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Episode 157: (Encore) Episode #22 - Buy All The Books Nov 22, 2021

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It's Turkey Week and we're very busy with family. So, if you would indulge us with an episode from the archive. It's one of our favorite topics, BOOKS! We're getting into the holiday season and we know you're going to be shopping for books so we think this might help. Enjoy! :)

Discussion
New Books
Amazon Prime: need it now regardless of price
Book Outlet or KidsBooks.com: limited title selection. Create wishlist, emails when available, need $35 to free ship (otherwise $5 to US/CAN)

Used Books
See our episode on finding used curriculum. All of those methods are applicable here
Local resale: thrift, facebook marketplace, offerup, library book sales, used bookstore

New & Used Books
Bookfinder.com: need to get a reliable ISBN first from Amazon or similar. Remember it includes shipping. You can check prices without shipping if you plan to buy multiple items. Protip - bookfinder also gives you the buyback offer for a book so you can have an idea what you could resell for to a company (private always more $$)

Sales
Amazon and Target buy 2 get 1 free sales. These happen a couple times a year. Have your wishlists loaded as items sell out. Must do separate purchases to maximize the discount.

Show Notes
Book Outlet (AKA kidsbooks.com)
https://bookoutlet.com/

Bookfinder
https://www.bookfinder.com/

Homeschool Classifieds
https://homeschoolclassifieds.com/default.asp

Facebook Homeschool Curriculum Marketplace Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Homeschool.Curriulum.Marketplace/

Facebook Homeschool Curriculum Sell/Exchange
https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolcurriculumexchange/

Facebook Homeschooler Market - Buy, Sell, & Trade
https://www.facebook.com/groups/304683776278308/

Facebook Homeschool Buy Sell Trade
https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolbuyselltrade/

Facebook Homeschool Curriculum Free for Shipping
https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolffs/

What are we into this week
Harry Potter - slowed down, paired with audio and video
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Illustrated edition) - https://amzn.to/3cezjSY

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Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 156: Short Bite - Workbook Review - Kumon: Telling Time (Kindergarten) Nov 18, 2021

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In today's episode, we review the Kumon Telling Time workbook.

Workbook Review: Kumon Telling Time - https://amzn.to/3qrz2oN
Topic: Telling Time
Grade Level: Age Range 5-6-7
Cost: $5.99 - 7.99

Additional References:
Eeboo Telling Time Clock Game - https://amzn.to/31Vg53T
Melissa and Doug Telling Time - https://amzn.to/3qsBY4r

Touring The World Resource Guides
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Episode 155: Quiet time Nov 15, 2021

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Contrary to uninformed public opinion, we homeschoolers are busy! There are playdates, co-ops, trips to the library, nature walks, sports, and those are just the things we do outside of the home. While at home we’re busy creating art, performing science experiments, acting out scenes from history, or reading our 67th book of the day. While a full schedule can be lots of fun, today on the show we want to explore an equally important item on the agenda: quiet time. This is an opportunity for ourselves and our kids to slow down, reflect, recharge, and possibly discover interests they may not otherwise have time to explore.

What is quiet time?
Why is quiet time important?
How to start quiet time in your homeschool
Additional ideas

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

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
Toddler Clock - https://amzn.to/3ktyEm5

What Are We Into
Kodable - https://www.kodable.com/

Episode 154: Short Bite - Workbook Review - Evan Moor Skill Sharpeners: Geography (Kindergarten) Nov 11, 2021

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In today's episode, we review the Evan Moor Skill Sharpeners Kindergarten Geography Workbook.

Workbook Review: Evan Moor Skill Sharpeners - https://amzn.to/3ohdb0O
Topic: Geography
Grade Level: K
Cost: $6.99 - 9.99

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

Episode 153: Homeschooling Journeys with Kristin Dexnis Rosengrant Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

In today's Homeschool Journeys we have Kristin Dexnis Rosengrant, mother of 2. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned her reasons to educate, and ultimately her desire to support her homeschooling community with a cottage school. Its a great interview that you can't miss.

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
Montessori - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_education
All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/
Preschool Math At Home - https://welltrainedmind.com/p/preschool-math-at-home/
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons - https://amzn.to/3EKp3yI
The Golden Bull: A Mesopotamian Adventure - https://amzn.to/3wm0ZPJ
Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Morning Time - https://youtu.be/a1GYeK6Juss
The Waldock Way - https://www.thewaldockway.com/

Episode 152: 50 Days of Kindergarten Books We love (YouTube Series) Nov 04, 2021

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We will be doing a lot of book reviews on our instagram and YouTube channel in the coming year. We wanted to take a moment to talk about our new YouTube series, "50 Days of Kindergarten Books We love".

