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Episode 317: Our Plan for the Build Your Library Ancient Civilizations Curriculum (1st Grade) Jun 05, 2023

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We are starting the first grade Build Your Library curriculum, Ancient Civilizations. In this episode, we talk about the curriculum and how we are approaching the coming months. We will be releasing videos as we move through the curriculum so make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube!

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Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/purchase-level-1-curriculum/
Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/
Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/
Charlotte Mason - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Mason

What Are We Consuming
Chatgpt App - https://apps.apple.com/app/openai-chatgpt/id6448311069
Bard - https://bard.google.com/

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Episode 316: Short Bite - Products We Loved When Traveling Overseas With Kids Jun 01, 2023

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Today we're talking about our favorite unique products we used to travel overseas with our kids.

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Document Organizer - https://amzn.to/3IMrXHX
Apple AirTag 4 Pack - https://amzn.to/3N24xAT
AirTag Kids Bracelet - https://amzn.to/3J8tokf
Camera Shutter Remote Control - https://amzn.to/3qa2sJX
GorillaPod - https://amzn.to/3C2H6Rs
Clear TSA Approved Toiletry Bag - https://amzn.to/3IPhdbF
Mesh Zipper Pouch - https://amzn.to/3qkSdCD
Packing Cubes - https://amzn.to/45CQ7hS
Adjustable Travel Luggage Strap - https://amzn.to/42alaPa
Rosewood Wood Ring - https://amzn.to/427uP8V

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Episode 315: Traveling Internationally with Kids May 29, 2023

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Having just returned from a one month worldschooling trip to Ireland, we wanted to break down what we learned about traveling internationally with kids, including how to pack, our favorite travel must-haves, and how to make traveling with your kids less stressful and more fun!

How to approach travel with kids
How to approach packing
Decrease Stress (AKA Prevent Issues)
Tips

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Packing Cubes - https://amzn.to/45CQ7hS
Razor Scooters - https://amzn.to/43o7XU0
Nexus - https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus
Global Entry - https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry
Spot Saver - https://www.portseattle.org/SEAspotsaver
Chase Sapphire - https://creditcards.chase.com/rewards-credit-cards/sapphire/preferred
Google Nest Doorbell - https://amzn.to/3ILuRwi
Google Nest Hub - https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_hub_2nd_gen?pli=1&hl=en-US
Kasa Smart Light Switch - https://amzn.to/42b1NFI

What Are We Consuming
Great British Baking Show: Juniors (Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81613670

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Episode 314: Short Bite - PBS Kids App May 25, 2023

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During homeschooling, sometimes we need to entertain a child while we focus on another. But we'd like that entertainment to also educate at the same time. Behold! The PBS Kids App!

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PBS Kids App - https://pbskids.org/apps/

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Episode 313: We're Back from Roadschooling in Ireland! May 22, 2023

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That's right folks, we were out of country roadschooling for the last month in the Emerald Isle, Ireland. In today's episode, we talk about why we chose to go overseas for such a long time, our planning, how we continued homeschooling while we were there, and many other things.

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Roadschooling with Megan and Daniel Tenney (The Family Gap Year) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/243
Killarney, IR Townhouse - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6180996?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=f87c13fe-44c8-4b8f-b54f-8b7c95d585f3
Ross Castle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Castle
Razor Scooters - https://amzn.to/3MsN4QA
The Quiet Man Movie - https://youtu.be/Z-dF_L2aT2Q
Peaches! - https://youtu.be/imSefM4GPpE
Girl Scouts/Girl Guides - https://www.wagggs.org/en/
Ireland GAA - https://www.gaa.ie/
Hurling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurling
Gaelic Football - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelic_football
Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/
Explode The Code - https://www.explodethecode.com/
Beyond The Code - https://amzn.to/43j1FVm
Libby App - https://libbyapp.com/
Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/
All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/
Blossom and Root Earlier Learners Vol. 2 - https://blossomandroot.com/curriculum/
PBS Kids App - https://pbskids.org/apps/
Khan Academy Kids - https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
Canon Ivy 2 Printer - https://amzn.to/42UFjtr
Black Pudding - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pudding
Universal Yums - https://www.universalyums.com/

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Episode 312: Touring The World Africa Resource Guide is Out! May 18, 2023

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In today's episode, we discuss the new Touring The World Africa Resource Guide. It's been a long process to finish this guide. Thanks for sticking with us over these months and years. On to Oceania! (which we hope will be quicker)

Africa Resource Guide - https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/africa

Touring The World Resource Guides
Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether

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Episode 311: Homeschool Journeys with Michelle Oeltjen May 15, 2023

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In today's Homeschooling Journeys, we are back on the road with RV schooler Michelle Oeltjen, a homeschooling mom of one. If you've got the itch to travel and want to get a window into the RV world this is the episode for you. (Bonus they will be transitioning to boat schooling in a few years.)

Choose the Scenic Route - https://www.instagram.com/choose.the.scenic.route/

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Math With Confidence - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/math-with-confidence-homeschool-math-curriculum/
Outschool - https://outschool.com/
Full Time Families - https://www.fulltimefamilies.com/
Epic - https://www.getepic.com/
ABC Mouse - https://www.abcmouse.com/abc/
Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/
Minecraft - https://www.minecraft.net/en-us
Gizmo Watch - https://www.verizon.com/connected-smartwatches/verizon-gizmowatch-2/
Charlotte Mason - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Mason
Choose the Scenic Route - https://www.instagram.com/choose.the.scenic.route/
Decisive Design - https://decisivedesign.com/

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Episode 310: Short Bite - Curriculum Review - Get Ready for the Code Book A Review May 11, 2023

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In this short bite, we review the Get Ready For The Code curriculum from the Explode The Code people. This is a great phonics primer workbook that we are introducing to our 3.5yo.

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Get Ready For the Code - https://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/literacy/phonics-word-study/explode-the-code/pricing/explode-the-code-get-ready-for-the-code-a

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Episode 309: Homeschool Journeys with Jennifer Brandon May 08, 2023

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In today's Homeschooling Journeys, we have Jennifer Brandon, a homeschooling mom of two neurodiverse children. It's a great conversation about a unique homeschool with unique challenges. As always it is wonderful to talk to families to share their experiences and learn from each other.

Follow Jennifer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/almost.unschooling/

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IEP - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualized_Education_Program
Lexia - https://www.lexialearning.com/
Waldock Way Magic Tree House - https://www.thewaldockway.com/product/passport-to-adventures/
Secular Unit Studies and Homeschool Baskets - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2202261079881326/
Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/kindergarten-curriculum/
Math With Confidence - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/math-with-confidence-homeschool-math-curriculum/
All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/
Alfie Kohn Punished by Rewards - https://amzn.to/3FMCotB
Deschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deschooling
Peter Grey Free to Learn - https://amzn.to/3LQQkX8
Hyperlexia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlexia
Math Seeds - https://readingeggs.com/apps/play-and-learn/
Reading Eggs - https://readingeggs.com/
Number Blocks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlwvN0w4qFSP1FllALB92w
Jennifer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/almost.unschooling/
Mona Delahooke Beyond Behaviors - https://amzn.to/3McFNG9
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children - https://amzn.to/3lUUfrx
Eliza Fricker- The Family Experience of PDA - https://amzn.to/40HDr62