Social Studies: Civil War, Crash Course World History, historical fiction & picture books, learn about holidays as they occur, projects, learn about current events as they happen
Junipine Morning (Art Subscription Box company owned by Tina & Beckie’s awesome friend ;) )–no longer exists
Music: drum lessons, playing a variety of music regularly
And field trips and friend time!!
Maeven (11th Grade)
Business: Continue working on website (learn more WordPress), continue working on digital art (learn more Photoshop, use YouTube and Lynda.com, as needed.), continue: Micro Business for Teens curriculum, by Carol Topp
Language Arts: Continue: Help for High School by Brave Writer, copywork, journal, blog
Social Studies: Civil War, Crash Course World History, historical fiction & picture books, learn about holidays as they occur, projects, learn about current events as they happen
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com.
Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Pandia Press Presents: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral, with Blair Lee (Ep #63, 6/4/16)
Jun 19, 2016
(Show recording is at the bottom of the page)
In this episode, the moms share the final part of their 2 part Secular Science Resource series, with an interview with Pandia Press author and scientist Blair Lee: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral.
Secular science curricula and programs present the accepted facts, principles, models, and theories explaining how the natural and physical world works as recommended by a majority of practicing experts in that area of science. Science curricula and programs should not exclude or misrepresent scientific facts, principles, models, or theories that are considered core ideas in the field.
Specifically, science curricula and programs will not be reviewed if they do the following:
Minimize, misrepresent, or omit accepted scientific facts, principles, models, or theories
Incorporate religious philosophy into the curriculum or program
Politicize science issues in a way that misrepresents the issues
What to look for in science courses
The inclusion of evolution
Is the word design used in place of the word evolution
Is the word created or creation used when discussing how organisms, the universe, or matter came into existence? Organisms evolved; they were not created.
Know your definitions –
Science theory – A scientific theory is a widely accepted explanation of something observed in science. Theories are based on experimentation, observation, and reasoning—the scientific method.
Scientific model – A scientific model is a simplified representation of a real system. Scientific models make it possible to study large, complex scientific principles and systems. Scientific models use the scientific method.
In this episode, the moms are joined by Blair Lee, homeschool mom, and author of REAL Science Odyssey Biology 2 and Chemistry 1, from Pandia Press, as they talk about secular science resources.
Podcasts: StarTalk Radio, with Neil Degrasse Tyson (preview all episodes…adult content sometimes!) Brains On! Fun Kids Digital Radio on iTunes: Age of the Dinosaur (10 eps), Geology Rocks (24 eps), Sky Watch (astronomy, 12 eps), Kitchen Chemistry for Kids (20 eps), Techno Mum (engineering, 58 eps), A to Z of Wildlife (25 eps)…and more! The Science Hour Tumble Radiolab Physics Central NASACast Introductions Necessary (Celebrating women in STEM) Naked Scientists on iTunes (many different podcasts)…Naked Archaeology, Astronomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, Oceans and more… Astronomy Cast
Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Day in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 5 (Ep #61, 1/10/16)
Jan 18, 2016
(Show recording is at the bottom of the page)
In this episode, the moms catch you up on what they’ve been up to lately and share three new Day in the Life Interviews including one homeschooling Dad!
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Interview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer, pt 2 (Ep #60, 11/29/15)
Dec 04, 2015
In this episode, the moms share the second, and final, half of their interview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer (language arts and writing curriculum.)
Tina’s son Tyren’s drum performance. Tyr is the one on the right, playing timbales (with the braid).
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com. Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Interview with Julie Bogart of Brave Writer (Ep #59, 11/14/15)
Nov 16, 2015
In this episode, the moms talk about what they’ve been up to since last they recorded, and share the first half of their interview with Julie Bogart, founder and owner of the language arts and writing curriculum, Brave Writer.
*Audio player is at the bottom of this page.*
Maeven the human dragon
Links in this Episode:
Savvy Homeschool Moms episode about Homeschooling with the Amazing Race *NOTE FROM TINA: Savvy Homeschool Moms episode about Noodle Homeschool mentioned in this episode–doesn’t exist. WOOPS! Apparently I’ve never even explained Noodle Homeschool fully on the show so I’m going to have to do that in the next episode! SO SORRY! Check out the link for info for now.
