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E59: Mid Year Check In With Two New Homeschooling Moms Jan 24, 2021

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Today I spoke with my sister and cousin about how our homeschool year is going. I always like to take a step back and evaluate how my plans are working out mid-year. I think we all know what happens to 'plans'. We spoke about how everything is going as new homeschooling moms, finding our rhythm, and some of our curriculum and resources that we are using.
So grab a seat and join us as we find inspiration and encouragement amongst one another.
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Curriculum/Resources mentioned:
Gather Round
Evan-Moor Curriculum
Mater Amabilis
Sign of the Beaver
And check out your local library and park systems for classes offered (virtually and in-person)
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 : Rachel from Southeast Asia Jan 20, 2021

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E58: Overlanding with Sarah from Our World Safari / Homeschooling along the Pan-American Highway Jan 17, 2021

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Hello and welcome back! Today we have Sarah, the creator of Our World Safari, joining us. Sarah and her family made the decision to place their lives on hold in BC, Canada to embark on an 18 month long adventure with their 2 kids, overlander, kite boards, surfboards, SUP's, bikes and cameras to explore the Americas one day at a time. They are traveling the Pan American highway to Central America in their 1992 retired fire fighting vehicle 'Bruce', and are currently in Mexico.
Sarah shares on their traveling adventures, her philosophy on her children's education, what learning looks like on the road, and how they are making good on a dream that started over 10 years ago. So grab a seat and join us as we share the story of an ordinary family on an extraordinary journey.
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Show Notes
Our World Safari website: A WordPress Site Home - (worldsafari.ca)
Instagram: @ourworldsafari
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 : Nicole from Las Vegas Nevada Jan 13, 2021

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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.
If you like what you heard, then stay tuned for our full interview with them! That episode will be released in the near future ;)
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!
You can find Nicole on:
Instagram @ book.led.learning
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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E57: There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather - Embracing Scandinavia's Outdoor Culture With Author Linda Akeson McGurk Jan 10, 2021

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In today's episode we had the honor of speaking with journalist and author, Linda McGurk! Linda blogs over at Rain or Shine Mamma and is the author of 'There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)'.
When Linda moved from Sweden to Indiana, she quickly learned that the nature-centric parenting philosophies of her native Scandinavia were not the norm. In Sweden, children play outdoors year-round, regardless of the weather, and letting babies nap outside in freezing temperatures is common and recommended by physicians. Preschoolers spend their days climbing trees, catching frogs, and learning to compost, and environmental education is a key part of the public-school curriculum. In the US, McGurk found the playgrounds deserted, and preschoolers were getting drilled on academics with little time for free play in nature. And when a swimming outing at a nearby creek ended with a fine from a park officer, McGurk realized that the parenting philosophies of her native country and her adopted homeland were worlds apart.
Struggling to decide what was best for her family, McGurk embarked on a six-month journey to Sweden with her two daughters to see how their lives would change in a place where spending time in nature is considered essential to a good childhood. (Description from Amazon)
After reading her book her philosophy, ideas, and thoughts have become an inspiration to us and our entire family. During our conversation we spoke about the importance and culture of the outdoors, teaching children to respect nature, and how we as parents are essential when it comes to creating a positive mindset for our children and their love of wild places. Linda was such an amazing and gracious person to speak with and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. So grab a seat and join us as we get inspired to not just survive the season but to embrace it!
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Show Notes
Blog: Rain or Shine Mamma - There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
Instagram or Facebook: @rainorshinemamma
Book: There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) - https://amzn.to/3gDyKGK
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 : Tara and Jared (The Classroom Less Travelled) from Somewhere on the Road #Vanlife Jan 06, 2021

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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.
If you like what you heard, then stay tuned for our full interview with them! That episode will be released in the near future ;)
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!
You can find Tara and Jared on:
Instagram @ theclassroomlesstraveled
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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E56: Rabbit Holes with S.D. Smith Author of the Green Ember Series Jan 03, 2021

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Today we spoke with S. D. Smith! He is the author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.”
It was such a pleasure speaking with Sam. We are huge fans of his books and our kids (elementary age) hang on every word. Getting to know him a little better through this conversation just solidified us as fans of him and his work. He was such a funny, entertaining, and humble person that we will be life long readers of anything that he creates. We hope you will be as well!
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Show Notes:
Sam's website - https://sdsmith.com
To receive The Green Ember audiobook (Book 1 in the series) for FREE- Free Audiobook - S. D. Smith
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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E55: Appreciation For All Of Our Firelight Conversations And Wrapping Up Season 1 Dec 27, 2020

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This is our last episode for 2020! Today we are recapping Season 1 and spotlighting all of our guests from 2020 to discuss what each one means to us. We wanted to say thank you to all of them as well as all of you for listening and giving us the motivation to keep creating. We hope all of you finish up 2020 strong and enter 2021 with a new found appreciation for everything that we have and a positive outlook for all that is possible. See you next year with some exciting new content and more campfire conversations with amazing people.
If you are interested in participating in our 5 Minutes or Less series, please send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram. We would love to hear from you!
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.
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Show Notes
Ranked #9 on Feedspot's Top 20 Homeschool Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020!
Top 20 Homeschool Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020 (feedspot.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
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E54: Homesteading and Homeschooling / Off-Grid Living with Farm to Table Mama Dec 20, 2020

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Today we spoke with Brittany, the creator of Farm to Table Mama and the YouTube channel, Honey I'm Homestead. Her and her family have spent the last five years learning to grow their own food and be self sufficient. They sold their home, payed off debt, left corporate America, and are now building a new off-grid homestead from the ground up! They are currently living in their camper on 9 acres while they build their new home. For the time being they are without a water source or electricity. This is their story of making the decision to change their family's future and to raise and educate their children as they see fit.
We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation as much as we did! Grab a seat and join us as we discuss one family's mission to living out their dream, despite the hardships and sacrifices that come with it.
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
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Show Notes
You can find Brittany on:
YouTube- Honey I'm Homestead
Instagram- Farm to Table Mama
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 : Emily from Christchurch New Zealand (Host of the Untaming Podcast) Dec 14, 2020

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Be sure to check out our interview with her on Episode 52 of our podcast or head over to her Untaming Podcast to listen to her interviewing us!
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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