Homeschool Together Podcast

As busy homeschool parents, sometimes we find that we’re just going through the motions, moving from one subject or activity to another without getting that depth of connection and response from our kids that we’re seeking. Today we’re reminded that we get out what we put in and discussing ways to be more present and engaged on our homeschooling journey.

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Kanban for Homeschool - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/352

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In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of homeschooling with streaming media services. Discover how platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ can transform your educational approach, offering rich, engaging content that brings subjects to life. We'll share practical tips for integrating documentaries, educational series, and more into your curriculum, making learning interactive and fun. Tune in to explore how streaming media can enhance your homeschooling experience and provide your children with diverse and dynamic educational opportunities!

Latiff Nasser was on Radiolab (my apologies)

Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector
https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources

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Show Notes
Episode 67: Technology Series: Roku and Streaming Services - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/378
Streaming Education: Enhancing Homeschooling with Media - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/381
Common Sense Media - https://www.commonsense.org/
Numberblocks - https://www.netflix.com/title/81272431
Super Monsters - https://www.netflix.com/title/80124711
Octonauts - https://www.netflix.com/title/80020935
The Octonauts Explore The Great Big Ocean - https://amzn.to/4aB69dn
Ada Twist, Scientist - https://www.netflix.com/title/80198673
Rosie Revere, Engineer - https://amzn.to/4azJezc
Emily’s Wonder Lab - https://www.netflix.com/title/81128389
The Magic Schoolbus Rides Again - https://www.netflix.com/title/80108373
Connected - https://www.netflix.com/title/81031737
Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know - https://www.netflix.com/title/81343342
Dancing Birds of Paradise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX40mBb8bkU
Chimp Empire - https://www.netflix.com/title/81311783
Our Great National Parks - https://www.netflix.com/title/81086133
Night on Earth - https://www.netflix.com/title/80218938
Our Planet - https://www.netflix.com/title/80049832
Our living world - https://www.netflix.com/title/81137426
Into the Inferno - https://www.netflix.com/title/80066073
Ridley Jones - https://www.netflix.com/title/81074666
History 101 - https://www.netflix.com/title/81116168
Carmen Sandiego - https://www.netflix.com/title/80167821
The Great British Baking Show: Juniors - https://www.netflix.com/title/81613670
Julie’s Greenroom - https://www.netflix.com/title/80113090
StoryBots - https://www.netflix.com/title/80108159
Is It Cake - https://www.ne...

Special Announcement: We will be giving a talk at the Snohomish City Library in Washington about getting started in homeschooling. If you live in the area feel free to come out and say hello!

Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Snohomish, Wa City Library

Choosing the right test prep materials can make all the difference in helping your homeschool student feel confident and prepared for exams. In this episode, we’ll explore the best resources for test preparation, including books, workbooks, online programs, practice tests, and study aids like flashcards. We’ll break down the pros and cons of each option and discuss how to choose materials that fit your child’s learning style. Whether you're preparing for state assessments, standardized tests, or other exams, this episode will help you build a strong foundation for test success!

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Show Notes
Harcourt Family Press Test Prep - https://youtu.be/6hSapTxG8aE?si=w9XZIlN-vRmGM8GP
Smarter Balanced - https://smarterbalanced.org/
iReady - https://i-readycentral.com/familycenter/
Chester Beatty Museaum - https://chesterbeatty.ie/

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We're heading back to the movies with our review of the new Disney+'s Jungle Cruise, and Netflix's Vivo.

Jungle Cruise Trailer: https://youtu.be/f_HvoipFcA8
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hr 07 min
Availability: Disney+ (Premier)

Vivo Trailer: https://youtu.be/BOe8L69JpVI
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
Availability: Netflix

Touring The World Resource Guides
Check out our country resource guides to help you with your around the world journey: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether

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You may already be well acquainted with your local public library, but libraries often have more to offer than many homeschoolers realize. Libraries are transforming to keep up with the educational needs of families in surprising ways. Today we review our favorite physical and digital library resources to enhance your homeschooling adventure!

Discussion
Physical - So much more than books!
CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, and video games oh my!
Boardgames and puzzles (we wish), and other toys (music makers, puppets, etc.)
Printer access (now often remote print). Color & B&W. Ours is 70 pages B&W per day!
Laptops
Some libraries loan tools if you need to build something to support your homeschool
Makerspaces with 3D printers, graphing calculators, audio recording equipment

Digital
Ebooks and e-readers themselves
Remote tutoring (95% of public libraries provide access to tutoring sites)
Animated picture books
Music
Learning printables (coloring pages, worksheets, games, puzzles themed around specific books)
Learning: Foreign Language, lynda.com
Pictures (the NYPL has 200,000 free images even w/o a library card including manuscripts from the founding fathers)
Research: Digital encyclopedias, magazines, biographies, geneology

Events
Free or discounted passed to museums, zoos and other attractions
Summer reading programs (usually book awarded at the end)
Storytime, playgroups, science lab
Teen programs
How-to classes (crafting, music, coding, foreign language, etc.)
Fitness and mindfulness classes (yoga, tai chi, etc.)
Event space for your co-op group!

Our tips
Most importantly ask! Librarians have a masters degree in library science. If anyone can find a resource you need, they can!
If you live outside a major metro area, see if you can get a card for the city library.
If a book isn’t available, ask for inter library loan or ask if your library will purchase it!

FREE Resource Guide
Download our FREE North American Resources List to enhance your global studies with your learners!
https://rebrand.ly/fstke

What are we into this week
Assassins Creed Origins: Discovery Tour

Show Notes
New York Public Library Digital Collections
https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/

Assassins Creed Egypt Discover Tour
https://store.ubi.com/us/game/?lang=en_US&pid=5a7d728d0c8ee45b54018f23&dwvar_5a7d728d0c8ee45b54018f23_Platform=pcdl&edition=Ancient%20Egypt&source=detail

Assassins Creed Greece Discovery Tour
https://store.ubi.com/us/game/?lang=en_US&pid=5d4040cd5cdf9a07d09464ac&dwvar_5d4040cd5cdf9a07d09464ac_Platform=pcdl&edition=Ancient%20Greece&source=detail

Assassins Creed Egypt and Greece Discovery Tour Bundle
https://store.ubi.com/us/game/?lang=en_US&pid=5d6e8ba05cdf9a3ab80a059d&dwvar_5d6e8ba05cdf9a3ab80a059d_Platform=pcdl&edition=Ancient%20Greece%20and%20Egypt&source=detail

Assassins Creed Origins: Discovery Tour Egypt and Greece Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxKmbOxzApjrcoKZiAxO4QpnD1meid2-P

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