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com. Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Checking in with the Moms (Ep #58, 8/29/15)
Sep 07, 2015
In this episode, the moms check in with how the beginning of the school year is going and how they are adapting to the new year’s schedules.
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com. Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Gearing up for a new Homeschool Year! (Ep #57, 8/2/15)
Aug 09, 2015
In this episode the moms catch listeners up on their summer and discuss gearing up for the new homeschool year.
Please note: The podcast player is now at the bottom of the page.
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com. Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
The Savvy Homeschool Moms talk Summer Plans (Ep #56, 6/1/15)
Jun 13, 2015
In this episode, the moms share their very different summer plans…Beckie talks about summer learning and Tina talks about working on her 3rd annual “Great Summer Purge and Clean”!
Please note: The podcast player is now at the bottom of the page.
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com.
Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Homeschooling with Experience-Based Learning (Ep #53, 2/22/15)
Feb 25, 2015
In this episode, the moms discuss temporarily switching gears with math and Tina shares more details on her new “Experience-Based Learning” system and announces an exciting new program!
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com.
Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Homeschooling while Working Outside the Home (Ep #51, 1/25/15)
Jan 29, 2015
In this episode, the moms answer the question “Can you homeschool and work outside of the home?” by talking with 3 working moms that are actually doing it!
The Nerdist Podcast Welcome to Nightvale Sleep With Me (a small warning, the episodes are marked explicit by iTunes, and I have never heard an entire episode, but what I have heard is mostly PG)
To register for a course, all they need to do is: Go to our Self-paced Courses page. Browse through the courses. Click the Order Now button next to the course. Enter HOMESCHOOL for the Coupon Code and click Validate Coupon. Complete the registration.
This episode is sponsored by:
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com.
Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Throwback Thanksgiving, (Ep #49, 11/23/14), Homeschooling Thanksgiving in a Culturally Sensitive Way
Nov 25, 2014
In this episode, the moms chat about recent field trips and share their classic culturally sensitive Thanksgiving topic from 2012 just in time for the upcoming holiday.
The song that Tina referred to that she grew up listening to, that Harriet Tubman led at the Civil War Reenactment (She said the wrong song in the podcast.)
Beckie – http://www.physicscentral.com/ You can order a free Physics kit to be delivered in January, 2015 to participate in the PhysicsQuest theme of the year, the International Year of Light!
This episode is sponsored by:
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com.
Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Day in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 4 (Ep #48, 10/11/14)
Oct 21, 2014
In this episode, the moms catch you up on what’s been going on in their lives in the long interim since their last episode, and share 3 more day in the life interviews, including one with a mom in Ireland!
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com.
Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Interview with Kate Johnson, Founder of Pandia Press (Ep #47, 8/31/14)
Sep 17, 2014
In this episode the moms detail their plans for the new school year and share an interview with Kate Johnson, founder of Pandia Press, publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. They learn about how the company began, all about their current programs, and where the company is going next!
Tyren (age 9) – Started reading the WondLa series, by Tony DiTerlizzi. He whizzed through book 1–The Search for WondLa and started book 2–A Hero for WondLa
This episode is sponsored by:
Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com.
Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com.
Interview with Moving Beyond the Page cofounder Keith Howe (Ep #46, 8/14/14)
Aug 18, 2014
In this episode the moms share their interview with Keith Howe, one of the founders of the Moving Beyond the Page curriculum. They learn how the company got started, what makes them different from other curricula, how their program works and more!
Tina’s desk, before and after
LeftCenterRight dice game with Oreos! (Tina’s goofy kids)
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
The National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, Interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, Part 2 (Ep 45, 7/17/14)
Jul 27, 2014
In this episode, the moms share part 2 of their interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, The Inappropriate Homeschooler, and founder of the National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers.
