Homeschool Together Podcast

This week on the podcast we're reviewing a game we picked up recently and have been loving, Roller Coaster Challenge by thinkfun! Just like our other favorite ThinkFun games Gravity Maze and Laser Maze, this is also a fun solo experience! Age: 6+ Players: 1 player Game Play: 5 min + Skills: logic, problem solving, visual perception 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 Roller Coaster Challenge - https://amzn.to/32zn96U 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: [email protected]

In today's Unschooling Journeys we have Lindsey Middlemiss an unschooling mother of 2 from the UK. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned her reasons to home educate, the pivot to unschooling, and working with her neurodivergent ADHD children. It's a great interview for any homeschooling family that might be interested in unschooling. 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Follow Lindsey's Unschooling Journey: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/haphazardhomeschool/ Blog - http://thehaphazardhomeschool.com/ Google 20% - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Side_project_time#Notable_projects Deschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deschooling Unschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unschooling Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/ How Children Learn by John Holt - https://amzn.to/3fCuRA5 PBS Kids Apps - https://pbskids.org/apps/filter/app/ EllieV Toys Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ellieVtoys/videos Snake Discovery - https://m.youtube.com/c/SnakeDiscovery 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: [email protected]

On this week’s Short Bite we’re talking about a fun game for quick math practice, Mobi. This fast paced tile game has players making and remaking equations quickly. Ages: 8 and up Players: 1-6 players Playtime: 10 min Educational Value: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 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 Mobi - https://amzn.to/3K4Quab Bananagrams - https://amzn.to/3I576wJ Lost Cities - https://amzn.to/3rg82Y5 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: [email protected]

All of us have skills and passions personally, but how often do we leverage these in our homeschooling? Today we’re discussing incorporating your talents and those of people around you to bring fun and energy into your homeschool! Identify your talents Look outside yourself How to turn your talent/passion into a learning opportunity 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Impostor Syndrome - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/7 Do The Work: Overcome Resistance - https://amzn.to/3A0QpQ0 DK Musicals - https://amzn.to/3qynwrC Blender 3D Animation - https://www.blender.org/ What Are We Into Zuma Dancing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymigWt5TOV8 Cosmic Yoga - https://www.youtube.com/c/CosmicKidsYoga 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: [email protected]

On this week’s Short Bite we’re talking about a great preschool/early elementary game, My First Castle Panic, designed by Justin De Witt, and published by Fireside Games. This cooperative game is lots of fun for both kids and adults while introducing light strategy and preparing kids for more challenging games. Ages: 4-8 Players: 1-4 players Playtime: 20 min Educational Value: color and shape matching, cooperation, hand 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 My Castle Panic Jr. - https://amzn.to/3FotBL2 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: [email protected]

This is a big one! We spend the episode discussing the Homeschool Parent Partnership. This is a local public school setup and geared towards homeschoolers (I know!). We've been attending this school for the last quarter of 2021. We discuss what we like, what we didn't like, the culture of the school, support, class types, and just about everything. If you're lucky enough to have a school choice option in your local area and are looking to join a parent partnership this is the episode for you. Check out our interview with the school administrator for the Parent Partnership - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/61 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Getting to Know a Parent Partnership with the Sky Valley Education Center - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/61 What Are We Into Gameschooling with the Family! (Finally) Board Game Stats App - https://www.bgstatsapp.com/ 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: [email protected]

In this short bite we discuss the winter holiday focused unit study from Build Your Library. We paused our around the world journey and took on this unit study over the holidays. We discuss the things we liked, the things we didn't, and our overall impressions. 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 Holidays Around The World - https://buildyourlibrary.com/unit-study-winter-holidays-around-the-world/ 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: [email protected]

