Homeschool Together Podcast
402 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -A working mom and a stay at home dad help you navigate the complex and dynamic world of secular homeschooling with a focus on early learners and gameschooling.
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Episode 181: Homeschooling Journeys with Moselle Campbell
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn today's Homeschooling Journeys podcast we have Moselle Campbell a mother of three who is busy balancing three children, different curriculums, running-start, and teaching at a dance studio all at the same time. This was a fun and informative conversation and perfect for that larger homeschool family and understanding the unique challenges of homeschooling a teenager and what that means for a career and education beyond the home. For Washington State Homeschooling families please head ove...
Episode 180: Short Bite - Wordle
February 10, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBThis week on the podcast we're reviewing the browser-based word game, Wordle. It's a game that's sweeping the online world, thanks to its simplicity, the cost (free), and it doesn't require a download or signup (all wonderful things in our busy life). Age: 8+ Players: 1 player Game Play: 2 min + Skills: Spelling, word memory, logic, problem solving Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homesc...
Episode 179: Teaching Unfamiliar Subjects
February 07, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.2 MBWhether you’ve been homeschooling for years or are just getting started, we all have subjects that we, personally, don’t have strong skills in. Often this stems from our own childhood education and the struggles that we had. Now that you are your child’s primary educator, how do you teach a subject that you either don’t know or are not comfortable with? Today we’ll discuss and give you lots of ideas to tackle tough subjects! Everyone has these subjects. (Even us as engineers) Don’t be overwhe...
Episode 178: Short Bite - Parks
February 03, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.87 MBThis week on the podcast we're reviewing a game we got over the holidays, Parks. It's one of the most popular family games out there! It's a beautiful game that takes you through the US National Parks! Age: 10+ Players: 2-5 player Game Play: 25 min + Skills: logic, problem solving, resource management Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Parks - https://amzn.to...
Episode 177: Lazy Homeschooling
January 31, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.5 MBEvery homeschooling family has those days. You know the ones, where you and/or your children just want to be, well, lazy. Today on the podcast we’ll be talking about some ideas to keep those lazy days from being totally unproductive and some ways to get back on your feet. Embrace Lazy (sometimes) Ideas for lazy kids Ideas for lazy parents How to recover from your lazy day Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: ht...
Episode 176: Short Bite - Roller Coaster Challenge
January 27, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.06 MBThis week on the podcast we're reviewing a game we picked up recently and have been loving, Roller Coaster Challenge by thinkfun! Just like our other favorite ThinkFun games Gravity Maze and Laser Maze, this is also a fun solo experience! Age: 6+ Players: 1 player Game Play: 5 min + Skills: logic, problem solving, visual perception Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show...
Episode 175: Unschooling Journeys with Lindsey Middlemiss
January 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBIn today's Unschooling Journeys we have Lindsey Middlemiss an unschooling mother of 2 from the UK. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned her reasons to home educate, the pivot to unschooling, and working with her neurodivergent ADHD children. It's a great interview for any homeschooling family that might be interested in unschooling. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltoge...
Episode 174: Short Bite - Mobi
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBOn this week’s Short Bite we’re talking about a fun game for quick math practice, Mobi. This fast paced tile game has players making and remaking equations quickly. Ages: 8 and up Players: 1-6 players Playtime: 10 min Educational Value: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Mobi - https://amzn.to/3K4Quab Banan...
Episode 173: Leaning Into Your Strengths
January 17, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.5 MBAll of us have skills and passions personally, but how often do we leverage these in our homeschooling? Today we’re discussing incorporating your talents and those of people around you to bring fun and energy into your homeschool! Identify your talents Look outside yourself How to turn your talent/passion into a learning opportunity Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Con...
Episode 172: Short Bite - My First Castle Panic
January 13, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBOn this week’s Short Bite we’re talking about a great preschool/early elementary game, My First Castle Panic, designed by Justin De Witt, and published by Fireside Games. This cooperative game is lots of fun for both kids and adults while introducing light strategy and preparing kids for more challenging games. Ages: 4-8 Players: 1-4 players Playtime: 20 min Educational Value: color and shape matching, cooperation, hand management Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resour...
