Homeschool Together Podcast

We as homeschoolers are home all the time. Sometimes we feel like we need to get away. To see or do something new, that's just ours. Today we talk about building out an in-home sanctuary that is your personal space. A place you call your own. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Google Wifi Mesh...

Continuing our series this month on parent self-care, this week we’re talking about caring for your mental health and finding balance. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...

It is Self Care Month! We continue our previous discussion about eating better. Today we discuss the home meal delivery service Hello Fresh, which helped us over the last year. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Hello Fresh - https://www.hellofresh.com/ McCormick Original Taco Seasoning - https...

Last week we started our Parent Self-Care month, talking about our health journey. This week we’re exploring a key part of that journey: food. How do we juggle our work, family, homeschool, and other obligations while making time to eat right? Fitbit Do's/Don'ts Food Do's/Don'ts Cooking Do's/Don'ts Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschoolto...

It is Self Care Month! We continue from our previous discussion about our weight loss journey. Today we discuss the home gym equipment we couldn't live without. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Treadmill - https://amzn.to/3kmkqqj Folding Treadmill - https://amzn.to/3m6q7Jy Elliptical - https:...

If you’ve followed our YouTube channel, you might have noticed that we’ve made a dramatic transformation. After spending most of our lives overweight, we made a huge shift in our lives. So many people have asked us how about our journey that we’d like to kick off our Parent Self-Care month by talking about our personal health journey and sharing the many things we’ve learned after losing a combine...

This week we talk about a great puzzle game, Squirrels Go Nuts! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Squirrels Go Nuts! - https://amzn.to/3FkSM4c Gravity Maze - https://amzn.to/3FmtPVX Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtu...

Do you feel like you’re always inside the house, staring at screens, looking at the world through windows? We feel you. So do other people! We need to be outside. It’s invigorating and fun for everyone. What better to push a new habit than a challenge, the 500-hour summer challenge! Why do we need to get outside? Physical benefits Mental Why 500 hours? How to be successful Ideas Tips and tricks Su...

This week we talk about protecting your assets with Cover Your Assets, from Grandpa Beck's Games. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Cover Your Assets - https://amzn.to/3xMaB84 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: ht...

In today's Homeschooling Journeys, we have Jenna McIntyre, a homeschooling mom of two children. We're always excited to talk to families as they share their unique homeschool with all of us. Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Apraxia - https://...

We continue to move through the levels of Right Start Math. In this episode we talk about level C, what was in the curriculum, what we enjoyed, and things to consider. We are very happy with the curriculum and look forward to level D. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Our Review of Right Start...

The core subjects (language arts, math, science, history) can oftentimes dominate our homeschool planning. How do we find time for other studies like foreign language, logic, fine arts, practical arts, etc.? Today on the show we’ll be discussing the importance of these non-core subjects and how to make time in our busy homeschool schedule for them. What is non-core? The value of non-core subjects...

This week we talk about a new flavor of a classic game, Seven Wonders Architects! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Seven Wonders Architects - https://amzn.to/3IuTPiy Seven Wonders - https://amzn.to/3IuTIn8 Seven Wonders Duel - https://amzn.to/3Zfg1Eq Connect with us Website: http://www.homesc...

In today's episode, we welcome back Jeanne Faulconer, writer for TheHomeSchoolMom.com blog, as she discusses the ins and outs of the homeschooling world, pre, and post-Covid. We discuss the biggest challenges homeschooling families face, from educator questions to prospective policy changes. We cover a wide range of topics with someone who's been involved with the homeschooling world for 20 years...

This week we talk about the fusion game of quilting crossed with tetris. It's Patchwork! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Patchwork: Americana Edition - https://amzn.to/3XTs3Cj Game Nerdz - https://www.gamenerdz.com/ Kingdomino - https://amzn.to/3XRqcOc Queendomino - https://amzn.to/3Zeb3rd C...

In today's Homeschooling Journeys we have Jeanne Faulconer, a homeschooling mom of three children. Jeanne writes for TheHomeSchoolMom.com blog and has homeschooled her three kids for 20 years and into college. It was great to have a conversation with someone who's "gone the distance" with their homeschooling. This was an inspiring interview full of great ideas, motivation, and perspective! Support...

This week we talk about how we are using our LCD Drawing Pad as a wonderful homeschooling tool! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes LCD Drawing Pad - https://amzn.to/3xA9iZL Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https:...

One of the best ways to increase your chance for success in whatever you do, is to prepare appropriately. Today we are discussing morning routines, best practices, some good ideas, and how we prepare for our homeschooling day. Principles of morning routines Morning Routine Prep (Night before) Actual Morning Routine Things to keep in mind Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supp...

This week we talk about the classic game of Scrabble, but in junior edition! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Scrabble Jr. - https://amzn.to/3YfOAtR Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ho...

We've just recently finished the Blossom and Root Early Years Vol. 1 Curriculum with our 3.5 yo. This episode is our review of the curriculum. We talk about what we enjoyed, what we changed, and where we recommend new homeschooling families to start. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us...

This week we talk about the simple and travel friendly math dice game, Math Dice Jr. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Math Dice Jr. - https://amzn.to/3X5KhA2 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube...

Disruptions to your homeschool happen. Holidays, vacations, family illness, etc., all cause you to fall out of the groove that works for your family. Today we’re talking about how to jumpstart your homeschool and get back to your normal routine. Let It Go Assess Your State Start With You Ease Back In Jump Start Closing Tips Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the pod...

This week we talk about the beautiful tile placement and set collection game, Lanterns: The Harvest Festival. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Lanterns: The Harvest Festival - https://amzn.to/3XCk4tt Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homes...

In today's episode, we are talking all things prehistory with Kristina Garner of Blossom and Root. From the big bang to early man, this curriculum has it all! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://pod...

This week we talk about Matt's custom castle, Glen Warren, made in Once Upon A Castle. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Show Notes Once Upon A Castle - https://amzn.to/3w8LueO Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www....