We're back friends! The holidays are over, we survived, and it is podcast time. We sit down and chat abour our homeschool plans for this coming year as our 6yo finishes kindergarten and transitions into 1st grade. And (yikes) our toddler becomes a kid and we start a basic curriculum! 2022 will be a fun year! So, sit down, grab a warm beverage as we share our plans for 2022. 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Torchlight K - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/level-k/ Build Your Library K - https://buildyourlibrary.com/purchase-level-0-curriculum/ Build Your Library 1 - https://buildyourlibrary.com/purchase-level-1-curriculum/ Build Your Library Pre-History - https://buildyourlibrary.com/unit-study-prehistory/ Blossom and Root Wonders of the Prehistoric World - https://blossomandroot.gumroad.com/l/msQvT Tides of History Podcast - https://wondery.com/shows/tides-of-history/ Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding - https://amzn.to/3sWGbPr Playing Preschool - https://busytoddler.com/product/playing-preschool-complete-program/ My First Orchard - https://amzn.to/3mSr4lY Blossom and Root Early Years Vol. 1 - https://blossomandroot.com/curriculum/ Right Start Math A/B - https://store.rightstartmath.com/rightstart-mathematics-level-a-second-edition-book-bundle/ Mathematical Reasoning - https://amzn.to/3zi4jwV Math Mammoth 1 - https://amzn.to/3eH7rJc All About Reading 1/2 - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading-level-1/ All About Spelling 1 - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling-level-1/ Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Lesson - https://amzn.to/3JyaotV Evan Moor Skill Sharpener - https://www.evan-moor.com/skill-sharpeners Build Your Library Harry Potter (Book 1) - https://buildyourlibrary.com/unit-study-harry-potter-sorcerers-stone/ What Are We Into Crayola Light Pad - https://amzn.to/3Jx7vJM 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: [email protected]

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 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 A Literary Education: Adapting Charlotte Mason for Modern Secular Homeschoolers by Emily Cook https://amzn.to/2TzGpJj Build Your Library University (for Parents) https://buildyourlibrary.com/build-your-library-university/ Build Your Library Read Aloud Book Club https://buildyourlibrary.com/bookclub/ Build Your Library Unit Studies https://buildyourlibrary.com/purchase-unit-studies/ Explode the Code phonics instruction https://www.explodethecode.com/ Handwriting Without Tears https://www.lwtears.com/hwt Growing with Grammar and Soaring with Spelling https://jackrispublishing.com/ Writing With Skill by Susan Wise Bauer https://amzn.to/3e1Y066 Mad Libs https://amzn.to/35GOGAD History Quest by www.pandiapress.com https://amzn.to/34zaper The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer https://amzn.to/2HywjWQ A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola https://amzn.to/2TwMlmb Mellisa Wiley Blog - Here in the Bonny Glen http://melissawiley.com/blog/ Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading by Lawrence Goldstone https://amzn.to/34zHsPv 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/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

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 about one of our favorite family pastimes and a way to get resources on the cheap, thrifting! We’ll dive into how to thrift the right way and save beaucoup bucks! Identify thrifting opportunities Be prepared Confirm Before You Buy Shop Early and Often 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 Organize All The Books: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/63 Buy All The Books: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/22 CamelCamelCamel: https://camelcamelcamel.com/ 10 Days In Asia: https://amzn.to/3zxpGJx Feed The Kitty: https://gamewright.com/product/Feed-the-Kitty Sneaky Snacky Squirrel - https://amzn.to/3BGSjG8 What Are We Into Intek Pool - https://amzn.to/3hZAlqu Foam Workout Flooring - https://amzn.to/3eWi0bP Our Favorite...Steve The Bartender Mojito - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXfM8_ldwKM 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: [email protected]

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 great advice for new homeschooling families as they embark on this rewarding journey. Website: https://blossomandroot.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blossomandroot/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeT5LbAPuEKktRMf5BKR5Bg/featured Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blossomandrootfamilies/ FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes https://librivox.org/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ https://bravewriter.com/ 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: [email protected]

