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Bite Size Wednesdays: Homeschooling Multiple Children Sep 14, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today for Bite Size Wednesdays, I sharing how to homeschool with multiple children of multiple ages. I hope you find this helpful and remember to download the link below if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet! And if you would like to share something for Bite Size Wednesdays, please be sure to email us. We would love to hear what bite size tips others have to share.

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Show Notes
Episodes mentioned:
Bonus Episode: Homeschooling From A to Z - https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/8785502
Homeschool and Toddlers series-
https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/3437419
https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/3502696
https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/3624397
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
The Music Podcast for Kids Learning Package - https://themusicpodcastforkids.podia.com/premiumvoulumone/wguqi
Big Life Journal - https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
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E93: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling for College Credit with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa / The Road to Debt Free College Education Sep 12, 2021

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Hello everyone and welcome back! Today in keeping with September's homeschool high school theme, we are replaying our conversation with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa. She is the author and founder of Homeschooling for College Credit. Jennifer and her husband have 4 sons, all homeschooled since Day 1.
Through resourceful high school planning, Jennifer teaches parents how to make the most of their teen’s high school career by injecting college credit early, streamlining their homeschool exit strategy, and making calculated decisions about college selection.
Jennifer's passion in helping and guiding homeschool families truly shines through her work and commitment to our community. We hope you enjoy this conversation and find it as inspiring as we did, no matter what stage your kids are in.
So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to North Carolina to discuss how you can start earning college credit in high school and work towards a debt free college education!
Quick announcement. With Fall approaching, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download.

Show Notes
Homeschooling For College Credit Links:
https://homeschoolingforcollegecredit.com/
Link to book: https://amzn.to/3ngt8VV
Find your private State-based Facebook Group
https://homeschoolingforcollegecredit.com/find-your-state-hs4cc-facebook-group/
Other websites mentioned:
Modern States
https://modernstates.org/
Dave Ramsey's Borrowed Future series
https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/borrowed-future
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less: Jean Miller from Northeast Ohio Sep 08, 2021

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Thank you Jean for participating! We love what you and your platform have to offer. To hear more about Jean and all things Waldorf, take a listen to Episode 91 here https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/9101947

Welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
Show Notes
Jean's website: Waldorf Homeschooling Support ⋆ Art of Homeschooling
Instagram @ art.of.homeschooling
Book mentioned: Tom Brown's Field Guide To Wilderness Survival - https://amzn.to/2VrKKCW
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Big Life Journal: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E92: Home Ed Series: Homeschooling The High School Years with Vicki Tillman from Homeschool Highschool Podcast Sep 05, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the camp fire! This month we will be focusing on the high school years and prepping for post-graduation. Today we kick off the month with Vicki Tillman from the Homeschool Highschool Podcast. Vicki is a speaker, podcaster, mentor coach, and veteran homeschool mom.

She served as an advisor to her local homeschool community for 20-plus years. Now all five of her children graduated from homeschool high school and have completed various degrees at college and graduate levels. Hundreds of her local homeschool high school advisees have gone onto fruitful adulthoods with career, college, military or ministry positions.

So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Delaware to discuss how homeschooling high school is possible and can be the best years of you and your child’s journey!

Quick announcement. With Fall approaching, we are excited to announce the release of our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist! Nathan and I have been camping for years with and without kids. So we put together this checklist in hopes to help other families wanting to get out and camp more. See link below for download.

Show Notes

Website: Homeschool High School Curriculum (7sistershomeschool.com)
Podcast: The Homeschool Highschool Podcast

Book mentioned:
How To Really Love Your Teen by Ross Campbell- https://amzn.to/3zRn1uZ

Blog Posts mentioned:
How To Homeschool High School-
An Authoritative Guide on How to Homeschool High School (7sistershomeschool.com)
The Authoritative Guide- click link above and you will see different topics to Authoritative Guide on right hand side of page

