The Modern Homeschool

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing how to create a positive home environment for your homeschoolers! You don't have to own a farm or a big house or even have a homeschooling room. What matters most is how you make your home loving, kind and fun for your kids! Topics covered in this episode include: Start with a clean slate! Get your house clean and organized! For more information on how to organize your homeschool check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/learn-how-to-organize-your-homeschool-quick/ and this one: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/getting-organized-for-next-school-year/ Limit screentime!! For our screentime family rules check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/screentime-rules-for-the-family/ Encouraging board games, art and activities outside together to enhance sibling bonds Making holidays and special occasions special in simple ways. For some more ideas check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/fall-favorites-for-homeschooling/ Setting aside dedicated family time The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources: https://themodernhomeschool.com More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ 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/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ 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.

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing a few things we are ditching this homeschool year. Now, entering year six of homeschooling and having kids in junior high and high school, times are changing and some things need to be reworked and put away. Find out what we're ditching this year and join in on the convo! Topics covered today include: Homeschool days that are too long! To find out more about how I plan listen here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Slowing down the pace of our read alouds. For more information on creating your own book studies listen here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/build-your-own-literature-studies-in-5-easy-steps/ and for help with a struggling reader listen here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/how-to-help-a-struggling-reader-at-home/ Moving to online Mr.D math for my upper graders Not always using the same schedule everyday Focusing less on subjects and more on interlocking them, building connections in all subjects. For a sneak peak at our curriculum this year listen here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/curriculum-picks-for-3rd-7th-9th-grades/ Condensing our extra curricular's Phasing out our morning meeting The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources: https://themodernhomeschool.com More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ 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/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ 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.

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing all the reality about the tougher side of homeschooling. The side that requires determination, grit and the will to succeed. In this episode I will share what I believe are the hardest aspects of homeschooling and some tips on how I handle them. I hope you will join in on the conversation and can grab a few tips from my experience. Topics discussed on todays episode include: The feeling of not having a break and how to build in some time for yourself Balancing "it all" work, school, sports, friendships, marriage etc. Constant cooking and food preparation and a few hacks for how to prepare and plan ahead Watching your kids struggle academically and how to help them The feeling of "missing out" socially or on traditional school milestones and how to combat that More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ 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/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Did you know that homeschooling is currently the fastest growing form of education?

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing 10 easy homeschool hacks that might make your life and homeschool run smoother. Listen in as I share things I have learned that help my homeschool and family run smoother each week. Homeschool earlier in the day Set timers as needed Break up projects, For more info on large homeschool projects check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/large-homeschool-projects-that-are-fun/ Focus on problem areas through one on one learning. For more info about struggling students check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/how-to-help-a-struggling-reader-at-home/ Weekly chores Planning meals & curriculum on the weekends, for more info on how I plan check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ and to learn about block scheduling check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/what-is-block-scheduling-and-how-can-it-help-your-homeschool/ Do all the cooking at one time of the day Do things with your kids that you enjoy, for more info on how to avoid homeschool burnout check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/breaking-through-winter-homeschool-burnout/ and to see how to incorporate art check out this episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Prepare bags ahead of time Clean your car every time you get gas More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ 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/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ 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 My Episode: A Day in the Life of a Homeschool Family

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing our preliminary picks for homeschooling 3rd, 7th and 9th grades. Though we are still enjoying our Summer, our homeschool is set to gradually start next month. We'll be easing in with some new books, fresh pencils and of course wonderful new studies! So far here are my curriculum picks: For my 3rd Grader: Building Writers E, Wordly Wise 4, Cursive Without Tears, Lightning Literature Level 3/4, The Good The Beautiful Handwriting level 4, The Good The Beautiful Math 3/4, Singapore Dimensions Math 4A/4B, Marine Biology (TGTB), US History Studies, California History Studies, Spanish Club, Soaring with Spelling 3/4, 180 Days of History, Argo Prep Science Grade 3 For my 7th Grader: IEW US History Writing, Wordly Wise 7, Lightning Literature Level 7, The Good The Beautiful Handwriting level 7, Mr. D Pre Algebra, Marine Biology (TGTB), US History Studies, California History Studies, Spanish Club, Soaring with Spelling 7, 180 Days of History 7, Argo Prep Science Grade 7, Lexia Power Up, Bible Study For my 9th Grader: Biology (live Charter School Class), Photography (Live Charter School Class), English 9 (In person), World History (In Person), Mr. D Live Geometry, Spanish 2 (Edmentum), PE, Wordly Wise 9, Marine Biology, Bible Study More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ 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/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Did you know that homeschooling is currently the fastest growing form of education?

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I’m sharing a fun look into a regular DITL during our crazy Summer break! From traveling to lazy days at home, I’ll be giving the inside scoop. On this bonus episode, there is also info on a giveaway I have going on right now on instagram! The Modern Homeschool WebsiteContinue reading "Summer Day in the Life of a Homeschool Family"

Happy Summer everyone! Today will be my last episode for awhile as we head off into Summer break! It has been a pleasure talking homeschool with you this year and I hope to be back this Fall with some new episodes. In the meantime, here are some awesome Summer ideas for family fun and togetherness. I hope you have a blessed Summer and follow The Modern Homeschool Instagram for updates and two bonus Summer episodes! 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 discussing all about how we plan to start homeschooling high school in the Fall. As we make this big leap in homeschooling come along to hear our plans and how we made them! Keep in mind that all students will have different plans based on their career and college goals but here are a few different ideas. 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 NCAA Eligibility Worksheets: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/DI_and_DII_Worksheet.pdf CA Graduation Plan: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/hsgrtable.asp 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 eight things I would do if I were to restart my homeschooling journey. Simple changes in thought process can go a long way and I want to encourage you in your homeschool or if you are considering starting homeschooling. You've got this and I'll explain why! 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 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/ https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/de/99/42/de99429effd65bb5243ef4d11515b7fb.jpg 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

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/