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast

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

Episode 151: Kitchen Classroom Nov 01, 2021

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As homeschoolers, we know that learning happens all the time, even when we’re not formally conducting a “lesson”. This is especially true every time we get our kids in the kitchen with us. Preparing a family meal, a special dessert, or just a snack can host a wealth of learning opportunities. Today we’re going to dive into Kitchen Classroom to discuss the importance of cooking with your kids and how you can make it a rich and positive experience for everyone!

Why cook with your kids?
What academics can your kids learn through cooking?
What are your homeschool goals with cooking?
What if you don’t know how to cook?
Tips to make it a positive experience
Our favorite Kitchen Classroom items

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

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
Universal Yums - https://www.universalyums.com/
Food Lab - https://amzn.to/3BtnUto
Salt Fat Acid Heat - https://amzn.to/3nFPPBG
Salt Fat Acid Heat - https://www.netflix.com/title/80198288
Townsends Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/RLa5hWI1Tv8
Americas Test Kitchen Show - https://www.americastestkitchen.com/
America's Test Kitchen - https://amzn.to/3mmiqwn
The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs - https://amzn.to/3Bul7QB
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs - https://amzn.to/3Gr50qZ
The Complete Baby and Toddler Cookbook - https://amzn.to/3pMc4IJ
Cookbook Stand - https://amzn.to/3bjcLRx
Kids nylon knife and cutting board - https://amzn.to/2ZETJ5J
Babish Tiny Whisk Set - https://amzn.to/3jJD9Zq
Salad spinner - https://amzn.to/2XVwW4J
No Slip Bowls - https://amzn.to/3CpQjSp
Offset Spatula - https://amzn.to/2ZJdWaq
Churros at Preppy Kitchen - https://preppykitchen.com/churros/
Pretzel at Preppy Kitchen - https://preppykitchen.com/soft-pretzels-recipe/
French Rolling Pin - https://amzn.to/31dVE1B

What Are We Into
Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/harry-potter-hogwarts-mystery/id1333256716

Episode 150: Short Bite - Halloween Games - Jaws Oct 28, 2021

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Continuing our series on games for Halloween, on today’s Short Bite we’re reviewing Jaws, a board game adaptation for the classic horror movie and novel. In this game players work together to chase down and stop the shark before...well before the swimmers get...(QUEUE THE MUSIC) Da Na! Da Na!

Players: 2-4 players
Playtime: 45-60 min
Ages: 9+
Educational Value: Probability, strategy, cooperative, resource management

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
Jaws - https://amzn.to/3C2eRkl
(Homeschool Together Book Club) Jaws by Peter Benchley - https://amzn.to/3GdMXUX
He was a speech writer for the Johnson Administration! - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Benchley#Jaws
Eye of the World - https://amzn.to/3pqTiq3
Eye of the World Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBmu69NMt8c

Horrific Show Notes (avoid at all costs) a.k.a. Grandma Feeding Ground
Baby Shark Sweater - https://amzn.to/30IHjda
Baby Shark Song Puzzle - https://amzn.to/3pudRSO

Episode 149: Homeschooling Journeys with Leah DeRose-Wilson Oct 25, 2021

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In today's Homeschool Journeys we have Leah DeRose-Wilson, mother of 5, and homeschooler herself. It was a wonderful conversation that spanned how to educate four kids and a baby, beat the dreaded socialization issue with loads of activities, and balance that all with working from home. Its a great interview from a super mom that you can't miss.

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 - https://rightstartmath.com/
Beast Academy - https://beastacademy.com/
Moving Beyond the Page - https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/
William and Mary unit studies - https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/curriculum/index.php
Logic of English - https://www.logicofenglish.com/
Michael Clay Thompson LAC - https://www.rfwp.com/pages/michael-clay-thompson/
All About Spelling - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/
Varsity Tutors - https://www.varsitytutors.com/
Google Classroom - https://classroom.google.com/
Blossom and Root 1st Grade - https://blossomandroot.com/first-grade/
Building Foundations of Science - https://amzn.to/3pAQqqC
A Spy on History - https://www.workman.com/series/spy-on-history

Episode 148: Short Bite - Halloween Games - Potion Explosion Oct 21, 2021

Show notes

Continuing our series on games for Halloween, on today’s Short Bite we’re reviewing Potion Explosion. In this game players work to solve potions using beads to gather victory points and be the best wizard or witch in Potions Class!

Players: 2-4 players
Playtime: 30-45 min
Ages: 8+
Educational Value: Pobability, strategy

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
Potion Explosion - https://amzn.to/3j6fwd1

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