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 over 2000 books we only have one problem: shelf space! A book collection is a treasure, but not if you can’t find the book you need or they’re so haphazard that natural discovery is inhibited. So today on the show we’re talking about book organization! We’ll share our methods for taming this beast and hopefully give you some tips and tricks that you can use in your home. Episode 22 - Buy All The Books! https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/22 Step 1: Know what you have so you don’t buy duplicates! Step 2: Organize by subject or collection Step 3: Book placement and presentation Step 4: Keep only the good stuff FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke What are we into this week Home gym mat and folding couch Show Notes BookBuddy: Library Manager (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bookbuddy-library-manager/id395150347 Eyewitness Books - https://amzn.to/2N9O8hn Usborne Books - https://amzn.to/39Caf7k Washi Tape - https://amzn.to/2LMR6rg Furniture Wall Strap (you'll understand when you listen) - https://amzn.to/3nIKU0Q Gutenberg Books - https://www.gutenberg.org/ Kindle eReader - https://amzn.to/3ssSS1G Jaxx Zipline Kids Modular Loveseat - https://amzn.to/2KeEfO3 BestMassage Gymnastics Mats Exercise Mat - https://amzn.to/3oPZSU0 Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LHBAmkwPj6N6OUnSmDZZQ

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 Show Notes Minecraft - https://www.minecraft.net/en-us Minecraft Education - https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/homepage Minecraft Education Human Body Mod - https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/human-body-organs The Minecraft Guide for Parents - https://amzn.to/3EFpQBE Kid Friendly Minecraft Youtube Channels - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/the-12-best-kid-friendly-minecraft-channels-on-youtube 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: [email protected]

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-reading/ Kumon Tracing - https://amzn.to/3oBLqkG Kumon Mazes - https://amzn.to/3yczJnN Beast Academy - https://beastacademy.com/ Prodigy Math - https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/ Dragon Box Big Numbers (app) - https://dragonbox.com/products/big-numbers Scrambled States of America - https://amzn.to/3yapikT Real Science Odyssey Pandia Press (Life Science) - https://www.pandiapress.com/real-science-odyssey/ Evan Moor STEM Book - https://amzn.to/3EIPg19 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: [email protected]

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/ 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: [email protected]

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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Gameschool Gift Guide - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/159 Finger Puppets - https://amzn.to/3ocFhLB Melissa and Doug Puppets - https://amzn.to/3GaIMsl Melissa and Doug Puppet Theater - https://amzn.to/3dr4Vq5 Geo-Safari Binoculars - https://amzn.to/3pi7ekA Pocket Microscope - https://amzn.to/3pqas5Q Wireless Digital Microscope Handheld - https://amzn.to/3DeT74o Tangrams - https://amzn.to/3pmwKoH Watercolor Pencils - https://amzn.to/3G9Ajpo How to use Watercolor Pencils - https://youtu.be/o-dq-2mhCkU Leap Frog Globe - https://amzn.to/3I5rJtk Story Orchestra Swan Lake - https://amzn.to/2ZJhnhp The Hobbit Graphic Novel - https://amzn.to/3G6tvIZ Light Tracing Pad - https://amzn.to/3EieFhR V-Tech Marble Run - https://amzn.to/3G7Kuuw Gravitrax - https://amzn.to/3IcUaFS Table Top Marble Run - https://youtu.be/Hmb0Q0Q_7jo Arduino Uno - https://store.arduino.cc/products/arduino-starter-kit-multi-language Dash and Dot Robot - https://amzn.to/3odBKwI Dog Money! (caveat emptor) - https://www.investopedia.com/shiba-inu-shib-5207903 Code-a-pillar - https://amzn.to/3EfN4hz 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: [email protected]

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 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: [email protected]

