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The 5th Annual Homeschool Holiday Gift Guide! Prepare your wallet. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Snap circuits basic - https://amzn.to/3R2ain1 Snap Circuits MyHome - https://amzn.to/4fnKKbP Micro-Bit microcontroller kit (block coding) - https://amzn.to/44XuTw9 Arduino - https://www.arduino.cc/ Arduino Software - https://www.arduino.cc/en/software Elegoo Starter Kit - https://link.amazon/B02YqEv6r Raspberry Pi 3 Stater Kit with Installed OS - https://amzn.to/4w2d7mo Danzition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBqny_xQ0IE Graphic Novel Classics: The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables, and Heidi - https://amzn.to/4gN2sYQ The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel - https://amzn.to/4bAenpj Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel - https://amzn.to/3RsIZSK The Iliad: A Graphic Novel - https://amzn.to/4vBKzzG The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel - https://amzn.to/4vAxqa7 Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 - https://amzn.to/4vEEfaS Watchmen - https://amzn.to/4yVTlLZ Watership Down - https://amzn.to/458jKbM The Road: A Graphic Novel - https://amzn.to/4fSkBCs A Wizard of Earthsea - https://amzn.to/4wxFJVD Dune: The Graphic Novel - https://amzn.to/4wwMqHq Search Amazon for "Graphic Novel Literature" - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=literature+graphic+novel Art Cyanotype paper https://a.co/d/0ixt2t9a Cardboard Cutter https://a.co/d/07XUiflO Cordless Electric Scissors - https://amzn.to/4btQOi5 The Thames & Kosmos Digital Microscope - https://amzn.to/3R6KAhb Celestron Basic Telescope Eyepiece Smartphone Adapter - https://amzn.to/4h63xuW Game - Cascadia - https://amzn.to/4vBKKuQ Odin- https://link.amazon/B0hSCJiJo Sea Salt and Paper - https://link.amazon/B0dZTAQCd Dice Miner - https://link.amazon/B0bF41y1t PLUS PLUS - 100 Piece Set in Storage Tub - https://amzn.to/4vAyACv Erector Set - https://amzn.to/3T53Axb LEGO Recreate Activity Cards - https://amzn.to/4wC901t 3D Printing for Homeschool (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/423 3D Printing for Homeschool: Getting Started with 3D Modeling (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/424 3D Printing for Homeschool: Modeling for 3D Printing (Part 3) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/425 Bambu A1 Mini - https://link.amazon/B06H08nnr Tinkercad Software -https://www.tinkercad.com/ Stemfie (3D Printing plastic erector set) - https://www.stemfie.org/?view=article&id=62:kickstart-stemfie-projects-in-tinkercad&catid=13 VTech Kidi Star DJ Mixer - https://link.amazon/B0eiglkUw Ukelele - https://amzn.to/4g6Rr3E She doesn't know what she's talking about...Shredulele! Master of Puppets Solo - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BGsgOXbwo6s Hal Leonard Ukelele Book - https://amzn.to/4fMx6PX Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Homeschooling gives families incredible freedom, but it also requires making difficult choices. With only so many hours in the day, every homeschool has to decide what deserves its time and attention. In this episode, we share some of the things we've intentionally chosen not to prioritize in our homeschool, from busywork and memorization to grades and rigid timelines, and why those decisions have helped us focus on what we believe matters most. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Hollow Moon Theory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow_Moon Brain Quest - https://amzn.to/4wOeYMl Tapple - https://amzn.to/4w73vaC Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

As parents, we naturally want everything to feel fair between our children. But what happens when one child is passionate about dance, another loves basketball, or one has needs the other simply doesn't? Does fairness always mean treating our kids the same? In this episode, we explore the difference between equality and equity, how to navigate sibling comparisons, and practical ways to honor each child's unique interests without losing balance as a family. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Keeping Up With The Joneses - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/376 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Board games can be so much more than entertainment. Some teach mental math, others build teamwork, communication, geography, vocabulary, or critical thinking, all while your family is simply having fun together. In this episode, we share some of our favorite new board and card games and explore the surprising learning opportunities hidden inside each one. Whether you're looking to add more gameschooling to your homeschool or just want some great family game recommendations, there's something here for everyone. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Scout - https://amzn.to/4vrVBHP Sky Team - https://amzn.to/4ypkczF Next Station: London - https://amzn.to/4wKzzRQ Tranquility - https://amzn.to/4f1KaSm Unlock! Short Adventures - https://amzn.to/4fAYlho Tapple - https://amzn.to/4pGHUUp Tapple Mini - https://amzn.to/4yp5BnM Uno Golf - https://amzn.to/3QWxenH Skyjo - https://amzn.to/4fh7EBP Uno 99 - https://amzn.to/4ffa97E Flip 7 - https://amzn.to/44Q6hp3 Agricola - https://amzn.to/4wo0N0V Twilight Imperium - https://amzn.to/44vmgbW Terraforming Mars - https://amzn.to/4ytRH4a Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Starting your first year of homeschooling can feel exciting, overwhelming, and maybe even a little intimidating. With so many curriculum options, schedules, and opinions, it's easy to feel like you have to get everything right from day one. In this episode, we share the advice we wish every new homeschool family could hear before they begin. These practical tips will help you start with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and build a homeschool that grows with your family instead of trying to be perfect from the start. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Deschooling Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/329 Deschooling Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/331 Keeping Up With The Joneses - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/376 Homeschool Burnout - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/89 Homeschooling Purpose - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/56 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

