Homeschool Together Podcast

Arial and Matthew Buza

A working mom and a stay at home dad help you navigate the complex and dynamic world of secular homeschooling with a focus on early learners and gameschooling. read less
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Episode 375: Meal Planning Apps
Apr 15 2024
Episode 375: Meal Planning Apps
Once homeschooling wraps up for the day, the dreaded question of "what’s for dinner?" can be a stressor if we haven't prepared. While exploring new meal ideas for the family can be daunting, relying on a meal delivery service isn't always feasible. That's where meal-planning apps step in. Today, we'll delve into several leading apps to see if they can alleviate the dinner-time stress. Meal Planning Apps: Paprika eMeals Cooklist 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 Hello Fresh - https://www.hellofresh.com Short Bite - Self Care - Hello Fresh - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/302 Paprika - https://www.paprikaapp.com/ eMeals - https://emeals.com/ Cooklist - https://cooklist.com/ Cooking Con Claudia - https://www.youtube.com/@CookingConClaudia Closet Cooking - https://www.closetcooking.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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com****
Episode 373: First Year Homeschoolers with Gina Nuccio
Apr 1 2024
Episode 373: First Year Homeschoolers with Gina Nuccio
In this episode we invite first year homeschooler Gina Nuccio to talk about working from home, a stay at home dad, three kids, and living rurally. It was a great discussion we know you'll love! 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 Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.idevaffiliate.com/260.html Handwriting Without Tears - https://www.lwtears.com/ All About Spelling - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling-level-1/ Ticonderoga My First Tri-Write - https://amzn.to/49SSgaP Kindle Scribe - https://amzn.to/3IEJ11P Remarkable - https://amzn.to/3PkuWdY RÅSKOG - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/raskog-utility-cart-white-20382932/ Phonics Made Easy Flash Cards - https://amzn.to/3TyhBkP Thriftbooks - https://www.thriftbooks.com/ Homeschool Roster - https://www.homeschoolroster.com/ Coalition for Responsible Home Education - https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/ Facebook Groups Secular - https://www.facebook.com/groups/441792022666177 Eclectic - https://www.facebook.com/groups/441792022666177 Academic (SEA) Homeschoolers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/441792022666177 Torchlight Curriculum B/S/T - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TorchlightCurriculumBST Build Your Library Curriculum B/S/T - https://www.facebook.com/groups/263164593807189 Secular Homeschool Curriculum and Materials Buy/Sell - https://www.facebook.com/groups/284732425267056 Tennessee Homeschool Support - https://www.facebook.com/groups/215512371949337 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 371: Right Start D and All About Reading Pre-Reading Reviews
Mar 18 2024
Episode 371: Right Start D and All About Reading Pre-Reading Reviews
Today we review two curriculums that we've recently finished, Right Start D and All About Reading Pre-Reading. 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://blossomandroot.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.idevaffiliate.com/260.html All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Popper Multiplication Table - https://amzn.to/3IueuDU Fraction Chart - https://nicholasacademy.com/printfractions.html Silver and Gold - https://amzn.to/3TsC9ev Zeus On The Loose - https://amzn.to/49IbEr0 Magnetic Letters - https://amzn.to/3T6bcf7 BOB Books - https://amzn.to/3v2pFkd Kumon: Easy Phonics - https://amzn.to/3wO1Jle Teach Your Child How to Read in 100 Lessons - https://amzn.to/3ItUjpJ 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 370: Build Your Library Ancient Civilizations Check-in (review of History Quest Spine)
Mar 11 2024
Episode 370: Build Your Library Ancient Civilizations Check-in (review of History Quest Spine)
Today we check in on the Build Your Library Ancient Civilizations Curriculum. We're just over halfway through the curriculum and we dicuss the ins and outs. We hope you enjoy this review and subsribe to our channel on YouTube where we go into depth week-by-week. 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/ Ranger In Time - https://amzn.to/3IvL5t8 History Quest - https://www.pandiapress.com/history-quest/ Encyclopedia of World History - https://amzn.to/3IukooF When on Earth - https://amzn.to/43hemS0 Child Through Time - https://amzn.to/3v1Nn00 Outschool - https://outschool.com/ Soup Sparklettes - https://www.soulsparklettes.com/ Art That Changed History - https://amzn.to/3wNXPc3 Tri-Fold Board - https://www.walmart.com/ip/912894846 History Year By Year - https://amzn.to/3IvNaFs Timeline of Life - https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/TimelineofLifePrintedonClothp/tl05.cl.htm The Clan of the Cave Bear - https://amzn.to/3ToZm0V The Golden Bull - https://amzn.to/3wWsyn2 The Egyptian Diary - https://amzn.to/3TrMPdb 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 369: Mary McKemy Helping Us Educate with AI
