This week we talk about how we are using our LCD Drawing Pad as a wonderful homeschooling tool! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes LCD Drawing Pad - https://amzn.to/3xA9iZL 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/ ...
Feb 23, 2023•9 min•Ep. 288
One of the best ways to increase your chance for success in whatever you do, is to prepare appropriately. Today we are discussing morning routines, best practices, some good ideas, and how we prepare for our homeschooling day. Principles of morning routines Morning Routine Prep (Night before) Actual Morning Routine Things to keep in mind Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If...
Feb 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 287
This week we talk about the classic game of Scrabble, but in junior edition! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Scrabble Jr. - https://amzn.to/3YfOAtR 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.instagr...
Feb 16, 2023•7 min•Ep. 286
We've just recently finished the Blossom and Root Early Years Vol. 1 Curriculum with our 3.5 yo. This episode is our review of the curriculum. We talk about what we enjoyed, what we changed, and where we recommend new homeschooling families to start. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.ap...
Feb 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 285
This week we talk about the simple and travel friendly math dice game, Math Dice Jr. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Math Dice Jr. - https://amzn.to/3X5KhA2 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: ww...
Feb 09, 2023•6 min•Ep. 284
Disruptions to your homeschool happen. Holidays, vacations, family illness, etc., all cause you to fall out of the groove that works for your family. Today we’re talking about how to jumpstart your homeschool and get back to your normal routine. Let It Go Assess Your State Start With You Ease Back In Jump Start Closing Tips Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a qu...
Feb 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 283
This week we talk about the beautiful tile placement and set collection game, Lanterns: The Harvest Festival. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Lanterns: The Harvest Festival - https://amzn.to/3XCk4tt 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/group...
Feb 02, 2023•10 min•Ep. 282
In today's episode, we are talking all things prehistory with Kristina Garner of Blossom and Root. From the big bang to early man, this curriculum has it all! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Blossom and Root - ht...
Jan 30, 2023•34 min•Ep. 281
This week we talk about Matt's custom castle, Glen Warren, made in Once Upon A Castle. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Once Upon A Castle - https://amzn.to/3w8LueO 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/ Instag...
Jan 26, 2023•12 min•Ep. 280
In today's episode we welcome back Kristina Garner of Blossom and Root to talk about her Book Seeds. We were so excited to share this time with her and we know you'll love it. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Blos...
Jan 24, 2023•30 min•Ep. 279
This week we talk about the deductive reasoning game, Cat Crimes. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Cat Crimes - https://amzn.to/3ZD4Zd7 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/homesc...
Jan 19, 2023•12 min•Ep. 278
Special Note: We had a family emergency this weekend and the monday episode was delayed. We will be back to it on Thursday. We are sorry for the delay. 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 great advice for new homeschooling families as they em...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 277
This week we talk about the wonderful Pacific Northwest animal focused tile-building set collection game, Cascadia! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Cascadia - https://amzn.to/3XeFKf1 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/homeschooltoge...
Jan 12, 2023•9 min•Ep. 276
Today we discuss what our plan is for this coming year. We've got two kiddos to consider now. We have to think about balancing curriculums, weighing our activities, and managing our time. It's going to be a great year! 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://podcasts.appl...
Jan 09, 2023•55 min•Ep. 275
This week we talk about the wonderful family cooperative game, Mickey and The Beanstalk! 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 Mickey and The Beanstalk - https://amzn.to/3Glb1pV 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/gr...
Jan 05, 2023•9 min•Ep. 274
This is an encore episode. We wish you all a happy holiday. 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 Tour...
Jan 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 273
This is an encore episode. We wish you all a happy holiday. This week on the podcast we're reviewing a game we played on a recent vacation (yes, we got time with no children!). The game is called Railroad Ink. It's a fast and fun roll and write game that we think will be in heavy rotation over the next few years. 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 Railroad Ink - ...