Episode 171: Our Review of our Public School Homeschool Parent Partnership
January 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThis is a big one! We spend the episode discussing the Homeschool Parent Partnership. This is a local public school setup and geared towards homeschoolers (I know!). We've been attending this school for the last quarter of 2021. We discuss what we like, what we didn't like, the culture of the school, support, class types, and just about everything. If you're lucky enough to have a school choice option in your local area and are looking to join a parent partnership this is the episode for you....
Episode 170: Short Bite - Build Your Library Winter Holidays Around The World Unit Study
January 06, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MBIn this short bite we discuss the winter holiday focused unit study from Build Your Library. We paused our around the world journey and took on this unit study over the holidays. We discuss the things we liked, the things we didn't, and our overall impressions. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Holidays Around The World - https://buildyourlibrary.com/unit-st...
Episode 169: Our Kindergarten, 1st Grade, Pre-School Homeschool Year (2022)
January 03, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe're back friends! The holidays are over, we survived, and it is podcast time. We sit down and chat abour our homeschool plans for this coming year as our 6yo finishes kindergarten and transitions into 1st grade. And (yikes) our toddler becomes a kid and we start a basic curriculum! 2022 will be a fun year! So, sit down, grab a warm beverage as we share our plans for 2022. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: ...
Episode 168: (Encore) Build Your Library with Emily Cook
December 30, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's Holiday's this week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with some episodes from the archive. Thanks for all your support! We look forward to an exciting new year! Enjoy! :) Join us as we sit down with Emily Cook, creator of Build Your Library Curriculum! This is a terrific secular option inspired by Charlotte Mason and full of amazing books to enjoy with your learners. We discuss how Charlotte Mason principles have been incorporated into this curriculum, what le...
Episode 167: (Encore) Thrifting
December 27, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 24.4 MBIt's Holiday's this week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with some episodes from the archive. Thanks for all your support! We look forward to an exciting new year! Enjoy! :) Behold and Despair! The Thrifting Goddess has entered the Podcast! While I’m sure we’d all love to have a “Supermarket Sweep” style run through your local book, game, or educational resource store, that’s not in the budget for most homeschool families including us. Today on the show we’ll tal...
Episode 166: (Encore) Kristina Garner of Blossom and Root
December 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBIt's Holiday's this week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with some episodes from the archive. Thanks for all your support! We look forward to an exciting new year! Enjoy! :) Today on the show we interviewed Kristina Garner, creator of the fantastic secular curriculum Blossom & Root. We discussed what drove her to develop this curriculum, why nature based learning is so critical, and how we should approach using the resources she provides. She also has lots of gre...
Episode 165: (Encore) Organize All the Books!
December 20, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 34.9 MBIt's Holiday's this week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with some episodes from the archive. Thanks for all your support! We look forward to an exciting new year! Enjoy! :) Having a house full of books is about more than providing entertainment or fulfilling a learning requirement. Books are gateways to experience new places and people, launchpads to discovery, and friends waiting to be met. In our family, our book collection is large and constantly growing. At ...
Episode 164: Short Bite - Homeschoolers Introduction to Minecraft
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 8.9 MBWe've all heard it, we know people who play it, we've seen kids talking about it. But it's video games and that can scare many. We're thankful for Homeschooling Mom Noel Medici in helping educate us on Minecraft and how she uses it in her homeschool. Players: 1-Infinity players Playtime: Infinity Ages: ? Educational Value: Digital Legos Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether...
Episode 163: Homeschooling Journeys with Noel Medici
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 25.8 MBIn today's Homeschool Journeys we have Noel Medici, mother of 2. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned her reasons to home educate, manage homeschooling in a big city, and deal with health issues along the way. It's a great interview that you can't miss. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-abo...
Episode 162: Short Bite - Tiny Towns
December 09, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 5.57 MBIt's time to gather your resources to build out your own Tiny Town! A great game filled with meeples and fun. Players: 1-6 players Playtime: 25-40 min Ages: 7+ Educational Value: Resource Management, strategy, resource management Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Tiny Towns - https://amzn.to/3d9eQQT Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.co...
