Homeschool Together Podcast

On today’s Short Bite we’re discussing a classic tile laying game with easy-to-learn rules, great strategy, and lots of hidden math. It’s Carcassonne from Z-Man Games! This is the first game we bought as a new couple 16 years ago and it remains one of our favorites. Now we get to enjoy this terrific game with our daughter as part of gameschooling. Win win! Ages: 6+ Players: 2-5 Playtime: 30-45 min Skills: strategy, matching, probabilities, mental addition FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Carcassonne - https://amzn.to/3dLqh2K 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

Jumping into the world of homeschooling can be overwhelming, liberating, exhausting, and amazing. There are so many ups and downs of finding your rhythm and learning how your children learn best. Today, we’re starting a 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. To start us off, we sit down with Sarah Milloy, a super mom to a 4 year old and 2 year old twins! We talk curriculum, routine, and morning baskets, as well as the challenges and successes of her family’s first year. Grab a cup of tea and join us for this delightful interview! Follow Sarah Milloy Instagram Find more on Sarah's awesome instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ourlittlehomeschool_ FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Logic of English - https://www.logicofenglish.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/ Singapore Dimensions - https://www.singaporemath.com/programs/dimensions-pk-5/ Summer's Lab - https://elementalscience.com/collections/summers-lab Read Aloud Revival - https://readaloudrevival.com/ Good and The Beautiful Language Arts - https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/pre-k-8-curriculum/language-arts/ Uno Moo - https://amzn.to/3uv5Ixh Torchlight Pre-K - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/torchlight-level-pre-k/ Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/curriculum/ Heard Your Feelings Cards - https://amzn.to/3kxHu13 Breathe Like a Bear - https://amzn.to/2NZgD1k HST Trello playlist - https://youtu.be/0SLJshjbN0c 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

Deep in the heart of a mythical forest lurk angry ogres, giggling goblins, and even the famed and fearsome fire-breathing dragons! Collect sets of adventurer cards to earn dice, which you will use to roll against your foes. Stomp on some fire ants, shriek at a grumpy troll, or strike the menacing orange dragon with a magical silver sword. Today we’re discussing Dragonwood. A terrific fantasy game from Gamewright that involves a bit of strategy, daring, and addition practice! Ages: 7+ Players: 2-4 Playtime: 20 min Skills: sets, probabilities, addition FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Dragonwood - https://amzn.to/3avSkAW 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

“I don’t want to do math! You can’t make me!” All of our careful homeschool planning can go right down the drain when our children dig their heels in and refuse to work with us. Power struggles often ensue and not only do we usually fail to reach our intended goal, but our relationship with our children is negatively affected. On today’s show we’ll be discussing building motivation in our kids by being mindful of our language and expectations. We’ll also give you some creative tips and tricks to help bring harmony back to your homeschool. Topics Covered: Why do kids refuse to work with us? Environment (time and place) Preparation Implementation (lose them halfway through) Roadblocks 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 Melissa and Doug Felt Food - https://amzn.to/2Nj9UPR 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’ll be reviewing the Golden Globe Nominated animated movie Over the Moon from Netflix. It’s the story of a young girl who, after the death of her mother, embarks on a journey to meet the moon goddess Chang’e. It was sweet, surprisingly moving, and gave a fanciful glimpse into Chinese culture for young children. Show Notes Over The Moon - https://www.netflix.com/title/80214236 Over The Moon Trailer - https://youtu.be/26DIABx44Tw 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 were so thankful to get a chance to sit down with the great team at Timberdoodle! If you’re overwhelmed by all the curriculum options available and unsure how to combine them to create the unique experience you want for your children, you might consider looking into the curated curriculum sets from Timberdoodle! They feature unique products brought together in a thoughtful manner to make an enriching year of study for your learner. Even better, should you need to make changes the kits are fully customizable. So have a listen to our great discussion with Timberdoodle! Note: Timberdoodle offers both religious and non-religious curriculum options. Non-religious options include neutral science selections. Show Notes Timberdoodle https://timberdoodle.com/ https://www.facebook.com/timberdoodle https://www.instagram.com/timberdoodleco Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LHBAmkwPj6N6OUnSmDZZQ Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

