Homeschool Together Podcast

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Episode 9: Our Homeschool Preschool Aug 26, 2020

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This will be an overview of what we do on a daily basis, including referencing the curriculum we are using (will not go in-depth). We will also discuss how we plan our days each week and how we plan our weeks overall.

Discussion
The curriculum we are using.
Overview of our day.
How we plan our days.
How we plan our weeks.

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Show Notes
Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/
Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/
Trello - https://trello.com/

What are we into this week
Goats (Blaaaaaaaaaah!)
Learn all about goats - https://youtu.be/QpGDm7KI6Xs
Milking goats - https://youtu.be/l-YrVD4c5gY

Connect with us
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast
Website: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/
Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 8: Short Bite - Sequence by JAX Aug 24, 2020

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In this short bite episode we feature one of our favorite Gameschooling games, Sequence by Jax.

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Show Notes
How to play - https://youtu.be/fiUQYIuMluM
Jax Sequence for Kids Ages 3-6 - https://amzn.to/2PEJEx8
Jax Sequence Letters Ages 4-7 - https://amzn.to/3is6u7x
Jax Sequence Numbers Ages 6-10 - https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/018850/Sequence-Numbers-Game.html?trackcode=googleBase
Jax Sequence States and Capitals Ages 7-12 - https://amzn.to/31N7Q6e
Jax Sequence Original Ages 6 - Adult - https://amzn.to/3agd3XO

Episode 7: Homeschool Impostor Syndrome Aug 20, 2020

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“Homeschooling is the pursuit of knowing, learning, and exploring the world without the pressures of school. Life and learning become one.” - Julie Bogart (Brave Writer / The Brave Learner)

From episodes 4 and 5 you know the requirements to homeschool in your state and a guideline of what you could teach, but can you really do this? We all ask ourselves “Am I truly qualified to teach my children? I’m not a teacher. Will they still learn what they need to? Will they still be enriched as they would in a classroom?”

If you don’t know where to start and it seems overwhelming, follow these steps and you’ll get going.

Step 1: Breathe and Believe
Step 2: Find inspiration
Step 3: Choose a Method (How)
Step 4: Choose Curriculum (What)
Step 5: Plan Your Schedule (When)
Step 6: Find Community and Friends
Step 7: Just Start!

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Show Notes
The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart - https://amzn.to/2PFtyTZ
"Just Do It" by Shia LaBeouf - https://youtu.be/ZXsQAXx_ao0

What are we into this week
The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart - https://amzn.to/2PFtyTZ

Episode 6: State and National Standards Aug 17, 2020

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Your state may or may not require that you teach certain subjects, but they don’t specify what within those subjects you should teach. While you have the freedom to tailor your child’s education, you may be wondering what the public school in your area would be teaching depending on grade. This can be a strong influence on what you teach (especially if you intend to send your child to public school at some point in the near future) or it can just give you some helpful guidance to plan your own studies.

We discuss:
Common Core
State Educational Standards

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Show Notes

Common Core National Standards - English/Language Arts
http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/

Common Core National Standards - Math
http://www.corestandards.org/Math/

Educational Standards Resources by State
https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html

Homeschool Organizations/Associations By State
http://www.homefires.com/state.asp

What are we into this week
Cosmic Yoga - We're Going on a Bear Hunt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAT5NiWHFIU

Episode 5: Short Bite - Outfoxed by Gamewright Aug 16, 2020

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In this short bite episode we feature one of our favorite Gameschooling games, Outfoxed by Gamewright.

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Show Notes
Outfoxed by Gamewright - https://amzn.to/3io8hKB
How to play - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCZSE8IOlkE

Episode 4: State Requirements Aug 13, 2020

Show notes

National homeschooling standards do not exist. Each state has its own requirements. Today we’ll discuss the specifics of a couple of states as an example and provide resources for families to find out about their state’s laws.

Discussion
States on Homeschool Legal Defense Association categorized as Low, Moderate, High Regulation. We talk in some detail about each:

Low Regulatory: Texas
Mod Regulatory: Washington State
High Regulatory: New York

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Show Notes
Homeschool Laws By State
https://hslda.org/legal

Homeschool Organizations/Associations By State
http://www.homefires.com/state.asp

What are we into this week
Eeboo Create a Story Cards
Animal Village - https://amzn.to/3gEjXZm
Fairy Tale Mix-Up - https://amzn.to/2DFDMkx
Robot's Mission - https://amzn.to/3gz3Agx

Episode 3: Homeschooling Terminology Part 2 Aug 06, 2020

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With so many flavors of homeschooling, there are lots of new terms to learn. When new homeschooling families reach out and ask where to start they usually run into some unfamiliar language. We’re going to try to decode the most commonly used homeschool terms. This is only meant to be a broad introduction as future episodes will get into the weeds.

Curriculum Terms
Spiral Learning, Sequential Learning, Loop Schedule, Scope & Sequence, Multi-Level, Spine, Extension, Manipulatives

Homeschool Support
Co-op, Enrichment, PPP or ALE, Association

Reporting and Record-Keeping
Portfolio, Individual Home Instruction Plan (IHIP), Letter of Intent (LOI), Progress Report, Standardized Testing

Other Terms
Deschooling, Accidental homeschooler, Learning Styles (auditory, kinesthetic, visual), Morning Baskets, PODS or Micro Schools, Secular and Faith-Based

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Show Notes
Homeschool terminology links
https://wellplannedgal.com/homeschool-terminology/
https://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/homeschooling_glossary.shtml
https://www.homeschool.com/articles/know-your-homeschool-terminology/

What are we into this week
Target Dollar Spot (if you don't have a Target nearby or can't go out to shop, below are some Amazon links to similar products)

Alphabet Letter stamps - https://amzn.to/30vFUEe
Ink Pad - https://amzn.to/2EXIcUu
Dry Erase Blocks - https://amzn.to/3kiGLQu
Learning Money - https://amzn.to/30vGmCq
Book Bins - https://amzn.to/30y9hpt

Episode 2: Homeschooling Terminology Part 1 Aug 06, 2020

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Homeschooling Methods Discussed
Classical (Trivium, Quadrivium, Classics), Charlotte Mason, Montessori, School-at-Home (aka Traditional), Waldorf, Unschooling, Gameschooling, Unit Studies, Lapbooking, Notebooking

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Unschooling
https://happinessishereblog.com/what-is-unschooling/

Gameschooling
https://my-little-poppies.com/gameschooling/

What are we into this week
StoryTime podcast
https://bedtime.fm/storytime

Episode 1: How We Got Here Aug 06, 2020

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We all have to start somewhere and this is a good enough place for that. Arial and Matthew talk about their inspiration and why they started a podcast to help new homeschoolers.

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Show Notes:
First episode of Bluey for free on YouTube

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