Homeschool Together Podcast

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...

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 FRE...

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!...

With most businesses supporting family entertainment currently closed, there aren’t many sources of new content. So when Mulan appeared on streaming we had to take the opportunity to see something new. Today we discuss our family’s review of Mulan on Disney+ and whether it’s worth the price of admission. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global stu...

“Awaken my love!” By popular demand, we’re discussing a family favorite and perfect gameschooling example, Sleeping Queens! Featuring adorable artwork, engaging gameplay, and a little hidden math, it’s the game our daughter can’t get enough of. Another winning title from Gamewright! Sleeping Queens Ages 4 and up 2-5 players 15 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, addition FREE Resource Guide D...

As we prepare to study the countries of the world with our Kindergartner, we found many amazing resources that we want to share with our listeners! We've compiled extension books, movies, documentaries, videos, games, and recipes for the countries in North America and we want to provide it free to our listeners! We hope that these resources will be helpful as you embark on your own global journeys...

Today we sit down with Drew Badger, creator of the reading app Frederick: Learn to Read to discuss ways we can help our children learn to read, common mistakes parents make, and why discovery is such a powerful tool in learning a new skill. Show Notes Frederick: Learn to Read https://englishanyone.com/phonics-iphone-app iOS https://apps.apple.com/app/id1032546853 Android https://play.google.com/st...

Go ahead and toss your copy of Scrabble because on today’s show we’re talking about the next evolution of the letter-tile-laying-game, Bananagrams! In this fast-paced game, players are trying to create their own personal crossword. But just when you think you have all your letters used, you draw more tiles to add to the mix. Will you be able to add it to what you already have on the table or do yo...

We’ve been stuck at home for 8 months. The walls are starting to close in. I don’t remember what my coworkers look like. I’m loving the family time, but “isolation schooling” isn’t what any of us signed up for. Today on the show we talk about some tips to beat the stuck at home/no playgroups/no breaks/must-constantly-entertain-my-children blues and how you can leverage some special opportunities d...

Jordan Anderson is a terrific young woman who’s just about to graduate college. Having been homeschooled for most of her education she talks about her experiences. We delve into all the hot-button subjects: socialization, clubs, sports, how colleges viewed a homeschooler, and how homeschooling prepared her for success in her career and adult life. This interview reminds us of all the reasons we ch...

In today’s episode we review a great 2 player strategy game that we’ve adapted to play with our preschooler. Mastermind by Pressman is a classic code making and breaking logic game. It’s a terrific way to exercise brain muscles and our daughter absolutely loves when she gets to stump mom and dad! Mastermind by Pressman Ages 4 and up 2 players 15 min playtime Skills: strategic thinking, logic and d...

In a continuation of our series addressing the common question “Am I doing enough?”, today we breakdown the public school day in First, Second, and Third Grade to understand just what your student would learn in an average day and we contrast that with homeschool curriculum for those ages. You’ll be surprised by how much learning actually takes place inside and outside of “school time”. FREE Resou...

Homeschool Decision Made? Check. Curriculum? Check. Books? Check. Manipulatives and Games? Check. Willing students? Mostly Check. You’re all prepared and you dive into your first weeks of homeschooling (yay!), but you finish all your lessons in less time than your kids would’ve been in school. Are you really doing enough? Today we breakdown the public school day in Kindergarten to understand just...

In today’s episode we review a solid family game that plays equally well with your preschooler, parent, or grandparent. Qwirkle by MindWare features color and shape recognition, strategic thinking, basic math skills, and planning ahead to score the most points. With high quality components and a handy travel bag it’s perfect to take to grandma’s house or on your next camping trip! Qwirkle by MindW...

Today we sit down with Abby Card to discuss her homeschooling journey with her three boys. We delve into her experience homeschooling in different states, leaving and then re-entering the public school system, finding the best solutions for a child on the spectrum, and juggling the challenge of teaching multiple ages. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance y...

You may already be well acquainted with your local public library, but libraries often have more to offer than many homeschoolers realize. Libraries are transforming to keep up with the educational needs of families in surprising ways. Today we review our favorite physical and digital library resources to enhance your homeschooling adventure! Discussion Physical - So much more than books! CDs, DVD...

In today’s episode we review a terrific cooperative family game, Forbidden Island by Gamewright. You’ll create a team of adventurers trying to save four treasures before they are claimed by the sea. Can you and your team recover the artifacts and escape the island before the waters rise?! Forbidden Island by Gamewright Ages 6 and up 2-4 players 30 min playtime Skills: cooperation, strategic thinki...

Today we sit down with Hope Helms, a preschool teacher at Urban Eden Farm School in Spokane, WA to discuss what makes nature education programs so unique and how we can enrich our children’s learning through open-ended outside play and exploration. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show No...

Using the library is an amazing resource, but now that many libraries are shut down the need to purchase books is greater. Whether you’re looking to get the best deal on new or used books, today we’ll go through our favorite ways to save! FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Discussion New Bo...

In this short bite episode we feature Hoot Owl Hoot. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Hoot Owl Hoot - https://amzn.to/2DO32W9 Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://hom...

Many homeschool curriculums are terrific, but not attainable based on your budget. Today we discuss options for finding used curriculum. Discussion Keys before shopping for used curriculum Sources for used curriculum New curriculum sales FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Homesch...

RightStart math is a hands-on math curriculum for elementary through middle school students. We’ll discuss our experience using the program with our almost kinder student. Discussion Approach Structure What does a lessong look like How do I teach it Cost Pros Cons Neutral FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://...

In this short bite episode we feature Telestrations. FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Telestrations - https://amzn.to/35lUUHK Connect with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Website: https://hom...

All About Reading is a program to teach your young learner how to read. We’ll discuss our experience using the program with our almost kinder student. Discussion Approach Structure What does a lesson look like How do I teach it Cost Spelling curriculum Pros Cons Neutral FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://re...

Detailed explanation of how we will be combining Torchlight Level K and Build Your Library Level 0 to create a dynamic around the world study for Kindergarten. Discussion Why Combine Combination Structure Challenges FREE Resource Guide Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners! https://rebrand.ly/fstke Show Notes Torchlight Level K https://to...