The Homeschool Project Podcast

Welcome! Today is the final part of a 3 Part mini series on Homeschool and Toddlers. Be sure to listen to Part 1 & 2 first as we discuss the struggles during this developmental stage as well as peak times to get the core subjects done when homeschooling and ways to include the toddler in your school day. Joining us our Anita's sisters, Nina and Paulette (aka 'Polly'). On this episode we speak on what to do with your toddler when they are not having quiet time and do not want to take part in school with the others. We discuss ways to keep them busy, homeschool hacks, and clutter. We hope you enjoy and join us next week for a new episode! Check out our YouTube channel for a few yummy recipes and follow us on Instagram. If you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like to hear send us an email at [email protected].
Thanks for listening.

Show Notes:
1.Busy Toddler-  https://busytoddler.com/2017/07/playing-preschool-homeschool-preschool/

2.Other Goose-  https://othergoose.com/support-faq/

3.The Homegrown Preschooler-  https://www.thehomegrownpreschooler.com/

4.Happy Brown House (Busy Bags) -  https://happybrownhouse.com/busy-bags-kids-will-love/

5. The Peaceful Preschool- https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/the-peaceful-preschool

6. Mommy & Me Preschool- https://www.mommyandmepreschool.com/order-388131771588766385261

Today is Part 2 of a 3 Part mini series on Homeschool and Toddlers. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first where we discuss the struggles during the toddler years. Joining us our Anita's sisters, Nina and Paulette. On this episode we speak about what toddlers need during this developmental stage. We also speak on homeschooling with toddlers in the mix. We discuss pointers on the prime times to get the core subjects done during your school day as well as ways to involve your toddler during learning time. We hope you enjoy and come back next week for Part 3.  Please check out our YouTube channel as well.  Nina has made some great videos of healthy treats that you can make with the kids.  Also follow us on Instagram. If you have any questions or comments send us an email at [email protected].  Thanks for listening.    

This is a 3 part series discussing raising and homeschooling with toddlers.  We had two special guests with us for this. Paulette and Nina who are Anita's sisters.  Paulette is a high school math teacher who has found herself working from home and taking care of two toddlers and Nina is a military spouse with 3 children under the age of 7.  Nina is new to homeschooling and just started teaching her 6 year old from home. In this episode we discuss the struggles that arise with toddlers during this developmental stage and all the funny things that can occur.  In part 2 & 3, we will discuss how to effectively teach with distractions and get the most out of your homeschooling day.  We hope you enjoy and come back next week for Part 2.  Please check out our YouTube channel as well.  Nina has made some great videos of healthy treats that you can make with the kids (the peanut butter cups are amazing).  Also follow us on Instagram. If you have any questions or comments send us an email at [email protected].  Thanks for listening.    

This week we discuss thankfulness and gratitude in uncertain times.  We talk about how it is up to you to be thankful for all the things in your life.  Even in hard times there are always things to be grateful for because we are all blessed in many ways.  We asked family and friends to tell us a little about how things have changed for them and what they are still thankful for.  Each one recorded their own thoughts and shared them with us. Gratefulness is a mindset and it is your choice on how you want to approach this difficult situation.  Do you want to be the light that shines in others lives or do you want to be the one who exudes pity and despair.  We challenge you to be the light.  We hope you enjoy and that it reminds you of what you are all thankful for, even the little things that each day brings.  Homeschooling has taught us to enjoy the little moments and we hope that you can do the same.  Join us on Instagram to post something each day that you are grateful for with #7daysofgratitude2020. 

Show Notes:

28 Benefits of Gratitude & Most Significant Research Findings:  https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-gratitude-research-questions/

Happy documentary available on Prime TV

Today we pick up where we left off last week.  We are discussing creating healthy eating habits for your family.  We have some listener feedback and suggestions on how to make some great tasting healthy alternatives, the importance of not only healthy eating habits but cooking together, and the lasting impact that eating as a family can have. We encourage you to make cooking a family affair, and to make sure that dinner is a daily tradition.  What better time then now to start these traditions if you don't already.  If you have any other suggestions or ideas from this show or future shows let us know.  We would love to hear from you. Thank you for joining us and we will see you again next week. You can follow us on
         
1) Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschool_project_podcast/

2) YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM--DCKtJLvSxRdjNzMa8w?view_as=subscriber . 