Find all your treasures before your fellow adventures, but beware, the path to reach those treasures changes every turn. It’s the classic Labyrinth from Ravensburger! This ever changing board game is perfect for family game night and as gameschoolers we love that with so many possible changes your child has to continually adapt their plans and think through each cause and effect thoroughly. It’s great training for all sorts of future math and engineering problems. Luckily Ravensburger also makes a junior version of this great game for our early learners. Join us today as we explore the aMAZEing Labyrinth! Labyrinth / Junior Labyrinth Ages: 7+ / 5-8 Players: 2-4 / 1-4 Playtime: 25 min / 15 min Skills: cause and effect, planning, association, and recognition FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Labyrinth - https://amzn.to/3pBjtsj Labyrinth Junior 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

Kiwi Crate explores STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through engaging, hands-on projects that aim to inspire and celebrate kids’ natural creativity and curiosity. Each crate dives into enriching topics that may cover science experiments, muscles and organs, mechanics and building, art techniques, motion and force, magnetism, and more. Explore these themes through innovative projects, DIY activities, plus games and puzzles in the explore! Magazine. Today, we review Kiwi Crate and give you the ins and outs of this subscription box. $20/mo. or $17/mo. with a 3 month subscription Show Notes Kiwi Crate (ages 5-8) - https://www.kiwico.com/kiwi What are we into this week National Geographic 101 videos https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSl4pifg_WwWHOScXD-HG-VVEesSPDDU 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 the cotton candy, gem filled, rainbow world of Unicorn Glitterluck! This is a classic Haba game that is filled to the brim with colorful fun, and maybe DOOM for your feet! (more on that in the podcast) FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Unicorn Glitterluck - https://amzn.to/36Llqub Cloud Gem Foot Protection - https://amzn.to/3rbliMi 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

It’s truly a golden age for the availability of educational video content. There are almost too many streaming services to count, many of which have great free or low cost resources to enhance your homeschool. Continuing our technology series, today we’ll be talking about our streaming picks and a few tips and tricks to integrate everything with a Roku device. Why Roku? Our favorite Channels Our Tips and Tricks 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 Story Orchestra Swan Lake - https://amzn.to/3cr05d1 Story Orchestra Sleeping Beauty - https://amzn.to/3agf1b8 A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories - https://amzn.to/3crucRu Show Notes Roku Streaming Stick - https://amzn.to/36tSsyC 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, tactile version of Uno called Uno Moo! It's a great adaptation of Uno featuring color and image matching with adorable little characters. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Uno Moo - https://amzn.to/2N7Vr9d Rollin' Wild Videos - https://www.youtube.com/user/rollinsafari 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

It’s the time of year when we’re making plans and reflecting upon what went well and what didn’t last year. Seeing these plans through to fruition is about more than desire and persistence. You have to set yourself (and your children) up for success. Today on the show we’re going to discuss the concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals and how you can use this system to hit your milestones and realize your plans. The S.M.A.R.T. concept S: Specific M: Measurable A: Achievable R: Realistic T: Timely Now that you have your goal well defined, how do you ensure that you meet it? Goals are not set in stone 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 Molly of Denali and Curious George (PBS Kids) Show Notes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria 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're starting a series exploring the best first games to play with your preschool child! 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 kick it off with our favorite early game, First Orchard from HABA! The quality, colorful components delight our children and they're learning important skills along the way! FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes First Orchard - https://amzn.to/3srUQiU 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

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

Are you tired of playing Monopoly, Candyland, or insert Milton Bradley title here, but you're unsure how to get your family beyond the classic (and mostly boring) board games? Settlers of Catan is THE gateway game. We've seen it be the spark that sets a family down a path of nerdy board game goodness and as gameschoolers we know the power games have to not only entertain, but teach valuable lessons and academic skills. If you've been on the fence about weightier board games at all, dip your toe into the waters of Catan and you'll be pleasantly surprised! Even better, Catan Junior offers a terrific way to help your kids break out of the Candyland mold too. Great artwork, simple mechanics, and intriguing strategy make this the perfect entry to the nerdy board game world. Welcome! Settlers of Catan Ages 8 and up 3-4 players (with 5-6 player expansion available) 60 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities, colors Catan Junior Ages 6-10 3-4 players 30 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Catan - https://amzn.to/3s8q7Hg Catan Junior - https://amzn.to/3bvcr3o Big Bang Theory Catan Clip - https://youtu.be/eEq-0inAWzk The Man Who Created Settlers of Catan - https://youtu.be/niTSTcZkriA 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 sit down with Sky Valley Education Center (SVEC) director Karen Rosencrans and teacher Amber Ortiz to discuss their public Parent Partnership Program? Is it just like pubic school? Is it only enrichment classes? Join us to learn what this terrific program is all about and how alternative education schools can provide guidance, support, and community for your homeschool. Find out more about SVEC: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/svec Follow SVEC and see the latest news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkyValleyEducationCenter/ 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

