It's Holiday's this week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with some episodes from the archive. Thanks for all your support! We look forward to an exciting new year! Enjoy! :) 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...
Dec 30, 2021•47 min•Ep. 168
It's Holiday's this week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with some episodes from the archive. Thanks for all your support! We look forward to an exciting new year! Enjoy! :) Behold and Despair! The Thrifting Goddess has entered the Podcast! While I’m sure we’d all love to have a “Supermarket Sweep” style run through your local book, game, or educational resource store, that’s not in the budget for most homeschool families including us. Today on the show we’ll talk ab...
Dec 27, 2021•46 min•Ep. 167
It's Holiday's this week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with some episodes from the archive. Thanks for all your support! We look forward to an exciting new year! Enjoy! :) Today on the show we interviewed Kristina Garner, creator of the fantastic secular curriculum Blossom & Root. We discussed what drove her to develop this curriculum, why nature based learning is so critical, and how we should approach using the resources she provides. She also has lots of gre...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 166
It's Holiday's this week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with some episodes from the archive. Thanks for all your support! We look forward to an exciting new year! Enjoy! :) 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...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 165
We've all heard it, we know people who play it, we've seen kids talking about it. But it's video games and that can scare many. We're thankful for Homeschooling Mom Noel Medici in helping educate us on Minecraft and how she uses it in her homeschool. Players: 1-Infinity players Playtime: Infinity Ages: ? Educational Value: Digital Legos Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Sh...
Dec 16, 2021•17 min•Ep. 164
In today's Homeschool Journeys we have Noel Medici, mother of 2. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned her reasons to home educate, manage homeschooling in a big city, and deal with health issues along the way. It's a great interview that you can't miss. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-...
Dec 13, 2021•51 min•Ep. 163
It's time to gather your resources to build out your own Tiny Town! A great game filled with meeples and fun. Players: 1-6 players Playtime: 25-40 min Ages: 7+ Educational Value: Resource Management, strategy, resource management Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Tiny Towns - https://amzn.to/3d9eQQT Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ St...
Dec 09, 2021•9 min•Ep. 162
If you're looking for that last minute holiday gift we have arrived just in time with our second annual holiday homeschool gift guide! We've got a ton of ideas across a wide range of ages (3-12yo) so you don't want to miss out! Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podc...
Dec 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 161
In today's episode, we review the D'Nealian Handwriting workbook. D'Nealian Handwriting workbook - https://amzn.to/3xdLkTa Topic: Handwriting Grade Level: Age Range 5-6-7 Cost: $10 Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether...
Dec 02, 2021•24 min•Ep. 160
It's the second annual "Holiday Gameschooling Blowout Spectacular" (TM). We are proud to welcome back Danielle Dabbs of Board Game Babies fame. She is a board game and gameschooling expert, and is here to give us her top holiday gameschooling picks from ages pre-k to 12. You don't want to miss out! Follow Danielle's Game Reviews Find more on Danielle's charitable efforts through her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebabies/ Her blog: https://boardgamebabies.wordpress.com/ And her Ama...
Nov 29, 2021•52 min•Ep. 159
It's Turkey Day, and we wanted to say Thanks to you :) Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Nov 25, 2021•6 min•Ep. 158
It's Turkey Week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with an episode from the archive. It's one of our favorite topics, BOOKS! We're getting into the holiday season and we know you're going to be shopping for books so we think this might help. Enjoy! :) Discussion New Books Amazon Prime: need it now regardless of price Book Outlet or KidsBooks.com: limited title selection. Create wishlist, emails when available, need $35 to free ship (otherwise $5 to US/CAN) Used Books S...
Nov 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 157
In today's episode, we review the Kumon Telling Time workbook. Workbook Review: Kumon Telling Time - https://amzn.to/3qrz2oN Topic: Telling Time Grade Level: Age Range 5-6-7 Cost: $5.99 - 7.99 Additional References: Eeboo Telling Time Clock Game - https://amzn.to/31Vg53T Melissa and Doug Telling Time - https://amzn.to/3qsBY4r Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect with ...
Nov 18, 2021•15 min•Ep. 156
Contrary to uninformed public opinion, we homeschoolers are busy! There are playdates, co-ops, trips to the library, nature walks, sports, and those are just the things we do outside of the home. While at home we’re busy creating art, performing science experiments, acting out scenes from history, or reading our 67th book of the day. While a full schedule can be lots of fun, today on the show we want to explore an equally important item on the agenda: quiet time. This is an opportunity for ourse...
Nov 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 155
In today's episode, we review the Evan Moor Skill Sharpeners Kindergarten Geography Workbook. Workbook Review: Evan Moor Skill Sharpeners - https://amzn.to/3ohdb0O Topic: Geography Grade Level: K Cost: $6.99 - 9.99 Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://ww...
Nov 11, 2021•11 min•Ep. 154
In today's Homeschool Journeys we have Kristin Dexnis Rosengrant, mother of 2. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned her reasons to educate, and ultimately her desire to support her homeschooling community with a cottage school. Its a great interview that you can't miss. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Montessori - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montesso...
Nov 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 153
We will be doing a lot of book reviews on our instagram and YouTube channel in the coming year. We wanted to take a moment to talk about our new YouTube series, "50 Days of Kindergarten Books We love". Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect with us Website: http:...
