Get 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 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with...
Dec 16, 2020•8 min•Ep. 54
Today 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) FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance yo...
Dec 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 53
Do 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 achie...
Dec 11, 2020•59 min•Ep. 52
Decisions, 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 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your g...
Dec 09, 2020•11 min•Ep. 51
It 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 appropr...
Dec 07, 2020•20 min•Ep. 50
Today 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....
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 49
How 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! FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Ice Cool - https://amzn.to/33zsb0n Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoo...
Dec 02, 2020•11 min•Ep. 48
‘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! Show Notes 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 i...
Nov 30, 2020•51 min•Ep. 47
Morning 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. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/...
Nov 27, 2020•4 min
Morning 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. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/...
Nov 26, 2020•3 min
Morning 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. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/...
Nov 25, 2020•4 min
Morning 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. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/...
Nov 24, 2020•3 min
Morning 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. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/...
Nov 23, 2020•5 min
The 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! FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies...
Nov 20, 2020•39 min•Ep. 46
Who 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 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance yo...
Nov 18, 2020•8 min•Ep. 45
Today 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/id137...
Nov 16, 2020•25 min•Ep. 44
Today 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/ Ha...
Nov 13, 2020•54 min•Ep. 43
If 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, deduc...
Nov 11, 2020•10 min•Ep. 42
Subscription 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/ FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! h...
Nov 09, 2020•25 min•Ep. 41
Join 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 ...
Nov 06, 2020•47 min•Ep. 40
Pass 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 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.l...
Nov 04, 2020•10 min•Ep. 39
There 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 FREE Resource Gui...
Nov 02, 2020•55 min•Ep. 38
With 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. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Mulan - https://www.disneyplus.com/movi...
Oct 30, 2020•15 min•Ep. 37
“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 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! ht...
Oct 28, 2020•6 min•Ep. 36
As 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! Download the FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your g...
Oct 26, 2020•17 min•Ep. 35
Today 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....
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 34
Go 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, Banan...
Oct 21, 2020•8 min•Ep. 33
We’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...
Oct 19, 2020•42 min•Ep. 32
Jordan 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. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance yo...
Oct 16, 2020•44 min•Ep. 31
In 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 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global ...
Oct 14, 2020•8 min•Ep. 30