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 Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgamebabies 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Haba Activities and Printables - https://www.habausa.com/activities-and-printables/ Building Site - https://amzn.to/3DVmRo0 My First Orchard - https://amzn.to/30SNfjK Little Excavator (book) - https://amzn.to/30XOmz4 Monza - https://amzn.to/3oPxy5r Color It - https://amzn.to/30ULD9N Jump One - https://melonrind.com/products/jump-1 Nuts About Mutts - https://amzn.to/3DJ87sB Tsuro - https://amzn.to/3nJTaRy Tsuro of the Seas - https://calliopegames.com/shop/tsuro-of-the-seas/ Bears and the Bees - https://amzn.to/3xe64dk Gnoming Around - https://amzn.to/3r2xbY2 Dragonwood - https://amzn.to/2Zep7rD Dragonwood Gamebreak - https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/dragonwood Dragonrealm - https://amzn.to/3oLPPQU Juice Fruits - https://amzn.to/3FDb6mP Curious Cargo - https://amzn.to/3cJhyMs It's a Small World - https://amzn.to/2Zh7pUo Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - https://amzn.to/3l0kVDu Star Realms - https://amzn.to/3CCB1Jq Star Realms App - https://www.starrealms.com/digital-game/ Mom Christmas Song (SNL) - https://youtu.be/FOVCtUdaMCU Just One - https://amzn.to/3oLLMEo Herd Mentality - https://amzn.to/3oWwkWd 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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 See our episode on finding used curriculum. All of those methods are applicable here Local resale: thrift, facebook marketplace, offerup, library book sales, used bookstore New & Used Books Bookfinder.com: need to get a reliable ISBN first from Amazon or similar. Remember it includes shipping. You can check prices without shipping if you plan to buy multiple items. Protip - bookfinder also gives you the buyback offer for a book so you can have an idea what you could resell for to a company (private always more $$) Sales Amazon and Target buy 2 get 1 free sales. These happen a couple times a year. Have your wishlists loaded as items sell out. Must do separate purchases to maximize the discount. Show Notes Book Outlet (AKA kidsbooks.com) https://bookoutlet.com/ Bookfinder https://www.bookfinder.com/ Homeschool Classifieds https://homeschoolclassifieds.com/default.asp Facebook Homeschool Curriculum Marketplace Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Homeschool.Curriulum.Marketplace/ Facebook Homeschool Curriculum Sell/Exchange https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolcurriculumexchange/ Facebook Homeschooler Market - Buy, Sell, & Trade https://www.facebook.com/groups/304683776278308/ Facebook Homeschool Buy Sell Trade https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolbuyselltrade/ Facebook Homeschool Curriculum Free for Shipping https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolffs/ What are we into this week Harry Potter - slowed down, paired with audio and video Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Illustrated edition) - https://amzn.to/3cezjSY 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: [email protected]

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 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: [email protected]

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 ourselves and our kids to slow down, reflect, recharge, and possibly discover interests they may not otherwise have time to explore. What is quiet time? Why is quiet time important? How to start quiet time in your homeschool Additional ideas 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Toddler Clock - https://amzn.to/3ktyEm5 What Are We Into Kodable - https://www.kodable.com/ 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: [email protected]

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://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: [email protected]

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/Montessori_education All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/ Preschool Math At Home - https://welltrainedmind.com/p/preschool-math-at-home/ Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons - https://amzn.to/3EKp3yI The Golden Bull: A Mesopotamian Adventure - https://amzn.to/3wm0ZPJ Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Morning Time - https://youtu.be/a1GYeK6Juss The Waldock Way - https://www.thewaldockway.com/ 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: [email protected]

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://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: [email protected]

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 academics can your kids learn through cooking? What are your homeschool goals with cooking? What if you don’t know how to cook? Tips to make it a positive experience Our favorite Kitchen Classroom items 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Universal Yums - https://www.universalyums.com/ Food Lab - https://amzn.to/3BtnUto Salt Fat Acid Heat - https://amzn.to/3nFPPBG Salt Fat Acid Heat - https://www.netflix.com/title/80198288 Townsends Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/RLa5hWI1Tv8 Americas Test Kitchen Show - https://www.americastestkitchen.com/ America's Test Kitchen - https://amzn.to/3mmiqwn The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs - https://amzn.to/3Bul7QB The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs - https://amzn.to/3Gr50qZ The Complete Baby and Toddler Cookbook - https://amzn.to/3pMc4IJ Cookbook Stand - https://amzn.to/3bjcLRx Kids nylon knife and cutting board - https://amzn.to/2ZETJ5J Babish Tiny Whisk Set - https://amzn.to/3jJD9Zq Salad spinner - https://amzn.to/2XVwW4J No Slip Bowls - https://amzn.to/3CpQjSp Offset Spatula - https://amzn.to/2ZJdWaq Churros at Preppy Kitchen - https://preppykitchen.com/churros/ Pretzel at Preppy Kitchen - https://preppykitchen.com/soft-pretzels-recipe/ French Rolling Pin - https://amzn.to/31dVE1B What Are We Into Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/harry-potter-hogwarts-mystery/id1333256716 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: [email protected]