Mar 4 2024
Episode 369: Mary McKemy Helping Us Educate with AI
In this episode we invite career educator and homeschool mom Mary McKemy to walk us through the hazy world of AI. It was a tremendous conversation that covered all things AI: the good, the bad, and the future! Buckle in! Using ChatGPT and AI in Homeschooling - https://www.facebook.com/groups/usingaiinhomeschooling/ 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 ChatGPT - https://openai.com/ Bard (now Gemini) - https://gemini.google.com/app Dall-e - https://openai.com/dall-e-2 Midjourney - https://www.midjourney.com/home Claude - https://claude.ai/ There's An AI For That - https://theresanaiforthat.com/ Wolfram - https://www.wolframalpha.com/ Using ChatGPT and AI in Homeschooling - https://www.facebook.com/groups/usingaiinhomeschooling/ 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 367: Homeschooling Styles Part 1
Feb 19 2024
Episode 367: Homeschooling Styles Part 1
Join us for Part 1 of our journey through the various styles of homeschooling. From the structured environments of Traditional Homeschooling and Classical Education to the child-led adventures of Unschooling and Worldschooling, we delve into the myriad approaches that families around the world embrace to educate their children. 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 Singapore Math - https://www.singaporemath.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=260 Classical Education - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classicaleducationmovement Trivium - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trivium Quadrivium - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrivium Charlotte Mason - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CharlotteMason Montessori Method - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessorieducation Unschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unschooling (Un)schooling Journeys with Ryan Billingsley of the Dad Suggests Blog - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/139 Unschooling Journeys with Lindsey Middlemiss - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/175 Waldorf Education - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldorf_education Outschool - https://outschool.com/ Beast Academy - https://beastacademy.com/ Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/ Homeschool Journeys with David Clover - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/350 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 366: Secular Character Building
Feb 12 2024
Episode 366: Secular Character Building
Today we’re exploring the art of character development in a secular context. In a world where values transcend religious boundaries, we delve into practical strategies and insightful discussions to nurture virtues like empathy, integrity, and resilience in ourselves and our children. From engaging literature to real-world service projects, we uncover diverse approaches to fostering compassion, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making. Academic and Intellectual Engagement Experiential Learning and Reflection Social and Emotional Development Structured Programs and 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 Character Counts! - https://charactercounts.org/families/ The Adventures of Mali & Keela - https://amzn.to/3uoriIJ Cosmic Yoga - https://youtube.com/@CosmicKidsYoga?si=GoWhzkk0aNFsXbhm 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 364: Yoto for Homeschool
Jan 29 2024
Episode 364: Yoto for Homeschool
We recently received a Yoto and have been so excited to use it in our homeschool. Today we’ll be digging into this great screen-free option and exploring all the Yoto possibilities for your homeschool! What is Yoto? What types of cards are available? Yoto Club Make Your Own 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 Holiday Gift Guide - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/259 Yoto 10% off - https://prz.io/44P9NndhP Yoto - https://amzn.to/48VjYDy Yoto Silicon Cover - https://amzn.to/3SgHxzf Yoyo Podcast Card - https://snaphappymom.com/yoto-podcast-card/ Yoto Card Content - https://snaphappymom.com/free-yoto-card-content/ LibriVox - https://librivox.org/ Anne of Green Gables - https://www.marykatewiles.com/aogg?offset=1605218235207 Aesop’s Fables - https://librivox.org/the-aesop-for-children-by-aesop/ Burgess Animal Book (B&R) - https://librivox.org/the-burgess-animal-book-for-children-by-thornton-w-burgess Beatrix Potter (for B&R) - https://librivox.org/childrens-short-works-vol-051-by-various/?fbclid=IwAR0pEurSW26Wk2SdR-0Gb8SAuNNOBREeLwMRTQ-Jqq4GPOoA4mfXEVwMEHU Storynory - https://www.storynory.com/ Littogo - https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/books/ Publishers - https://www.littlebluetruckbooks.com/audio/ 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 362: 2024 Homeschool Resolutions
