Homeschool Together Podcast

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 Singapore Math Dimensions Math Curriculum. Watch our walkthrough on YouTube - https://youtu.be/g7n5eL-lsvE 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 Singapore Math Dimensions Math Kindergarten Curriculum - https://shop.singaporemath.com/index.php/product/dimensions-math-grade-k/ Singapore Math Dimensions Math Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum - https://shop.singaporemath.com/index.php/product/dimensions-math-grade-pk/ 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 Math Mammoth! Watch our walkthrough on YouTube - https://youtu.be/a-qt1NdXc2A 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 Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/complete/grade_1 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 Mathematical Reasoning from The Critical Thinking Co! Watch our walkthrough on YouTube - https://youtu.be/RIzEHmvLZik 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 Mathematical Reasoning Level A - https://www.criticalthinking.com/mathematical-reasoning-level-a.html 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 we’re talking about the terrific roll and write, print and play, game Wild, Wild West created by Benny Sperling and Derik Duley. This game has quickly become a favorite for us. As a bonus to today’s episode we got to interview Benny Sperling about the process of creating the game and the potential that print and play games have to push the boundaries of tabletop games! Wild Wild West - https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/wild-wild-west-pnp Benny Sperling on BGG - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/10229/benny-sperling/linkeditems/boardgamedesigner Follow Benny on Twitter - https://twitter.com/benny275 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 Wild Wild West - https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/wild-wild-west-pnp Scotch Laminator - https://amzn.to/3xGmCcU Trekking the World - https://amzn.to/3CAIcmw Parks - https://amzn.to/3yBHhju Trecking the National Parks - https://amzn.to/3s3eHFh Twilight Imperium - https://amzn.to/3xEMy8p Board Game Geek Print and Play - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamecategory/1120/print-play Jurassico - https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/103359/print-and-play-jurassico Benny Sperling - https://www.bennysperling.com/ Yakitori - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188526/yakitori Wurfel Pie - https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/wurfel-pie-sheets Torpedo Dice - https://www.stratusgames.com/torpedo-dice-pnp Rolling with Benny - https://www.inquisitivemeeple.com/category/reviews/rolling-with-benny/ Standing Stones - https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/standing-stones-pnp Dice Trucking - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lagniappe-games/dice-trucking-a-roll-and-write-revolution-game Ancient Artifacts - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/227468/ancient-artifacts Illusions of Prestige - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lagniappe-games/ilusions-of-prestige-a-roll-and-write-revolution-game GTFO the Planet - https://internetsmagic.itch.io/gtfo Train in Vain - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lagniappe-games/train-in-vain-roll-and-write-revolution The Game Crafter - https://www.thegamecrafter.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 Homeschoolers all want to start the day off right and there's no better way than putting together a morning basket full of entertaining activities. We put together our morning basket a few months ago and it's been a terrific addition to our morning routine. In this episode we talk about the philosophy around morning baskets and we dive into our morning basket routine. What is a morning basket? Why do it? When do we do it? What type of things do we put into our morning basket? Morning basket ideas Our YouTube Morning Basket Video for our 2 yo: https://youtu.be/1kz7ZwwBXyQ And for our Kindergartner: https://youtu.be/a1GYeK6Juss Great write-ups on morning baskets: Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/2017/09/our-morning-basket/ Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/whats-in-our-morning-basket/ 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 Kumon Mazes - https://amzn.to/3s64QP2 Kumon Logic - https://amzn.to/3xqxBa1 Kumon Telling Time - https://amzn.to/3yvSiCH Professor Noggins - https://amzn.to/3fDjmc5 Melissa and Doug Hangman - https://amzn.to/3AiLdpS Ticonderoga tri-write pencils - https://amzn.to/2TZrlbL Brain Quest - https://amzn.to/3AmNkJf Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners: Geography - https://amzn.to/3AiEMmx Bob Books - https://amzn.to/2WRsvab Orange Wheatgrass Smoothie recipe - https://www.blenderbabes.com/lifestyle-diet/dairy-free/orange-wheatgrass-smoothie-recipe/ Paper Fortune Teller - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAhiIlTxUYA What Are We Into Scholastic Sight Words - https://amzn.to/2WXtO7z 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 go building with Rhino Hero! This is a great stacking/building game for all ages. You never know, you might find yourself humming along with the Rhino Hero theme song created by the one and only, Matt, from Homeschool Together! 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 Rhino Hero - https://amzn.to/3yp1SqC 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 on the show we interview Caroline and Justin Shell, a first year homeschooling family with 3 young children. We discussed their journey to homeschooling, how they manage 3 children, and how they juggle homeschooling and family while working full time as a Physician and Engineer, respectively. This was a great interview and will definitely inspire you in your own homeschool journey. Justin has founded an online company that serves as a free portal to your local homeschooling community. Looking for horse lessons? Looking for dance classes? Looking for that outdoor co-op? It's all listed there in an easy to use map system. If it's not there, and you know about it, add in content to help others. For more information on MySchool see the link below: MySchool: https://myschoolathome.io/ 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 episode we cover Abandon All Artichokes by Gamewright, a game for all those Deck Builder fans who want to introduce their kids to this popular game mechanic. We consider Abandon All Artichokes a perfect place to start when introducing Deck Builders to kids. 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 Abandon All Artichokes - https://amzn.to/3hJvf06 Dominion - https://amzn.to/3yAuKfT Star Realms - https://amzn.to/3jNWgCn Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle - https://amzn.to/3ysCJeK Bohnanza - https://amzn.to/3AxHXYt Sushi Go - https://amzn.to/3yt6IDb Dice Tower - https://www.dicetower.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]