Tyren’s 9th Party Extravaganza (Messy Theme, 2014) (**That’s my gorgeous hubby in the cowboy hat!** –Tina)
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
The National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, Interview with Mari Beth Buckroth (Ep 44, 6/13/14)
Jun 15, 2014
In this episode the moms share part 1 of their interview with Mari Beth Buckroth, the Inappropriate Homeschooler and founder of the National Alliance of Secular Homeschoolers, and talk about what they have been up to so far this summer.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Interview with Blair Lee, Part 3 (Ep 43, 5/25/14)
May 31, 2014
In this episode, the moms share the final part of their 3 part interview with Blair Lee, homeschooling mom and author of REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 and Biology 2 by Pandia Press, and chat about their upcoming summer plans.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Interview with Blair Lee, Part 2 (Ep 42, 4/27/14)
May 09, 2014
In this episode, the moms share part 2 of their interview with Blair Lee, author of REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 and Biology 2, and homeschooling mom and announce the winner of a set of Biology 2 Ebooks from Pandia Press!
The winner of our Biology 2 give away was Natalie B! Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who entered!
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Interview with Blair Lee, Part 1 (Ep 41, 3/29/14)
Apr 08, 2014
In this episode the moms share the first part of their interview with Blair Lee, Author of REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 and Biology 2, and homeschooling mom and giveaway a set of Biology 2 Ebooks from Pandia Press.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Homeschooling with YouTube (Ep 40, 2/23/14)
Mar 05, 2014
In this episode, the moms talk about their website changes, a newly discovered feature of Goodreads, hexaflexagons, and homeschooling with YouTube!
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Homeschooling while Working from Home (Ep 39, 1/25/14)
Feb 01, 2014
In this episode, the moms share an interview with a work at home, homeschooling Dad, and review PowerRocks MagicSticks
Powerock Magicstick: 2800mAh Magicstick– This site appears to no longer exist. Which is fine, because after we reviewed this, I had the battery die early not once but twice! I had a replacement sent to me when the first one didn’t last long…and the second one ALSO didn’t last long!! So I personally no longer recommend these things.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Day in the Life of a Homeschooler, Part 3 (Ep 38, 12/29/13)
Jan 06, 2014
In this episode, the moms chat about what they’ve been doing for the past two months, read some listener comments, and share two more Day in the Life of a Homeschooler interviews!
P.S. From Tina: For those interested…we didn’t do a holiday episode because we didn’t receive any response for our question of how you cope with the holidays. That’s ok, I did post it pretty late in the season to expect anyone to have time to think about it. We’ll try earlier next year!
Homeschool Planner Reviews (Ep 37, 10/20/13)
Oct 28, 2013
In this episode the moms review four homeschool planners, including printed, online and wall sized.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com
Day in the Life of a Homeschooler, part 2 (Ep 36 9/29/13)
Oct 07, 2013
In this episode the moms chat about some great youtube channels, catch up on listener recognition and share three more day in the life interviews!
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com
Interview with PJ Jonas of Goat Milk Stuff (Ep 35, 9/10/13)
Sep 12, 2013
In this episode the moms chat about getting started with the new school year, their curriculum choices for the 2013-2014 school year, and share their interview with PJ Jonas, homeschooling mom of 8 from GoatMilkStuff.com.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com
Day in the Life of a Homeschooler, part 1 (Ep 34 7/22/13)
Aug 01, 2013
In this episode the moms chat with Aubyn, Krista and Janeen, three homeschool moms who share their “typical” homeschool day with us.