Nov 04, 2021•11 min•Ep. 152
As homeschoolers, we know that learning happens all the time, even when we’re not formally conducting a “lesson”. This is especially true every time we get our kids in the kitchen with us. Preparing a family meal, a special dessert, or just a snack can host a wealth of learning opportunities. Today we’re going to dive into Kitchen Classroom to discuss the importance of cooking with your kids and how you can make it a rich and positive experience for everyone! Why cook with your kids? What academ...
Nov 01, 2021•55 min•Ep. 151
Continuing our series on games for Halloween, on today’s Short Bite we’re reviewing Jaws, a board game adaptation for the classic horror movie and novel. In this game players work together to chase down and stop the shark before...well before the swimmers get...(QUEUE THE MUSIC) Da Na! Da Na! Players: 2-4 players Playtime: 45-60 min Ages: 9+ Educational Value: Probability, strategy, cooperative, resource management Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help y...
Oct 28, 2021•16 min•Ep. 150
In today's Homeschool Journeys we have Leah DeRose-Wilson, mother of 5, and homeschooler herself. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned how to educate four kids and a baby, beat the dreaded socialization issue with loads of activities, and balance that all with working from home. Its a great interview from a super mom that you can't miss. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschoolto...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 149
Continuing our series on games for Halloween, on today’s Short Bite we’re reviewing Potion Explosion. In this game players work to solve potions using beads to gather victory points and be the best wizard or witch in Potions Class! Players: 2-4 players Playtime: 30-45 min Ages: 8+ Educational Value: Pobability, strategy Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Potion E...
Oct 21, 2021•10 min•Ep. 148
Completing our series about homeschool schedules, we’re talking about yearly homeschool plans. We’ll share options some families use and discuss the benefits to help you choose a yearly plan that works for your family! Cycle Schooling Traditional Schooling Year Round Schooling Follow co-op or parent partnership year Schedule around key extracurriculars Calendar schooling Keep in mind any state requirements about days of instruction Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource...
Oct 18, 2021•41 min•Ep. 147
Continuing our series on games for Halloween, on today’s Short Bite we’re reviewing Horrified from Ravensburger. In this game players work cooperatively to take on the monsters of Universal movie fame. It’s a hauntingly good time! Players: 1-5 players Playtime: 45-60 min Ages: 8+ Educational Value: Cooperation, strategy Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Horrifie...
Oct 14, 2021•11 min•Ep. 146
Last week we talked about daily homeschool schedules and today we’re talking about how to plan your week! We’ll share some options and opportunities to set up your homeschooling week for success! Traditional 5 day week 4 day week 1 subject a day 1 subject a day plus Enrichment driven schedule Shift work Ad hoc 11 and 1 Subject scheduling options Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschoolto...
Oct 11, 2021•35 min•Ep. 145
On today’s Short Bite episode we’re kicking off a series of game reviews to celebrate Halloween! First up is Hocus Pocus by Ravensburger. In this game players work cooperatively to relive the 90’s and defeat the Sanderson sisters! Players: 2-6 players Playtime: 30 min Age: 8+ Educational Value: Cooperation, strategy, communication Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Not...
Oct 07, 2021•15 min•Ep. 144
In today's episode we are fortunate to have Dr. Brian MacDonald, a child psychologist and creator of Brains on Games, here to talk to us about early childhood development, common issues he sees in his practice, and a number of ways we can include play and games to improve and enhance our homeschool experiences. Brains on Games YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/brainsongames Brains on Games Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brainsongames Touring The World Resource Guides Check out o...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 143
Today we’re reviewing another great preschool/early elementary game, Dinosaur Escape by Peaceable Kingdom! This cooperative game relies on a love of dinosaurs, matching, and some strategic thinking to keep from triggering the volcano eruption. Ages: 4-6 Players: 2-4 Playtime: 15 min Educational Value: cooperation, matching, probability, strategic thinking Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/ho...
Sep 30, 2021•8 min•Ep. 142
Today we’re going to dive into the topic of a daily homeschool schedule! If your homeschool can sometimes feel chaotic, if there isn’t enough time to devote to your lessons, or if you’re just feeling like you could use more structure, then check out this episode and see if a daily schedule tune-up can help your family! Think routine over schedule Create blocks of time Consider the baby and toddler kids first Be conservative with your estimates Don’t fight gravity You don’t have to do every subje...
Sep 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 141
In today's episode we talk with Ryan Billingsley from the Dad Suggests website. Ryan is a chess teacher and helps us homeschoolers and gameschoolers understand why we should not forget about this classic game. Ryan's Website "Dad Suggests" - https://www.dadsuggests.com/ Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Using Chess for Gameschooling With Kids - https://gameschoo...
Sep 23, 2021•21 min•Ep. 140
On today's (Un)schooling Journeys episode, we're talking with unschooling dad Ryan Billingsley from the Dad Suggests Blog. This was a great episode where we delved into the unschooling mindset. We talked about the challenge of letting go of the structure to enable more learning, and the trust needed to make that a reality. It was a great discussion primer on unschooling. If you're interested in the philosophy we think you'll get a lot out of this episode. Ryan's Website "Dad Suggests" - https://...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 139
