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Episode 297: 500 Hours of Summer Mar 27, 2023

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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

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12/3/30 Workout Challenge - https://www.forbes.com/health/body/12-3-30-workout/
The Importance of Outdoor Play with Hope Helms, Urban Eden Farm School - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/23
Identify Plants and Animals with the Seek App - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/224
Spend the summer outside with All Trails - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/220
SUPERJARE Hammock with Stand - https://amzn.to/3TfoXrs
Ninja Obstacle Course for Kids Backyard - https://amzn.to/3YWfW88
INTEX 12 foot pool - https://amzn.to/3LkOopG
Hand Warmers Rechargeable - https://amzn.to/3mUApgd
Did Shakespeare write the plays? - https://www.history.com/news/did-shakespeare-really-write-his-own-plays

What we are Consuming
Billy Shakespeare = Cliff Notes Summary + BBC Audio Dramas
Shakespeare's King Lear Cliff Notes - https://amzn.to/3ZUOLvK
BBC King Lear (Find it on audio through your library and the Libby app) - https://www.audible.com/pd/King-Lear-Audiobook/B002V0TGOS
A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories - https://amzn.to/3ZMufgI

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Episode 296: Short Bite - Cover Your Assets Mar 23, 2023

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This week we talk about protecting your assets with Cover Your Assets, from Grandpa Beck's Games.

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Cover Your Assets - https://amzn.to/3xMaB84

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Episode 295: Homeschooling Journeys with Jenna McIntyre Mar 20, 2023

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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.

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Apraxia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apraxia
Augmentative and alternative communication - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmentative_and_alternative_communication
Proloquo2go - https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo2go
Word Wizard - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-wizard-for-kids-school-ed/id447312716
Wordly Wise - http://wordlywise3000.com/
Number Blocks - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks
Evan Moor - https://www.evan-moor.com/
Sticker by Number Nature - https://amzn.to/3l8VQcT
Scientific Connection Through Inquiry - https://scicurriculum.com/sci/
Unschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unschooling
Torthlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/
Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/
Ninja Life Hacks - https://www.ninjalifehacks.tv/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/
Who Smarted? - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-smarted/id1533462141
Just the Zoo of Us - https://www.justthezooofus.com/
Greeking Out - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/greeking-out
World of Warbirds - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-of-warbirds/id1507302667
Zoe and Sassafrass - https://amzn.to/3JhZwBb
Kindle App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amazon-kindle/id302584613
Logic of English - https://www.logicofenglish.com/
Beast Academy - https://beastacademy.com/

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Episode 294: Short Bite - Our Review of Right Start Math Level C Mar 16, 2023

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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.

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Our Review of Right Start Math Lesson B - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/260
2021 MATH Curriculum Week - Right Start Math Curriculum - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/126
Curriculum Series (Update): RightStart Math - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/95
Right Start Math - https://store.rightstartmath.com/rightstart-mathematics-level-a-second-edition-book-bundle/
Right Start Math Manipulatives - https://store.rightstartmath.com/rs2-math-set/
Right Start Math YouTube Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkzHpyLJkMiwj8t_ve_OWJHX9j_eUw2xe
Kumon Grade 3 Addition and Subtraction - https://amzn.to/3EzEPij

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Episode 293: Going Beyond Core Mar 13, 2023

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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
How to “Fit” These In

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Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - https://youtu.be/8a-HfNE3EIo
Trivium - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trivium
Quadrivium - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrivium
Diagnose the patient in 60 second - https://youtube.com/shorts/c42oO3LFOFo?feature=share
Chatgpt - https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/
How to Draw a Fantasy World Map! - https://youtu.be/ebItHUEuYQ0
Inside My $15,000 Off-Grid Tiny Home - https://youtu.be/9dsAT0KnSfk
Doing All The Things! (Homeschool FOMO) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/137
Outschool - https://outschool.com/
Evan Moor Workbooks - https://www.evan-moor.com/

What we are Consuming
Work It Out Wombats on PBS Kids - https://pbskids.org/wombats

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Episode 292: Short Bite - Seven Wonders Architects Mar 09, 2023

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This week we talk about a new flavor of a classic game, Seven Wonders Architects!

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Seven Wonders Architects - https://amzn.to/3IuTPiy
Seven Wonders - https://amzn.to/3IuTIn8
Seven Wonders Duel - https://amzn.to/3Zfg1Eq

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Episode 291: The State of Homeschooling with Jeanne Faulconer Mar 06, 2023

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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 and works as a homeschool advocate and coach.

The Homeschool Mom - https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/

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Episode 290: Short Bite - Patchwork Mar 02, 2023

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This week we talk about the fusion game of quilting crossed with tetris. It's Patchwork!

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Patchwork: Americana Edition - https://amzn.to/3XTs3Cj
Game Nerdz - https://www.gamenerdz.com/
Kingdomino - https://amzn.to/3XRqcOc
Queendomino - https://amzn.to/3Zeb3rd

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Episode 289: Homeschooling Journeys with Jeanne Faulconer Feb 27, 2023

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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!

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Brian Lagerstrom - https://www.youtube.com/@BrianLagerstrom
The Homeschool Mom - https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/
Oak Meadow - https://www.oakmeadow.com/
Unschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unschooling
Outsourcing Homeschooling - https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/outsourcing-homeschooling/
Resources for Homeschooling High School When Mom's Not the Expert - https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/resources-homeschooling-high-school-moms-not-expert/
Homeschool to College: Outside Evidence - https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschool-to-college-outside-evidence/
Are You Doing Too Much, Too Fast, and for Too Long? - https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/too-much-too-fast-too-long/
Outschool - https://outschool.com/
Homeschool Transcripts Explained - https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/high-school-beyond/high-school-homeschool-transcript/
Pilot G2 Pens - https://amzn.to/3YQI25l
Doing All The Things! (Homeschool FOMO) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/137

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Episode 288: Short Bite - An LCD Drawing Pad is Perfect for Homeschooling Feb 23, 2023

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This week we talk about how we are using our LCD Drawing Pad as a wonderful homeschooling tool!

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LCD Drawing Pad - https://amzn.to/3xA9iZL

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