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]

In today's episode we continue our early learners gameschooling series with a wonderful game from Haba, Nibble Munch Crunch. This game is as basic as it gets for earlier learners, and it's one of our recommendations as a place to start. 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 Nibble Munch Crunch - https://amzn.to/3AzMNnY 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]

Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to homeschool your kids and take care of your home responsibilities? Those days when your house is a disaster, you’re stressed trying to get dinner on the table, and your toddler starts finger painting in toothpaste on the bathroom counter. We’ve been there. Today we’re going to set the kiddos aside for a moment and talk about us. How do we ensure that we take care of our home, ourselves, and our marriage while balancing the needs of our homeschool? Assess Your Situation Home Self-Care Marriage Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether What Are We Into Kiwi Crate Rocket Launcher Foam Rocket Launcher - https://amzn.to/3hyLjD7 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 math and physics game called Orbital Velocity, designed by Pratap Ramamurthy and Swetha Ganapathi Raman. It's a great way to interest kids in Space Science and rocketry. Ages 8+ 2 or 4 Players 30 min Skills: mental math, 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 Orbital Velocity - https://amzn.to/3hmTMsW Orbital Velocity Website - http://orbitalvelocitygame.com/ Orbital Velocity How To Play - https://youtu.be/SbBUU2CxqO4 Types of Satellite Orbits - https://iasmania.com/types-of-satellite-orbits/ Lagrange Points - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagrange_point JFK Speech at Rice - https://youtu.be/hZMKuwzDU1Q "Do do do do do do" Solarquest - https://amzn.to/3qS1Vcb 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 had the pleasure to speak with Jessica Waldock from The Waldock Way. Her curriculum for elementary-aged children is unique in that it is meant to accommodate varying ages and isn't prescriptive, but rather provides a "feast" of resources for your learners. We also talked about her homeschool life in rural Florida and her experience homeschooling an only child. This was a very fun and informative interview! The Waldock Way - https://www.thewaldockway.com/ The Waldock Way YouTube Premiere "How I Plan Our Homeschool Year" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvXy6LQIjz0 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 Waldock’s Wizards and Wands - https://www.thewaldockway.com/product/waldocks-wizards-and-wands/ Passport to Adventures - https://www.thewaldockway.com/product/passport-to-adventures/ Teaching Textbooks - https://www.teachingtextbooks.com/ Print and Play Yahtzee Sheets - https://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/yahtzee.pdf Spell and Dive - https://amzn.to/2TLyqMK Does A Homeschool Mom Need to be a Reader - https://www.thewaldockway.com/does-a-homeschool-mom-need-to-be-a-reader-too/ Top Myths About Homeschooling - https://www.thewaldockway.com/only-child-homes chool-myths/ Wild And Free - https://www.bewildandfree.org/ Hike It Baby - https://hikeitbaby.com/ Teachers Pay Teachers - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ Florida Bright Futures - https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home HST 007 Impostor Syndrome - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/7 HST 028 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 HST 029 Am I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 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, Barnyard bunch by HABA! This cooperative game relies on color recognition and some strategic thinking to keep all the animals from straying too far from the farm. Ages: 4-7 Players: 2-4 Playtime: 5-10 min Educational Value: cooperation, colors, 