The Modern Homeschool

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm discussing how I prep in early Summer for next school year. Yep, I am already planning for Fall because I want to have a stress free (mostly) unstructured Summer break. Listen in for a few ideas to get your plans for Fall underway.

Some things to consider now in May/June:

-Choosing Curriculum for your kiddos for Fall:

https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/4-things-to-consider-when-selecting-curriculum-for-your-children/

-Checking out my planning printables:

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

-How I plan here:

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

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

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

-My Podcast and Free Class "Organize your Homeschool QUICK" https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/learn-how-to-organize-your-homeschool-quick/

-Inspiration for Homeschool Moms: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/breaking-through-winter-homeschool-burnout/

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

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

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing some fun kinder curriculum ideas. Whether you want to build your own curriculum, an open and go curriculum, or no curriculum at all this episode is for you! I will share my best tips and tricks for homeschooling kinder and how I homeschooled my son in kinder and my daughters in the early elementary school ages.

Some Homeschool Kindergarten Ideas:

Kindergarten Magical days playing outdoors, imagination, reading together, playdough and art.

My Favorite Art Supplies: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/

Simple Curricula we used and loved: The Good and Beautiful, handwriting, Lightning Literature

Books we LOVE: Frog & Toad Little Critters Ramona Owl at Home Beatrix Potter

Watercolor Books: https://amzn.to/4jym1T1, https://amzn.to/44NRufv, https://amzn.to/44cAmQr, https://amzn.to/42B3n77,

My Episode: Starting Kindergarten? Homeschooling is a Magical Option

My Episode: Sensory Play for Homeschool

My Episode: Homeschool Schedule for Kindergarten

My Episode: Gardening Gifts for Kids

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

My Episode: Plan your Homeschool Year in 4 Easy Steps

Living Book List: https://themodernhomeschool.com/living-books/

My Art Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/amysarttable

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

Teach your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: https://amzn.to/40pdqeP

The Read Aloud Family: https://amzn.to/3WwBDMA

Sight Words Kinder: https://amzn.to/48g0km4

Sight Words Pre-K: https://amzn.to/48pcYiM

First Little Readers Level A: https://amzn.to/3UuO2jX

First Little Readers Level B: https://amzn.to/3A8eWaB

Bobs Books Set 1: https://amzn.to/4fobJT3

Bobs Books Set 2: https://amzn.to/3NI7q9g

Handwriting From TGTB: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/pre-k-8-curriculum/handwriting/

Handwriting From Handwriting Without Tears: https://amzn.to/3CfRxV2

Math From TGTB: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/collections/math

Abc Mouse: https://www.abcmouse.com

Reading Eggs: https://readingeggs.com

Art Journaling, Favorite Journals linked here: https://a.co/d/b8Za4dE

How to Help a Struggling Reader at Home:https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/how-to-help-a-struggling-reader-at-home/

Consider Building Literature Studies, more information on this topic here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/build-your-own-literature-studies-in-5-easy-steps/

Favorite Books: Little Critters: https://amzn.to/48t5hbb, Berenstain Bears: https://amzn.to/3NQIEUt

Arteza Art Journals, Watercolor Set

Playdough Recipe, Sensory Rice Recipe

The Good and Beautiful Language Arts: Absolutely phenomenal that this mom developed this curriculum and is sharing it for FREE! You can check out the website and download the pages to use with your child. 

Link to Stanford Study on Kinder Age:

https://cepa.stanford.edu/news/waiting-start-kindergarten-can-be-good-kids-study-says

Link to Benefits of Outdoor Learning & Play:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1353829214000379?via%3Dihub

Link To Charlotte Mason’s 20 Principles:

https://www.amblesideonline.org/CM/20Principles.html

Link to Montessori Principles:

https://www.dailymontessori.com/montessori-theory

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/

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

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing practical and some creative ways homeschoolers or parents in general can make extra income. Listen in for all of my favorite ideas to date and a few that I have experience with.

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/

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

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, let's chat about goals for moms! How do you incorporate time for yourself and your goals while mothering and homeschooling? Well, good news, there are ways. Listen in for all of my thoughts on this subject I've been living through the past 15 years.

Ideas for Cultivating Goals:

Carve out an hour a day: Start with an hour a day for yourself. Workout, read, journal, get.a coffee. The hour you give yourself can be the beginning of reaching your goals.

Wake up early: If you have no other time in the day or if you are a busy mom of young children, you may have to get up early and go to bed early. Prioritize sleep and don't burn the candle at both ends by staying up too late. Get up and claim your quiet time for your goals.

Listen to Podcasts/Youtube: While you walk or do dishes or whatever you do during the day, double time your effort by listening to a podcast or youtube video about something you are interested in. This can be a great source of extra education and fitting in moving the needle toward your goals.

Prioritize health: We are nothing without our health so prioritize sleep, eating well and working out. Your future self will thank you.

Create goals: Either yearly or quarterly and track them and refine them.

Be aware of seasons: Sometimes you feel stuck in a season of your life. But most times we are really just in a short season that we may even miss when it is over. Allow yourself slow and fast times in life realizing that some seasons last longer than others and all seasons teach us.

Practice gratitude: Reset your day by naming three things you are thankful for and watch your day completely shift.

Allow yourself to change: It is quite probable that you will evolve many times over as you age. Understand that change is okay and allow yourself to become who you were meant to be. Often, we have to change to reach our goals.

Never give up: Never, ever give up because you are most likely closer to your goals than you think.

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/

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

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!

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.)

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