The Homeschool 5 in 10
Are you new to homeschooling and not sure where begin? Or, are you a veteran homeschooler looking for new resources, ideas, or curriculum to help your child learn better? Join teacher now homeschool mom of three, Kathy Gossen, as she streamlines your research and shares 5 of the best homeschool takeaways, tips, or resources in 10 minutes or less so you can confidently teach your children today.
Episodes
Are you considering Clear Water Press's Cover Story curriculum for your preteen? Would you like to know what another mom and another teen thought about the program? Today I'm teaming up with my own daughter to share an honest review about our personal experience with this unique writing curriculum.
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Are you considering The Mystery of History series for your homeschool? Or, are you looking for a biblical worldview world history curriculum that provides a solid foundation for your children? Today I’m looking at this 4-volume series and sharing an honest review based on our personal experience with each of the four textbooks.
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Trying to decide which math curriculum is right for your child? This week I am joined by Karen Serna to chat about different math curriculums we have used over the years as we have tried to find that "perfect" fit for our kids. During this second part of our discussion, we take a closer look at the math curriculums we have used and break down the pros and cons each. It's a little longer episode, but it is filled wit...
Trying to decide which math curriculum is right for your child? This week I am joined by Karen Serna to chat about different math curriculums we have used over the years as we have tried to find that "perfect" fit for our kids. During this first part of our discussion, we talk about math learning methods (spiral approach vs. mastery approach) as well as the consideration of personality types when choosing math curriculum...
Considering All About Spelling? This week I am joined by Karen Serna to chat about the ever popular spelling curriculum, All About Spelling . Listen in as we discuss the pros and cons of the program for different types of students.
Karen is a former analytical chemist and Bible school director and instructor, who is now entering her 10th year of homeschooling. She, her husband, Art, and her two children are currently...
Looking for ways to add a little spice to your fall? Today we are going to be talking about five fun lesser-known holidays that can enhance your homeschool and increase your child’s understanding of history, build character, and open new doors for learning. This podcast is filled with amazing resources and ideas that you will be able to implement without ever leaving home!
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Are you getting ready to study geography in your homeschool? Most people know to study the country’s location and possibly the demographics when studying geography, but the most impactful areas of geography lie beyond the landscape. As you begin to study geography, you will want to make sure you have plans to incorporate these five things to leave a lifelong impression on your children’s hearts and minds.
Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? We are continuing to answer questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This final episode discusses the importance and automatic creativity of outdoor play spaces.
Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? We are continuing to answer questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This fourth episode discusses the importance and automatic creativity of loose parts play.
Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? We are continuing to answer questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This third episode discusses the importance and automatic creativity of block play.
Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? We are continuing to answer questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This second episode discusses the importance of storytelling, both as a parent and a child.
Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? Today we are going to start taking a detailed look at these questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This first episode provides a wonderful introduction to the se...
Looking for ways to add a little spice to your summer? Today we are going to be talking about five fun lesser-known holidays that can enhance your homeschool and increase your child’s understanding of fine arts, science, geography, handwriting, and more. This podcast is filled with amazing resources and ideas that you will be able to implement without ever leaving home!
1:05 World Music Day (fine arts)
2:31 International Joke Day ...
What will your children remember about you when you are gone? Have you thought about that? The longer I am a parent, the more I long to leave my children with a godly legacy and loving memories. But a legacy like that doesn’t just happen. It takes intentionality, and these 5 actions are a great place to start.
1:42 Dinner
4:10 Vacations
6:10 Date nights
8:18 Traditions
9:45 Collections of Memories
Does your child know what is ok to share and what is not? Do they know how to share other’s content legally? Today we are talking 5 copyright laws every student needs to know because not knowing could cost your child $150,000!
1:53 What’s legal?
4:30 Creative Commons vs. Public Domain
5:56 Bible Quotes and Recipes
7:06 Images, Music, and Video
8:59 Your Child’s Own Works
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Are you considering Apologia’s What We Believe series for your homeschool? Or, are you looking for a biblical worldview curriculum that provides a solid foundation for your children as they grow older? Today I’m looking at this 4-volume series and sharing an honest review based on our personal experience with each of the four textbooks. As you consider this curriculum, you will want to make sure you have thought about these five...
Have a child who wishes grammar wasn’t so boring? Today Dr. Melanie Wilson, author of Grammar Galaxy, shares some simple ways to make grammar fun no matter what curriculum you use.
1:36 Find Mistakes
3:09 Fun Sentences
4:40 Homophones
7:11 Games
8:27 Stories
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Do you own an Alexa device? If so, have you ever considered how you can use it in your homeschool? And, if not, listening to today’s podcast may just convince to give Alexa a try, even if just on your phone. Today’s podcast is not only filled with creative ideas and how-to’s regarding the use of Alexa in your homeschool, but also comes with three printable cheat sheets so you can immediately start using Alexa to enhance your home...
Today is the last day of our 3-part series on homeschool planning. We have talked about planning our annual calendar, plugging our subjects into a weekly schedule, and today we are going to break down a typical homeschool day and discuss the pros and cons of different options.
0:33 How many hours?
2:12 How flexible?
5:53 What other activities?
6:31 Preschoolers?
8:18 How can I have less stress?
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Need help scheduling all those subjects into your week? While this is going to look different for everyone, today we are going to focus on five popular schedules and discuss the pros and cons of each so you can make the best choice for your family.
1:02 Period Scheduling
2:24 Block Scheduling
6:58 Loop Scheduling
8.55 Spiral Scheduling
9:40 Checklist Scheduling
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