The Homeschool Project Podcast

 Today we discuss Northeast Ohio Happening for the month of March.  We have done some research and found some amazing events and activities in our area.  We hope that all our neighbors can enjoy some of the things that we found and if your not from here we hope it inspires you to find some fun things to do wherever you are from.  If you have any questions or suggestions email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at homeschool_project_podcast.  We hope you enjoy and all links are below.  

1. March 1st: Last performance of Charlotte's Web at The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby. Tickets were going quickly. They range from $10-$17 https://boxoffice.diamondticketing.com/fineartsassc/seats  
2. : Blippi Live at Akron Civic Theater. Blippi has a show on Amazon and YouTube.  https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/180 
3. : Dr. Seuss Day at Brecksville Reservation. https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/calendar/2020/bnc/brecksville/march/dr-seuss-day 
4. Kids Carnival - https://patch.com/ohio/avon-oh/calendar/event/20190224/293798/free-kids-carnival
5. 6th North Chagrin Reservation is having their Family Friday Night on The Science of Maple  https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/calendar/2020/ncnc/ncr/march/family-friday-night-the-science-of-maple-sugar 
6. Healthy Kids Day at Rocket Mortgage in Cleveland - https://www.rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/group/detail/2020-greater-cleveland-ymca-healthy-kids-day/ 
7. Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine will be presenting 'Camp & Summer Programs Fair' at Crocker Park in Westlake. -Free admission - https://www.northeastohioparen<

Today is our Book Nook Book Review.  We discuss 52 Days by Camel written by Lawrie Raskin.  The book is based on the authors travels through the Sahara desert and parts of Africa.  It is packed with so many great moments along with opportunities to learn about a different culture.  We enjoyed reading with our children about the Salt Mines, Camel Caravans, Blue Men of Africa, and so much more.  52 Days by Camel is a great addition to the family book case.  We have attached some great videos below to go along with the reading.  If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at [email protected] and on Instagram at homeschool_project_podcast . We hope you enjoy and if you do share the podcast with friends. 


Salt Mines Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ1eQ99Triw

Desert Bread Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnaCrIvytg4

Sand Bread Recipe - https://www.food.com/recipe/sahara-sand-bread-for-bread-machine-187536

Bedouin Tea Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rSu2me0YLo

Bedouin Coffee Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMmA8bEBPuw

Sandstorm Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3dpP5Am3OU

National Geographic Mapmaker - https://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org/

Today we discuss the amazing power of reading aloud.  We talk about the tremendous benefits from simply reading to your children.  There are so many positives that have been found from the act of listening to stories as a child.  It is a key in their mental development and builds their imagination which will serve them well as they grow.  Turn off the electronics and put down the phones.  Pick up a book and read together as a family and travel to distant countries, meet world leaders, and blast into far away galaxies.  All these adventures are just a turn of the page.  If you have any questions or comments send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at homeschool_project_podcast  We hope you enjoy.


"Reading with children starting in infancy gives lasting literacy boost" - https://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/05/04/PASLiteracy050417

Scholastic Kids and Family Reading Report - https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/KFRR/TheRiseOfReadAloud/KFRR_The%20Rise%20of%20Read%20Aloud.pdf

Home Education by Charlotte M. Mason - https://books.google.com/books?id=i0hC5PiskJoC&pg=PA153&dq=children+should+have+the+joy+of+living+in+far+lands,+in+other+persons,+at+other+times-+a+delightful+double+existence;+and+this+joy+they+will+find,+for+the+most+part,+in+their+storybooks&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj6t9rxpa_nAhWKGc0KHat5CIYQ6AEwAHoECAAQAg#v=onepage&q=children%20should%20have%20the%20joy%20of%20living%20in%20far%20lands%2C%20in%20other%20persons%2C%20at%20other%20times-%20a%20delightful%20double%20existence%3B%20and%20this%20joy%20they%20will%20find%2C%20for%20the%20most%20part%2C%20in%20their%20storybooks&f=false

Story Time From Space - https://storytimefromspace.com/

Hands On Is Minds On - http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3751901

Read-Aloud Revival - https://readaloudrevival.com/

Northeast Ohio Parent - https://www.northeastohioparent.com/education/pre-literacy-skills-for-preschoolers/?fbclid=IwAR03XQsSbCyV3R0ZyETOHp4EWxSlWl76EytnlDKyF5EbZ5d6nDDkMSHqiL0

52 Days By Camel - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1554511364/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nromeo-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1554511364&linkId=df5d43740fbcfad88ce70318ad349ec0

Amazon Audible - https://amzn.to/2Sqju3v


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We have found a lot of families are asking about different career fields for their high schoolers.  They are interested in certain areas but don't know much about them.  We decided to start doing some career spotlight episodes to shed some light on different opportunities after graduation. Today we talk about a career in the military and some of the requirements to join.  We try to speak generally since all services are different and everyone's experiences differ.  I'm sure we missed something but we tried to hit on the important areas.  We hope this helps and if you have any questions please send us an email at [email protected].  If you are in the military and have something else that you love about the military send an email and we can add it to the next show.  Also follow us on Instagram at homeschool_project_podcast.  Enjoy!


