with Deborah Markus, The Bitter Homeschooler (Ep 32, 6/4/13)
In this episode the moms interview Deborah Markus, author of the Bitter Homeschoolers Wish List, and editor and owner of Secular Homeschooling Magazine.
Links in this Episode:
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Bitter Homeschooler’s Wish List
Secular Homeschooling Magazine
The Bitter Homeschoolers Chocolate Cookbook (no longer available)
Don’t Worry! A Guide for Relatives and Friends of Homeschoolers
Deborah Markus, Writer Facebook Page
Secular Homeschooling Magazine Facebook Page
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyo...2013-06-071h 11Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastIncorporating Art into Homeschooling (3/13/13, Ep28)In this episode the moms announce the Pandia Press Giveaway winner, chat about The Amazing Race, and incorporating art into homeschooling.
Links in this episode:
Passport Templates for the Amazing Race
Our Facebook group: Homeschooling With the Amazing Race
Country Report for Amazing Race is ready for review! To get your copy: Tell your friends about Savvy Homeschool Moms on Twitter, Facebook and/or real life, and then email me about it at tina(at)savvyhomeschoolmoms.com (The first 20 people)
The moms talk about Homeschooling with the Amazing Race in...2013-03-171h 08Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastIncorporating Art into Homeschooling (3/13/13, Ep28)In this episode the moms announce the Pandia Press Giveaway winner, chat about The Amazing Race, and incorporating art into homeschooling.
Links in this episode:
Passport Templates for the Amazing Race
Our Facebook group: Homeschooling With the Amazing Race
Country Report for Amazing Race is ready for review! To get your copy: Tell your friends about Savvy Homeschool Moms on Twitter, Facebook and/or real life, and then email me about it at tina(at)savvyhomeschoolmoms.com (The first 20 people)
The moms talk about Homeschooling with the Amazing Race in...2013-03-171h 08Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastWhen a Homeschool Curriculum Doesn’t Work (Episode 25, 2/3/13)
Please note: If you downloaded this episode prior to 2/23/13, please delete it and re-download. There was a glitch a little after the 1hr mark where our intro/outro music just randomly started playing (not sure how I missed that before, but it’s fixed now!), making it difficult to hear the content. The file here on this page should be the corrected one, so just throw out the old one and listen here or redownload and you should be good to go! 🙂
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In this episode the moms chat about a vacation, paper airplanes and w...2013-02-091h 20Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastWhen a Homeschool Curriculum Doesn’t Work (Episode 25, 2/3/13)
Please note: If you downloaded this episode prior to 2/23/13, please delete it and re-download. There was a glitch a little after the 1hr mark where our intro/outro music just randomly started playing (not sure how I missed that before, but it’s fixed now!), making it difficult to hear the content. The file here on this page should be the corrected one, so just throw out the old one and listen here or redownload and you should be good to go! 🙂
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In this episode the moms chat about a vacation, paper airplanes and w...2013-02-091h 20Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastTeaching with Technology (Episode 24, 1/7/13)
In this episode, the moms gather their strength in the midst of some gnarly colds to talk about all kinds of useful and educational apps for the iPhone and iPad.
Links in this Episode:
Horrible Hauntings (Augmented Reality Book)
2013 Rose Parade float Tina mentions, by Honda
The Amazing Race
Books in this Episode:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Good Night, Owl by Pat Hitchens
The Perks of Being A...2013-01-111h 24Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastTeaching with Technology (Episode 24, 1/7/13)
In this episode, the moms gather their strength in the midst of some gnarly colds to talk about all kinds of useful and educational apps for the iPhone and iPad.
Links in this Episode:
Horrible Hauntings (Augmented Reality Book)
2013 Rose Parade float Tina mentions, by Honda
The Amazing Race
Books in this Episode:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Good Night, Owl by Pat Hitchens
The Perks of Being A...2013-01-111h 24Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastStart the New Year right with homeschooling (Ep 23, 12/31/12)
On this, the last day of 2012, the moms chat about the holidays, update listeners on their last month, and how to start the New Year right with homeschooling!