Episode 161: Second Annual Holiday Homeschool Holiday Gift Guide
December 06, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 21.3 MBIf you're looking for that last minute holiday gift we have arrived just in time with our second annual holiday homeschool gift guide! We've got a ton of ideas across a wide range of ages (3-12yo) so you don't want to miss out! Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://...
Episode 160: Short Bite - Workbook Review - D'Nealian (Kindergarten)
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 14.3 MBIn today's episode, we review the D'Nealian Handwriting workbook. D'Nealian Handwriting workbook - https://amzn.to/3xdLkTa Topic: Handwriting Grade Level: Age Range 5-6-7 Cost: $10 Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltoget...
Episode 159: Second Annual Holiday Gameschooling Blowout Spectacular with Danielle Dabbs
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 28 MBIt's the second annual "Holiday Gameschooling Blowout Spectacular" (TM). We are proud to welcome back Danielle Dabbs of Board Game Babies fame. She is a board game and gameschooling expert, and is here to give us her top holiday gameschooling picks from ages pre-k to 12. You don't want to miss out! Follow Danielle's Game Reviews Find more on Danielle's charitable efforts through her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebabies/ Her blog: https://boardgamebabies.wordpress.com/ And her...
Episode 158: Special Thank You Episode
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 2.76 MBIt's Turkey Day, and we wanted to say Thanks to you :) Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]
Episode 157: (Encore) Episode #22 - Buy All The Books
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 30 MBIt's Turkey Week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with an episode from the archive. It's one of our favorite topics, BOOKS! We're getting into the holiday season and we know you're going to be shopping for books so we think this might help. Enjoy! :) Discussion New Books Amazon Prime: need it now regardless of price Book Outlet or KidsBooks.com: limited title selection. Create wishlist, emails when available, need $35 to free ship (otherwise $5 to US/CAN) Used Boo...
Episode 156: Short Bite - Workbook Review - Kumon: Telling Time (Kindergarten)
November 18, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 8.83 MBIn today's episode, we review the Kumon Telling Time workbook. Workbook Review: Kumon Telling Time - https://amzn.to/3qrz2oN Topic: Telling Time Grade Level: Age Range 5-6-7 Cost: $5.99 - 7.99 Additional References: Eeboo Telling Time Clock Game - https://amzn.to/31Vg53T Melissa and Doug Telling Time - https://amzn.to/3qsBY4r Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect wi...
Episode 155: Quiet time
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 23.2 MBContrary to uninformed public opinion, we homeschoolers are busy! There are playdates, co-ops, trips to the library, nature walks, sports, and those are just the things we do outside of the home. While at home we’re busy creating art, performing science experiments, acting out scenes from history, or reading our 67th book of the day. While a full schedule can be lots of fun, today on the show we want to explore an equally important item on the agenda: quiet time. This is an opportunity for ou...
Episode 154: Short Bite - Workbook Review - Evan Moor Skill Sharpeners: Geography (Kindergarten)
November 11, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 6.91 MBIn today's episode, we review the Evan Moor Skill Sharpeners Kindergarten Geography Workbook. Workbook Review: Evan Moor Skill Sharpeners - https://amzn.to/3ohdb0O Topic: Geography Grade Level: K Cost: $6.99 - 9.99 Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https:...
Episode 153: Homeschooling Journeys with Kristin Dexnis Rosengrant
November 08, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 27.6 MBIn today's Homeschool Journeys we have Kristin Dexnis Rosengrant, mother of 2. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned her reasons to educate, and ultimately her desire to support her homeschooling community with a cottage school. Its a great interview that you can't miss. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Montessori - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mon...
Episode 152: 50 Days of Kindergarten Books We love (YouTube Series)
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.49 MBWe will be doing a lot of book reviews on our instagram and YouTube channel in the coming year. We wanted to take a moment to talk about our new YouTube series, "50 Days of Kindergarten Books We love". Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect with us Website: ...
Episode 151: Kitchen Classroom
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 30.2 MBAs homeschoolers, we know that learning happens all the time, even when we’re not formally conducting a “lesson”. This is especially true every time we get our kids in the kitchen with us. Preparing a family meal, a special dessert, or just a snack can host a wealth of learning opportunities. Today we’re going to dive into Kitchen Classroom to discuss the importance of cooking with your kids and how you can make it a rich and positive experience for everyone! Why cook with your kids? What aca...