Choo Choo Homeschoolers! Today we talk about the extremely popular and widely available game, Ticket To Ride. There are endless expansions, children's editions, and digital options for both iOS and Android. This game hits it all and is a must have for your homeschool! Ages 7 and up 2-5 players 30 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities, colors FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Ticket to Ride - https://amzn.to/3pzyM3F Ticket to Ride 1910 expansion - https://amzn.to/34I5bwV Ticket to Ride First Journey - https://amzn.to/3hgMiWF Ticket to Ride Europe - https://amzn.to/34H0X8F Ticket to Ride Nordic Countries - https://amzn.to/38wny93 Ticket to Ride New York - https://amzn.to/3aELvxs Ticket to Ride London - https://amzn.to/3mIQorH Ticket to Ride Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/market/ticket_to_ride Emerald City (DIY) - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/129237/emerald-city-fan-expansion-ticket-ride Ticket to Ride (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ticket-to-ride-train-game/id432504470 Ticket to Ride First Journey (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ticket-to-ride-first-journey/id1210665600 Ticket to Ride (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daysofwonder.tt.android&hl=en_US&gl=US Ticket to Ride First Journey (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asmodeedigital.tickettoride1journey&hl=en_US&gl=US Ticket to Ride (Max high score) - https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/40819/score-maximization-solution-290 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

Get your game on! You know we love using games in our homeschool and today we have a 'game geek out' sesson for you. We had the pleasure to talk with Danielle from Board Game Babies about all things games, and specifically gameschooling for young kids. We referenced a ton of games specifically geared towards young learners. Sit down, get your dice trays, and Game Out with us! 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 FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Danielle's Top Games Preschool Fun Dragomino - https://amzn.to/3plExBF My first Castle Panic - https://amzn.to/3mKOBlV Preschool Educational Bus Stop - https://amzn.to/3aGvrva Super Why ABC Letter Game - https://amzn.to/3psMjdf Early Elementary Silver and Gold - https://amzn.to/3pk7b6g Draftosaurus - https://amzn.to/3nPLGK9 Trekking the World - https://amzn.to/2WLbg7o Other Referenced Games Catan Junior - https://amzn.to/3rsSY92 Ticket To Ride First Journey - https://amzn.to/37LP7vI Agricola Family Edition - https://amzn.to/38vPhXv Dinosaur Island - https://amzn.to/3nOWjwL Zombie Kids - https://amzn.to/2KONOmS Unicorn Glitterluck - https://amzn.to/2M0E09P Carcassonne Junior - https://amzn.to/2M0EdtD Dragonwood - https://amzn.to/37NPdmG Disney Codenames - https://amzn.to/2WL82k1 Dinosaur Tea Party - https://amzn.to/2Jl76jq King Domino - https://amzn.to/3hdbUE0 King Domino Printables - https://www.blueorangegames.com/games-goodies Sushi Go! - https://amzn.to/2WIDUWD Quacks of Quedlinburg - https://amzn.to/34H97xD Digogenics - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/210296/dinogenics Dinosaur Island - https://amzn.to/2WIXpyi Jurassico (Print and Play) - https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/103359/print-and-play-jurassico Trekking the Parks - https://amzn.to/3nTJEJe Race to the Treasure - https://amzn.to/3mMJh1u Floaty Fight - https://amzn.to/3mHxIIY 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

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Every day can be an adventure! That’s the motto of today’s guest, Kristin Drenzek. We sit down with this Alaskan mom to discuss wild schooling, Blossom and Root, embracing each day with flexibility, and how time outdoors can lead to the most amazing and unexpected learning opportunities. Kristin's Instagram Feed is a must follow - https://www.instagram.com/alaskawildlings/ Kristin's Blogs - https://talesofamountainmama.com/author/kristin/ http://www.alaskawildlings.com/ Kristin's guide to outerwear - https://us.reima.com/pages/alaska-wildlings Show Notes Coil binder - https://amzn.to/38rY64n Blossom and root space study - https://blossomandroot.com/kindergarten-curriculum/ Felting kit - https://amzn.to/37IYQ6i Nugget couch (alternative) - https://amzn.to/34BZv7m Pikler triangle - https://amzn.to/3mIn3gY Ninja line - https://amzn.to/3heuAmW Swedish ladder - https://amzn.to/3aABfGD Hammock kids - https://amzn.to/2JfKUXW 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