Links in this Episode:
Homeschooling with the Amazing Race
Tina’s kiddos’ shadow puppets she mentioned they did when the race went to Indonesia.
Magic Tree House series: List of books in the first series (which is what Tina’s son is reading currently), and the Magic Tree House website (complete with book samples, games, videos...2013-01-0157 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastStart the New Year right with homeschooling (Ep 23, 12/31/12)
On this, the last day of 2012, the moms chat about the holidays, update listeners on their last month, and how to start the New Year right with homeschooling!
Links in this Episode:
Homeschooling with the Amazing Race
Tina’s kiddos’ shadow puppets she mentioned they did when the race went to Indonesia.
Magic Tree House series: List of books in the first series (which is what Tina’s son is reading currently), and the Magic Tree House website (complete with book samples, games, videos...2013-01-0157 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschool Co-ops (Ep 21, 10/29/2012)
In this episode the moms talk about field trips galore, Google Earth, the Earthquake and…
Homeschool co-ops!!
Links in this episode:
Homeschoolrealm Facebook page
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Horrible Histories
Google Earth
Google Earth (Oceans, as mentioned by Beckie)
Humble EBook Bundle
Books in this episode:
Isle of Swords by Wayne Batson
World’s Toughest Machines by Judy Schmauss
How to Draw Monster Trucks
Doctor Who: The Angel’s Kiss by...2012-11-041h 11Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschool Co-ops (Ep 21, 10/29/2012)
In this episode the moms talk about field trips galore, Google Earth, the Earthquake and…
Homeschool co-ops!!
Links in this episode:
Homeschoolrealm Facebook page
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Horrible Histories
Google Earth
Google Earth (Oceans, as mentioned by Beckie)
Humble EBook Bundle
Books in this episode:
Isle of Swords by Wayne Batson
World’s Toughest Machines by Judy Schmauss
How to Draw Monster Trucks
Doctor Who: The Angel’s Kiss by...2012-11-041h 11Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling with Chronic Illness (Ep20, 10/8/12)
In this episode the mom’s chat about Flylady routines, history lesson mishaps, share 2 great educational British websites, and Beckie talks about homeschooling with chronic illness.
Links in this episode:
Flylady.net
January’s Girl – Top 5 Parenting Tips
Popular Mechanics for Kids Videos
Ms. Frizzle’s Adventures: Ancient China
The Animal House on PBS (Specifically the Ant Colony video we discussed)
Discovering Great Artists (Art History curriculum used by both the Savvy Moms! )
Michelangelo
The Sociable Homeschooler (We were inter...2012-10-1856 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling with Chronic Illness (Ep20, 10/8/12)
In this episode the mom’s chat about Flylady routines, history lesson mishaps, share 2 great educational British websites, and Beckie talks about homeschooling with chronic illness.
Links in this episode:
Flylady.net
January’s Girl – Top 5 Parenting Tips
Popular Mechanics for Kids Videos
Ms. Frizzle’s Adventures: Ancient China
The Animal House on PBS (Specifically the Ant Colony video we discussed)
Discovering Great Artists (Art History curriculum used by both the Savvy Moms! )
Michelangelo
The Sociable Homeschooler (We were inter...2012-10-1856 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling with The Amazing Race! Episode 19 (9/30/12)In Feb 2013, I created a country report printable to use with my kids, along with The Amazing Race (discussed briefly in the first 15 min of ep 27 and 28,). It has been updated and improved upon a couple of times since then…and is now available for sale on my website: http://homeschoolrealm.com/shop/Beckie and I have also started a Homeschooling with The Amazing Race Facebook group, for sharing ideas! Come join us!–Tina
In this episode we catch up after a week off, chat about fun and games while homeschooling, and…
Homeschooling with T...2012-10-031h 15Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschooling with The Amazing Race! Episode 19 (9/30/12)In Feb 2013, I created a country report printable to use with my kids, along with The Amazing Race (discussed briefly in the first 15 min of ep 27 and 28,). It has been updated and improved upon a couple of times since then…and is now available for sale on my website: http://homeschoolrealm.com/shop/Beckie and I have also started a Homeschooling with The Amazing Race Facebook group, for sharing ideas! Come join us!–Tina
In this episode we catch up after a week off, chat about fun and games while homeschooling, and…
Homeschooling with T...2012-10-031h 15Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschool Bullying, (Ep 18, 9/16/12)In this episode the moms share 2 new segments: “Books of the Week” and “Links of the Week”, as well as discuss bullying and teasing in homeschool situations.