Transcripts- Homeschool Transcripts (7sistershomeschool.com)
Electives- Electives High School (7sistershomeschool.com)
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Big Life Journal: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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Bonus Episode: Curriculum & Resource Picks For This Year - Part 2 Aug 31, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today I'm sharing Part 2 of our curriculum and resource picks for this year. I will share our picks for History, Geography/Social Studies, Science, and Entrepreneurship.
* We now have our Free Ultimate Family Camping/Outdoor Checklist available on our website!
If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to email us!
If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
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Thank you for listening!
Show Notes:
Books Mentioned
Shh! We're Writing The Constitution: https://amzn.to/3DyjJ1L
The Last Safe House https://amzn.to/3Bns2vv
Welcome To Addy's World 1864 https://amzn.to/3ysOSQD
Puerto Rico https://amzn.to/3gHg2wS
Latinas- Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers https://amzn.to/3BrP1pl
Grandma's Records https://amzn.to/2Yh3WEv
Coqui In The City https://amzn.to/3Bxd0mO
Cooking Class Global Feast https://amzn.to/38lmFjN
Tree In The Trail https://amzn.to/3zvexcq
Famous Men of Rome https://amzn.to/2WBExEr
Rome & Romans https://amzn.to/3Ds5L1s
Nature Anatomy Book https://amzn.to/3sVt9iS
US History
Discovering History Series: Sweet Land of Liberty [DHSsweet] - $34.95 : Queen Homeschool Supplies, Publishers of Books for the Charlotte Mason Style Educator
Science
Botany Lessons Book: https://amzn.to/38sQf7l
Botany Notebooking Journal: https://amzn.to/3kFdWis
Apologia: Elementary Science - Apologia
Ongoing Community Support:

Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Big Life Journal: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E91: Home Ed Series: Waldorf Homeschool - A Head, Heart, & Hands Approach To Learning with Jean Miller from Art of Homeschooling Aug 29, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Jean Miller joining us from Art of Homeschooling. Jean is a long-time homeschooler, mother of three, and enthusiastic homeschooling mentor. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching and is a Certified Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach. Through her 25 years of Waldorf-inspired homeschooling and education experience, she helps other parents succeed at holistic, hands-on homeschooling by making it practical, doable, and sustainable.

So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss the beauty of the holistic hands-on experiential learning of the Waldorf approach!

Show Notes

Art of Homeschooling website: Waldorf Homeschooling Support ⋆ Art of Homeschooling

Instagram: @ art.of.homeschooling

Podcast: Art Of Homeschooling

Book Mentioned: Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne- https://amzn.to/3DtgFEf

Start With Rhythm blog & video: Start with Homeschool Rhythm Rather Than Curriculum ⋆ Art of Homeschooling

50+ Resources for Hands-On Homeschooling: Resources for Hands-On Homeschooling ⋆ Art of Homeschooling

Free Guide: Save Your Homeschool Day ⋆ Art of Homeschooling

Curriculums Mentioned

PAPER SCISSORS STONE – Waldorf Home and School Supplies (waldorfsupplies.com)

The First Provider of Online Waldorf Curriculum Since 1994 - The BEarth Institute (earthschooling.info)

Waldorf Essentials

Lavender’s Blue Homeschool (lavendersbluehomeschool.com)

Christopherus Homeschool Resources - Christopherus Homeschool Resources - Waldorf Parenting & Education

Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet:
https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum - https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Big Life Journal - https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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Bonus Episode: Curriculum & Resource Picks For This Year - Part 1 Aug 26, 2021

Show notes

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today I wanted to jump on and share what we 'plan' to use this year for our lessons. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series. Today I will go over our picks for religion, math, language arts, spanish, music study, & picture study. Next week I will reveal our history, science, & geography/social study picks. If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to email us!
If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
Jessica from The Waldock Way is offering 30% off all products from now until August 30th, no code necessary. https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Rachel from Wild Learning continues to offer her 15% off all Wild Math and Wild Reading curriculum from now until September 13th Use the code “newschoolyear” in the checkout!
https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Books Mentioned:
Saint Patrick's Summer: A Children's Adventure Catechism- https://amzn.to/3DuGbce
Language Lessons For A Living Education 4- https://amzn.to/3gT9gV9
Tales From Shakespeare by Charles & Mary Lamb- https://amzn.to/3jicTFy
Simply Charlotte Mason's Your Business Math- Your Business Math — Simply Charlotte Mason
Khan Academy- Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice
Mater Amabilis- Mater Amabilis™ – A Charlotte Mason Style Curriculum for Catholics
Ambleside Online- Home - AmblesideOnline - Charlotte Mason Curriculum
Brave Writer-Brave Writer
Flip Flop Spanish- Whole Family Homeschool Spanish – Flip Flop Spanish
Episode 81 mentioned with Shannon from New Schools: https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/8688765
Ongoing Community Support:

Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Big Life Journal: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
The Music Podcast for Kids Learning Package - https://themusicpodcastforkids.podia.com/premiumvoulumone/wguqi
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E90: Home Ed Series: Forest School - A Holistic Approach To Learning with Lewis & Gemma from Children Of The Forest Aug 22, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Lewis Ames and Gemma Southerden joining us. Lewis and Gemma are qualified Forest Leaders and the directors of Children Of The Forest. They are both former teachers who have gone into business together to focus on what they are passionate about: giving children and families meaningful learning and play experiences, in the great outdoors. Tucked away on their beautiful, private 3 acres of Gaddon Woods, they run weekly sessions where children can explore and follow their own learning journeys. Their mission is to give children real skills, real freedom in their play, and to reconnect families with nature.

So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the UK and discuss the importance of meeting children where they are and allowing them to progress holistically at their own pace.

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
Children Of The Forest website: Children of the Forest -Home (children-of-the-forest.com)
Podcast: The Forest School Podcast
Instagram: @ children_of_the_forest_uk
Forest School Association: Forest School Association | What is Forest School? | Forest Schools | Nature Premium
Books Mentioned:
It's OK Not To Share by Heather Shumaker- https://amzn.to/3j202qW
Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn - https://amzn.to/3z6gOec
Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn - https://amzn.to/3D3jsDM
Books written by Lewis & Gemma:
The Myths of Outdoor Play and Learning by Lewis Ames - https://amzn.to/3819Vi6
The Forest School Cooking Bible by Lewis Ames & Gemma Southerden - https://amzn.to/381cj8H
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum - https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Big Life Journal - https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
The Music Podcast for Kids Learning Package - https://themusicpodcastforkids.podia.com/premiumvoulumone/wguqi
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Bite Size Wednesdays: Reflections On My Homeschool Convention Experience Aug 18, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today for Bite Size Wednesdays, I wanted to hop on and briefly share my thoughts on my first homeschool convention experience. I talk about the set-up, benefits, but also some of my personal take-a-ways. I hope you find this helpful and remember to email us if you are new and wanting a free Getting Started Packet!

We also want to remind you of two Back-To-Homeschool sales happening right now:

The Waldock Way is offering 30% off all products until August 30th. No code required and affiliate link here: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/

Wild Learning is offering 15% off all Wild Math and Wild Reading curriculum until September 13th. Use the code “newschoolyear” in the checkout! Affiliate link here: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927

Great Homeschool Conventions: Homeschooling Resources & Workshops | Great Homeschool Conventions

Other episode mentioned with S.D. Smith, author of The Green Ember Series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/7083514
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Wild Learning Curriculum - https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Big Life Journal - https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
The Music Podcast for Kids Learning Package - https://themusicpodcastforkids.podia.com/premiumvoulumone/wguqi
The Waldock Way https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
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E89: Home Ed Series: Unit Studies and Homeschooling An Only with Jessica Waldock from The Waldock Way Aug 15, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! We hope you have been enjoying our amazing line up of guests for this Home Education Series. Today we continue with Jessica Waldock from The Waldock Way. Jessica is a homeschool mom of one, writer, photographer, and homeschool advocate. She founded The Waldock Way as a way to give back to the homeschool community that she had fallen so madly in love with. Her goal is to bring tips, tricks, inspiration, and resources that help ignite a love of learning in your children. Encouraging you to follow your children’s lead and learn alongside them every day.
So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to rural Florida and discuss how through the use of Unit Studies, Jessica’s family is instilling a love of lifelong learning while prioritizing relationships and connections!

If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.
Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
Jessica's website: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/thewaldockway
Facebook www.facebook.com/thewaldockway
Instagram- @ thewaldockway www.instagram.com/thewaldockway
Blog posts mentioned:
How to Plan a Unit Study - The Waldock Way
YouTube video 'Plan A Unit Study With Me'- https://youtu.be/mCW4Iwm0IaA
Does A Homeschool Mom Need To Be A Reader Too? (thewaldockway.com)
Books Mentioned:
Read-Aloud Handbook byJim Trelease - https://amzn.to/3jMOWV
The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie- https://amzn.to/3CI6tar
Math program mentioned: Home page (teachingtextbooks.com)
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Wild Learning Curriculum - https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
Big Life Journal - https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1417
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
The Music Podcast for Kids Learning Package - https://themusicpodcastforkids.podia.com/premiumvoulumone/wguqi
The Waldock Way https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
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