3) Email - [email protected]

Show Notes:

1) Ninas Chick Pea Choclate Chip Muffins - https://youtu.be/-AvNflQjRbc

2) Northeast Ohio Parent - https://www.northeastohioparent.com/parenting/clemama-answers-to-parents-common-food-and-health-questions/

3) Young Chefs Academy - https://youngchefsacademy.com/

4) Raddish Kids - https://www.raddishkids.com/

5) Kids Cook Real Food  - https://kidscookrealfood.com/kids-cook-real-food-ecourse/

In this 2 part episode we discuss how to create healthy eating habits for your family.  We talk about the research based benefits, the importance of creating healthy habits during childhood, and tips on grocery shopping for the family as well as meal planning for our hectic lives!  We hope that you enjoy. 
Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, or suggestions for a future episode.  You can also reach out to us on Instagram or Facebook.  Show notes below:

YouTube video for a healthy pancake mentioned in the show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhzBg6SYh1I&t=4s

1) Your brain on food - https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-201511168626

2) How nutrition  affects teens mental health - https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2018-05-10/how-nutrition-affects-teens-mental-health

3) Foods linked to better health - https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/foods-linked-to-better-brainpower

4) The Mediterranean diet - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801

5) Another article on the Mediterranean diet https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/mediterranean-diet/

6) Kids health - https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/brain.html

Many people have found themselves thrust into homeschooling.  It can be overwhelming and scary. You are now in some way responsible for your child's education.  Take a deep breath and relax.  The homeschooling community is very giving  and always willing to help.  So today we speak with Anita's sister Paulette who is a high school math teacher.  We discuss how some schools are dealing with COVID-19 and how you can deal with remote learning and having your children in your home when they would normally be at school.  Remember, we are all in the same boat and we will get through this together.  Hang in there.  Please follow our podcast and share with friends.  You can also find us on Instagram at homeschool_project_podcast . Hope you enjoy. 

Resources:

The Kahn Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/

IXL - https://www.ixl.com/

All in One Homeschool - https://allinonehomeschool.com/

Ducksters - https://www.ducksters.com/

Discovery Education - https://www.discoveryeducation.com/

Reading Eggs - https://readingeggs.com/

ABC Mouse - https://www.abcmouse.com/

Adventure Academy - https://www.adventureacademy.com

(For ABC Mouse and Adventure Academy use School Code SCHOOL1446 for a free account during school closure)

ABC Ya - https://www.abcya.com/

Beast Academy - https://beastacademy.com/

CNN 10 - https://www.cnn.com/cnn10

Today we speak about COVID-19.  We talk about some of the facts that we know of now, some of the precautions we can all take, and some of the measures that are being taken worldwide.  We discuss the domino effect of the national emergency, our similar experiences with the hurricanes in Florida, and some great ideas and resources for not only homeschooling families but those that have been thrust into the homeschooling world.  We know that this is a very serious and stressful situation for many but we also want to make sure that people are keeping level heads and keeping their humanity.  Panicking and altering the way that we treat people is not the answer.  Lets all get through this together and maybe, just maybe, some great things will come from this.  Families being together and realizing how precious this time together is and also how fragile the world as we know it really is.  Have a great week and enjoy your family.  Helpful Links Below

This Video is a reminder of how powerful community is - https://youtu.be/Q734VN0N7hw

World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

CDC:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html

Discovery Education:https://www.discoveryeducation.com/

Museum virtual tours: https://upgradedpoints.com/best-virtual-museum-tours/

Art:https://www.chalkpastel.com/
https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/

Science Fun:https://www.science-sparks.com/https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning

https://www.raddishkids.com/pages/suddenlyhomeschoolinghttps://www.khanacademy.org/

https://www.historyforkids.net/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Bravewriter:https://bravewriter.com/about/homebound

Scholastic:https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Blogs/articles:https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2020/03/13/coronavirus-school-closure-michigan-homeschool-whitmer/5039979002/

https://countingcures.com/2020/03/14/welcome-home-school/

https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2020/3/13/21178234/coronavirus-covid-19-school-closures-kids-home

This is the second half of our conversation about the Flu season.  We have Anita's sister Paulette on via Zoom from sunny Florida.  We talk about the flu, how bedtime routine takes forever, wearing old clothes, and some other random things.  We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.  If you enjoy listening tell a friend, subscribe, and tune in next week for a new episode.  Have a great week. Follow us on Instagram at Homeschool Project Podcast.

Today is part 1 of our conversation about the joys of flu season. We have a special guest with us via Zoom, Anita's sister Paulette.  We discuss the sickness that wreaked havoc on our household this year, attempting to homeschool throughout, Paulette's own hilarious struggles with germs, and other topics as we went down the rabbit hole of conversation.  Part 2 will be released next week.  It went on a little to long for one episode so we split it up.  We hope you enjoy.  If you have any questions or comments send us an email at [email protected] or  on Instagram at homeschool_project_podcast .