Links in this Episode:
Teaching reading and writing with cursive first
Cursive First: An Introduction to Cursive Penmenship
The Tale of Desperaux
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoners Dilemma
Mo Willems
Book of Max
A Very Special Delivery
Blast Off to Earth!
Lit...2012-09-2247 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHomeschool Bullying, (Ep 18, 9/16/12)In this episode the moms share 2 new segments: “Books of the Week” and “Links of the Week”, as well as discuss bullying and teasing in homeschool situations.
Links in this Episode:
Teaching reading and writing with cursive first
Cursive First: An Introduction to Cursive Penmenship
The Tale of Desperaux
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoners Dilemma
Mo Willems
Book of Max
A Very Special Delivery
Blast Off to Earth!
Lit...2012-09-2247 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastArt and Science Recipes, (Ep 17, 9/9/12)
In this episode, the moms chat about their CurrClick giveaway, the overscheduled homeschooler, and share their favorite art and science recipes.
Links in this Episode:
Elephant and Piggie books
Chaffee Zoo (where Tina took her children)
Scholastic Shoe Box Learning Centers
CurrClick and CurrClick Giveaway
Restore Margin in your Life
Math Mammoth
Kids Concoctions
Discount School Supply
Fresno Family Kid Activities (lots of art/science recipes)
Gak/Flubber
Borax Crystals
Sugar...2012-09-141h 17Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastArt and Science Recipes, (Ep 17, 9/9/12)
In this episode, the moms chat about their CurrClick giveaway, the overscheduled homeschooler, and share their favorite art and science recipes.
Links in this Episode:
Elephant and Piggie books
Chaffee Zoo (where Tina took her children)
Scholastic Shoe Box Learning Centers
CurrClick and CurrClick Giveaway
Restore Margin in your Life
Math Mammoth
Kids Concoctions
Discount School Supply
Fresno Family Kid Activities (lots of art/science recipes)
Gak/Flubber
Borax Crystals
Sugar...2012-09-141h 17Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastExtracurricular Activities for Homeschoolers (Ep 14, 8/19/12)
In this episode the mom’s chat about their new fundraising group, how to talk to family members who may be against homeschooling, creating an all inclusive curriculum,and extracurricular activities for homeschoolers.
Links from this episode:
Fetch Episodes from PBS
Homeschool Fundraising Co-op
Enchanting World of E.D. Baker (Frog Princess books)
History for Music Lovers
Pass the Bean Dip blog post from Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers
Succinct Answers to the question “Why do you homeschool?”
Savvy Homeschoo...2012-08-2153 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastExtracurricular Activities for Homeschoolers (Ep 14, 8/19/12)
In this episode the mom’s chat about their new fundraising group, how to talk to family members who may be against homeschooling, creating an all inclusive curriculum,and extracurricular activities for homeschoolers.
Links from this episode:
Fetch Episodes from PBS
Homeschool Fundraising Co-op
Enchanting World of E.D. Baker (Frog Princess books)
History for Music Lovers
Pass the Bean Dip blog post from Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers
Succinct Answers to the question “Why do you homeschool?”
