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Holiday Encore Episode Are you curious about how 3D printing can enhance your homeschool? In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of 3D printing and explore how it can be a game-changer for hands-on learning. From printing educational tools and manipulatives to teaching kids valuable skills in 3D modeling and design, we’ll break down why 3D printing is a fantastic addition to your homeschool. Whether you're new to the idea or already considering a 3D printer, this episode will help you understand the benefits and practical applications for your homeschool journey. Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Bambu A1 Mini - https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1-mini?srsltid=AfmBOop30lxZpaitw7pmTrUEcxrk3A3Z2sI3aEGOkGkB6G_GNP0ubWzi Fusion 3D - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal Tinkercad - https://www.tinkercad.com/ Digital Caliper - https://amzn.to/3XCf4aE Makerworld - https://makerworld.com/en Thingaverse - https://www.thingiverse.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we wrap up our Summer (that became The Fall) of Science. We also discuss where we're going after this and we have a special giveaway at the end. Exploring The Universe resource guide is available here: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/ Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Blossom and Root Space Science - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--LL9XB-9bI All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Right Start - https://store.rightstartmath.com/ Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Libby - https://libbyapp.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

We’re back this year with more great gift ideas that are not only fun but also educational! We’ve got lots of ideas broken down by category and age. Whether you need to encourage reading, have a learner who loves STEM, or want to support the artist in your house, we have something for everyone! Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - https://amzn.to/42udfz8 Odin Card Game - https://amzn.to/430Hy0n Shashibo Shape Shifting Box - https://amzn.to/46VU56u LeapFrog LeapStart - https://amzn.to/3WpNAnD LeapFrog LeapStart Learn to Read Volume 1 - https://amzn.to/4mTKtzo Magnetic Poetry - https://amzn.to/4nZrpjS Mad Libs - https://amzn.to/4pVOupp Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge - https://amzn.to/4nGylmq CodeMarz - https://amzn.to/4q5fUtl Discovery Model Engine Building Kit - https://amzn.to/4hhKbkJ LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Building Set - https://amzn.to/3IUWqqt Green Science Kits Weather Science Kit - https://amzn.to/3IHI90h Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit - https://amzn.to/4h6xuZS Rocknoculars - https://amzn.to/46Wglxm Monocular Telescope - https://amzn.to/42rMBa4 USA Toyz Illuminated Globe - https://amzn.to/4nEuBC3 Otamatone - https://amzn.to/48dRbMQ Stylophone The Original Pocket Electronic Synthesizer - https://amzn.to/437TwFA Kraftic Woodworking Building Kit - https://amzn.to/3IVlAoS Tovla Jr. Real Chocolate Making Kit - https://amzn.to/4pYZnac Dumpling Making Set - https://amzn.to/4nP2yzy Edible Crafts Kids' Cookbook - https://amzn.to/3WnTS7h DIY Make Your Mark Hand Lettering Set - https://amzn.to/473kK1A Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we put NBC News’ list of the “Best Board Games for Kids” to the test. Do we agree with the experts, or do we have better picks? We break down what makes each game shine for families, where we think the list got it right, and which titles deserve an upgrade. From Trouble to Ticket to Ride, we explore how these games build strategy, cooperation, and laughter around the table. Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-board-games-kids-rcna231904 Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Sushi Go - https://amzn.to/46N2gU6 Sushi Go Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/39 Sushi Go Party - https://amzn.to/3IQJjXp Sushi Go 3D Print - https://makerworld.com/en/models/1142650-sushi-go-party-insert Sequence for Kids - https://amzn.to/4o80S42 Sequence Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/8 Moose, Match, Mayhem - https://amzn.to/3IYVPnI Outfoxed! - https://amzn.to/4hfJ0C7 Outfoxed! Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/5 Blokus - https://amzn.to/3KLpelJ Patchwork - https://amzn.to/4q6Fuy2 Patchwork Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/290 Cascadia - https://amzn.to/4ojihHk Cascadia Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/276 Qwirkle - https://amzn.to/4nErzNW Qwirkle Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/27 Qwirkle 3D print - https://makerworld.com/en/models/957219-qwirkle-expandable-grid Castle Panic - https://amzn.to/4hejhtW Castle Panic Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/172 Castle Panic 3D Print - https://makerworld.com/en/models/807898-castle-panic-base-engines-of-war-castle-keep Carcassonne - https://amzn.to/4nErDNG Carcassonne Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/76 Carcassonne 3D Print - https://makerworld.com/en/models/138516-karak-carcassone-tiles-grid Bugs in the Kitchen - https://amzn.to/47l6vX2 Ticket to Ride - https://amzn.to/4hfJisH Ticket to Ride Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/60 Catan Junior - https://amzn.to/4hbEh4A Catan Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/62 Dragomino - https://amzn.to/46XW4Hy Kingdomino - https://amzn.to/4h6duGv Kingdomino Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/57 Queendomino - https://amzn.to/46Yxq9F Silver & Gold - https://amzn.to/48k7yHL Deep Sea Adventure - https://amzn.to/3WDHDDD Deep Sea Adventure 3D Print - https://makerworld.com/en/models/1534481-deep-sea-adventure-boost-box-insert Trash Pandas - https://amzn.to/47aMuRY Dream Home - https://amzn.to/3J51icE Dream Home Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/186 Camel Up - https://amzn.to/3L4ObIV Trekking the World - https://amzn.to/4mZCmRS Trekking the World Review - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/230 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Not every lesson needs to become a massive project to be memorable. In this episode, we’re sharing simple, effective ways to make everyday homeschool lessons more hands-on. Whether it’s math, writing, science, or history, we’ll show you how to add movement, manipulatives, creativity, and real-world relevance to your day. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Rory's Story Cubes - https://amzn.to/3Wkhhq7 Fun Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans - https://www.organizedhomeschooler.com/ancient-egypt-for-kids/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Project-based learning isn’t just arts and crafts. It’s a powerful way to build critical thinking, collaboration, and deep subject mastery. In this episode, we explore what makes a project truly meaningful, the key steps to designing one, and how to scale it for any age group. With real-life examples and practical guidance, you’ll feel confident turning big ideas into rich, student-led experiences that count. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/4nSR123 Brad Stevens Ted Talk Clip - https://youtu.be/VWtYQIIWYvg?si=cZsfv4xZYjril7xt&t=172 Metacognition - https://www.edutopia.org/article/fostering-metacognition-boost-learning/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

