Homeschool Together Podcast

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Episode 67: Technology Series: Roku and Streaming Services Feb 01, 2021

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It’s truly a golden age for the availability of educational video content. There are almost too many streaming services to count, many of which have great free or low cost resources to enhance your homeschool. Continuing our technology series, today we’ll be talking about our streaming picks and a few tips and tricks to integrate everything with a Roku device.

Why Roku?
Our favorite Channels
Our Tips and Tricks

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What are we into this week
Story Orchestra Swan Lake - https://amzn.to/3cr05d1
Story Orchestra Sleeping Beauty - https://amzn.to/3agf1b8
A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories - https://amzn.to/3crucRu

Show Notes
Roku Streaming Stick - https://amzn.to/36tSsyC

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Episode 66: Short Bite - Uno Moo (Early Learners First Games Series) Jan 28, 2021

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On today's Short Bite we continue with our series on first games! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we'll be reviewing a colorful, tactile version of Uno called Uno Moo! It's a great adaptation of Uno featuring color and image matching with adorable little characters.

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Show Notes
Uno Moo - https://amzn.to/2N7Vr9d
Rollin' Wild Videos - https://www.youtube.com/user/rollinsafari

Episode 65: Episode 65 - SMART Goals in your Homeschool Jan 25, 2021

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It’s the time of year when we’re making plans and reflecting upon what went well and what didn’t last year. Seeing these plans through to fruition is about more than desire and persistence. You have to set yourself (and your children) up for success. Today on the show we’re going to discuss the concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals and how you can use this system to hit your milestones and realize your plans.

The S.M.A.R.T. concept
S: Specific
M: Measurable
A: Achievable
R: Realistic
T: Timely
Now that you have your goal well defined, how do you ensure that you meet it?
Goals are not set in stone

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What are we into this week
Molly of Denali and Curious George (PBS Kids)

Show Notes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria

Episode 64: Short Bite - First Orchard (Early Learners First Games Series) Jan 21, 2021

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On today's Short Bite we're starting a series exploring the best first games to play with your preschool child! These are games that can be played as young as 2 and help to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, memory, cooperation, counting, and logic. Today we'll kick it off with our favorite early game, First Orchard from HABA! The quality, colorful components delight our children and they're learning important skills along the way!

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Show Notes
First Orchard - https://amzn.to/3srUQiU

Episode 63: Episode 63 - Organize All the Books! (Community Conversations) Jan 18, 2021

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Having a house full of books is about more than providing entertainment or fulfilling a learning requirement. Books are gateways to experience new places and people, launchpads to discovery, and friends waiting to be met. In our family, our book collection is large and constantly growing. At just over 2000 books we only have one problem: shelf space! A book collection is a treasure, but not if you can’t find the book you need or they’re so haphazard that natural discovery is inhibited. So today on the show we’re talking about book organization! We’ll share our methods for taming this beast and hopefully give you some tips and tricks that you can use in your home.

Episode 22 - Buy All The Books! https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/22

Step 1: Know what you have so you don’t buy duplicates!
Step 2: Organize by subject or collection
Step 3: Book placement and presentation
Step 4: Keep only the good stuff

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What are we into this week
Home gym mat and folding couch

Show Notes
BookBuddy: Library Manager (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bookbuddy-library-manager/id395150347
Eyewitness Books - https://amzn.to/2N9O8hn
Usborne Books - https://amzn.to/39Caf7k
Washi Tape - https://amzn.to/2LMR6rg
Furniture Wall Strap (you'll understand when you listen) - https://amzn.to/3nIKU0Q
Gutenberg Books - https://www.gutenberg.org/
Kindle eReader - https://amzn.to/3ssSS1G
Jaxx Zipline Kids Modular Loveseat - https://amzn.to/2KeEfO3
BestMassage Gymnastics Mats Exercise Mat - https://amzn.to/3oPZSU0

Episode 62: Short Bite - Catan Jan 14, 2021

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Are you tired of playing Monopoly, Candyland, or insert Milton Bradley title here, but you're unsure how to get your family beyond the classic (and mostly boring) board games? Settlers of Catan is THE gateway game. We've seen it be the spark that sets a family down a path of nerdy board game goodness and as gameschoolers we know the power games have to not only entertain, but teach valuable lessons and academic skills. If you've been on the fence about weightier board games at all, dip your toe into the waters of Catan and you'll be pleasantly surprised! Even better, Catan Junior offers a terrific way to help your kids break out of the Candyland mold too. Great artwork, simple mechanics, and intriguing strategy make this the perfect entry to the nerdy board game world. Welcome!