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 Barnyard Bunch - https://amzn.to/3wnysrK Barnyard Bunch How to Play - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD4YIzZKch4 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 Pixar film Luca, available on Disney+. It was a sweet film set in Italy and perfect for you Around the World learners. We loved the great messages of friendship and was enjoyed by the whole family (including the little one!) Rating: PG Runtime: 2 hr 00 min Availability: Disney+ Luca Trailer: https://youtu.be/mYfJxlgR2jw Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether What We're Into Backyard Ninja Warrior Set - https://amzn.to/3y0KgRQ 3 in 1 Swing Seat - https://amzn.to/36914Kg 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 about the wonderful resource just released by Emily Cook from Build Your Library called History Book By Book. It's an absolutely fantastic free resource for homeschool parents looking to find good historical books targeting specific times. We talk about the website, some features embedded within, and reference our written interview with Emily Cook available on the blog (linked below). History Book by Book: http://historybookbybook.com/Main_Page Our Interview with Emily Cook: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/40 Written Interview with Emily Cook on History Book By Book: http://www.homeschool-together.com/podcast/hst110-build-your-librarys-history-book-by-book-book-resource/ 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 http://historybookbybook.com/Main_Page https://buildyourlibrary.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]

Today on the show we interviewed Kathleen Decker a homeschool mom of 4 and all around super-mom. We discussed her journey to homeschooling, how she manages 4 children, and all the ins and outs of homeschooling with younger kids. This was a great interview and will definitely inspire you in your own homeschool journey. 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 Classical Homeschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_education_movement Charlotte Mason - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Mason All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading-level-1/ Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/ Torchlight - http://torchlightcurriculum.com/ Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Combining Together Torchlight, Build your Library, and Blossom and Root - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2105021636394179/ Homeschool Together (YouTube Review Series on ByL and Torchlight Combination) - https://youtu.be/MjGLHN-Pe34 Torchlight Myth and Magic - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/torchlight-level-1/ Curiosity Chronicles - https://www.curiositychronicles.org/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Lightning Literature - https://hewittlearning.org/lightning-lit/ History Quest Early Times - https://www.pandiapress.com/product/history-quest-early-times/ Playing Preschool - https://busytoddler.com/product/playing-preschool-complete-program/ Kindergarten Math with Confidence - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/kindergarten-math-with-confidence/ Math-U-See - https://www.mathusee.com/ Handwriting without tears - https://www.lwtears.com/ The Unwanteds - https://amzn.to/3qpBHgV Chew Necklace - https://amzn.to/3qra2fm 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've been burning the midnight oil to get everything done for today's episode. Today on the show we make an announcement about our new website! Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Resource Guides: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Trello Series: https://youtu.be/EjNbRWTOHR0 Touring the World YouTube Series: https://youtu.be/vcs5N_bylGM 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 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]

