Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, the discussion is all about how to incorporate Christ into our day to day homeschooling. I will give you a few simple ideas and resources to help guide your homeschool in easy ways.

Links: (DISCLOSURE: Please note that some links on TheModernHomeschool.com are affiliate links. We may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you click through our links and make a purchase from one of our partners.)

Our Favorite Christian Books:

I Am: 40 Bible Stories, Devotions, and Prayers About the Names of God: https://amzn.to/3E78CSq

Jesus Calling: https://amzn.to/3XxkuDW

The Chronicles of Narnia: https://amzn.to/4kZYwUl

The Story of Jesus: A Christian Book for Kids (Little Golden Book): https://amzn.to/4c68mzD

77 Memory Verses Every Kid Should Know: https://amzn.to/41ZkgXC

Busy Books: Bible Studies for Kids: https://amzn.to/4iNsCc0

Cross Art: http://www.housingaforest.com/colorful-light-ray-cross/

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All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/

The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources:

https://themodernhomeschool.com

Check out my new book here:

https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD

My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool:

http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool

Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/

Link to my planning printables:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/

More on how I plan here:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/

Did you know that homeschooling is currently the fastest growing form of education?

With nearly five million homeschoolers in America today, I hope that my listeners will gain inspiration, research and new ways to implement education with their children in natural and intentional ways. I want to offer solutions to the many challenging problems our youth faces today. I want to unify home educators and parents from around the world.

Here is the link to my brand new book on Amazon. You can find more of The Modern Homeschool on Instagram, my website and you can download my freebies here  Thrifting Living Books Planning

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing an updated Spring day in the life of our homeschool family. From busy sports, studies and music to our downtime and meetings, listen in to hear what a real homeschool family does during the week.

Things we are enjoying right now!

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TGTB Health and the Physical Body Study: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/collections/health-and-the-physical-body

Boxcar Children Books: https://amzn.to/3RqDh00

Journaling (Question a Day): https://amzn.to/4j2nKiK

The Secret Garden illustrated: https://amzn.to/3Y4sk86

All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/

The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources:

https://themodernhomeschool.com

Check out my new book here:

https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD

My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool:

http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool

Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/

Link to my planning printables:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/

More on how I plan here:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing our favorite field trip ideas for California!! We have traveled quite a lot and I am happy to share some of the best places we have been and a few tips and tricks we've learned along the way!

Our Favorite Field Trip Ideas:

Sequoia National Park: General Sherman walk, The Lodgepole Grill/Market at Sequoia, Camping, Morro Rock, Crystal Cave

Lake Tahoe: Sand Harbor, Camp Richardson, Pope Beach, Al Tahoe Recreation/Park, Kings Beach, Bijou Pines, Emerald Bay, Heavenly, Rainbow Trail at Taylor Creek

Carlsbad: The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center, LegoLand, Del Mar, Oceanside

Santa Barbara: The SB Zoo, Moxi Mueseum, Waterfront shuttle, Anacapa Beach, State Street, The Funk Zone, SB Bontanical Garden, SB Mission

Palm Desert: Old Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Pioneer Town

Grand Canyon/Las Vegas: SkyWalk, Spring Desert Preserve, Old Las Vegas Replica, Hoover Dam

Oso Flaco Trail: Wonderful Ecosystem Trail in Guadalupe Ca

La Purisima Mission: Santa Ynez, Mission Santa Inez, Solvang, Buellton

Mission San Miguel

Money Saving Tips and Tricks:

Hotel Rooms: Limit Occupancy, Check Prices on Hotel Apps and Expedia/Hotels.com/Priceline to compare

Bring pre-prepped food, stop at Trader Joes, Costco or Whole foods in town once you arrive for healthy options

Bring Art Supplies and activities, Instax Camera

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm chatting all about how to plan and carry-out large homeschool projects. In this episode, I will give you some easy tips on how you can create studies, science, geography and art projects like a pro with your kids.

Large Homeschool Project Checklist:

Pre-planning: Gather information and brainstorm a loose timeline for the project or unit study in mind. (Usually 4-6wks)

Planning/Brainstorming with the kids: Talk with your kids about the project and take them to gather materials, supplies and good research if necessary.

Work: Allow kids focused 'project' time in which they can devote a solid amount of time and effort to working on their project in an open-ended way.

Polish & Present: Allow the kids to critique and better their own work, advise if they ask for help. Encourage them to present the material in a fun way. Maybe over dinner or with friends?

