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E76: The Anthropology of Childhood Learning with Dr. David Lancy May 23, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the honor of having Dr. David Lancy join us for a conversation, and it is one filled with many 'golden nuggets'. David is an Emeritus Professor of Anthropology. He began college teaching at Cuttington College in the interior of Liberia in 1968 and subsequently taught at a Community College and at three universities.

Dr. Lancy has authored 5 books and his current research interests center on the anthropology of childhood. He has done fieldwork with children as the focus for extended periods in Liberia, Papua New Guinea and Mormon Utah; for shorter periods in Trinidad (Fullbright Fellow), Sweden (Fullbright Fellow), Uganda, Madagascar, and in urban schools in the U.S.

We discuss childhood in the indigenous cultures versus the WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) society. David points out that in the village, youth have great autonomy and learning bouts are self-initiated rather than teacher or caretaker initiated. Learning is woven into the flow of daily life versus being encapsulated in formal lessons.
So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Utah to speak to him about the lost art of self education and the anthropology of childhood learning!

Bite Size Wednesdays: 'Mama, Look At My Face' May 19, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Welcome to Bite Size Wednesdays. We will still continue to release 5 Minutes or Less whenever we have participants, but we had the idea to record mini episodes in between those on Wednesdays. And when we say mini, we mean mini lol. These episodes will probably range from 5-10 minutes in length and will cover a variety of topics. It may be on words of encouragement, helpful tips or hacks, a recipe we loved or anything we are currently loving, and maybe even after thoughts or reflections from a previous guest interview...the possibilities are endless!
So today on Bite Size Wednesdays it will be more on the parenting side of things as I share a lesson our 3 year old has taught me.
Hope you enjoy!
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Ongoing Community Support:
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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E75: Learning Outside The Home & No Fuss Nature Days May 16, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we are busting an episode out of the vault. We've had a hectic week and are taking the weekend to enjoy family time and the outdoors with our Scout Troop. There will be a fishing derby, hiking, bottle rocket craft, and tent camping! Even though this episode is a replay, the conversation is a great one. We talk about the different ways you can learn and extend learning outside of the home. One of the main focuses is learning in nature and how you can add nature days to your home education in a simple way.
So grab a seat by the fire as you travel to our home in Ohio and discuss how learning does not just take place in 'the classroom'.
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Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
Ongoing Community Support:
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
1) Cleveland Metroparks - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/
2) Cleveland Museum of Natural History Homeschool Programs - https://www.cmnh.org/learn/homeschool
3) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Homeschool Program - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/learn/educational-programs/educational-opportunities/homeschool-programs
4) Cleveland Museum of Art - https://www.clevelandart.org/
5) Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801493846/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nromeo-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0801493846&linkId=b2e901b24381f35b5a596f7fb7a7389b
6) Exploring Nature with Children - https://raisinglittleshoots.com/buy-exploring-nature-with-children/

Bite Size Wednesdays: Engaging Language Arts Tools May 12, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Welcome to Bite Size Wednesdays. We will still continue to release 5 Minutes or Less whenever we have participants, but we had the idea to record mini episodes in between those on Wednesdays. And when we say mini, we mean mini lol. These episodes will probably range from 5-10 minutes in length and will cover a variety of topics. It may be on words of encouragement, helpful tips or hacks, a recipe we loved or anything we are currently loving, and maybe even after thoughts or reflections from a previous guest interview...the possibilities are endless!
So today on Bite Size Wednesdays I share two Language Arts tools our family is loving. Hope you enjoy!
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
Bravewriter Program: Brave Writer
Ongoing Community Support:
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

E74: An American Homestead / Off Grid Homesteading and Homeschooling in The American Ozarks May 09, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Zac, the creator of An American Homestead, joining us. Zac is a single father of two boys and an off grid homesteader homeschooling his kids. An American Homestead is a platform and YouTube channel dedicated to teaching modern homesteading.
This interview was livestreamed to his audience, or so we thought as there were some technical difficulties, but is available on his YouTube channel. We discuss how his choice to homestead and homeschool were not only about education, but also about celebrating the family unit.
So grab a seat by the fire as we travel deep into the American Ozarks where we discuss homesteading, homeschooling, and how this lifestyle choice is all about the family!