Savvy Homeschoo...2012-08-2153 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastPlanning for the New School Year (Ep 11, 7/29/12)In this episode, the moms chat about the Olympics, Doctor Who, and planning for the new school year.
Tina’s Flags of the Olympics Printable
Enchanted Learning (also mentioned for flag printables)
Weekly Homeschool Planner
Discovering Great Artists
Great American Artists for Kids
ToonTown (no longer exists)
More Podcast Money
Flattr
We are now “savvyhomeschoolmoms” on Instagram!
Mead Flex Hybrid Notebinder
Explode the Code
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
HomeschoolRealm.com’s Ch...2012-07-311h 08Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastPlanning for the New School Year (Ep 11, 7/29/12)In this episode, the moms chat about the Olympics, Doctor Who, and planning for the new school year.
Tina’s Flags of the Olympics Printable
Enchanted Learning (also mentioned for flag printables)
Weekly Homeschool Planner
Discovering Great Artists
Great American Artists for Kids
ToonTown (no longer exists)
More Podcast Money
Flattr
We are now “savvyhomeschoolmoms” on Instagram!
Mead Flex Hybrid Notebinder
Explode the Code
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
HomeschoolRealm.com’s Ch...2012-07-311h 08Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastGetting Organized (Ep 10, 7/22/12)In this episode, the moms discuss birthday parties, other podcasts, ways to save on homeschool resources, getting organized, and how they talk to their children about national tragedies.
Links in this episode:
WhoHype
Discount School Supply
Live Security Platinum virus (Tina said “platform” on the show, it should have been “platinum”…this is the link she used to get it off her computer.)
Nerd101 (no longer exists)
Tales from the Jungle Crews
Manic Mommies
You Had to be There
School of Podcasting...2012-07-231h 08Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastGetting Organized (Ep 10, 7/22/12)In this episode, the moms discuss birthday parties, other podcasts, ways to save on homeschool resources, getting organized, and how they talk to their children about national tragedies.
Links in this episode:
WhoHype
Discount School Supply
Live Security Platinum virus (Tina said “platform” on the show, it should have been “platinum”…this is the link she used to get it off her computer.)
Nerd101 (no longer exists)
Tales from the Jungle Crews
Manic Mommies
You Had to be There
School of Podcasting...2012-07-231h 08Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastMaking Books (Ep 9, 7/15/12)In this episode the moms chat about their new partnership with Mothering Magazine, answers listener questions about SpiralScouts and podcasting, Tina talks more about Math Mammoth, and making homeschooling fun with zines, lapbooks and bookmaking.
Links in this episode:
Savvy Homeschool Moms on All Things Mothering (Link is to the archived page, as Mothering has since revamped their website and things no longer look like this. You can now find us here.)
SpiralScouts
School of Podcasting (Dave Jackson)
Audacity (free recording software)
Powergramo (Skype recorder)
A...2012-07-171h 06Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastMaking Books (Ep 9, 7/15/12)In this episode the moms chat about their new partnership with Mothering Magazine, answers listener questions about SpiralScouts and podcasting, Tina talks more about Math Mammoth, and making homeschooling fun with zines, lapbooks and bookmaking.
Links in this episode:
Savvy Homeschool Moms on All Things Mothering (Link is to the archived page, as Mothering has since revamped their website and things no longer look like this. You can now find us here.)
SpiralScouts
School of Podcasting (Dave Jackson)
Audacity (free recording software)
Powergramo (Skype recorder)
A...2012-07-171h 06Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHow to Start Homeschooling (Ep 7, 7/1/12), part 1(Part 2 is here.)
In this episode the moms chat about summertime fun, money games, how to start homeschooling, and Tina reviews Story of the World.
Links in this Episode:
Netflix Origami
Secular Homeschool
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Coins Count
The Exchange Change Game
Book Recommendations
Homeschooling: Take a Deep Breath-You Can Do This!