A few resources:

Egypt Study Books: https://amzn.to/4hIXOZu https://amzn.to/4gPHvIU https://amzn.to/4hEpZIW

CA Mission Study Books: https://amzn.to/4342419 https://amzn.to/3CXgO7n https://amzn.to/3Qr3ICv

The Modern Homeschool Unit Studies: https://themodernhomeschool.com/studies/

My Episode: Build Your Own Literature Studies in 5 Easy Steps

The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources:

https://themodernhomeschool.com

Check out my new book here:

https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD

My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool:

http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool

Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/

Link to my planning printables:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/

More on how I plan here:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm chatting all about ways to celebrate St. Patricks Day with your homeschool friends and family. I'll be sharing our favorite crafts, activities and food on this episode all about having a happy St. Patricks Day with those you care the most about!

St. Pattys Day Ideas:

Build a Leprechaun Trap: https://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2023/03/leprechaun-trap-ideas.html

Clover, Green or Rainbow Scavenger Hunt: https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt/

Minute to Win it Games for older kids: https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/candy-dice-game/ https://toughcookiemommy.com/2015/02/st-patricks-day-game-gold-coin-minute-to-win-it.html https://feelslikehomeblog.com/st-patricks-day-minute-win-games-kids-families/

Green Sensory Bins, Ideas here: https://craftykidsplay.com/green-and-gold-st-patricks-day-sensory-bin/

Host a family St. Patty's Party

Playdough Recipe and Ideas (Think Green), Shamrock Cookie Cutters

Nature Weaving

Rainbow Fruit Platter: http://www.sewcakemake.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-love.html, Avocado Egg Salad: https://amysarttable.com/2013/07/19/a-twist-on-egg-salad-sandwiches/, Green Charcuterie Platter: https://lifeandsubscribe.com/15-perfect-green-charcuterie-board-ideas-with-green-snacks-for-parties/ Rainbow Charcuterie Platter: https://www.lovelyluckylife.com/st-patricks-day-brunch-board/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-pug, Leprechaun Hat Cupcakes: https://pepperbasil.com/leprechaun-hat-cupcakes/, Green Cookies: https://insidermama.com/easy-st-patricks-day-cookies/, Green Jello: https://livelovetexas.com/st-pattys-day-jello-parfaits-recipe/, Pretzel Shamrocks:https://pin.it/5Ntjm9Rjm, Rainbow Cake and more: https://www.simplifycreateinspire.com/st-patricks-day-treats/, Green Deviled Eggs: https://medium.com/@castlerandom/st-patricks-day-party-ideas-e07f50212394

Bracelet Making, Our Favorite Beads

Watercolor Rainbow Art, Shamrock Art,

How to Host a Paint Party

Host a Homeschool Party, Minute to Win it Games for tweens & teens

Ireland Study, favorite Books: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2lNaoMvitJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

-Leprechaun in Late Winter- Mary Pope Osborne, https://amzn.to/4jYV77H

-Leprechauns and Irish Folklore-Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce, https://amzn.to/4k4DUK0

-Always Ireland- Jack Kavanagh, https://amzn.to/432cuyo

-Celtic Tales-Stories of Enchantment, https://amzn.to/3CK2NKk

-Fairy & Folk Tales of Ireland- edited by WB Yeats, https://amzn.to/414Neov

-This is Ireland- M. Sasek, https://amzn.to/3CYDzb2

Walk, Bike, Park date, Hike, Picnic, or Beach date

The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources:

https://themodernhomeschool.com

Check out my new book here:

https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD

My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool:

http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool

Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/

Link to my planning printables:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/

More on how I plan here:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/

Did you know that homeschooling is currently the fastest growing form of education?

With nearly five million homeschoolers in America today, I hope that my listeners will gain inspiration, research and new ways to implement education with their children in natural and intentional ways. I want to offer solutions to the many challenging problems our youth faces today. I want to unify home educators and parents from around the world.

Here is the link to my brand new book on Amazon. You can find more of The Modern Homeschool on Instagram, my website and you can download my freebies here  Thrifting Living Books Planning

My Episode: Build Your Own Literature Studies in 5 Easy Steps

My Episode: Plan your Homeschool Year in 4 Easy Steps

My Episode: Choosing Curriculum, 4 Things to Consider

My Episode: 5 Perks of Homeschooling

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I want to share the gift of gardening with your kids. Plus I'll give you all of my favorite gifts for a kids garden and everything you need to get started. Gardening has truly been a great part of my life with my kids and I can't wait to encourage you to take on a garden for your own family.