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
An American Homestead website: Modern Homesteading With Off Grid Living And Education (anamericanhomestead.com)
YouTube: An American Homestead
Liberty University Online Academy: Liberty University Online Academy
Ivan on Tech: Ivan on Tech Blockchain Academy
If You Want To Change The World, Start Off By Making Your Bed:
https://amzn.to/3uxCzRR
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https://youtu.be/3sK3wJAxGfs
Episode Mentioned:
Episode 54 of our podcast- Homesteading and Homeschooling / Off-Grid Living with Farm To Table Mama
https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/6878264
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 : Amber (Heritage Mom Blog) from Georgia May 05, 2021

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Thank you Amber for participating! We love what you and your platform has to offer. And stay tuned, as we will be releasing our full conversation with Amber for our Summer Series in the near future.
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:
Where you can find Amber-
Website: Home | Heritage Mom
Facebook and Instagram @ heritagemomblog
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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E73: Using Home Education to Design Our Lifestyle / Our Interview with It's A Military Life May 02, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the pleasure of sharing with you our interview with the Chief Editor & Program Manager of It’s A Military Life, Jenna Soliani. We have been able to work with It's A Military Life on several projects, but this time they asked to interview us about our experience as a military homeschooling family, among other things. We think this conversation gives some good insight into our decision to make a lifestyle change that involved taking our children out of the traditional education system. Our goal was to create a lifestyle designed to bring more quality time, less stress, and a more flexible schedule. As a military family, we share how the fluidity of homeschooling has allowed us to travel and adjust to ever-changing schedules without missing a beat.
So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss our life as a military homeschooling family and how we use home education to design our family's lifestyle. Enjoy!
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
It's A Military Life : Sharing lifestyle content, personal stories, collaboration opportunities, and military child resources. We are a supportive milso and vet networking community! (itsamilitarylife.com)
You can also find It's A Military Life on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Book mentioned:
102 Top Picks for Home School Curriculum
https://amzn.to/3e6H7sy
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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Bite Size Wednesdays: Kids 30 Day Backyard Tent Camping Challenge Apr 28, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we begin a pilot of our Bite Size Wednesdays. We will still continue to release 5 Minutes or Less whenever we have participants, but we had the idea to record mini episodes in between those on Wednesdays. And when we say mini, we mean mini lol. These episodes will probably range from 5-10 minutes in length and will cover a variety of topics. It may be on words of encouragement, helpful tips or hacks, a recipe we loved or anything we are currently loving, and maybe even after thoughts or reflections from a previous guest interview...the possibilities are endless!
So today we start the Bite Size Wednesdays with something going on with our family. An idea the kids had after reading an inspiring article. Hope you enjoy!
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
Article and short video clip of 13 year old boy backyard camping for 1 year:
13-year-old sleeps in backyard tent for a year and a day - CBS News
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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E72: The Burden of Better With Heather Creekmore / How Comparison Can Keep You From Achieving Your Goals Apr 25, 2021

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Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today's encouraging conversation is with Heather Creekmore. She is a homeschool mom of 4, blogger, public speaker, and author. Heather's focus is on the pitfalls of comparison and how an unhealthy obsession with looking at what we don’t have can lead to many issues that will eventually filter down to our children. So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss her book (The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, & Rest ), her struggles, and how happiness can be achieved by something as simple as gratefulness for a cup of coffee or time spent with family.
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
Heather's website: Body Image and Comparison Help for Christian Women - Compared to Who?
Can be found on all social media platforms- @ Compared To Who
Podcast- Compared To Who
Books:
The Burden of Better - https://amzn.to/3tR5X5a
Compared To Who - https://amzn.to/3gz7FV3
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 : Jocelyn from Southern California Apr 21, 2021

Show notes

Hi everyone and 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.
Thank you Jake for participating! We love hearing from our homeschool dads.
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:
Instagram: naturesorganictonic
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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