In today's Homeschooling Journeys, we have Shannon, a homeschooling mom to one. We talked about balancing homeschooling and a career and all things Novel Studies. It was a great discussion we know you'll love! Find out more about Shannon's Novel Studies at: https://www.curiousmynds.com/ Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Novel Studies (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/460 Novel Studies (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/461 Shannon's Novel Studies - https://www.curiousmynds.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

This week we talk about the end of our journey through the Build Your Library and Blossom and Root Prehistory combo. We talk about what we liked, what we didn't, and what we are doing next! Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

We chat about our summer plans for our kids, what we are doing, what we are learning, and all around goings on. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Dyslexia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia Hearth and Story - https://www.hearthandstory.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Structured Word Inquiry sounds fascinating in theory, but how do you actually use it at home? In this episode, we move from definition to implementation and walk through what Structured Word Inquiry can look like in a real homeschool week. We talk about where it fits, how to start small, and how to layer it onto what you are already doing without overhauling your entire language arts plan. If you are curious but unsure how to begin, this episode is for you. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Structured Word Inquiry Part 1: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/479 Structured Word Inquiry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structured_word_inquiry Structured Word Inquiry - https://structuredwordinquiry.com/ All About Spelling - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/ Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468 Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469 Structured Word Inquiry - https://www.wordworkskingston.com/WordWorks/Structured_Word_Inquiry.html Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Lets talk all things AI and custom GPTs for your homeschool! Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes 180 Days of Social Studies 4th Grade - https://amzn.to/43uFeyC Stop Repeating Yourself: How to Create a Custom GPT - https://youtu.be/vFd5EdJaXjA?si=-79BFthyCcSz19Ii Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Most of us were taught spelling through weekly word lists and memorization. Structured Word Inquiry takes a completely different approach by teaching students to investigate how words are built from meaningful parts. In this episode, we explore what Structured Word Inquiry is, how it differs from traditional spelling instruction, and whether it might fit into your homeschool. If you have ever wondered why English spelling works the way it does, this conversation may change how you think about words. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Structured Word Inquiry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structured_word_inquiry Structured Word Inquiry - https://structuredwordinquiry.com/ Grammarly - https://app.grammarly.com/ Hearth and Story - https://www.hearthandstory.com/ Evan Moor Spelling - https://amzn.to/3PnGfW5 Spelling School Zone - https://amzn.to/4wQ6rsY All About Spelling - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/ Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468 Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469 Pareto Principle Thinking - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Some homeschool struggles are not seasonal. They persist, repeat, and quietly signal that something needs attention. In this episode, we talk about how to respond when a problem is real without overreacting or spiraling. The goal is steady, thoughtful action that strengthens your homeschool instead of shaking it. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/476 Homeschool Problems Part 2: Seasonal Solutions - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/477 Nick Saban: The Process - https://youtu.be/iWIeQlEUa5Q?si=kjJJas0SDBUpxIdS Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Not every homeschool struggle needs a big solution. Sometimes the issue is not a broken curriculum or a failing plan. It is simply the time of year. In this episode, we talk about how to respond when a homeschool problem turns out to be seasonal, and how to ride out normal cycles without overcorrecting. The goal is to protect long term progress by resisting short term panic. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/476 Welcome to Maycember - https://youtu.be/S8_IszUUAkw?si=kc7fNNVmi9Yzipqx Merry Perimenopause - https://youtu.be/v71BBHX_C6k?si=B38g0nFN4pPzeM6E Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

Homeschooling comes with moments that feel like major red flags. The hard part is knowing whether a struggle is a real problem or just part of the normal homeschool rhythm. In this episode, we focus entirely on diagnosis, learning how to tell the difference between seasonal challenges and issues that truly need attention. The goal is clarity, not solutions, so parents can stop reacting to noise and start seeing patterns. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]

One of the most common homeschool fears is the moment your child starts learning something you do not fully understand. What happens when math gets advanced, science becomes technical, or essays require deeper analysis than you feel prepared to evaluate? In this episode, we talk about how homeschooling shifts as subjects get harder and how parents can teach and assess confidently even when they are no longer the expert in the room. The goal is not to know everything, but to know how to guide learning well. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Brian Cox breaks down the most mysterious scale in the cosmos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KW2Cd8bOPQ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: [email protected]