Today we’re reviewing another great preschool/kindergarten game, Snug as a Bug in a Rug by Peaceable Kingdom! This game shines in its ability to work on differing skill areas (colors, shapes, numbers, sizing) depending on your child’s needs. It also has alternate rule sets to grow with your child. It’s a solid choice for early learners! Ages: 3-6 Players: 1-4 Playtime: 10 min Educational Value: cooperation, colors, shapes, numbers, big/little sizing FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Snug As A Bug In A Rug - https://amzn.to/3wadInQ 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]

How do you create a board game that will be interesting, well-balanced, and most of all, fun? Today on the show we talk with Kim Vandenbroucke, an inventor and reviewer of family tabletop games. We delve into the fascinating world of developing games and discuss how parents should approach playing games with their kids. Kim’s unique perspective inside the industry gave us a new appreciation for the time and talent involved in bringing a game to your table. https://www.kimvandenbroucke.com/ https://www.thegameaisle.com/kim-vandenbroucke/ https://twitter.com/TheGameAisle https://www.instagram.com/thegameaisle/ FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Pie Face - https://amzn.to/2SsNUVt Patchwork - https://amzn.to/2TnhMCw Lost Cities - https://amzn.to/3xhXWrl Can't Stop - https://amzn.to/3gemz28 Clumsy Theif Candy Shop - https://amzn.to/3x4NHGG A Pets Life - https://amzn.to/3xiZ2mJ Heads Talk Tales Walk - https://amzn.to/3grvagW Button Button Belley Button - https://amzn.to/3v80Kpfd Chill Out - https://amzn.to/3iwidoT Blue Plate Scramble - https://amzn.to/2RGCZHc Scategories Categories - https://amzn.to/2RJNLg3 Racoon Rumpus - https://amzn.to/3cxgBHJ Koala Capers - https://amzn.to/3g8dwjn 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 take a moment to talk about Gameschool Summer taking place through The Gameschool Co-Op. It will be a summer full of games, games, and more games. The Co-Op has tons of free resources to make your summer gaming great! So dust off those board and card games, find a few new ones, and have a blast with the kiddos. www.gameschoolcoop.com/summer FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes www.gameschoolcoop.com/summer 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]

Summer is here! On today’s show we discuss what summer means to us as year round homeschoolers and discuss some great ideas to keep learning fun and interesting during this time of year! Year round homeschooling Keep the core drop the rest (just math and reading) Embrace unit studies Gameschooling (thursday’s episode) Homeschool R&D Destination Learning If you’re returning to public school, private school, or a full-time co-op, you can always homeschool during the summer. It’s always available. Edu-parenting FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke What We're Into Imaginary play with animals from our research study (anaconda, etc.) 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]

Are you ready for a challenge? Laser Maze by Thinkfun is a terrific one player logic game. The perfect combination of laser, mirrors, splitters, and targets is necessary to achieve victory in 60 levels of play. Ages: 6+ Players: 1 Playtime: 15 min Skills: logic, trial and error FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Laser Maze - https://amzn.to/2SSBR3s 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 Family Movie Night episode we’re discussing the new Netflix movie The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Produced by Lord and Miller this movie has the snappy dialogue and excellent jokes we’ve come to associate with them. It also has emotional weight and a good message about the importance of family. Check out our full review of this new family friendly flick! Rating: PG Runtime: 1 hr 54 min Availability: Netflix The Mitchells vs. the Machines Trailer: https://youtu.be/_ak5dFt8Ar0 The Book With No Pictures by BJ Novak https://amzn.to/2RCNU4V FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke What We're Into Xmas Music...why oh...WHY!!!!...I mean WHAM! - https://youtu.be/E8gmARGvPlI 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]

Three numbers is a big moment. We say Thank 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]

Many games contain some sort of hidden math, which is a terrific way to teach math concepts, but what about those times when your student needs to write and solve equations? Sum Swamp from Learning Resources is a great way for kids to visualize basic addition and subtraction equations with two numbered dice, an operator die, and cute characters moving through the colorful board. Ages: 5+ Players: 2-4 Playtime: 15 min Skills: addition and subtraction up to 6 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Sum Swamp - https://amzn.to/3ykvwhF 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]