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 you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Jaws - https://amzn.to/3C2eRkl (Homeschool Together Book Club) Jaws by Peter Benchley - https://amzn.to/3GdMXUX He was a speech writer for the Johnson Administration! - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Benchley#Jaws Eye of the World - https://amzn.to/3pqTiq3 Eye of the World Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBmu69NMt8c Horrific Show Notes (avoid at all costs) a.k.a. Grandma Feeding Ground Baby Shark Sweater - https://amzn.to/30IHjda Baby Shark Song Puzzle - https://amzn.to/3pudRSO 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: [email protected]

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/homeschooltogether Show Notes Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Beast Academy - https://beastacademy.com/ Moving Beyond the Page - https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/ William and Mary unit studies - https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/index.php Logic of English - https://www.logicofenglish.com/ Michael Clay Thompson LAC - https://www.rfwp.com/pages/michael-clay-thompson/ All About Spelling - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/ Varsity Tutors - https://www.varsitytutors.com/ Google Classroom - https://classroom.google.com/ Blossom and Root 1st Grade - https://blossomandroot.com/first-grade/ Building Foundations of Science - https://amzn.to/3pAQqqC A Spy on History - https://www.workman.com/series/spy-on-history 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: [email protected]

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 Explosion - https://amzn.to/3j6fwd1 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: [email protected]

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 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Canada Study Overview (Build Your Library & Torchlight Kindergarten Curriculums) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/90 Homeschool Scheduling Series (Daily) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/141 Homeschool Scheduling Series (Weekly) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/145 Homeschool Burnout - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/89 I Want It All - https://youtu.be/hFDcoX7s6rE Melissa & Doug 3-Puzzle Jigsaw Set - https://amzn.to/3vc6ekJ What Are We Into Hamster Maze - https://youtu.be/TVzqd6wNdKs 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: [email protected]

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 Horrified - https://amzn.to/3FihY9Q 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: [email protected]

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/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-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Kindergarten Morning Basket - https://youtu.be/a1GYeK6Juss Pre-School Morning Basket - https://youtu.be/1kz7ZwwBXyQ What Are We Into Toolbox Emotional Bin - https://amzn.to/39GhfAN 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: [email protected]

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 Notes Hocus Pocus - https://amzn.to/3iDBvbc 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: [email protected]

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 our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Brains on Games YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/brainsongames Brains on Games Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brainsongames Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy Gordon Neufeld -https://neufeldinstitute.org/ Inside Out Trailer - https://youtu.be/yRUAzGQ3nSY Psychology Today "Play" - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/play Concordia - https://amzn.to/3kFwccG Crokinole - https://amzn.to/3o8E9sO Rhino Hero - https://amzn.to/3ibyq1D Our review of Rhino Hero - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/120 The Duke - https://amzn.to/3CMx1Xh 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: [email protected]

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/homeschooltogether Show Notes Dinosaur Escape - https://amzn.to/2WbR2H4 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: [email protected]

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 subject every day Identify priority subjects and use natural hooks Use morning basket time Don’t forget about unconventional time Make a rough plan and try it out Don’t be afraid to adapt and change For young kids alternate active with sit downtime Plan time to get outside 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Kindergarten Morning Basket - https://youtu.be/a1GYeK6Juss Pre-School Morning Basket - https://youtu.be/1kz7ZwwBXyQ Pam Barnhill - https://pambarnhill.com/blog-page/ D'Nealian Handwriting Practice Grade K - https://amzn.to/3ESDZMb The Process Ted Talk (start at 2:50) - https://youtu.be/q7a5TIzOmeQ Saban on the Process - https://youtu.be/JrcSDMiLyHw How JK Rowling flummoxed Stephen Fry - https://youtu.be/r84pbPbBAFY What Are We Into Audiobooks at the Library Simple CD player - https://amzn.to/3CIp5pW 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: [email protected]