Jan 15 2024
Episode 362: 2024 Homeschool Resolutions
In todays episode we talk about the broad homeschool resolutions for 2024. We're always trying to be better and what better than now to start! We hope this episode can spur you into thinking about ways to improve. Engage in more field trips and look for more educational opportunities now that our youngest is older Add more physical activity into our homeschool schedule Foster personal responsibility and time management (kanban) Engage in more thoughtful discussions about the whys of subjects (why do we study this or why did that person behave that way in history) adding context Mom play more active role More science Managing my time 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 Stanley Mug - https://amzn.to/3S04Flp Homeschooling Journeys: Kristin Drenzek - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/58 Kanban for Homeschool - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/352 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 361: Our 2024 Homeschool Year (2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten)
Jan 8 2024
Episode 361: Our 2024 Homeschool Year (2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten)
Listen to our 2024 plan for two kids (8yo and 4yo)! Math Reading Curriculum Science Parent Partnership Challenges 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://blossomandroot.com/ Playing Preschool - https://shop.busytoddler.com/product/playing-preschool-complete-program/ Evan Moor - https://www.evan-moor.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2455 Explode the Code - https://amzn.to/48nstGR Dog Man: A Graphic Novel - https://amzn.to/3NVApap The Bad Guys - https://amzn.to/48mxnE5 Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels - https://amzn.to/3RXc7Oy Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Starter Set - https://amzn.to/3Sa8qGw Zita the Spacegirl - https://amzn.to/3OhhjvF Diana: Princess of the Amazons - https://amzn.to/3S7pNHY Kanban - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/352 Yoto Players - https://amzn.to/492K9I7 Yellow Is The Sun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5w8gulQPlY 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 359: (Encore) The Over-Scheduled Homeschooler (ep263)
Dec 25 2023
Episode 359: (Encore) The Over-Scheduled Homeschooler (ep263)
Holiday Encore Episode People outside of homeschooling circles often have a vision of homeschoolers who are gathered around the dining room table learning all day. This is rarely the case. Typically we can be just as busy, if not more busy, than traditionally schooled kids. Without the mandated school day to get in the way, we find lots of other ways to fill our time. From clubs, to sports, to enrichment classes and meetups, homeschoolers are often on the go a lot! Today we’ll talk about how to recognize when you’re overscheduled and how to find the right balance. Questions to ask in evaluating activities How to know if you have too much going on Tips Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether 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 Google Calendar - https://calendar.google.com/ Book of the Week The Royal Guide to Monster Slaying - https://amzn.to/3fVYKPl 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 358: (Encore) Using Canva in your Homeschool
Dec 18 2023
Episode 358: (Encore) Using Canva in your Homeschool
Holiday Encore Episode Today on the show we’ll be discussing one of our favorite tools for our homeschool - Canva! This free online desktop publishing platform can help you to create custom manipulatives, books, banners, worksheets, calendars, and more! Free vs. Paid Basics Ideas For Homeschool Homeschool Room Decor Planning/Reporting Online Whiteboard Worksheets Presentations/Projects Gameschooling Home/Co-Op Touring The World Resource Guides Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether 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 Canva - https://www.canva.com/ Canva for Educators - https://www.canva.com/education/ Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/ Unsplash - https://unsplash.com/ Canva Tutorial For Beginners (2021) - https://youtu.be/0m_X-vtpQ70 YouTube Premium - https://www.youtube.com/premium Teachers Pay Teachers - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ What we are into this week Pool School 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: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com