Dec 29, 2022•11 min•Ep. 272
This is an encore episode. We wish you all a happy holiday. 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 you...
Dec 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 271
This is an encore episode. We wish you all a happy holiday. This week on the podcast we're reviewing a game we got over the holidays, Trails. It's one of the most popular family games out there! It's a beautiful game focused on the outdoors! This is the smaller cousin to the game of Parks. Age: 8+ Players: 2-5 player Game Play: 2-40 min Skills: logic, problem solving, resource management Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the worl...
Dec 22, 2022•10 min•Ep. 270
This is an encore episode. We wish you all a happy holiday. 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 es...
Dec 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 269
In today's episode, we review the School Zone Big First Grade workbook. We think these books are great for casual grade level assessment, general review, or summer schooling. Workbook Review: School Zone Big First Grade (1st Grade) - https://amzn.to/3Bw4W8t Topic: General Curriculum Grade Level: 1st Cost: $6.00 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: htt...
Dec 15, 2022•11 min•Ep. 268
Screens are everywhere. Today we talk about bringing a screen, purposefully, into our homeschool environment as a learning tool and a one-stop-shop to aid the educator. With a tablet, we can take our books on the go, reference our curriculum, teach, and enrich all from a single device. It’s not the totality of our homeschool, but it can do just about everything. Let's talk about how you can build a purposeful tablet-based learning platform. Why a tablet For the Educator Apps for the Educator For...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 267
This week we talk about the wonderful card drafting veggie game, Point Salad! It's time to play with your food! 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 Point Salad - https://amzn.to/3EHucJz Game Nerdz - https://www.gamenerdz.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/...
Dec 08, 2022•12 min•Ep. 266
Every early year’s homeschool is laser-focused on teaching their student to read. We are following curriculums. We are reading to them all the time. But we don’t yet see the reading fluency we hope. In today’s episode, we talk about reading fluency strategies that you can use immediately to drive reading speed and accuracy. Challenges What is Reading Fluency? Repeated Reading Assisted Reading (Choral Reading) Echo Reading Chunking Use of Poems and Songs Use of Plays Touring The World Resource Gu...
Dec 05, 2022•51 min•Ep. 265
This week we talk about the sequel to the hit game Sleeping Queens! 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 Sleeping Queens 2 - https://amzn.to/3GRWZxK Short Bite - Sleeping Queens - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/36 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/hom...
Dec 01, 2022•9 min•Ep. 264
People outside of homeschooling circles often have a vision of homeschoolers who are gathered around the dining room table learning all day. This is rarely the case. Typically we can be just as busy, if not more busy, than traditionally schooled kids. Without the mandated school day to get in the way, we find lots of other ways to fill our time. From clubs, to sports, to enrichment classes and meetups, homeschoolers are often on the go a lot! Today we’ll talk about how to recognize when you’re o...
Nov 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 263
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: https://facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Bookshop Shelf: https://bookshop.org/shop/homesc...
Nov 24, 2022•4 min•Ep. 262
At some point, another person will express a negative opinion about your decision to homeschool your children. Whether it comes from a place of love or it’s a stranger who insists on having input on your parenting decisions, these expressed opinions can be hurtful, frustrating, and occasionally cause us to doubt ourselves. Today we’ll be talking about how to deal with the naysayers! Naysaying opinions come in all shapes and sizes The motivation of Naysayers Is this person someone in your life yo...
Nov 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 261
In today's short bite we are reviewing Right Start Math Lesson B. We have just completed this curriculum and we wanted to share our thoughts. 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 2021 MATH Curriculum Week - Right Start Math Curriculum - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/126 Curriculum Series (Update): RightStart Math - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/95...
Nov 17, 2022•20 min•Ep. 260
If you're looking for that last minute holiday gift we have arrived just in time with our third 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! Support The Podcast Check out our country resource guides and other fun things: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-toge...
Nov 14, 2022•47 min•Ep. 259
