Economics is a one semester thing in the education system. But it's a critical topic that influences all sorts of things in our society. So many people, however, don't understand HOW the system actually works. Adam is joined by L. Randall Wray, professor of Economics at Bard College, Senior Scholar at the Levy Economics Institute, and one of the founders of MMT, about how our government works and how we can go about teaching our children.

We're also graced with some stories by Isaac and Elliot (Weird Isaac and Super Elliot), as well as Ezekiel telling the story of Ezekiel and his dog.

Website:

www.LevyInstitute.org

Macroeconomics

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Today's episode is short and sweet (and all about Santa Clause). We feature a holiday story written by Alexander and another by Elliot that will put a smile on your face during this festive season.

All the best from our family to yours.

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In today's episode Alexander has his report on his latest read, Sideways Stories from Wayside School. Hear all about what this now 6 year old thinks of it and whether your kid might like it too.

Then we speak with Liz, an Education and Communications Consultant with TTRS (Touch-type, Read & Spell) about how we can help teach our kids to type in this incredibly technological world.

And finally we wrap it all up with one of Ezekiel's latest stories, The Mystery of Batteries.

Websites:

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Homeschooling can be done in an infinite number of ways. But only one way is truly described as "Easy Peasy". Lee Giles rejoins the show to discuss her program and how it's structured to help homeschooling parents.

The rest of the show is a collection of short stories from Alexander, Isaac, and Elliot.

Websites:

www.AllInOneHomeschool.com

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Can homeschooling really be "easy peasy"? Lee Giles, creator of Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschooling joins the show today to discuss how she went about creating a free curriculum for people to use to teach their children.

We also have a book report by Isaac on his most recent read, Frindle, as well as a fantastic story by Alexander and Ezekiel called The Breakout At The Zoo.

Website:

www.AllInOneHomeschool.com

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You've never experienced a birthday party quite like what Alexander came up with, that much I can guarantee.

Today's episode has a little talk about giving yourself grace, a story from Alexander, an introduction to All About Spelling, and Isaac's report on Montana.

Hope you enjoy it!

Website:

www.AllAboutLearningPress.com

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Have you ever known a kid who could make a map on his own head? If not then you obviously haven't met Mr. Head. Isaac and Elliot start off the show telling the story of Mr. Head, Gaga Guy, and Fanny.

Next up is an interview on the All About Reading curriculum. This is a homeschool curriculum designed to, wait for it, help your child learn to read! We have been using this program since we started and the kids have enjoyed it so far.

Then we wrap it up with Elliot's report on Kansas.

Website:

www.AllAboutLearningPress.com

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Anyone who has homeschooled for more than a day knows that you will feel like you're not doing enough. Adam starts the show discussing why you should expect it but not allow yourself to be bogged down by it.

Afterward we have a report that Isaac wrote on the history of cars, a return from the Life of Fred creator Stan Schmidt to discuss the Life of Fred Language Arts series, and top it all off with the wonderful story Zeke and Xander Go Rock Climbing.

Website:

www.LifeOfFred.com

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For the inaugural episode of the show, Adam (aka Dad), talks with Stan Schmidt, author of the math book series Life of Fred. The two discuss his teaching style, how his books make the subject of math fun and engaging, and let you decide whether it's right for your homeschooling journey.

But before all of that, we have a classic story from Isaac, Elliot, Alexander, and Ezekiel called "The Escape From the Fruit Bowl".

Website:

www.LifeOfFred.com

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