Kids Garden Tips/Ideas:

Start small, consider a trough garden bed style to begin with

Plant easy vegetables like tomatoes, pumpkins, mint or other herbs

Watering cans, containers, potting table can all usually be found at thrift stores

Consider adding flowers, shells, rocks, containers and other trinkets for children to create and play with

Gardening reduces stress, anxiety, increases vitamin d, time in nature, gives natural responsibilities and teaches healthy living and eating

Kids Garden Tips/Ideas:

Start small, consider a trough garden bed style to begin with

Plant easy vegetables like tomatoes, pumpkins, mint or other herbs

Watering cans, containers, potting table can all usually be found at thrift stores

Consider adding flowers, shells, rocks, containers and other trinkets for children to create and play with

Gardening reduces stress, anxiety, increases vitamin d, time in nature, gives natural responsibilities and teaches healthy living and eating

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, let's chat about what to do when winter burnout of the homeschool year sets in. Take a few action steps to help reset your homeschool when you are feeling unmotivated, burned out or just plain tired. Gather new inspiration and ideas from this episode.

-Tidy & Declutter: Change your environment by getting rid of unused items and get organized. Get out of a winter rut by doing a deep clean and reset on your home.

-Set New Goals: Think about how you want to finish your homeschool year on a high note. What will it take to reach your goal? Be realistic about your abilities. Check my planning episode for help below.

-Read: A new book for yourself. Something you've been interested in but couldn't find the time. Start a new reading habit for yourself for just 15-20 minutes a day.

-Focus on Fitness: Not obsessively. Incorporate healthy food options and walking. Add in more if you are up for it, if not, just start small. Small habits daily add up to results over time.

-School Indoors to Outdoors: Move from the indoor traditional schooling to outdoor field trips, projects and schooling as the weather gets better. Plan a few Spring field trips to look forward to.

-Consider outsourcing subjects that are causing resistance in your homeschool.

-Consider ditching curricula that is not working for your child or family.

The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources:

https://themodernhomeschool.com

Check out my new book here:

https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD

My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool:

http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool

Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/

Link to my planning printables:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/

More on how I plan here:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/

Winter Book Recommendations: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/winter-books-for-your-whole-family/

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm chatting all about sensory play for littles. We absolutely had a blast with this idea paired with nature play and art when my kiddos were younger. Today on the Pod I am discussing some of my favorite sensory activities but I'll also share a few follow up ideas and links here.

Sensory and nature play as well as art activities are so beneficial to young children. They encourage outdoor activity, thinking, imagination, problem solving, creativity, fine motor skills, they encourage long periods of calm, focused play without screens.

Best Sensory activities for ages 2-10:

Water play (gather containers like this!) of Ocean set up like so: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQJgH_B4o_/?img_index=1 Consider inviting your younger kids to paint the sidewalk with water, melt ice cubes (with trinkets inside), wash their bikes or tend to the garden for you!

Make your own Playdough & Sensory Rice: Playdough Recipe, Sensory Rice Recipe

Check the highlights (circles) for all of my favorite sensory play here: https://www.instagram.com/amysarttable/

Favorite themes of sensory & nature play in the past have been: rainforest, fairy garden, ocean, water, dinosaurs, ice melting, garden, birds, butterflies, insects, nature homes, city, house, winter, snow, beach, spring, farm, animals, small world, pumpkin.

Dollar Tree Resources: fairies, cars, dinosaurs, plants, flowers, small letters, pom poms, clothes pins, shave cream, slime ingredients, playdough ingredients, wooden containers, ice trays, large trays

Thrift Store Finds: Books (picture, coffee table, encyclopedia style, themed), large metal or wood trays, cake pans, muffin tins, rolling pins, cookie cutters, ice trays, mason jars, wood or metal small scoops, measuring spoons, wooden spoons, rocks, shells, seasonal items, holiday play, small world play, trinkets, garden trinkets, fairy lights, planters, spray bottles, wood bowls, glass jars

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'll be discussing how to create a kinder schedule or daily rhythm in your homeschool. I think most of us can agree that the kinder age is a magical one that does not require intensive rigidity but one that thrives on a simple daily flow. I hope you'll join in to hear about a few ideas if you have a young homeschooler!

Things I loved to focus on with my young homeschoolers:

ABC's (letter recognition), handwriting, writing a sentence, lots of read alouds, sensory, nature and outdoor play, art, simple maths.

A sample schedule could be: Breakfast, Read Aloud, Art Activity, Maths, Outdoor Play (Sensory, Dough, Rice, Nature), Rest, Snack, Walk, Read, Make Dinner Find more by downloading a free chapter of my book (via pop up on homepage), The Modern Homeschool

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm chatting all about ways to celebrate Valentines Day with your homeschool friends and family. I'll be sharing our favorite crafts, activities and foods on this episode all about having a happy Valentines Day with those you care the most about!

Valentines Day Ideas:

My Art Site: https://amysarttable.com/2022/02/01/valentines-art-projects/

My Art Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/amysarttable for lots of DIY art projects!