Homeschoolhood

This episode is all about the 5 common things we don’t do in our homeschool. Every family has different needs and preferences, and the beauty of homeschool is we get to do it our way. You might be surprised to hear about what we don’t do.

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Links for things I mentioned:

IEW Structure & Style

WriteShop Junior

Teaching Textbooks Math

Map Growth Test

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I am back for another season and this episode is just catching up with what we’ve been up to. I’ll give you an update on curriculum we are using and loving, socialization, and how we’ve settled into some good routines and rhythms halfway through our third year homeschooling.

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Links to Stuff I mentioned:

Language Arts & Literature - Blossom & Root Level 4 - Heroes & Myths

Grammar - Beowulf Grammar & Fix It! Grammar 

Spelling - 180 Days of Spelling & Word Study 

Writing - IEW Structure and Style & Write Shop Jr. 

Math - Teaching Textbooks 

Social Studies - Oh Freedom! A Conscious U.S. History 

Science - Elemental Science Physics for the Grammar Stage

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I’m getting on my soapbox this episode to talk about bad homeschool advice I see floating around the internet and how to approach things with a little more nuance instead. 

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This episode is a chance to reflect on how our 2021/22 Homeschool year went. I’m chatting all about what went well, what was challenging, what we’re keeping and what we’re getting rid of in terms of activities and curriculum, and what we were most proud of this school year.

Links for things I mentioned:

Lightning Literature

Brave Writer

IEW Writing Curriculum & Fix It Grammar

Singapore Math Dimensions

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This episode is all about home management while homeschooling, how we manage our household, all the logistics and details involved in that while also homeschooling. 

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Links for things I mentioned:

Plum Paper Planner

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This episode is my top 10 ways to bring the coziness (or hygge as the Danish say) to your home and your kids' learning whether you homeschool or not.

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Links for things I mentioned:

Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold

Book lights

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This episode is a quick check-in mid year on how our homeschool year is going. We’ll talk about how first semester went, what we’ve ditched, what we’re adding, what our new extra curricular schedule looks like, and how co-op is working out. Just an overall update on what’s working great, and what’s not. 

Links for things I mentioned:

Lightning Literature

Spectrum Phonics & Word Study

Brave Writer

IEW Writing Curriculum & Fix It Grammar

Handwriting Without Tears

History Quest

Arizona Interactive Notebook

Singapore Math Dimensions

SCI Scientific Connections Through Inquiry Level 3

Mollie Ollie Diaper Caddy For Homeschool Supply Organization

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This episode is all about how to feel confident in your parenting decisions. As we gather with family and friends for the holidays, how do we maintain boundaries and navigate the gauntlet of expectations and traditions while holding true to what feels right for our own family and the parenting choices we’ve made.

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November is National Adoption Month, and this episode is all about our adoption journey, and how homeschool has been incredibly healing for all us and our relationship with each other. 

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Things I mentioned:

@arleneandcompany on IG

Happy Planner Disc Planning System

Hole Puncher

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