Tiles, tiles, and more tiles! In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the tile building game, Kingdomino, by Blue Orange! In this strategy building game, you are trying to build your kingdom by maximizing common regions. But like all rulers, you must be wise as you build. Don't be greedy or you'll be left on the margin! Playing is quick, it’s constantly engaging, and the rules are deceptively simple. This is the perfect entry into roll and write games and a clever way to reinforce simple addition, so grab your dice tower and join us! Ages 7 and up 20 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Kingdomino - https://amzn.to/346SeMN 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 we are about to embark on a new year full of the joys and challenges of homeschooling, we want to take a step back and discuss our purpose. When you’ve had a hard day, understanding your purpose (and being aligned with your spouse or partner) can help you to see through to a brighter day ahead. Today we discuss our homeschooling purpose and encourage you to reconnect with your own. Purpose is the why of homeschooling. This is the list you’ll want to come back to when you hit a hard day. It’s good to be able to remind yourself why you embarked on this educational journey. Arial's Items Build close family connections (parents to children, siblings to one another) Ensure our daughters have and never lose a love of learning To let our children have a childhood. Not a stressful school/homework life that feels more like the work of adulthood To give our children enough experiences and opportunities to discover what they want to do for a career (johnny example of a good kid, high grades, who still doesn’t know what he wants to do because he was so busy in high school) To protect our children from bullying and adverse relationships (poor teachers they would be stuck with in school, kids they shouldn’t be friends with, etc.) To re-experience learning with my children. So many things I didn’t get to learn that I want to have that opportunity with them To give our children the best, most comprehensive education that we can. We can provide a more individualized, correctly paced education than any school, public or private Matt's Items Being together as a family. After years of working and grinding, I didn’t want to miss out on their youth. Freedom to travel and vacation without the requirements of the school schedule Critical thinking and deep focus Creating lifelong learners Getting away from the Test mentality, 3hr of homework a night, and the performance stress. 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 GASP! Woodworking and power tools with preschoolers! 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

Close down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special! 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

Close down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special! 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

Close down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special! 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

Close down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special! 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

Close down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special! 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 free platform to learn almost anything? A way to hear diverse voices and real experiences? The second largest search engine in the world? Yep, it’s YouTube! Today we’ll be talking about all the ways we leverage YouTube in our homeschool to discover new educational interests, expand on current learning, and check in on the brown bears at Katmai National Park. Why YouTube matters Importance of YouTube premium How we use YouTube Cons of YouTube FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes True Food TV - https://www.youtube.com/truefoodtv Assasins Creed walkthroughs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_KOpq_BH1g The Great War channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheGreatWar WW2 channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1AejCL4DA7jYkZAELRhHQ Lego stop motion video channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAz6G1NVMYk Brooks Falls live cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcWTPFnqOLo Banff live cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT4s0SlQ89E Google cardboard - https://amzn.to/37Zw2Fn VR headset - https://amzn.to/3nfIQhb Virtual tour of mueseum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuFh6NNa70 Courses - https://www.youtube.com/user/MIT Chen artcourse - https://www.youtube.com/enjoyingart What are we into this week Port Protection Alaska - https://www.disneyplus.com/series/port-protection-alaska/1wczsvNq3uGp 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

Get to the TREASURE! In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the cooperative path building game called Race To The Treasure by Peaceable Kingdom! In this tile laying game you're trying to find the shortest path to the three keys before the dreaded Ogre reaches the treasure! Get there first or it's doom! Ages 4 and up 15 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, graphic, path logic, probabilities FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Race To The Treasure - https://amzn.to/2Ltmxqt 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 have a review of a wonderful art-based subscription box. The Sago minibox is that perfect monthly subscription box for that kid who's ready to build and bury their head into a world of imagination. From forests to airports to the theater stage, there's a perfect world waiting for your little! 1 Box 3 activities 1 figure $10 first month (+$4 SH) $19 monthly (+$4 SH) $15 monthly (annual purchase with +4$ SH) FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Sago Minibox - https://sagominibox.com/ What are we into this week Christmas and connection every night! Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar - https://amzn.to/3mbtc52 Lego Friends Advent Calendar - https://amzn.to/3788QW7 Lego Star Wars Advent Caldenar - https://amzn.to/3meYIPM A Christmas Carol - https://amzn.to/3qMTLkP The Reader's Digest Merry Christmas Songbook - https://amzn.to/37TkbZn Dicken's Punch - https://punchdrink.com/recipes/charles-dickenss-punch/ 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

