Homeschool Together Podcast

In today's episode we talk about a resource we've been using over the last few weeks to great success. We began to implement this after listening to Dr. Tim Rasinski on the Science of Reading podcast. Scholastic Word Ladders (K-1) - https://amzn.to/3vBlTMa Timothy Rasinski - http://www.timrasinski.com/ Dr. Tim on the Science of Reading Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-04-the-impo...

Reading aloud is one of the most powerful and meaningful activities that we can do with our children. It’s a time for comfort, discovery, and connection. Today we’ll be delving into the world of reading aloud, exploring the benefits, do’s and don’ts, and how to make it the best time spent each day! Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around...

This week on the podcast we're reviewing a game we played on a recent vacation (yes, we got time with no children!). The game is called Railroad Ink. It's a fast and fun roll and write game that we think will be in heavy rotation over the next few years. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homes...

In today's Homeschooling Journeys we have Kayli, a homeschooling mom of 2 gifted children. Kayli's family is a military family so they face their own challenges and uncertainties. It was a fascinating discussion about how they face those challenges and ensure success with their homeschool. Kayli was a great interview, full of ideas and lots of curriculum talk! Love Learning Everyday YouTube Channe...

It's episode 200. We've reached a big round number! So we take a moment to thank you, folks! And to check up on where we are in homeschooling :) Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Show Notes Right Start Math All About Reading Math Mammoth Build Your Library Blossom and Root W...

One of the best parts of homeschooling is that we don’t need to stick strictly to the core academic subjects. We can incorporate life skills and important lessons that our children might not otherwise get. Today we’ll be discussing ways that we can teach our kids about safety and emergency preparedness. How to Approach Talking to Your Kids About Safety and Emergency Preparedness Safety Emergency P...

This is not an ad for Book Finder, but it should be (looking at you book finder). Listen to Arial talk lovingly about her favorite online book store. Book Finder - https://www.bookfinder.com/ Buy All The Books - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/22 Organize All The Books - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/63 Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help...

We were very lucky to have Maria Miller from Math Mammoth on the show today. We talked all about Math Mammoth, the nuances of teaching math, and how to help struggling math students to ensure positive math outcomes. It was a wide-ranging discussion that you don't want to miss. Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to hel...

As promised today's short bite details a few gardening books I think would fit well in a homeschool gardening library. This is by no way a complete and exhaustive list of books, but they are the books that I find myself going back to over and over. Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschoolt...

This is it. A crash course in gardening. Lots of ideas. Remember to keep it simple, grow what you eat, and start small. (Then insert 10,000 extra podcast words). What to grow How to Grow Garden Costs Garden Size Other Gardening Alternatives Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether...

This is not an ad for Book Outlet. We just use it. And we think you should too. Book Outlet - https://bookoutlet.com/ Buy All The Books - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/22 Organize All The Books - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/63 Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltog...

It’s getting to be early spring and we are all looking forward to the warm weather. A great way to get yourself and your kids outside is to start a garden. In today’s episode we’ll talk gardening with kids and folding that experience and skill into your homeschool life. Answer initial questions Things to remember Educational Aspects of Gardening Advice on Gardening with Kids Touring The World Reso...

In today's episode, we discuss adding reading challenges for your emerging reader. We talk about what we've been working on and some of the success we've seen. BYL 2022 Reading Challenge - https://buildyourlibrary.com/2022-build-your-library-reading-challenge/ Buy All the Books! - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/22 Organize All The Books! - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/63 Using th...

We had a great interview with ADHD expert Katelyn Mabry who's an ADHD coach, author, and podcaster. She was a wonderful interview and helped educate us on the broad topic of ADHD. We learned a ton and we know this will help families who have ADHD children or are suspecting that you may have an ADHD child. Please check out Katelyn's website and subscribe to her podcast with the links below. Katelyn...

In today's episode, we review the DK Math 10 Minutes a Day. Bargain Math Books from Bargain Stores (Dollar Tree, etc) Topic: Math (1st Grade) Grade Level: Age Range 6-7 Cost: $1-2 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/...

As homeschoolers, our kids are with us for much of their day and it’s inescapable for them to be exposed to news and events that we are concerned with. We’ve been having many difficult discussions in our house lately about both personal and global events and wanted to take this opportunity to talk about how we can approach tough topics with our kids in a way that is developmentally appropriate to...

In today's episode, we review the DK Math 10 Minutes a Day. DK Math 10 Minutes a Day - https://amzn.to/3Cv6Q8r Topic: Math (1st Grade) Grade Level: Age Range 6-7 Cost: $9 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: ht...

In today's Unschooling Journeys we have Porter Singer a performing artist and unschooling mother of 2. We continue to dive deeper into the unschooling world and learn more about the how's and why's of unschooling. With each of these talks we discover new ways we can incorporate unschooling methods into our daily life. Porter's Website: https://portersinger.com/home Porter's Podcast: https://porter...

This week on the podcast we're reviewing a game we got over the holidays, Dream Home. It's quickly become one of our favorite games to play with the kids, and we even modify the rules to play with our 2.5yo! Age: 6+ Players: 2-4 player Game Play: 40 min Skills: logic, problem solving, drafting Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the...

At some point, another person will express a negative opinion about your decision to homeschool your children. Whether it comes from a place of love or it’s a stranger who insists on having input on your parenting decisions, these expressed opinions can be hurtful, frustrating, and occasionally cause us to doubt ourselves. Today we’ll be talking about how to deal with the naysayers! Naysaying opin...

This week on the podcast we're reviewing a game we got over the holidays, Trails. It's one of the most popular family games out there! It's a beautiful game focused on the outdoors! This is the smaller cousin to the game of Parks. Age: 8+ Players: 2-5 player Game Play: 2-40 min Skills: logic, problem solving, resource management Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guid...

In today's podcast, we are doing something a little different. We are lucky to have Moselle Campbell back to talk about the latest news in Washington State regarding homeschooling. We talk about the growing homeschool movement, the increase in homeschooling, and some laws making their way through the statehouse. It's a wide-ranging talk that we thought will be interesting to share. Moselle admins...

This week on the podcast we're reviewing the great preschool game, Wordle. Its a sweet game filled with color matching and dexterity skills. Our preschooler has been playing this nearly every day for the last few weeks. Age: 3 Players: 2-4 player Game Play: 10 min + Skills: color matching, dexterity, problem solving Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help yo...

In 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 ca...

This 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 c...