After more than a year of isolation schooling during the pandemic, our area is now opening up with classes, meetups, and activities. On today’s show, we take a look back at the previous year and talk about what we lost, what we gained, and what we’ll take forward from this time. Losses Gains Preparing to Go Forward FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke What We're Into Go out and thank the creators that you like. 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]

Uncle Sam’s states are unsettled. They’re bored with their current locations and need a change of pace. What ensues is a madcap adventure where every state finds that there’s really no place like home. Based on the popular Scrambled States of America book, Gamewright has created a fantastic card game that teaches US Geography in an exciting and accessible way for kids and adults! Ages: 6+ Players: 2-4 Playtime: 15 min Skills: geography knowledge FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Scrambled States of America - https://amzn.to/3tYY1Oo 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 podcast, we had the pleasure to speak with Valerie Castle of My Homeschool Castle. Valerie is a busy mom of a blended family and a special needs daughter. It was a fantastic conversation that showcased the various challenges and joys of homeschooling. Valerie's experience helps us understand that homeschooling can adapt and fit the needs of many diverse families. And as Valerie says, "We as parents understand our children's needs best." Valerie's Website - http://www.ourhomeschoolcastle.com/ Valerie's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/OurHomeschoolCastle Valerie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ourhomeschoolcastle/ FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Dravet Syndrome - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dravet_syndrome Dravet Foundation - https://www.dravetfoundation.org/ Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Curiosity Stream - https://curiositystream.com/ Homeschool Legal Defense Association - https://hslda.org/ Slow and Steady Get Me Ready Child Deveopment Book (Free from Dept of Ed) - https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED332802.pdf 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 we continue with our series on first games! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we'll be discussing a matching and dexterity game, Wig Out by Gamewright! Our Kindergartner loves this game and it could easily be played with a very young learner (with the speed aspect removed) to practice recognizing patterns and matching. Ages: 2-7 Players: 2-6 Playtime: 10 min or less Skills: memory, dexterity FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Wig Out - https://amzn.to/3bCwhc6 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 are halfway through the Right Start Math Level 0 curriculum. We wanted to share our opinion on how the curriculum is going, the wins, the losses, and tweaks we made along the way. Catch up on our updated review from episode 19. Curriculum Series Part 7: RightStart Math https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/19 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes RightStart Math - https://store.rightstartmath.com/home-school/ What Are We Into Vaccinated Grandparents Mildred In Disguise (with Diamonds) - https://www.amazon.com/Mildred-Disguise-Diamonds-Unchained-Book-ebook/dp/B06XXL53BJ 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]

Art education can play a critical role in a child's development, but teaching art as parents (especially if you don't feel you have artistic talent yourself) can often be daunting. Today we review the Outside the Box Creation art subscription box Interview with Beth Herrild from Outside the Box Creation about how we should approach art with our kids and the importance of art in our homeschool. https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/91 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Outside the Box Creation - www.outsidetheboxcreation.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outsidetheboxcreation/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SoMuchMorethanArt 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 are halfway through the All About Reading Level 0 curriculum. We wanted to share our opinion on how the curriculum is going, the wins, the losses, and tweaks we made along the way. Catch up on our updated review from episode 17. Curriculum Series Part 6: All About Reading https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/17 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/ All About Reading Review Box: https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/050474/All-About-Reading-Review-Box.html? Bob books - https://amzn.to/32y9Qzi Usborne first reader library - https://amzn.to/2QGhi69 Word Families Fluency Strips - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Families-Fluency-Strips-1697452?st=9e259638a53f699343b1dac773606c1a Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together Gameschool COOP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LHBAmkwPj6N6OUnSmDZZQ

Today on the podcast we're discussing the terrific one player logic game Gravity Maze by ThinkFun. The game is a great workout for your child's 3D visualization skills. You can check out this episode as an audio only podcast or see us discuss and display the game on YouTube! Watch the radiant Jennifer Aniston and grizzled goldminer of Gameschooling on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Vi4VFJkP_LY FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Gravity Maze - https://amzn.to/2QVeAwV 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

