Unsure what the Lending Library has to offer? Have you given up trying to get logged in and reserve books? Join me as I interview the Head of Library Services, Chris Hermann. We take an audio tour of the immense store of resources available to you and your family. Don't miss this informative episode that tells what is there and how to get it! Lending Library Information and How-to’s Destiny Discover–the website to reserve books Link to choose your Park Day location Contact me! Clarksville Button...
Aug 16, 2023•46 min
Season 4 drops August 16, 2023
Jul 19, 2023•53 sec
Amazing projects, clever creativity, big ideas...great things are happening with our Sequoia Grove students! Hear what it was like inside a Student Showcase in May 2023--gather inspiration and join us next year!
May 31, 2023•49 min
Four kids and two continents....this is Rebecca's homeschool journey. She shares the good and the regrets. Listen in for ideas, lessons learned, and encouragment in your own homeschool. NOTES: BookShark Dot to Dot in the Sky Africa is Not a Country Quote attributed to Jen Wilkin, “Women of the Word.”...
Mar 29, 2023•44 min
Do your kids have the words to describe how they're feeling? Emotional well-being is crucial for a good learning environment. In this episode, Mary Stein introduces us to the world of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Listen in for some great resources for all students, TK-12th grade, and even parents! Show Notes: Lakeshore Learning Marc Brackett and the Mood Meter Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability Casel Framework (Casel 5) Cori Doerrfeld books The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig Ruby Finds a...
Mar 22, 2023•41 min
Equipping our kids to be safe in the digital world, while still helping them to learn the necessary skills is a tricky job! Trisha Brandow joins me to talk about how to navigate this important topic. Common Sense Media Education How to Break Up with Your Phone The Safetech Family Podcast SOS FBI curriculum Google Internet Safety Curriculum Good Pictures/Bad Pictures Fight the New Drug Resources from Trisha: Digital Literacy and Internet Safety Parent Resources Digital Literacy and Internet Safet...
Mar 15, 2023•48 min
It can be confusing to keep track of all that's going on with Sequoia Grove. Are you feeling confused by the opportunities available? Join Rebecca and Sara, two of our Family Liaisons, as they chat and share suggestions to help you "Get the Most Out of Your Sequoia Grove Experience." Listen in as they show you where you can go to access the most up to date and accurate information available to our schools. Have a suggestion for an upcoming episode? Want to hear about a specific topic? Reach out ...
Mar 08, 2023•36 min
Many of us are intimidated by the idea of teaching math. A google search for "homeschool math curriculum" will turn up almost endless results. So we ask friends what they use...and every answer is different. How can we know what to choose? Nicole the Math Lady, an experienced teacher and homeschooler, helps us narrow down the options and find the math match that works for our family and students. Nicole the Math Lady Website IXL VARK...
Mar 01, 2023•43 min
Is homeschooling high school a good idea? As a parent, we worry about all the things for our teens--the difficult subjects that need to be covered, social activities, and preparing our kids for life after high school. Our resident high school expert, Shannon Breckenridge shares why homeschooling for high school is not only possible, it's a good idea!
Feb 22, 2023•38 min
I'm teaching my kids to write and speak well, but how do I equip them to have something worth saying? Andrew Pudewa, creator of IEW, joins me to answer the question "How do we teach our kids to think? " Show Notes: The Art of Argument Argument Builder Fallacy Detective The Joy of Reading Aloud Wordly Wise Word Roots...
Feb 15, 2023•59 min
You are not alone! Listen to other Sequoia Grove parents talk about how their families tackle state testing. Why do they even bother? You're sure to gain new ideas and insights from the experiences shared here. Show Notes: https://writeonmelissawebb.com/
Feb 10, 2023•45 min
Do you dread state testing? Are you wondering if you should even bother having your kids participate? Listen in and hear why it's critical to our schools AND how it can benefit your kids! You'll hear great ideas about how to make testing easier on your students--and you! Lacey Carroll and Brad Mumaw join in from the testing team. Parent Assessment tools (practice tests, etc) Typesy.com Readandspell.com (available as All Access curriculum) Contact Brad and Lacey at testing@sequoiagrove.org ....
Feb 01, 2023•50 min
Season 3 releases February 1!
Jan 25, 2023•39 sec
Let’s Hear it for the Average Child (mistakenly called “Let’s Hear It for the ‘C’” in the episode) Blake Boles - The Art of Self-Directed Learning College without High School Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?
Nov 16, 2022•26 min
Story of the World John Taylor Gotto Blake Boles
Nov 09, 2022•29 min
Mark Rober Adventure Academy J/HSVA Kiwi Co Mel Science Bill Nye Lending Library Exploratorium Science Snacks...
Nov 02, 2022•40 min
Shel Silverstein Bach to Rock
Oct 26, 2022•31 min
HiGasfy Curriculum Grandma Moses “Sugaring Off”
Oct 19, 2022•42 min
“The Power of Reading Aloud” blog article Books mentioned in the episode: Kite Fighters I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade Shadow Spinner The Year of Ms. Agnes Home in the Woods Because Red Sails to Capri The Wheel on the School Gooney Bird Green e “ I Had a Mother Who Read to Me ” Poem by Strickland Gillilan...
Oct 12, 2022•40 min
I Can Statements Khan Academy Bedtime Math 6 Unproductive Ways to Learn Math Basics—and What to Do Instead Edutopia - Math Articles Top 5 Math Strategies for Struggling Students Math Strategies: Master the Basics First Help Them Understand the Why. Struggling students need plenty of instruction. Make It a Positive Experience. Use Models and Learning Aids. Encourage Thinking Out Loud. -Magoosh How to Learn Math: For Students (Great for parents & teachers too!) Learning math through games: NRI...
Oct 05, 2022•42 min
Stanford History Education Group (Learning Coach: preview lessons for subject appropriateness) Adventure Academy DBQ (Document based question) Puzzles: Send an email request to: Scott Steffens Request the time period/ topic you are looking for. For example: Middle or high school, Declaration of Independence Coloma CSI investigations Lost Colony of Roanoke Mushroom Bread...
Sep 28, 2022•33 min
CNN10 Shel Silverstein Dr. Seuss
Sep 21, 2022•30 min
Planning Your Day Zoom Presentation Moving Beyond the Page
Sep 14, 2022•27 min
Watch the video about Seuquoia Grove that Jenell referrs to here. California Dashboard--A school's 'report card.'
Sep 07, 2022•34 min
We're back! First episode drops on September 7. You won't want to miss it!
Jul 28, 2022•34 sec
What is a unit study? Math U See Story of the World Growing with Grammar Soaring with Spelling Saxon math BookShark Bright Thinker IEW Time for Learning Acellus MobyMax Moving Beyond the Page Oak Meadow Lapbooks Singapore Math US Edition...
Jun 29, 2022•41 min
Please Understand Me II by David Keirsey
Jun 22, 2022•31 min
Write Reflections
Jun 15, 2022•27 min
School Calendar on the Homeschool Helper BookShark Curriculum Easy Grammar AR (Accelerated Reader) points Ice Cream Multiplication Clip Chart...
Jun 08, 2022•30 min
Erin Emerson joins me to conclude our series about teaching your child to read.
Jun 01, 2022•12 min