Do you have a toddler who climbs up the bookshelves, eats crayons, rips the pages from books, screams when not the center of your attention, and generally makes your homeschool into daily chaos? No? Maybe it’s just us. But on the off-chance there are other poor souls out there juggling homeschooling while caring for a younger sibling, today we share our wins, the strategies and techniques that help us to meet our homeschool goals and still meet the needs of the younger child, and how we’ve achieved family harmony (most of the time!) Challenges of caring for a baby and toddler while homeschooling Set yourself up for success Arm your toolbelt FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Melissa and Doug Water Painting - https://amzn.to/33DzjZG Taking Cara Babies - https://takingcarababies.com/ What are we into this week Who was/is books - https://amzn.to/33zvYuA 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

Decisions, decisions! In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the addictive strategy dice game Qwixx by Gamewright! Playing is quick, it’s constantly engaging, and the rules are deceptively simple. This is the perfect entry into roll and write games and a clever way to reinforce simple addition, so grab your dice tower and join us! Ages 6 and up 15 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, addition, probabilities FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Qwixx - https://amzn.to/3qoBiur Qwixx Alternate Boards (see Files) - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131260/qwixx Jurassico (Print and Play) - https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/103359/print-and-play-jurassico 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

It seems there’s a monthly subscription for just about everything these days, but all those boxes start to add up! Today we’ll be talking about a surprising subscription that you can get for the cost of a fancy cup of coffee. Letters From Afar is a spark to light the imagination of your young travelers. Be careful not to be swept up yourself in the tales of far off places and amazing sights! $6 each month 1 beautiful letter 2 vintage world stamps Collectible keepsake (bring back for each appropriate week of TL & BYL K) Pair with YouTube videos, further book research, map work. Great jumping-off point. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Letters From Afar - https://lettersafar.com/ What are we into this week DIY Felt Christmas Tree - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1b550A_dmQ 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 sit down with Shannon Demiter, a hard-working mother homeschooling her three children, to discuss her journey and how she ensures that the individual needs of her children are met while maintaining a working farm and on-call small business. Shannon reminds us that so much is possible each day with a good plan, flexibility to change that plan, and a focus on why you’ve chosen to homeschool. Keeping that purpose ever-present helps to navigate the ups and downs of this dynamic way of life. Show Notes The Good and the Beautiful - https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/ The Good and the Beautiful for Secular Families - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodandBeautifulForSecularFamilies/ Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

How good is your aim? Can glide (or jump!) your penguin to victory? Today we're talking about the cute and super fun dexterity game Ice Cool. Join us as we chat about this well made, wacky, and often surprising game our kiddo has fallen in love with! FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Ice Cool - https://amzn.to/33zsb0n Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

‘Tis the Season! As we’re getting ready to celebrate the winter holidays, we wanted to bring out our first (and hopefully annual) Homeschooling Gift Guide! We’ve compiled a terrific list of gifts that are super fun, but also very educational. We’ve broken up our recommendations by subject to help you find the perfect gift for your homeschoolers! Show Notes Links to all our recommendations are below. Please consider using one of our links for any of your holiday shopping (even if it’s not these items specifically). They’re affiliate links and while they don’t cost you anything extra they do help support our show costs. Thank you! Blog Link - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/articles/homeschoolgiftguide Language Arts Math STEM Geography Paractical Skills Games Stocking Stuffers What are we into this week Emily's Wonder Lab - https://www.netflix.com/title/81128389 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]

Morning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family! Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene. 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]

Morning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family! Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene. 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]

Morning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family! Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene. 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]

Morning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family! Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene. 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]

Morning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family! Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene. 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]

The winter holidays are almost here! As wonderful as this time of the year is, it also kicks us out of our routines and can cause a bit of backsliding for our homeschools (and waistlines!) that we'll spend most of January trying to recoup from. So, join us today as we chat about our strategies to embrace the holidays with your children and stay on track with your most important homeschooling goals! FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Felt Wall Christmas Tree - https://amzn.to/2ImMl6f The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs - https://amzn.to/35cOBpw The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs - https://amzn.to/3pfE3hm Velo Bike - https://amzn.to/3pbgk1D What are we into this week Early morning exploration walks Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

Who or what am I? In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the silly and sometimes surprisingly difficult Hedbanz! This is great at dinnertime or as an icebreaker when having new people over (when we’re allowed to do that again!). So put on a headband and join us! HedBanz Ages 8 and up HedBanz Junior Ages 5 and up HedBanz Disney Ages 5 and up 2-4 players 20 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, deductive reasoning FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes HedBanz https://amzn.to/31W8q2f HedBanz Junior https://amzn.to/2GboVjn HedBanz Disney https://amzn.to/2Tyov9Q Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