Art education can play a critical role in a child's development, but teaching art as parents (especially if you don't feel you have artistic talent yourself) can often be daunting. Today we talk with Beth Herrild, the creator of Outside the Box Creation art subscription boxes, about why art education is so important, how we should approach art with our children, how open-ended art provides an opportunity for creative problem solving that doesn't exit with prescribed projects or crafts, how to engage our children in art, and what essential tools you should have in your art box. Please join us for this terrific interview! Blog posts by Beth: https://outsidetheboxcreation.com/should-you-do-art-or-crafts-with-your-kids/ https://outsidetheboxcreation.com/what-basic-supplies-should-i-get-if-i-want-to-do-art-with-my-kids/ FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Outside the Box Creation - www.outsidetheboxcreation.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outsidetheboxcreation/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SoMuchMorethanArt Air Dry Clay (paper clay) - https://amzn.to/3dxtJNZ Model Magic - https://amzn.to/2QEXYt0 Faber Castel (Gelatos, creamy pastel) - https://amzn.to/3sv7exb Willow Charcoal - https://amzn.to/32uUEUc Water Soluable Oils - https://amzn.to/2ROiZSR Mod Podge - https://amzn.to/3ss6gSs Peerliss Watercolors - https://amzn.to/3dzFCTz 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

Today we're talking about our country study of Canada using Build Your Library and Torchlight curriculums. We discuss what we loved, what we adapted, and our favorite books and activities from this country study. Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ The books we discuss The Very Very Far North - https://amzn.to/3ab0mi2 Our detailed review of The Very Very Far North - https://youtu.be/-hi-C27DyYo Bear Goes Sugaring - https://amzn.to/3mxwwcU Carson Crosses Canada - https://amzn.to/31VaeIv Children Just Like Me - https://amzn.to/3tkAZlx Children Just Like Me: Celebrations! - https://amzn.to/3a68jVZ Children Just Like Me: A School Like Mine - https://amzn.to/3wXnLO3 If you want to learn more about how we are combining these two curriculums, we discuss it in depth on this podcast episode: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/16 We also have a great Trello planning video for this combo: https://youtu.be/FHCEzymPSek 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] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LHBAmkwPj6N6OUnSmDZZQ

Homeschooling has it’s daily ups and downs, but every so often we just don’t get back up again as we normally would. We seem to lose momentum and focus. We’re in a collective funk. The kids are arguing, lessons are no longer exciting, and you wonder if your homeschool is broken for good. But, with a bit of introspection and some creative ideas, this too shall pass! Today we’ll be sharing some suggestions to re-invigorate your homeschool and avoid burnout in the future! Why does burnout occur? 15 Ideas to combat burnout FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Whale Buckle Toy - https://amzn.to/3tup0SH Sensory Pillow Toy - https://amzn.to/3wY3RT3 Slightly better version of Matt's song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj7LRuusFqo ...and the one from the blooper reel at the end - https://youtu.be/OPf0YbXqDm0 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

As gameschoolers we use games to have fun and teach along the way. Math in particular is well served by games. Addition or subtraction are easily found, but multiplication? Not so much. Some games feature small multipliers, but multiplication up to 12x12 is much more rare. On today’s Short Bite we’re diving into Mathery, a quick and fun Sequence-like game that’s perfect for kids struggling with multiplication. With variable difficulty and multiple modes of play, this game has lots to offer. Ages: 7+ Players: 1-4 Playtime: 20 min Skills: multiplication, cooperation FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Mathery Multiply - https://wellsianco.com/products/mathery%E2%84%A2-multiply-educational-board-game-learn-multiplication-practice-multiplication-facts-up-to-12 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