Settlers of Catan
Ages 8 and up
3-4 players (with 5-6 player expansion available)
60 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities, colors

Catan Junior
Ages 6-10
3-4 players
30 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities

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Show Notes
Catan - https://amzn.to/3s8q7Hg
Catan Junior - https://amzn.to/3bvcr3o
Big Bang Theory Catan Clip - https://youtu.be/eEq-0inAWzk
The Man Who Created Settlers of Catan - https://youtu.be/niTSTcZkriA

Episode 61: Getting to Know a Parent Partnership with the Sky Valley Education Center Jan 11, 2021

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Today we sit down with Sky Valley Education Center (SVEC) director Karen Rosencrans and teacher Amber Ortiz to discuss their public Parent Partnership Program? Is it just like pubic school? Is it only enrichment classes? Join us to learn what this terrific program is all about and how alternative education schools can provide guidance, support, and community for your homeschool.

Find out more about SVEC:
https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/svec

Follow SVEC and see the latest news on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SkyValleyEducationCenter/

FREE Resource Guide
Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners!
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Episode 60: Short Bite - Ticket To Ride Jan 07, 2021

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Choo Choo Homeschoolers! Today we talk about the extremely popular and widely available game, Ticket To Ride. There are endless expansions, children's editions, and digital options for both iOS and Android. This game hits it all and is a must have for your homeschool!

Ages 7 and up
2-5 players
30 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities, colors

FREE Resource Guide
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Show Notes
Ticket to Ride - https://amzn.to/3pzyM3F
Ticket to Ride 1910 expansion - https://amzn.to/34I5bwV
Ticket to Ride First Journey - https://amzn.to/3hgMiWF
Ticket to Ride Europe - https://amzn.to/34H0X8F
Ticket to Ride Nordic Countries - https://amzn.to/38wny93
Ticket to Ride New York - https://amzn.to/3aELvxs
Ticket to Ride London - https://amzn.to/3mIQorH
Ticket to Ride Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/market/ticket_to_ride
Emerald City (DIY) - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/129237/emerald-city-fan-expansion-ticket-ride
Ticket to Ride (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ticket-to-ride-train-game/id432504470
Ticket to Ride First Journey (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ticket-to-ride-first-journey/id1210665600
Ticket to Ride (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daysofwonder.tt.android&hl=en_US&gl=US
Ticket to Ride First Journey (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asmodeedigital.tickettoride1journey&hl=en_US&gl=US
Ticket to Ride (Max high score) - https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/40819/score-maximization-solution-290

Episode 59: Gameschooling with Danielle Dabbs Jan 04, 2021

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Get your game on! You know we love using games in our homeschool and today we have a 'game geek out' sesson for you. We had the pleasure to talk with Danielle from Board Game Babies about all things games, and specifically gameschooling for young kids. We referenced a ton of games specifically geared towards young learners. Sit down, get your dice trays, and Game Out with us!

Follow Danielle's Game Reviews
Find more on Danielle's charitable efforts through her instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebabies/
Her blog:
https://boardgamebabies.wordpress.com/
And her Amazon store:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgamebabies

FREE Resource Guide
Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners!
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Danielle's Top Games
Preschool Fun
Dragomino - https://amzn.to/3plExBF
My first Castle Panic - https://amzn.to/3mKOBlV

Preschool Educational
Bus Stop - https://amzn.to/3aGvrva
Super Why ABC Letter Game - https://amzn.to/3psMjdf

Early Elementary
Silver and Gold - https://amzn.to/3pk7b6g
Draftosaurus - https://amzn.to/3nPLGK9
Trekking the World - https://amzn.to/2WLbg7o

Other Referenced Games
Catan Junior - https://amzn.to/3rsSY92
Ticket To Ride First Journey - https://amzn.to/37LP7vI
Agricola Family Edition - https://amzn.to/38vPhXv
Dinosaur Island - https://amzn.to/3nOWjwL
Zombie Kids - https://amzn.to/2KONOmS
Unicorn Glitterluck - https://amzn.to/2M0E09P
Carcassonne Junior - https://amzn.to/2M0EdtD
Dragonwood - https://amzn.to/37NPdmG
Disney Codenames - https://amzn.to/2WL82k1
Dinosaur Tea Party - https://amzn.to/2Jl76jq
King Domino - https://amzn.to/3hdbUE0
King Domino Printables - https://www.blueorangegames.com/games-goodies
Sushi Go! - https://amzn.to/2WIDUWD
Quacks of Quedlinburg - https://amzn.to/34H97xD
Digogenics - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/210296/dinogenics
Dinosaur Island - https://amzn.to/2WIXpyi
Jurassico (Print and Play) - https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/103359/print-and-play-jurassico
Trekking the Parks - https://amzn.to/3nTJEJe
Race to the Treasure - https://amzn.to/3mMJh1u
Floaty Fight - https://amzn.to/3mHxIIY

Homeschool Together Short Announcement! Jan 03, 2021

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