The Sequoia Breeze

Many of us are intimidated by the idea of teaching math. A google search for "homeschool math curriculum" will turn up almost endless results. So we ask friends what they use...and every answer is different. How can we know what to choose? Nicole the Math Lady, an experienced teacher and homeschooler, helps us narrow down the options and find the math match that works for our family and students....

Is homeschooling high school a good idea? As a parent, we worry about all the things for our teens--the difficult subjects that need to be covered, social activities, and preparing our kids for life after high school. Our resident high school expert, Shannon Breckenridge shares why homeschooling for high school is not only possible, it's a good idea!

I'm teaching my kids to write and speak well, but how do I equip them to have something worth saying? Andrew Pudewa, creator of IEW, joins me to answer the question "How do we teach our kids to think? " Show Notes: The Art of Argument Argument Builder Fallacy Detective The Joy of Reading Aloud Wordly Wise Word Roots

You are not alone! Listen to other Sequoia Grove parents talk about how their families tackle state testing. Why do they even bother? You're sure to gain new ideas and insights from the experiences shared here. Show Notes: https://writeonmelissawebb.com/

Do you dread state testing? Are you wondering if you should even bother having your kids participate? Listen in and hear why it's critical to our schools AND how it can benefit your kids! You'll hear great ideas about how to make testing easier on your students--and you! Lacey Carroll and Brad Mumaw join in from the testing team. Parent Assessment tools (practice tests, etc) Typesy.com   Readandsp...

Season 3 releases February 1!

Let’s Hear it for the Average Child (mistakenly called “Let’s Hear It for the ‘C’” in the episode) Blake Boles - The Art of Self-Directed Learning College without High School Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?

Story of the World John Taylor Gotto Blake Boles

Mark Rober Adventure Academy J/HSVA Kiwi Co Mel Science Bill Nye Lending Library Exploratorium Science Snacks

Shel Silverstein Bach to Rock

HiGasfy Curriculum   Grandma Moses “Sugaring Off”

“The Power of Reading Aloud” blog article Books mentioned in the episode: Kite Fighters I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade Shadow Spinner The Year of Ms. Agnes Home in the Woods Because Red Sails to Capri The Wheel on the School Gooney Bird Green e “ I Had a Mother Who Read to Me ” Poem by Strickland Gillilan 

I Can Statements Khan Academy Bedtime Math 6 Unproductive Ways to Learn Math Basics—and What to Do Instead Edutopia - Math Articles Top 5 Math Strategies for Struggling Students Math Strategies: Master the Basics First Help Them Understand the Why. Struggling students need plenty of instruction. Make It a Positive Experience. Use Models and Learning Aids. Encourage Thinking Out Loud. -Magoosh How...

Stanford History Education Group (Learning Coach: preview lessons for subject appropriateness) Adventure Academy DBQ (Document based question) Puzzles: Send an email request to: Scott Steffens   Request the time period/ topic you are looking for.  For example: Middle or high school, Declaration of Independence  Coloma CSI investigations Lost Colony of Roanoke Mushroom Bread

CNN10 Shel Silverstein Dr. Seuss

Planning Your Day Zoom Presentation Moving Beyond the Page

California Dashboard--A school's 'report card.'

We're back! First episode drops on September 7. You won't want to miss it!

What is a unit study? Math U See Story of the World Growing with Grammar Soaring with Spelling Saxon math BookShark Bright Thinker IEW Time for Learning Acellus MobyMax Moving Beyond the Page Oak Meadow Lapbooks Singapore Math US Edition

Please Understand Me II by David Keirsey

Write Reflections

School Calendar on the Homeschool Helper BookShark Curriculum Easy Grammar AR (Accelerated Reader) points Ice Cream Multiplication Clip Chart

Erin Emerson joins me to conclude our series about teaching your child to read.

All About Reading Decodable Books BookShark Decodable Books Bob Books for Beginning Readers

The measuredmom.com Montessori crosswords (apple) Montessori Crosswords (android) Explode the code Peachie Speechie Elkonin boxes