Episode 150: Short Bite - Halloween Games - Jaws
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 9.59 MBContinuing our series on games for Halloween, on today’s Short Bite we’re reviewing Jaws, a board game adaptation for the classic horror movie and novel. In this game players work together to chase down and stop the shark before...well before the swimmers get...(QUEUE THE MUSIC) Da Na! Da Na! Players: 2-4 players Playtime: 45-60 min Ages: 9+ Educational Value: Probability, strategy, cooperative, resource management Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to hel...
Episode 149: Homeschooling Journeys with Leah DeRose-Wilson
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBIn today's Homeschool Journeys we have Leah DeRose-Wilson, mother of 5, and homeschooler herself. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned how to educate four kids and a baby, beat the dreaded socialization issue with loads of activities, and balance that all with working from home. Its a great interview from a super mom that you can't miss. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homesch...
Episode 148: Short Bite - Halloween Games - Potion Explosion
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 5.62 MBContinuing our series on games for Halloween, on today’s Short Bite we’re reviewing Potion Explosion. In this game players work to solve potions using beads to gather victory points and be the best wizard or witch in Potions Class! Players: 2-4 players Playtime: 30-45 min Ages: 8+ Educational Value: Pobability, strategy Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Poti...
Episode 147: Homeschool Scheduling Series (Yearly)
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 23.3 MBCompleting our series about homeschool schedules, we’re talking about yearly homeschool plans. We’ll share options some families use and discuss the benefits to help you choose a yearly plan that works for your family! Cycle Schooling Traditional Schooling Year Round Schooling Follow co-op or parent partnership year Schedule around key extracurriculars Calendar schooling Keep in mind any state requirements about days of instruction Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resou...
Episode 146: Short Bite - Halloween Games - Horrified
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.07 MBContinuing our series on games for Halloween, on today’s Short Bite we’re reviewing Horrified from Ravensburger. In this game players work cooperatively to take on the monsters of Universal movie fame. It’s a hauntingly good time! Players: 1-5 players Playtime: 45-60 min Ages: 8+ Educational Value: Cooperation, strategy Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Horr...
Episode 145: Homeschool Scheduling Series (Weekly)
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 19.4 MBLast week we talked about daily homeschool schedules and today we’re talking about how to plan your week! We’ll share some options and opportunities to set up your homeschooling week for success! Traditional 5 day week 4 day week 1 subject a day 1 subject a day plus Enrichment driven schedule Shift work Ad hoc 11 and 1 Subject scheduling options Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschoo...
Episode 144: Short Bite - Halloween Games - Hocus Pocus
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 8.22 MBOn today’s Short Bite episode we’re kicking off a series of game reviews to celebrate Halloween! First up is Hocus Pocus by Ravensburger. In this game players work cooperatively to relive the 90’s and defeat the Sanderson sisters! Players: 2-6 players Playtime: 30 min Age: 8+ Educational Value: Cooperation, strategy, communication Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show ...
Episode 143: Brains on Games with Dr. Brian MacDonald
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBIn today's episode we are fortunate to have Dr. Brian MacDonald, a child psychologist and creator of Brains on Games, here to talk to us about early childhood development, common issues he sees in his practice, and a number of ways we can include play and games to improve and enhance our homeschool experiences. Brains on Games YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/brainsongames Brains on Games Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brainsongames Touring The World Resource Guides Check ou...
Episode 142: Short Bite - Dinosaur Escape
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.49 MBToday we’re reviewing another great preschool/early elementary game, Dinosaur Escape by Peaceable Kingdom! This cooperative game relies on a love of dinosaurs, matching, and some strategic thinking to keep from triggering the volcano eruption. Ages: 4-6 Players: 2-4 Playtime: 15 min Educational Value: cooperation, matching, probability, strategic thinking Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com...
Episode 141: Homeschool Scheduling Series (Daily)
September 27, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 27.3 MBToday we’re going to dive into the topic of a daily homeschool schedule! If your homeschool can sometimes feel chaotic, if there isn’t enough time to devote to your lessons, or if you’re just feeling like you could use more structure, then check out this episode and see if a daily schedule tune-up can help your family! Think routine over schedule Create blocks of time Consider the baby and toddler kids first Be conservative with your estimates Don’t fight gravity You don’t have to do every su...