Today we delve into the terrific Khan Academy Kids App! It's completely free, without ads or upsell, and contains engaging learning content for preschool through early elementary kids. There are so many learning apps to choose from that it can be overwhelming. Join us as we take a look inside Khan Academy Kids to see if it might be a good fit for your young learner! Show Notes Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org Khan Academy Kids iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy-kids/id1378467217 Khan Academy Kids Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.khankids.android&hl=en_US&gl=US Khan Academy Kids Setup - https://youtu.be/GbrtpAd-fVE Khan Academy Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy 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 Great Illustrated Classics Anne of Green Gables - https://amzn.to/3k5E4AE Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

Today we sit down with Kate Scott, a public school educator, a future principal, and now a homeschooling mom to discuss her journey into homeschooling, how her work in the classroom informs her approach to homeschool, how homeschooling will in turn inform her future work in the public school system, and how we can become better educators for our children at home. She provides a wealth of knowledge and information so don't miss this episode! Show Notes Words their way - https://www.savvas.com/ Handwriting without tears - https://www.lwtears.com/ Jump math - https://jumpmath.org/ Dreambox - https://www.dreambox.com/ Homer (App) - https://learnwithhomer.com/ Osmo Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/3jBB0Mo Snohomish County Parent Partnership - https://www.sno.wednet.edu/Domain/22 How to be better educators John Hattie Visible Learning - https://visible-learning.org/ Nancy Frey, John Hattie, Douglas Fisher The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents - https://amzn.to/3pfotCm Jigsaw Teaching Method - https://youtu.be/euhtXUgBEts Total Participation Techniques - https://amzn.to/3jG63GP Bloom's Taxonomy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom's_taxonomy Lower Order vs. Higher Order Questions - https://www.redhookcentralschools.org/cms/lib/NY01000233/Centricity/Domain/3/Bloom.pdf Restarting and Reinventing School in the times of Covid - https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/product-files/Restart_Reinvent_Schools_COVID_REPORT.pdf Social Emotional Learning Standards, Benchmarks, and Indicators https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/studentsupport/sel/pubdocs/Appendix%20D%20Standards%2C%20Benchmarks%20Indicators.pdf Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

If you ever dreamed of creating your own world then today's the day! We're talking about the fantastic "board" game Planet by Blue Orange Games! Using your own 20-sided sphere and magnetic terrain tiles, you will terraform your planet into the best environment for all sorts of animals. A beautiful game with a great mechanic, this is a unique and engaging add to your game collection! Planet Ages 7+ (but can be played with younger kids) 2-4 players 30 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, deductive reasoning, logic, math, grouping FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Planet - https://amzn.to/2U9Lp7z Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

Subscription boxes are the latest craze. There are now so many that’s it’s difficult to choose! We’ve decided to try a few out for ourselves so that we can help you make an informed decision. Today we’re discussing a popular subscription box called Universal Yums which features snacks from different countries each month. Show Notes Universal Yums https://www.universalyums.com/ 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 Build It! Volume 1 https://amzn.to/2TuimeG Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

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]

Pass the sushi! On today’s Short Bite episode we take a look at a terrific pick and pass card game that flexes the skills of strategy, basic probability, and addition. Sushi Go! is fast, fun, portable, and a must have family game! Sushi Go! Ages 4 and up 2-5 players (up to 8 with Sushi Go Party!) 20 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, probability, addition FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Sushi Go! - https://amzn.to/37TjNf8 Sushi Go Party! - https://amzn.to/3ozfGLj Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]

There are lots of options when it comes to homeschool planners. Even the best paper planners are wrong practically from the start, but with a digital planner option you can easily adjust your flex your schedule when needed. Our favorite planning option is the free online tool Trello. Today we break down Trello, the features we love best, and how we use it to effectively manage our homeschool plan! What is Tello? Why we love it! How our Trello boards are organized Advanced Users FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Trello www.trello.com Facebook Group - Trello for Home Educators https://www.facebook.com/groups/898227893938833/ Using Trello for Homeschool Demo Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cedb3XpSCjI https://youtu.be/_vo1Ae16raY Common Sense Media www.commonsensemedia.org Word Swag http://wordswag.co/ What are we into this week Kingdom of Wrenly (Book 1) - https://amzn.to/35FNVrE Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/ Email: [email protected]