Homeschool Together Podcast

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Short Bite - Homeschool Morning Routine with Emily Cook Nov 24, 2020

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Morning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family!

Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene.

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Short Bite - Homeschool Morning Routine with Abby Card Nov 23, 2020

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Morning Routines vary wildly. All this week we will ask a number of homeschooling parents, "What is your morning routine?" We hope that you find some inspiration for you and your family!

Spoilers the solution to a good morning is suffcient caffiene.

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Episode 46: Homeschooling Through The Holidays Nov 20, 2020

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The winter holidays are almost here! As wonderful as this time of the year is, it also kicks us out of our routines and can cause a bit of backsliding for our homeschools (and waistlines!) that we'll spend most of January trying to recoup from. So, join us today as we chat about our strategies to embrace the holidays with your children and stay on track with your most important homeschooling goals!

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Felt Wall Christmas Tree - https://amzn.to/2ImMl6f
The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs - https://amzn.to/35cOBpw
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs - https://amzn.to/3pfE3hm
Velo Bike - https://amzn.to/3pbgk1D

What are we into this week
Early morning exploration walks

Episode 45: Short Bite - HedBanz Nov 18, 2020

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Who or what am I? In today’s Short Bite we’re discussing the silly and sometimes surprisingly difficult Hedbanz! This is great at dinnertime or as an icebreaker when having new people over (when we’re allowed to do that again!). So put on a headband and join us!

HedBanz
Ages 8 and up

HedBanz Junior
Ages 5 and up

HedBanz Disney
Ages 5 and up

2-4 players
20 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, deductive reasoning

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Show Notes
HedBanz
https://amzn.to/31W8q2f

HedBanz Junior
https://amzn.to/2GboVjn

HedBanz Disney
https://amzn.to/2Tyov9Q

Episode 44: Technology Series: Khan Academy Kids App Review Nov 16, 2020

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Today we delve into the terrific Khan Academy Kids App! It's completely free, without ads or upsell, and contains engaging learning content for preschool through early elementary kids. There are so many learning apps to choose from that it can be overwhelming. Join us as we take a look inside Khan Academy Kids to see if it might be a good fit for your young learner!

Show Notes
Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org
Khan Academy Kids iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy-kids/id1378467217
Khan Academy Kids Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.khankids.android&hl=en_US&gl=US
Khan Academy Kids Setup - https://youtu.be/GbrtpAd-fVE
Khan Academy Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy

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What are we into this week
Great Illustrated Classics Anne of Green Gables - https://amzn.to/3k5E4AE

Episode 43: Homeschooling Journeys: Kate Scott Nov 13, 2020

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Today we sit down with Kate Scott, a public school educator, a future principal, and now a homeschooling mom to discuss her journey into homeschooling, how her work in the classroom informs her approach to homeschool, how homeschooling will in turn inform her future work in the public school system, and how we can become better educators for our children at home. She provides a wealth of knowledge and information so don't miss this episode!

Show Notes

Words their way - https://www.savvas.com/
Handwriting without tears - https://www.lwtears.com/
Jump math - https://jumpmath.org/
Dreambox - https://www.dreambox.com/
Homer (App) - https://learnwithhomer.com/
Osmo Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/3jBB0Mo

Snohomish County Parent Partnership - https://www.sno.wednet.edu/Domain/22

How to be better educators

John Hattie Visible Learning - https://visible-learning.org/
Nancy Frey, John Hattie, Douglas Fisher The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents - https://amzn.to/3pfotCm
Jigsaw Teaching Method - https://youtu.be/euhtXUgBEts
Total Participation Techniques - https://amzn.to/3jG63GP
Bloom's Taxonomy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom's_taxonomy
Lower Order vs. Higher Order Questions - https://www.redhookcentralschools.org/cms/lib/NY01000233/Centricity/Domain/3/Bloom.pdf
Restarting and Reinventing School in the times of Covid - https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/product-files/Restart_Reinvent_Schools_COVID_REPORT.pdf
Social Emotional Learning Standards, Benchmarks, and Indicators https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/studentsupport/sel/pubdocs/Appendix%20D%20Standards%2C%20Benchmarks%20Indicators.pdf

Episode 42: Short Bite - Planet Nov 11, 2020

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If you ever dreamed of creating your own world then today's the day! We're talking about the fantastic "board" game Planet by Blue Orange Games! Using your own 20-sided sphere and magnetic terrain tiles, you will terraform your planet into the best environment for all sorts of animals. A beautiful game with a great mechanic, this is a unique and engaging add to your game collection!

Planet
Ages 7+ (but can be played with younger kids)

2-4 players
30 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, deductive reasoning, logic, math, grouping

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Show Notes
Planet - https://amzn.to/2U9Lp7z

Episode 41: A Review of Universal Yums Nov 09, 2020

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Subscription boxes are the latest craze. There are now so many that’s it’s difficult to choose! We’ve decided to try a few out for ourselves so that we can help you make an informed decision. Today we’re discussing a popular subscription box called Universal Yums which features snacks from different countries each month.

Show Notes
Universal Yums
https://www.universalyums.com/

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What are we into this week
Build It! Volume 1
https://amzn.to/2TuimeG

Episode 40: Build Your Library with Emily Cook Nov 06, 2020

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Join us as we sit down with Emily Cook, creator of Build Your Library Curriculum! This is a terrific secular option inspired by Charlotte Mason and full of amazing books to enjoy with your learners. We discuss how Charlotte Mason principles have been incorporated into this curriculum, what led to the creation of Build Your Library, Emily's recommendations for supplements, and what's on the horizon for Build Your Library families!

Show Notes

Build Your Library Curriculum
www.buildyourlibrary.com

A Literary Education: Adapting Charlotte Mason for Modern Secular Homeschoolers by Emily Cook
https://amzn.to/2TzGpJj

Build Your Library University (for Parents)
https://buildyourlibrary.com/build-your-library-university/

Build Your Library Read Aloud Book Club
https://buildyourlibrary.com/bookclub/

Build Your Library Unit Studies
https://buildyourlibrary.com/purchase-unit-studies/

Explode the Code phonics instruction
https://www.explodethecode.com/

Handwriting Without Tears
https://www.lwtears.com/hwt

Growing with Grammar and Soaring with Spelling
https://jackrispublishing.com/

Writing With Skill by Susan Wise Bauer
https://amzn.to/3e1Y066

Mad Libs
https://amzn.to/35GOGAD

History Quest by www.pandiapress.com
https://amzn.to/34zaper

The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer
https://amzn.to/2HywjWQ

A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola
https://amzn.to/2TwMlmb

Mellisa Wiley Blog - Here in the Bonny Glen
http://melissawiley.com/blog/

Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading by Lawrence Goldstone
https://amzn.to/34zHsPv

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Episode 39: Short Bite - Sushi Go Nov 04, 2020

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Pass the sushi! On today’s Short Bite episode we take a look at a terrific pick and pass card game that flexes the skills of strategy, basic probability, and addition. Sushi Go! is fast, fun, portable, and a must have family game!

Sushi Go!
Ages 4 and up
2-5 players (up to 8 with Sushi Go Party!)
20 min playtime
Skills: strategic thinking, probability, addition

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Show Notes
Sushi Go! - https://amzn.to/37TjNf8

Sushi Go Party! - https://amzn.to/3ozfGLj