Episode 140: Short Bite - Why Chess Matters
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 11.1 MBIn today's episode we talk with Ryan Billingsley from the Dad Suggests website. Ryan is a chess teacher and helps us homeschoolers and gameschoolers understand why we should not forget about this classic game. Ryan's Website "Dad Suggests" - https://www.dadsuggests.com/ Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Using Chess for Gameschooling With Kids - https://games...
Episode 139: (Un)schooling Journeys with Ryan Billingsley of the Dad Suggests Blog
September 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBOn today's (Un)schooling Journeys episode, we're talking with unschooling dad Ryan Billingsley from the Dad Suggests Blog. This was a great episode where we delved into the unschooling mindset. We talked about the challenge of letting go of the structure to enable more learning, and the trust needed to make that a reality. It was a great discussion primer on unschooling. If you're interested in the philosophy we think you'll get a lot out of this episode. Ryan's Website "Dad Suggests" - https...
Episode 138: Short Bite - Reading Curriculum Review - Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 12.4 MBContinuing with our Curriculum Reviews, in today's short bite we will be covering the popular Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons book. This is a highly reviewed and widely popular scripted reading curriculum that provides an all-in-one product for all types of learners. We talk today about how we use this curriculum and who we think it would best benefit. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://...
Episode 137: Doing All The Things! (Homeschool FOMO)
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 32.4 MBFor many of us, we’ve chosen to homeschool our kids because we want to give them the education we never had. We want to show them a world of wonder and build a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. But with these earnest goals comes a challenge. How do we give our children an amazing education without feeling like we need to overschedule ourselves so that we don’t miss anything? With so many amazing curriculums and resources for homeschooling, how do we take the pressure off of ourselves (a...
Episode 136: Family Movie Night: Jungle Cruise and Vivo
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 7.1 MBWe're heading back to the movies with our review of the new Disney+'s Jungle Cruise, and Netflix's Vivo. Jungle Cruise Trailer: https://youtu.be/f_HvoipFcA8 Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 2 hr 07 min Availability: Disney+ (Premier) Vivo Trailer: https://youtu.be/BOe8L69JpVI Rating: PG Runtime: 1 hr 35 min Availability: Netflix Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Connect with us W...
Episode 135: Zero to Homeschool or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Start Homeschooling
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBIf you’ve just decided to homeschool and you’re not sure where to begin, this episode is for you! We know that it’s tough to know where to begin and diving into the homeschooling world can be overwhelming. In this episode we’ll walk you through the steps to get started! Our Zero to Homeschool Video Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFywVa75yGBUVEowTeTXXG5E Introduction Can I really homeschool? State Homeschooling Laws State and National Learning Standards Choosing Curricul...
Episode 134: Short Bite - Game Break (Hoot Owl Hoot)
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.05 MBIn today's episode we talk about our newest skunkworks project, The Game Break. We've talked for a long time about our love of gameschooling. In today's short bite we talk about our Game Break one-day unit study, which is a perfect introduction to the idea of gameschooling, and how we can center our learner's education around games. Download the free game break and give gameschooling a try: https://app.gumroad.com/homeschooltogether#HpXdk Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our count...
Episode 133: Homeschooling Journeys with Mary Bathrick: Beauty in Ordinary Things
August 30, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's Homeschooling Journeys episode, we're talking with Mary Bathrick (AKA Beauty in Ordinary Things), a down-to-earth, hilarious homeschooling mom of three kiddos. Mary has a blog and Instagram account that always strikes the right balance of humor and heartfelt in homeschooling and motherhood. She has tons of great free resources for homeschooling families on her blog and her Instagram never fails to make us laugh when we need it. Check out this terrific interview! Beauty In Ordinary ...
Episode 132: 2021 Listener Curriculum Week - Learning Dynamics: 4 Weeks to Read System (w/ Dawn McMurray)
August 27, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 9.13 MBAs we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curricula and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool mom, Dawn McMurray, about the Learning Dynamics 4 Weeks to Read System. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Learning Dynamics: 4 Weeks to Read System - h...