Learn more about what the homeschool lifestyle is like in other families in this, our first episode of our new “Day in the Life of a Homeschooler” series.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com
Part 2, Interview with Deborah Markus, The Bitter Homeschooler (Ep 33, 6/28/13)
Jun 28, 2013
In this episode, enjoy part 2 of our interview with Deborah Markus, author of the Bitter Homeschoolers Wish List.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Part 1, Interview with Deborah Markus, The Bitter Homeschooler (Ep 32, 6/4/13)
Jun 07, 2013
In this episode the moms interview Deborah Markus, author of the Bitter Homeschoolers Wish List, and editor and owner of Secular Homeschooling Magazine.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Summer Planning and Learning (Ep 31, 5/20/13)
May 22, 2013
In this episode the moms chat about Postcards from Youth: Peru, Biddy Bedtime Stories and Summer Planning and Learning.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Homeschooling a Child with Autism (Ep 30, 4/28/13)
May 05, 2013
In this episode, the moms welcome their first guest to chat about homeschooling a child with autism.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Using Music to Enrich your Homeschool (Ep 29, 4/14/13)
Apr 22, 2013
In this episode the moms talk about Biddy Bedtime Stories, more family-friendly game recommendations, and ways of using music to enrich your homeschool.
Music History 102: A Guide to Western Composers and their Music from Middle Ages to Present (supposed to have recordings, but I couldn’t find them…but still great info there)
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Incorporating Art into Homeschooling (3/13/13, Ep28)
Mar 17, 2013
In this episode the moms announce the Pandia Press Giveaway winner, chat about The Amazing Race, and incorporating art into homeschooling.
Country Report for Amazing Race is ready for review! To get your copy: Tell your friends about Savvy Homeschool Moms on Twitter, Facebook and/or real life, and then email me about it at tina(at)savvyhomeschoolmoms.com (The first 20 people)
The moms talk about Homeschooling with the Amazing Race in episode 19
Free-Loan Teaching Resources from NGA — NOTE: This page has been taken down and I’ve linked to the archived page…I’ve since touched base with the Affiliate Loan Coordinator at the NGA, Lily Abt, and she gave me this info:
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
How to start homeschooling, Part 2, Step by Step (2/24/13, Ep 27)
Feb 26, 2013
A2Z Home’s Cool, SecularHomeschool.com and Yahoogroups (NO LONGER VALID…Yahoogroups is essentially gone and people migrated to Facebook years ago) to find local support groups
Balancing Everything: an eclectic homeschooling family (some occasional religious content, as the family is Mormon.)
A Magical Childhood: an unschooling family. Not aware of their religious preference, as I don’t recall ever noticing her mention it.
Melissa Wiley: author of children’s books that also blogs about homeschooling…she alternates between unschooling and structured learning (aka “tidal schooling”). They are a Catholic homeschool family, though I’ve never noticed any religious content on her blog
Simple Homeschool: a blog site with multiple authors. More like an online magazine.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Using Incentives in Homeschooling, (2/12/13, Ep 26)
Feb 18, 2013
In this week’s episode, the moms talk about using their new “Seize the Year” wall calendars to get organized and using incentives and rewards to help homeschooling run more smoothly.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
When a Homeschool Curriculum Doesn’t Work (Episode 25, 2/3/13)
Feb 09, 2013
Please note: If you downloaded this episode prior to 2/23/13, please delete it and re-download. There was a glitch a little after the 1hr mark where our intro/outro music just randomly started playing (not sure how I missed that before, but it’s fixed now!), making it difficult to hear the content. The file here on this page should be the corrected one, so just throw out the old one and listen here or redownload and you should be good to go! :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In this episode the moms chat about a vacation, paper airplanes and what to do when a homeschool curriculum doesn’t work for you.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Teaching with Technology (Episode 24, 1/7/13)
Jan 11, 2013
In this episode, the moms gather their strength in the midst of some gnarly colds to talk about all kinds of useful and educational apps for the iPhone and iPad.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Start the New Year right with homeschooling (Ep 23, 12/31/12)
Jan 01, 2013
On this, the last day of 2012, the moms chat about the holidays, update listeners on their last month, and how to start the New Year right with homeschooling!
Magic Tree House series:List of books in the first series (which is what Tina’s son is reading currently), and the Magic Tree House website (complete with book samples, games, videos, and a neat “Reading Program to Adventure” program where your child can earn stamps for completing trivia questions related to the facts learned from the books!)Magic Tree House Research Guides and Fact Trackers (nonfiction companion books for the series)
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Homeschooling Thanksgiving in a Culturally Sensitive Way, Episode 22 (11/17/12)
Nov 20, 2012
*The audio player is at the bottom of the page, and if you’d like to skip right to the Thanksgiving content, it begins at 1hr, 48sec (1:00:48).*
In this episode the moms chat about Halloween fun, the History Odyssey curriculum, and maintaining cultural sensitivity during Thanksgiving.