Today, we’re continuing our series of interviews with first year homeschooling parents to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and what surprised them about this new journey in their family’s life. We sit down with Angie Burns, a full-time working mother to 2nd and 5th grade daughters. After finishing the last school year on Zoom, they decided to take the plunge and homeschool this year during the pandemic. We talk about juggling work and school, finding your groove, and being creative in arriving at schooling solutions that are right for your family. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Acellus Academy - https://www.acellusacademy.com/ Home Science Tools - https://www.homesciencetools.com/ Outschool - https://outschool.com/ Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/ Washington Homeschoolers Organization - https://washhomeschool.org/ 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

Continuing our Gameschooling After Dark series, this week we're talking about Sagrada, a gorgeous dice drafting game from Floodgate Games. With each turn you add dice to create your unique stained glass masterpiece! Ages: 10+ Players: 1-4 (5-6 player expansion available) Playtime: 30 to 45 min Skills: probabilities, logical and critical decision making FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Sagrada - https://amzn.to/3d6tAQ1 Sagrada Familia - https://sagradafamilia.org/en/ Antoni Gaudi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoni_Gaud%C3%AD Dice trays -https://amzn.to/39kTUoi 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

To continue our series on subscription boxes, today we’ll sit down to discuss Little Passports Early Explorers box. Our daughter is just began an around the world study with Torchlight and Build Your Library so we thought this would be the perfect addition. Join us to hear all the ins and outs of this subscription box! Show Notes Early Explorers Subscription - https://www.littlepassports.com/subscription/early-explorers/ Felt Kit from Melissa and Doug - https://amzn.to/3spjBfa What are we into this week A Child Through Time - https://amzn.to/3u0ecv8 A Street Through Time - https://amzn.to/31jB8t1 A City Through Time - https://amzn.to/3lVRdP3 Children Just Like Me - https://amzn.to/3rt2ac6 Children Just Like Me: Celebrations - https://amzn.to/3sq5xlx Children Just Like Me: A School Like Mine - https://amzn.to/3tUMNee The City of Iqaluit (ee-KAL-oo-it) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iqaluit 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

On today's Short Bite we continue with our series on first games! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we'll be discussing roll and play game, Feed the Kitty by Gamewright! Our daughter loved this game at 2 and now at 5 she plays with her younger sister who's 22 months. Ages: 2-7 Players: 2-5 Playtime: 15 min Skills: rolling dice, symbol recognition, counting FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Feed The Kitty - https://amzn.to/3tZd8bg Feed The Kitty - https://gamewright.com/pdfs/Rules/FeedtheKitty-RULES.pdf Fishing Game - https://amzn.to/3cqt9AV LCR!!! - https://amzn.to/3tXLJGA ...not to be confused with CLR cleaner - https://amzn.to/2PA57dB 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

Today, we’re continuing our series of interviews with first year homeschooling parents to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and what surprised them about this new journey in their family’s life. We sit down with Rebecca Riyana Sang, an herbalist and mother of a four year old daughter. We discuss their first year, learning in nature, and falling in and out of love with curriculums. This is a terrific down to earth interview about following your instincts about your children and finding the right path for your family! Follow Rebecca Riyana Sang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlewitchyhomeschool/ FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/curriculum/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/level-k/ Dash into Learning - https://dashintolearning.com/ Teach your child to learn in 100 easy lessons - https://amzn.to/3czbWnD Logic of English - https://www.logicofenglish.com/ The good and the beautiful (secularized for math) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodandBeautifulForSecularFamilies/ Math with Confidence - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/kindergarten-math-with-confidence/ Days with Grey (morning invitations) - https://dayswithgrey.com/ Slow Food Movement - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Food Deep Work - https://amzn.to/3cEH59e Cal Newport TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E7hkPZ-HTk Digital Minimalism - https://amzn.to/38J932p. Octonauts - https://www.youtube.com/c/Octonauts/videos 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