In today's Homeschooling Journeys, we have Anne Edmonds, a homeschooling mom. We talked about balancing homeschooling in your first year as well as the challenges of curriculum and outside activities. It was a great discussion we know you'll love! Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Well Trained Mind Phonics - https://welltrainedmind.com/product-cat/reading/phonics/ All About Reading Spelling - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/ Right Start Math - https://store.rightstartmath.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

In Part 2 of our series on juggling a packed homeschool life, we dive into flexible strategies that help you reclaim your time and sanity. From car schooling and go bags to simplifying enrichment and rethinking weekly structure, we’re sharing practical tools that work even when life gets messy. We’ll also explore how to track learning without pressure and protect time for what matters most, connection and rest. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/4nSR123 5 Stages of the Air Fryer - https://youtu.be/hyuMqeLf7o?si=zopwjo5ndhq6HB3P Trello Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFxfUHbjBOF_vAeDOVNKFub Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Are you drowning in homeschool plans, kid activities, appointments, and the daily chaos of life? In this first part of our two-episode series, we’re tackling what to do when your schedule feels unsustainable. We’ll help you shift your mindset, identify what really matters, and build a simpler rhythm using natural anchors, minimum viable days, and weekly focus goals. If you’re constantly feeling behind, this episode is your reset button. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/4nSR123 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

In the second half of our Common Core mini-series, we’re turning our attention to ELA. Reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language all show up in the standards, but what do they actually expect of your child? In this episode, we’ll break down how Common Core ELA is organized, how to interpret the standards across grade levels, and how to use them to guide your homeschool reading and writing instruction. Whether you’re choosing a curriculum or building your own, this episode will help you teach ELA with more clarity and confidence. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Common Core - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CommonCore Common Core ELA - https://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/ Washington State ELA Standards - https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/english-language-arts Mike Mattos video - https://youtu.be/SL50Sf7eY?si=WDI7-tqPSvr-t4sp Gameschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamificationof_learning Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Common Core math has a reputation, but what does it actually say? In this first of two episodes on Common Core, we’re digging into the math standards to help homeschool parents understand what’s expected and how to make sense of the structure. We’ll show you how to interpret the standard codes, translate the language into plain English, and use the goals as a springboard for meaningful, hands-on math learning at home. Whether your state follows Common Core or not, this is a practical guide for teaching with confidence. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Common Core - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CommonCore Common Core Math - https://www.thecorestandards.org/Math/ Washington State Math Standards - https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/mathematics/mathematics-k-12-learning-standards Mike Mattos video - https://youtu.be/SL50Sf7eY?si=WDI7-tqPSvr-t4sp NGSS Standards - https://www.nextgenscience.org/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Singapore Math - https://www.singaporemath.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Odin (card game) - https://amzn.to/3K0Lbgs Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/ IXL - https://www.ixl.com/ Gameschooling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamificationof_learning Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