Homeschooling Thanksgiving in a Culturally Sensitive Way, Thanksgiving and Native American Links:
*PLEASE NOTE: Beckie and I pronounced “Wampanoag” incorrectly throughout this episode. I just discovered this through watching Plimoth Plantation videos, where they pronounce it [wam-puh-nog]. I apologize for that! We should have researched that better ahead of time!*
Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving…Please note that we are no longer linking to this book, as I (Tina) have just discovered it on the list of NOT recommended books by Oyate.org: http://web.archive.org/web/20121113221748/http://www.oyate.org/resources/booklist.html I should have thought to check the list before talking about the book. Not sure why it didn’t occur to me at the time. Please refer to the list on Oyate.org above to find appropriate books. Sadly, the list is very short.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Homeschool Co-ops (Ep 21, 10/29/2012)
Nov 04, 2012
In this episode the moms talk about field trips galore, Google Earth, the Earthquake and…
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Homeschooling with Chronic Illness (Ep20, 10/8/12)
Oct 18, 2012
In this episode the mom’s chat about Flylady routines, history lesson mishaps, share 2 great educational British websites, and Beckie talks about homeschooling with chronic illness.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
Homeschooling with The Amazing Race! Episode 19 (9/30/12)
Oct 03, 2012
In Feb 2013, I created a country report printable to use with my kids, along with The Amazing Race (discussed briefly in the first 15 min of ep 27 and 28,). It has been updated and improved upon a couple of times since then…and is now available for sale on my website: http://homeschoolrealm.com/shop/ Beckie and I have also started a Homeschooling with The Amazing Race Facebook group, for sharing ideas! Come join us! –Tina
In this episode we catch up after a week off, chat about fun and games while homeschooling, and…
Homeschooling with The Amazing Race!
Learn about all the great ideas we’ve found on the web, and some we thought up ourselves, on how to turn the tv show “The Amazing Race” into geography and social studies lessons!
Secular Homeschooling Magazine (Sadly, this magazine and it’s website no longer exist, so we’ve removed the link.)…But there is a new secular homeschooling magazine now by the Secular Homeschooler.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
In this episode the moms share 2 new segments: “Books of the Week” and “Links of the Week”, as well as discuss bullying and teasing in homeschool situations.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the new correct coupon code!
Art and Science Recipes, (Ep 17, 9/9/12)
Sep 14, 2012
In this episode, the moms chat about their CurrClick giveaway, the overscheduled homeschooler, and share their favorite art and science recipes.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the new correct coupon code!
Tidal Homeschooling (Ep 16, 9/4/12)
Sep 07, 2012
After a shaky start to the week, the moms finally get together and chat about how their first week of schooling went, finding balance between being out exploring and being home, and all about Tidal Homeschooling.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the new correct coupon code!
Quick Tips and Tricks for Homeschooling (Ep 15, 8/26/12)
Aug 29, 2012
In this episode the mom’s chat about preparing for the first day of homeschool, read listener mail, foreign language study ideas and 6 quick tips and tricks for homeschooling!
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the new correct coupon code!
Extracurricular Activities for Homeschoolers (Ep 14, 8/19/12)
Aug 21, 2012
In this episode the mom’s chat about their new fundraising group, how to talk to family members who may be against homeschooling, creating an all inclusive curriculum,and extracurricular activities for homeschoolers.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the new correct coupon code!
Homeschool Field Trip Ideas (Ep 13, 8/12/12)
Aug 16, 2012
In this episode the moms chat about surviving the heat, E-books vs printed books, and homeschool field trip ideas!
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the new correct coupon code!
How to Stay Sane While Homeschooling (Ep 12, 8/5/12)
Aug 08, 2012
In this episode, the moms talk about World Breastfeeding Week, the Mars rover landing, preschool audiobooks, and how to stay sane while homeschooling!