Continuing our Gameschooling After Dark series, today we’re talking about Space Base, a dice rolling and card drafting game set in a distant galaxy. As you gather the ships in your fleet you’ll gain resources and the ability to expand. It’s the game we most often get to the table. It’s fun, fresh, and has a good amount of hidden probabilities to reinforce those concepts with your learner. Ages: 12+ Players: 2-5 Playtime: 45 min Skills: probabilities, strategy FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Space Base - https://amzn.to/3bknE67 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 just recently finished the Blossom and Root Early Years Vol. 2 Curriculum with our 5 yo and provide our complete and full review. We talk about what we enjoyed, what we changed, and where we recommend new homeschooling families to start. At the end of the podcast, we cover all of the new and recent changes made to the Blossom and Root Early Years Vol. 2 curriculum. Please go to our Facebook Group and help Matthew out with Poetry selections for early learners :) Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Show Notes https://blossomandroot.com/curriculum/ Beatrix Potter Treasury - https://amzn.to/3tVbffJ What are we into this week Daniel Tiger - https://youtu.be/Ca0_8uWDSvA PBS Kids - https://pbskids.org/daniel/ 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

While we love to play games with our young learners, there are a plethora of terrific gameschooling games for older students and adults. Today we’re starting our series of Gameschooling After Dark with Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle. It’s a terrific cooperative deck builder that follows the movies and the journey of these beloved characters! Ages: 10+ Players: 2-4 Playtime: 1-1.5 hr Skills: Cooperation, reading, strategy FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle - https://amzn.to/2O70kA8 The Godfather by Mario Puzo - https://amzn.to/3c6HgtQ 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

Today, we’re continuing our series of interviews with first year homeschooling parents to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and what surprised them about this new journey in their family’s life. We sit down with Tresa Kaur, a nursing education professor and mother to a 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son. With COVID, they decided to start homeschooling and have fallen in love with this way of life. We talk about choosing curriculum, eclectic homeschooling, and finding joy in being flexible. Join us for this inspiring interview! Follow Tresa Kaur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialboardgamequeen/ Website: http://www.boardgamequeen.com FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Ecelctic Homeshooling - https://howdoihomeschool.com/homeschooling-methods/relaxed-eclectic-homeschooling-method/ Montessori Method - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_education Torchlight pre-k/k - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/torchlight-level-pre-k/ Problem Based Learning - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem-based_learning Narative Pedagogy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative-based_learning Learning Styles - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles Socratic Method - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method Animal Crossing - https://animal-crossing.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading-level-2/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Heads Talk Tails Walk - https://amzn.to/3bfKLim Spelling You See - https://spellingyousee.com/ Ring Fit - https://ringfitadventure.nintendo.com/ Learn The Gurmukhi Language - https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Learn_Gurmukhi 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

On today's Short Bite we continue with our series on first games! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we’ll be reviewing a colorful matching game, Hisss by Gamewright! This game was an essential part in teaching our daughter her colors. It’s a great primer for future matching and tile laying games! Ages: 2-7 Players: 2-5 Playtime: 15 min Skills: color recognition, counting, cooperation FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Hisss - https://amzn.to/3sOVeHo Matt's Tattoo Story - https://youtu.be/IOqZlvL_PDA 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

A warrior princess on a quest to find the last magical dragon? Count us in! On today’s show we review Raya and the Last Dragon newly released on Disney+ Premier. Join us and let us know what you thought of Disney’s latest entry in their animated princess franchise. Rating: PG Runtime: 1 hr 57 min Availability: Disney Plus Premier FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Raya and The Last Dragon - https://movies.disney.com/raya-and-the-last-dragon/ Raya and The Last Dragon Trailer - https://youtu.be/1VIZ89FEjYI Raya and The Last Dragon Early Reader - https://amzn.to/3uYz5bF Raya and The Last Dragon Novelization - https://amzn.to/38gMBh4 Windup - https://youtu.be/efGqe1j3RNk Tiny Tim...who did not die! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4td8gPx-V2o A Child Through Time - https://amzn.to/3rrKajo What are we into this week Getting Dressed Youtube Channel (Crows Eye Productions) - https://youtu.be/Ibj7GsfsCpI 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