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://gameschoolcoop.com/using-chess-for-gameschooling-with-kids/ The Benefits of Teaching Chess to Children - https://www.dadsuggests.com/home/the-benefits-of-teaching-chess-to-children Story Time Chess - https://amzn.to/2YZ7T0J No Stress Chess - https://amzn.to/2XCaDRk Chess Kid - https://www.chesskid.com/ Chess 960 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fischer_random_chess Magnus Trailer - https://youtu.be/YhrUFssohM4 KSU Fishing Team - http://ksufishingteam.com/ Magnus 2019 Rapid Chess Championship Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O3WEOIm4m8 Rapid/Blitz Chess - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_chess Online Chess - https://www.chess.com/ 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: [email protected]

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://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 Unschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unschooling Why We Chose to Homeschool Our First Grader - https://www.dadsuggests.com/home/the-reason-we-chose-to-homeschool-our-first-grader Why Boredom is Good For You - https://youtu.be/LKPwKFigF8U Forest Bathing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_therapy Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Extra Yarn - https://amzn.to/3lunEVb All The Ways To Be Smart - https://amzn.to/3Cm6Kia 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: [email protected]

Continuing with our Curriculum Reviews, in today's short bite we will be covering the popular Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons book. This is a highly reviewed and widely popular scripted reading curriculum that provides an all-in-one product for all types of learners. We talk today about how we use this curriculum and who we think it would best benefit. 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 Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons - https://amzn.to/3le9cjM 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: [email protected]

For many of us, we’ve chosen to homeschool our kids because we want to give them the education we never had. We want to show them a world of wonder and build a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. But with these earnest goals comes a challenge. How do we give our children an amazing education without feeling like we need to overschedule ourselves so that we don’t miss anything? With so many amazing curriculums and resources for homeschooling, how do we take the pressure off of ourselves (and our kids) to do it all? Identify FOMO Too Many Great Resources Projection Fear That the Child Will Fall Behind Place Boundaries to Alleviate FOMO 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Our Zero to Homeschool Video Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFywVa75yGBUVEowTeTXXG5E Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 What Are We Into Bluey Season 2 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: [email protected]

We're heading back to the movies with our review of the new Disney+'s Jungle Cruise, and Netflix's Vivo. Jungle Cruise Trailer: https://youtu.be/f_HvoipFcA8 Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 2 hr 07 min Availability: Disney+ (Premier) Vivo Trailer: https://youtu.be/BOe8L69JpVI Rating: PG Runtime: 1 hr 35 min Availability: Netflix 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 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: [email protected]

If you’ve just decided to homeschool and you’re not sure where to begin, this episode is for you! We know that it’s tough to know where to begin and diving into the homeschooling world can be overwhelming. In this episode we’ll walk you through the steps to get started! Our Zero to Homeschool Video Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFywVa75yGBUVEowTeTXXG5E Introduction Can I really homeschool? State Homeschooling Laws State and National Learning Standards Choosing Curriculum Create a Homeschool Space Rhythm and Routine Start Homeschooling! 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.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Our Interview on Beauty in Ordinary Things - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTV38YGhwJA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Homeschool Impostor Syndrome - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/7 State Regulation - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/4 State and National Standards - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/6 Finding Curriculum - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/10 Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/ Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ Waldock Way - https://www.thewaldockway.com/shop/ Real Life Homeschool Spaces Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497970997084310/ Homeschool Spaces - http://www.homeschool-together.com/podcast/homeschool-spaces/ Deschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deschooling Trello - https://youtu.be/EjNbRWTOHR0 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Homeschool Journeys - http://www.homeschool-together.com/tag/homeschool-journeys/ First-Year Homeschoolers - http://www.homeschool-together.com/tag/first-year-homeschoolers/ What Are We Into Caitie's Classroom - https://youtu.be/NJydOittdSA 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: [email protected] "Homeschooling isn't something we do, it's the way we live."