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the new correct coupon code!
Planning for the New School Year (Ep 11, 7/29/12)
Jul 31, 2012
In this episode, the moms chat about the Olympics, Doctor Who, and planning for the new school year.
Weetamoo: Heart of the Pocassets (The Royal Diaries series…Tina mentions this in the show, about the Native American princess who lived at the time of the pilgrims in Plymouth)
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the new correct coupon code!
In this episode, the moms discuss birthday parties, other podcasts, ways to save on homeschool resources, getting organized, and how they talk to their children about national tragedies.
This Little Parent Stayed Home NOTE: This show still exists, but it has evolved into something totally different than what I talked about on the show. I don’t care for it anymore, but check it out and see what you think.
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. Be sure to listen to episode 19 for the newest coupon code!
Making Books (Ep 9, 7/15/12)
Jul 17, 2012
In this episode the moms chat about their new partnership with Mothering Magazine, answers listener questions about SpiralScouts and podcasting, Tina talks more about Math Mammoth, and making homeschooling fun with zines, lapbooks and bookmaking.
In this episode the moms answer the question of “How involved is dad?”, talk about summer homeschooling, the dreaded “S word” (socialization), and creative ways to use Pinterest and Goodreads in homeschooling.
Structured vs Delayed Preschool (Ep 5, 6/16/12)
Jun 19, 2012
This week the moms discuss memorizing math facts, structured vs delayed preschool, encouraging special needs children to read, and Tina reviews Math Mammoth.
Currclick (site mentioned where you can purchase Math Mammoth ebooks, as well as lots of other digital curriculum, and educational webinars.)
Summer Reading Programs (Ep 4, 6/10/12)
Jun 14, 2012
We are back after a week off due to internet issues. This week the moms discuss Summer Reading Programs, more Secular Charlotte Mason, iTunes feedback, and Beckie reviews Moving Beyond the Page.
Don’t forget there’s even more Charlotte Mason info on Tina’s website, Homeschool Realm (Look for “Secular Charlotte Mason” in the sidebar menu)
Am I Capable of Homeschooling? (Ep 3, 5/27/12)
May 30, 2012
This week, the moms discuss: Life in their homeschooling households the past week, activities during the recent solar eclipse, finding unexpected learning opportunities, exploring Charlotte Mason education, answer the question “Am I capable of homeschooling?”, and Beckie reviews the REAL Science Odyssey series.
The Wired Homeschool podcast Here’s the review I wrote on iTunes, which tells even more about why I like this show (click the image below to see it bigger):
How to Legally Homeschool in California (Ep 2, 5/19/12)
May 21, 2012
In this week’s episode, the mom’s talk about how their week went, homeschooling with migraines, charter school disappointments, and Minecraft madness. Then they give a quick overview of how to legally homeschool in California, and ask listener’s opinions on homeschool planners. Lastly, both mom’s waxed poetic about their love of the Scholastic Warehouse sales.
Minecraft (Not mentioned in the podcast, but this is a very educational game that Tina’s blogged about multiple times. Stay tuned for us to talk about it again in more depth in the future!)
Meet the Savvy Homeschool Moms (Ep 1, 5/5/12)
May 21, 2012
Meet the Savvy Homeschool Moms! Tina and I are so proud of our first podcast. Recording it was an adventure, and we look forward to sharing it with you, our listeners! Going forward our show notes will include links and contact information for all the resources we share with you. For this first show, the notes were a little more difficult, but here we go!
This show covered why we decided to make this podcast, who we are, and why we homeschool and what to look forward to on future episodes of the Savvy Homeschool Moms Podcast!
We mentioned one of our favorite websites, Khan Academy! An excellent resource not only for math (where it is a LIVESAVER!) but also for other subjects and topics of interest to the homeschool family!
Another link from the show: Secular Homeschooling Magazine (Sadly, this magazine and it’s website, no longer exist, so we’ve removed the link.)
Also we talked about where we can be reached on the internet, for your questions, and comments!
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