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Episode 58: Homeschooling Journeys: Kristin Drenzek Jan 01, 2021

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Every day can be an adventure! That’s the motto of today’s guest, Kristin Drenzek. We sit down with this Alaskan mom to discuss wild schooling, Blossom and Root, embracing each day with flexibility, and how time outdoors can lead to the most amazing and unexpected learning opportunities.

Kristin's Instagram Feed is a must follow - https://www.instagram.com/alaskawildlings/
Kristin's Blogs - https://talesofamountainmama.com/author/kristin/
http://www.alaskawildlings.com/

Kristin's guide to outerwear - https://us.reima.com/pages/alaska-wildlings

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Coil binder - https://amzn.to/38rY64n
Blossom and root space study - https://blossomandroot.com/kindergarten-curriculum/
Felting kit - https://amzn.to/37IYQ6i
Nugget couch (alternative) - https://amzn.to/34BZv7m
Pikler triangle - https://amzn.to/3mIn3gY
Ninja line - https://amzn.to/3heuAmW
Swedish ladder - https://amzn.to/3aABfGD
Hammock kids - https://amzn.to/2JfKUXW

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Episode 57: Short Bite - Kingdomino Dec 30, 2020

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Tiles, tiles, and more tiles! In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the tile building game, Kingdomino, by Blue Orange! In this strategy building game, you are trying to build your kingdom by maximizing common regions. But like all rulers, you must be wise as you build. Don't be greedy or you'll be left on the margin!

Playing is quick, it’s constantly engaging, and the rules are deceptively simple. This is the perfect entry into roll and write games and a clever way to reinforce simple addition, so grab your dice tower and join us!

Ages 7 and up
20 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, math, probabilities

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Kingdomino - https://amzn.to/346SeMN

Episode 56: Homeschooling Purpose Dec 28, 2020

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As we are about to embark on a new year full of the joys and challenges of homeschooling, we want to take a step back and discuss our purpose. When you’ve had a hard day, understanding your purpose (and being aligned with your spouse or partner) can help you to see through to a brighter day ahead. Today we discuss our homeschooling purpose and encourage you to reconnect with your own.

Purpose is the why of homeschooling. This is the list you’ll want to come back to when you hit a hard day. It’s good to be able to remind yourself why you embarked on this educational journey.

Arial's Items

Build close family connections (parents to children, siblings to one another)
Ensure our daughters have and never lose a love of learning
To let our children have a childhood. Not a stressful school/homework life that feels more like the work of adulthood
To give our children enough experiences and opportunities to discover what they want to do for a career (johnny example of a good kid, high grades, who still doesn’t know what he wants to do because he was so busy in high school)
To protect our children from bullying and adverse relationships (poor teachers they would be stuck with in school, kids they shouldn’t be friends with, etc.)
To re-experience learning with my children. So many things I didn’t get to learn that I want to have that opportunity with them
To give our children the best, most comprehensive education that we can. We can provide a more individualized, correctly paced education than any school, public or private

Matt's Items

Being together as a family. After years of working and grinding, I didn’t want to miss out on their youth.
Freedom to travel and vacation without the requirements of the school schedule
Critical thinking and deep focus
Creating lifelong learners
Getting away from the Test mentality, 3hr of homework a night, and the performance stress.

FREE Resource Guide
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What are we into this week
GASP! Woodworking and power tools with preschoolers!

Short Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Kate Scott Dec 25, 2020

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Close down Pinterest and put on the sweat pants, we’re talking homeschool spaces this week! New homeschoolers will often lose a ton of sleep trying to make their homeschool space perfect. All this week we interview homeschoolers, asking them, “What does your homeschool space look like.” We get a wide range of answers from kitchen tables, to couches, to bedrooms, and everything in between. Don’t stress about your homeschool space. Listen to these homeschoolers and how they accomplish everything they need without anything special!

Short Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Jordan Anderson Dec 24, 2020

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Short Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Hope Helms Dec 23, 2020

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Short Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Emily Cook Dec 22, 2020

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Short Bite - Homeschool Spaces with Abby Card Dec 21, 2020

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Episode 55: Technology Series: Leveraging YouTube in Your Homeschool Dec 18, 2020

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A free platform to learn almost anything? A way to hear diverse voices and real experiences? The second largest search engine in the world? Yep, it’s YouTube! Today we’ll be talking about all the ways we leverage YouTube in our homeschool to discover new educational interests, expand on current learning, and check in on the brown bears at Katmai National Park.

Why YouTube matters
Importance of YouTube premium
How we use YouTube
Cons of YouTube

FREE Resource Guide
Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners!
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What are we into this week
Port Protection Alaska - https://www.disneyplus.com/series/port-protection-alaska/1wczsvNq3uGp

Episode 54: Short Bite - Race To the Treasure Dec 16, 2020

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Get to the TREASURE! In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the cooperative path building game called Race To The Treasure by Peaceable Kingdom! In this tile laying game you're trying to find the shortest path to the three keys before the dreaded Ogre reaches the treasure! Get there first or it's doom!

Ages 4 and up
15 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, graphic, path logic, probabilities

FREE Resource Guide
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Show Notes
Race To The Treasure - https://amzn.to/2Ltmxqt

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