In today's episode we talk about our newest skunkworks project, The Game Break. We've talked for a long time about our love of gameschooling. In today's short bite we talk about our Game Break one-day unit study, which is a perfect introduction to the idea of gameschooling, and how we can center our learner's education around games. Download the free game break and give gameschooling a try: https://app.gumroad.com/homeschooltogether#HpXdk 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 Hoot Owl Hoot - https://amzn.to/2WxmSyd 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: [email protected]

On today's Homeschooling Journeys episode, we're talking with Mary Bathrick (AKA Beauty in Ordinary Things), a down-to-earth, hilarious homeschooling mom of three kiddos. Mary has a blog and Instagram account that always strikes the right balance of humor and heartfelt in homeschooling and motherhood. She has tons of great free resources for homeschooling families on her blog and her Instagram never fails to make us laugh when we need it. Check out this terrific interview! Beauty In Ordinary Things (Mary's Blog) - https://beautyinordinarythings.com/ Mary's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beauty_in_ordinary.things/ 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 Beauty in Ordinary Things - https://youtu.be/SUH-2_bvlhU Charlotte Mason - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Mason#Educational_Philosophy Classical Curriculum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_education_movement Beast Accademy - https://beastacademy.com/ Lively Letters (for Dyslexia) - https://www.readingwithtlc.com/lively-letters/ Explode the Code - https://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/literacy/phonics-word-study/explode-the-code/about-the-program Money Bags - https://amzn.to/38pL2NA Sum Swamp - https://amzn.to/3kCH35F Sleeping Queens - https://amzn.to/3kA8Wvl Super Why ABC - https://amzn.to/3sUXi1Z Word on the Street Junior - https://amzn.to/38oocpu Spell Trek - https://www.simplyfun.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/advanced-product-search?W=SF086 Minecraft: Builders & Biomes - https://amzn.to/3mQoUEa Silver and Gold - https://amzn.to/3jpomDe Welcome To - https://amzn.to/3jnQtmq Cartographers - https://amzn.to/3zrA8m8 Rush Hour Junior - https://amzn.to/2Wz9MR3 Gravity Maze - https://amzn.to/3BesEn8 Lazer Maze - https://amzn.to/3ky8jCC SmartGames Little Red Riding Hood - https://amzn.to/2WvCuBW Beauty In Ordinary Things - https://beautyinordinarythings.com/ 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: [email protected]

As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curricula and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool mom, Dawn McMurray, about the Learning Dynamics 4 Weeks to Read System. 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 Learning Dynamics: 4 Weeks to Read System - https://amzn.to/38dYTX0 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: [email protected]

As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curricula and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool parents, Justin and Caroline Shell, about the Core Knowledge Pre-School Curriculum. 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 Core Knowledge Curriculum - https://www.coreknowledge.org/ Cultural Literacy - https://amzn.to/3sF8uzH What Your Preschooler Needs to Know - https://amzn.to/2WcQhND Core Knowledge Foundation for Homeschoolers (lots of free digital curriculums for early learners) - https://www.coreknowledge.org/blog/support-for-homeschool-families-your-one-stop-guide-to-core-knowledge/ 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: [email protected]

As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curricula and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool curriculum supermom, Kathleen Decker, about Lightning Literature. 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 Lightning Literature - https://hewittlearning.org/lightning-lit/ 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: [email protected]

As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curriculum and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool curriculum supermom, Kathleen Decker, about Playing Preschool. 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 Playing Preschool - https://busytoddler.com/product/playing-preschool-complete-program/ 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: [email protected]

As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curriculum and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool curriculum supermom, Kathleen Decker, about Kindergarten Math with Confidence. 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 Kindergarten Math with Confidence - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/books/ Math that Sticks - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/books/ 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: [email protected]

As we prepare to start the school year, we're embarking on Math Week! This week we'll be reviewing several top math curriculums to give you insight into which might be the best program for your learners. Today we're talking about Right Start Math. Curriculum Series Part 7: RightStart Math - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/19 Curriculum Series (Update): RightStart Math - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/95 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 Right Start Math - https://store.rightstartmath.com/rightstart-mathematics-level-a-second-edition-book-bundle/ Right Start Math Manipulatives - https://store.rightstartmath.com/rs2-math-set/ Right Start Math YouTube Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkzHpyLJkMiwj8t_ve_OWJHX9j_eUw2xe 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: [email protected]