The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
Homeschooling at the Speed of Life
Homeschooling Year by Year
Homeschooling and...2012-07-031h 15Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHow to Start Homeschooling (Ep 7, 7/1/12), part 1(Part 2 is here.)
In this episode the moms chat about summertime fun, money games, how to start homeschooling, and Tina reviews Story of the World.
Links in this Episode:
Netflix Origami
Secular Homeschool
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Coins Count
The Exchange Change Game
Book Recommendations
Homeschooling: Take a Deep Breath-You Can Do This!
The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
Homeschooling at the Speed of Life
Homeschooling Year by Year
Homeschooling and...2012-07-031h 15Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastSummer Homeschooling (Ep 6, 6/24/12)In this episode the moms answer the question of “How involved is dad?”, talk about summer homeschooling, the dreaded “S word” (socialization), and creative ways to use Pinterest and Goodreads in homeschooling.
Links in this Episode:
Flylady
Legoland
Secular Charlotte Mason Yahoogroup
Minecraft Teacher
Article: “No Thank you, We Don’t Believe in Socialization”
Tina’s Pinterest
Beckie’s Pinterest
Tina’s Goodreads
Beckie’s Goodreads
Wikipedia page of Margery Sharp, author of the Miss Bianca book series (which the Disn...2012-06-251h 23Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastSummer Homeschooling (Ep 6, 6/24/12)In this episode the moms answer the question of “How involved is dad?”, talk about summer homeschooling, the dreaded “S word” (socialization), and creative ways to use Pinterest and Goodreads in homeschooling.
Links in this Episode:
Flylady
Legoland
Secular Charlotte Mason Yahoogroup
Minecraft Teacher
Article: “No Thank you, We Don’t Believe in Socialization”
Tina’s Pinterest
Beckie’s Pinterest
Tina’s Goodreads
Beckie’s Goodreads
Wikipedia page of Margery Sharp, author of the Miss Bianca book series (which the Disn...2012-06-251h 23Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastStructured vs Delayed Preschool (Ep 5, 6/16/12)This week the moms discuss memorizing math facts, structured vs delayed preschool, encouraging special needs children to read, and Tina reviews Math Mammoth.
Links in this episode
TinaMama’s Pinterest
PBSKids
Chisenbop Tutorial
Finger Multiplication
Finger Math
Right Start Math Games
Timez Attack
XtraMath (This is the digital flash cards game Tina talked about but couldn’t remember the name of on the show.)
Soroban Abacus
Enki Education
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Less...2012-06-191h 18Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastStructured vs Delayed Preschool (Ep 5, 6/16/12)This week the moms discuss memorizing math facts, structured vs delayed preschool, encouraging special needs children to read, and Tina reviews Math Mammoth.
Links in this episode
TinaMama’s Pinterest
PBSKids
Chisenbop Tutorial
Finger Multiplication
Finger Math
Right Start Math Games
Timez Attack
XtraMath (This is the digital flash cards game Tina talked about but couldn’t remember the name of on the show.)
Soroban Abacus
Enki Education
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Less...2012-06-191h 18Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastSummer Reading Programs (Ep 4, 6/10/12)We are back after a week off due to internet issues. This week the moms discuss Summer Reading Programs, more Secular Charlotte Mason, iTunes feedback, and Beckie reviews Moving Beyond the Page.
Links in this episode:
Math Mammoth
Enid Blyton
Dinotopia
Dolphin Tale
Summer Bridge Activities
Math Made Easy
Scholastic Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Chuck E. Cheese Reward Calendars
BookIt Program
Book Adventure
Pottery Barn Kids
Guardians of Ga’Hoole series
Wolves of the Beyond series…spinoff from...2012-06-141h 07Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastSummer Reading Programs (Ep 4, 6/10/12)We are back after a week off due to internet issues. This week the moms discuss Summer Reading Programs, more Secular Charlotte Mason, iTunes feedback, and Beckie reviews Moving Beyond the Page.