It's the start of the new year, all the school supplies are on clearance, and you want to level up your homeschool! Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Stardew Valley - https://www.stardewvalley.net/ Stardew Valley Wiki - https://stardewvalleywiki.com/StardewValleyWiki Trello - https://trello.com Evan Moor Science - https://amzn.to/46b0mLe 180 Days of Social Studies 1st Grade - https://amzn.to/4pbsPtd Canva Template - https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/firstdaysign Trello Course - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFxfUHbjBOF__vAeDOVNKFub Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

If you’ve ever tried to read a state standard and felt like you needed a translator, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll show you how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to make sense of those dense learning goals. From simplifying confusing language to brainstorming activities that hit the mark, we’ll walk through practical ways AI can support your homeschool planning. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Common Core - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CommonCore Washington State Math Standards - https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/mathematics/mathematics-k-12-learning-standards Washington State ELA Standards - https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/english-language-arts/english-language-arts-learning-standards Leveled Reading Passages - https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/collections/leveled-reading-passages Mike Mattos video - https://youtu.be/SL50Sf_7eY?si=WDI7-tqPSvr-t4sp NGSS Standards - https://www.nextgenscience.org/ Lexile Levels - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexile Lexile - https://hub.lexile.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

If state standards make your eyes glaze over, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down what educational standards actually are, why they exist, and what they mean for homeschool families. You’ll learn how to think about standards as tools rather than mandates and decide how much, or how little, they should impact your homeschool. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Common Core - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Core Washington State Math Standards - https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/mathematics/mathematics-k-12-learning-standards Washington State ELA Standards - https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/english-language-arts/english-language-arts-learning-standards Leveled Reading Passages - https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/collections/leveled-reading-passages Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Lets talk about what's in the new Biomes Resource Guide! Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ Trekking The Globe - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFy3-KTahoAlmbsvm4EfE6h0 Touring The World - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDKdLRM2hFFwwW_hH39mc3MMcRfE2yBvi Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Reading and writing go hand in hand. In this final episode of our reading series, we’re exploring how to use books as a launching point for creative and critical writing. Whether it’s a simple story retelling, a persuasive opinion, or a totally new ending, writing about what they read helps kids solidify comprehension and develop their voice. We’ll share strategies for all ages that connect reading to writing in fun, purposeful ways. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ TV Tropes - https://tvtropes.org/ The Story Grid - https://amzn.to/4lMUtdP Using Sentence Stems to Power Up Your Literacy Lessons - https://www.edutopia.org/article/sentence-stems-tips-classroom/ Tomato Soup - https://howtofeedaloon.com/roasted-tomato-basil-soup/ Marques Brownlee - https://www.youtube.com/@mkbhd EllieV - https://www.youtube.com/@ellieV Using Graphic Organizers Correctly - https://www.edutopia.org/blog/using-graphic-organizers-correctly-rebecca-alber Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Fiction gets all the fun, but nonfiction is where reading meets the real world. In this episode, we’re talking about supporting strong nonfiction comprehension, from science texts and history books to instructions, maps, and diagrams. We’ll walk through how to help kids identify key ideas, evaluate sources, and develop the critical thinking skills they need to navigate informational reading across subjects. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ The Boys in the Boat - https://amzn.to/4f8fo8F Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Reading doesn’t have to be a silent, solitary activity. In this episode, we’re diving into narration and discussion. These are two simple but powerful tools for deepening reading comprehension. We’ll show you how to use retelling, dialogue, and even sibling book clubs to help your kids process what they read, build memory, and think critically. Whether you're homeschooling younger readers or talking through chapter books with tweens, this episode will help you make reading more interactive and meaningful. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/4lK030t Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

What’s really going on in the story? This week we’re exploring how to help kids move beyond surface-level reading by making inferences and predictions. These are the skills that let readers pick up on subtle clues, read between the lines, and anticipate what might happen next. We'll break down how to teach these strategies in fun, approachable ways that work across ages and book types, and how they strengthen both comprehension and critical thinking. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ I Heard Your Feelings - https://amzn.to/45ks6gj Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

This week we’re diving into the art of asking good questions. This is one of the most powerful tools for building reading comprehension and critical thinking. We’ll explore how to model curiosity, guide kids beyond “yes or no” answers, and help them interact with texts in a meaningful way. Whether you’ve got a brand-new reader or a middle schooler flying through novels, asking better questions can change the way your homeschool approaches reading. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Where Are the Aliens? - https://amzn.to/4nNqbsU Think Pair Share - https://www.edutopia.org/article/think-pair-share-variations-16-ways-up-your-game/ Penguin Readers Level 2: The Call of the Wild - https://amzn.to/4eNxkVR Penguin Readers - https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/ Bloom's Taxonomy - https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-taxonomy/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com