Homeschool Together Podcast

Episode 137: Doing All The Things! (Homeschool FOMO) Sep 13, 2021

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For many of us, we’ve chosen to homeschool our kids because we want to give them the education we never had. We want to show them a world of wonder and build a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. But with these earnest goals comes a challenge. How do we give our children an amazing education without feeling like we need to overschedule ourselves so that we don’t miss anything? With so many amazing curriculums and resources for homeschooling, how do we take the pressure off of ourselves (and our kids) to do it all?

Identify FOMO
Too Many Great Resources
Projection
Fear That the Child Will Fall Behind
Place Boundaries to Alleviate FOMO

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Show Notes
Our Zero to Homeschool Video Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFywVa75yGBUVEowTeTXXG5E
Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28
Am I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29

What Are We Into
Bluey Season 2

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The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 136: Family Movie Night: Jungle Cruise and Vivo Sep 09, 2021

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We're heading back to the movies with our review of the new Disney+'s Jungle Cruise, and Netflix's Vivo.

Jungle Cruise Trailer: https://youtu.be/f_HvoipFcA8
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hr 07 min
Availability: Disney+ (Premier)

Vivo Trailer: https://youtu.be/BOe8L69JpVI
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
Availability: Netflix

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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The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 135: Zero to Homeschool or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Start Homeschooling Sep 06, 2021

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If you’ve just decided to homeschool and you’re not sure where to begin, this episode is for you! We know that it’s tough to know where to begin and diving into the homeschooling world can be overwhelming. In this episode we’ll walk you through the steps to get started!

Our Zero to Homeschool Video Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFywVa75yGBUVEowTeTXXG5E

Introduction
Can I really homeschool?
State Homeschooling Laws
State and National Learning Standards
Choosing Curriculum
Create a Homeschool Space
Rhythm and Routine
Start Homeschooling!

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
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Show Notes
Our Interview on Beauty in Ordinary Things - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTV38YGhwJA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Homeschool Impostor Syndrome - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/7
State Regulation - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/4
State and National Standards - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/6
Finding Curriculum - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/10
Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/
Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/
Waldock Way - https://www.thewaldockway.com/shop/
Real Life Homeschool Spaces Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497970997084310/
Homeschool Spaces - http://www.homeschool-together.com/podcast/homeschool-spaces/
Deschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deschooling
Trello - https://youtu.be/EjNbRWTOHR0
Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28
Am I Doing Enough? Early Elementary (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29
Homeschool Journeys - http://www.homeschool-together.com/tag/homeschool-journeys/
First-Year Homeschoolers - http://www.homeschool-together.com/tag/first-year-homeschoolers/

What Are We Into
Caitie's Classroom - https://youtu.be/NJydOittdSA

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Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

"Homeschooling isn't something we do, it's the way we live."

Episode 134: Short Bite - Game Break (Hoot Owl Hoot) Sep 02, 2021

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In today's episode we talk about our newest skunkworks project, The Game Break. We've talked for a long time about our love of gameschooling. In today's short bite we talk about our Game Break one-day unit study, which is a perfect introduction to the idea of gameschooling, and how we can center our learner's education around games.

Download the free game break and give gameschooling a try: https://app.gumroad.com/homeschooltogether#HpXdk

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
Hoot Owl Hoot - https://amzn.to/2WxmSyd

Connect with us
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together
The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 133: Homeschooling Journeys with Mary Bathrick: Beauty in Ordinary Things Aug 30, 2021

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On today's Homeschooling Journeys episode, we're talking with Mary Bathrick (AKA Beauty in Ordinary Things), a down-to-earth, hilarious homeschooling mom of three kiddos. Mary has a blog and Instagram account that always strikes the right balance of humor and heartfelt in homeschooling and motherhood. She has tons of great free resources for homeschooling families on her blog and her Instagram never fails to make us laugh when we need it. Check out this terrific interview!

Beauty In Ordinary Things (Mary's Blog) - https://beautyinordinarythings.com/
Mary's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beauty_in_ordinary.things/

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
Beauty in Ordinary Things - https://youtu.be/SUH-2_bvlhU
Charlotte Mason - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Mason#Educational_Philosophy
Classical Curriculum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_education_movement
Beast Accademy - https://beastacademy.com/
Lively Letters (for Dyslexia) - https://www.readingwithtlc.com/lively-letters/
Explode the Code - https://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/literacy/phonics-word-study/explode-the-code/about-the-program
Money Bags - https://amzn.to/38pL2NA
Sum Swamp - https://amzn.to/3kCH35F
Sleeping Queens - https://amzn.to/3kA8Wvl
Super Why ABC - https://amzn.to/3sUXi1Z
Word on the Street Junior - https://amzn.to/38oocpu
Spell Trek - https://www.simplyfun.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/advanced-product-search?W=SF086
Minecraft: Builders & Biomes - https://amzn.to/3mQoUEa
Silver and Gold - https://amzn.to/3jpomDe
Welcome To - https://amzn.to/3jnQtmq
Cartographers - https://amzn.to/3zrA8m8
Rush Hour Junior - https://amzn.to/2Wz9MR3
Gravity Maze - https://amzn.to/3BesEn8
Lazer Maze - https://amzn.to/3ky8jCC
SmartGames Little Red Riding Hood - https://amzn.to/2WvCuBW
Beauty In Ordinary Things - https://beautyinordinarythings.com/

Connect with us
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The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 132: 2021 Listener Curriculum Week - Learning Dynamics: 4 Weeks to Read System (w/ Dawn McMurray) Aug 27, 2021

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As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curricula and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool mom, Dawn McMurray, about the Learning Dynamics 4 Weeks to Read System.

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
Learning Dynamics: 4 Weeks to Read System - https://amzn.to/38dYTX0

Connect with us
Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/
Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together
The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 131: 2021 Listener Curriculum Week - Core Knowledge Pre-School Curriculum (w/ Justin and Caroline Shell) Aug 26, 2021

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As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curricula and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool parents, Justin and Caroline Shell, about the Core Knowledge Pre-School Curriculum.

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
Core Knowledge Curriculum - https://www.coreknowledge.org/
Cultural Literacy - https://amzn.to/3sF8uzH
What Your Preschooler Needs to Know - https://amzn.to/2WcQhND
Core Knowledge Foundation for Homeschoolers (lots of free digital curriculums for early learners) - https://www.coreknowledge.org/blog/support-for-homeschool-families-your-one-stop-guide-to-core-knowledge/

Connect with us
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The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 130: 2021 Listener Curriculum Week - Lightning Literature Curriculum (w/ Kathleen Decker) Aug 25, 2021

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As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curricula and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool curriculum supermom, Kathleen Decker, about Lightning Literature.

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
Lightning Literature - https://hewittlearning.org/lightning-lit/

Connect with us
Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/
Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together
The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 129: 2021 Listener Curriculum Week - Playing Preschool Curriculum (w/ Kathleen Decker) Aug 24, 2021

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As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curriculum and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool curriculum supermom, Kathleen Decker, about Playing Preschool.

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
Playing Preschool - https://busytoddler.com/product/playing-preschool-complete-program/

Connect with us
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together
The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 128: 2021 Listener Curriculum Week - Kindergarten Math With Confidence Curriculum (w/ Kathleen Decker) Aug 23, 2021

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As we prepare to start the school year, we're reviewing curriculum and it's time to hear from you! This week we'll be interviewing listeners about their favorite curriculums. Today we're talking with homeschool curriculum supermom, Kathleen Decker, about Kindergarten Math with Confidence.

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
Kindergarten Math with Confidence - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/books/
Math that Sticks - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/books/

Connect with us
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The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

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