Military Branches with Links - https://www.todaysmilitary.com/about-military/service-branches


JRTOC for Homeschoolers - https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/12/19/defense-bill-requires-local-jrotc-programs-to-admit-homeschooled-students/


ROTC (College) - https://www.todaysmilitary.com/education-training/rotc-programs


Service Academies - https://getschooled.com/article/2411-get-to-know-the-five-service-academies/


Mazzaro's (Stop in if your in St. Petersburg, Fl) - https://www.mazzarosmarket.com/


Ceviche (Also in St. Petersburg, Fl) Amazing food and one of the greatest Spanish guitar players you will hear - https://ceviche.com/

Today we discuss how to connect your classroom lessons with the real world.  Making education fun and interactive is so important.  The ability for a child to actually see what they have been learning is such a powerful tool.  We speak about finding ways to accomplish this and make education and learning the amazing experience it was meant to be.  Hope you enjoy.  Contact us at [email protected] 

Books we mentioned:
Of Swords and Sorcerers - https://amzn.to/2t7SyLN
Magic Tree House / Knights and Castles -https://amzn.to/36Cc2WA

Today we introduce the Northeast Ohio Happenings Episodes. This will be a monthly episode where we showcase some of the great opportunities in the NE Ohio area for homeschooling families. We hope to see you there. Enjoy.  

1. National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day 2020! - https://www.theclevelandbucketlist.com/events/national-ice-cream-for-breakfast-day-2020
2. The Bernstein Beat - https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/1920-concerts-pdps/1920---tco-family-series-concerts/bernstein-beat-2020-02-02/?performanceNumber=18344&fbclid=IwAR1UbfNLPWX4sgeGAtXBrshUc0jre4qFICRzZGeaAELZJ5NtmhXImKwwrS8
3. Cleveland Aquarium Homeschool Mondays - https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/homeschool-mondays/?fbclid=IwAR0mhy5IO0LwyXu4nndO6ET_kREfA8OgoJOta0jx_0fQFIsnPE1KDqb5sSI
4. Cleveland Aquarium Homeschool Wednesday - https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/homeschool-wednesdays/
5. Holden Arboretum - https://www.holdenarb.org/
6. Cleveland Zoo / Zoo Keeper for a day - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/programs-events/2020/zoo-education/keeper-for-a-day
7. Cleveland Zoo / Career Day - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/learn/educational-programs/educational-opportunities/career-day?fbclid=IwAR1rDTYErXQ_EFu4wnaBfoGlN1xChfjGS3BhLoXu2t9BsXaUWRCsSeVQPeQ
8. Cleveland Metropark Events - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/calendar
9. Medina Ice Festival - http://www.mainstreetmedina.com/medina-ice-festival.html
10. Lorain County Metropark Events - https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/ 
11. Lake County Metropark Events - http://www.lakemetroparks.com/
12. Akron Childrens Museum - http://akronkids.org/
13. Adrenaline Monkey - https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjunqnd2qLnAhX-Ap0JHSHxA8EQFjACegQIAxAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents%2Fadrenaline-monkey%2Fadrenaline-monkey-homeschool-hang%2F280536732561048%2F&usg=AOvVaw11TNoWCpEgD2_jxJmbUI5P

Today we discuss the Winter Blues.  We talk about what you can do to stay busy and active so you don't get depressed during the winter months. 

Show Notes:

1) Discovery Education - https://www.discoveryeducation.com/
2) Science Sparks - https://www.science-sparks.com/
3) No Sweat Nature Study - https://ourjourneywestward.com/nature-study-book-list/
4) Cleveland Metroparks Winter Activities - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/activities/event-activity-types/winter-activities
5) Lorain County Metroparks Winter Activities - https://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/activities/#winter-activities
6) Best Sledding in Northeast Ohio - https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/best-sled-riding-hills-in-northeast-ohio/
7) How to Love the Cold According to an Arctic Researcher - https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/how-love-cold-ncna836206

On todays episode we discuss the importance of not forgetting yourself.  Taking care of kids whether you homeschool or not can be all consuming.  We speak about having hobbies, working out, and making personal time to relax and unwind.  If you like the show please subscribe and leave a review.  If you have any questions or suggestions send us an email at [email protected].  We hope you enjoy.  

Fit body by Julia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdHAaL5VONEmbk901OSMPA

Caroline Girvan on YouTube

Velvet Hammer Fitness -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC97ZHpcr3Hurmgge0FsDxw

Walk at Home - https://www.youtube.com/user/walkathomemedia

Today we discuss learning outside of the classroom.  We speak about the benefits of taking field trips, implementing nature day, and creating an environment where leaning takes place everywhere.  We can't forget the world is an amazing place and our capacity to learn grows as we discover the natural wonder of the earth.  Hope you enjoy.  

Show Notes:  
1) Cleveland Metroparks - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/

2) Cleveland Museum of Natural History Homeschool Programs - https://www.cmnh.org/learn/homeschool

3) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Homeschool Program  - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/learn/educational-programs/educational-opportunities/homeschool-programs

4) Cleveland Museum of Art - https://www.clevelandart.org/

5) Handbook of Nature Study by  Anna Botsford Comstock -  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801493846/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nromeo-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0801493846&linkId=b2e901b24381f35b5a596f7fb7a7389b

6) Exploring Nature with Children - https://raisinglittleshoots.com/buy-exploring-nature-with-children/

2019 is in the books.  Today we discuss and reflect on 2019 and look forward into the future. We discuss some of our goals and dreams for the next year.  We hope the best for everyone in the year to come.  Happy New Year.