Links in this episode:
Math Mammoth
Enid Blyton
Dinotopia
Dolphin Tale
Summer Bridge Activities
Math Made Easy
Scholastic Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Chuck E. Cheese Reward Calendars
BookIt Program
Book Adventure
Pottery Barn Kids
Guardians of Ga’Hoole series
Wolves of the Beyond series…spinoff from...2012-06-141h 07Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastAm I Capable of Homeschooling? (Ep 3, 5/27/12)
This week, the moms discuss: Life in their homeschooling households the past week, activities during the recent solar eclipse, finding unexpected learning opportunities, exploring Charlotte Mason education, answer the question “Am I capable of homeschooling?”, and Beckie reviews the REAL Science Odyssey series.
Links for this episode:
May 20, 2012 Solar Eclipse
How to make and use pinhole viewers
Risk Board Game (And here’s a short blog post about the educational values of this game.)
To help explain Tina’s J...2012-05-3051 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastAm I Capable of Homeschooling? (Ep 3, 5/27/12)
This week, the moms discuss: Life in their homeschooling households the past week, activities during the recent solar eclipse, finding unexpected learning opportunities, exploring Charlotte Mason education, answer the question “Am I capable of homeschooling?”, and Beckie reviews the REAL Science Odyssey series.
Links for this episode:
May 20, 2012 Solar Eclipse
How to make and use pinhole viewers
Risk Board Game (And here’s a short blog post about the educational values of this game.)
To help explain Tina’s J...2012-05-3051 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHow to Legally Homeschool in California (Ep 2, 5/19/12)
In this week’s episode, the mom’s talk about how their week went, homeschooling with migraines, charter school disappointments, and Minecraft madness. Then they give a quick overview of how to legally homeschool in California, and ask listener’s opinions on homeschool planners. Lastly, both mom’s waxed poetic about their love of the Scholastic Warehouse sales.
This week’s links:
Time’s Up Kidz – Sadly, this site is now gone.
iGame Timer – This app is gone now too.
Flylady
Minecraft (Not mentioned in the podcast, but this is a very educational game that Tina’s blog...2012-05-211h 00Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastHow to Legally Homeschool in California (Ep 2, 5/19/12)
In this week’s episode, the mom’s talk about how their week went, homeschooling with migraines, charter school disappointments, and Minecraft madness. Then they give a quick overview of how to legally homeschool in California, and ask listener’s opinions on homeschool planners. Lastly, both mom’s waxed poetic about their love of the Scholastic Warehouse sales.
This week’s links:
Time’s Up Kidz – Sadly, this site is now gone.
iGame Timer – This app is gone now too.
Flylady
Minecraft (Not mentioned in the podcast, but this is a very educational game that Tina’s blog...2012-05-211h 00Savvy Homeschool Moms PodcastMeet the Savvy Homeschool Moms (Ep 1, 5/5/12)Meet the Savvy Homeschool Moms! Tina and I are so proud of our first podcast. Recording it was an adventure, and we look forward to sharing it with you, our listeners! Going forward our show notes will include links and contact information for all the resources we share with you. For this first show, the notes were a little more difficult, but here we go!
This show covered why we decided to make this podcast, who we are, and why we homeschool and what to look forward to on future episodes of the Savvy Homeschool Moms Podcast!2012-05-2130 minSavvy Homeschool Moms PodcastMeet the Savvy Homeschool Moms (Ep 1, 5/5/12)Meet the Savvy Homeschool Moms! Tina and I are so proud of our first podcast. Recording it was an adventure, and we look forward to sharing it with you, our listeners! Going forward our show notes will include links and contact information for all the resources we share with you. For this first show, the notes were a little more difficult, but here we go!
This show covered why we decided to make this podcast, who we are, and why we homeschool and what to look forward to on future episodes of the Savvy Homeschool Moms Podcast!2012-05-2130 min