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In this episode I discuss wildschooling and what it means for us. I also give some ideas how we incorporate wildschooling in our family.I shared these resources:A Wilder Child This is Nicolette's web site with tons of great resources. Wildschooling FB Group This is an inclusive active FB group with tons of helpful resources and sharing of experiences. Recommended books:Balanced and Barefoot by by Angela HanscomThere's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson McGurkLast Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard LouvThe Rhythm of Family Discovering a Sense of Wonder Through the Seasons by Amanda Blake Soule and Stephen SouleThe Children's Forest: Stories & Songs, Wild Food, Crafts & Celebrations by Dawn Casey and Anna Richardson, et alI would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you in advance!Find me onFacebookwhere I post articles, live videos, and relevant resources for education and parenting.My website iswww.learningoutsidethelines.comwhere you can listen directly if needed.Check me out onInstagram@Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning, and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode I give a quick update and discuss the importance of teen communication during this challenging time. I also give a reminder to let anything go that is not working!I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me onFacebookwhere I post articles, live videos, and relevant resources for education and parenting.My website iswww.learningoutsidethelines.comwhere you can listen directly if needed.Check me out onInstagram@Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning, and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode I discuss community service and how valuable it can be for learning. I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me onFacebookwhere I post articles, live videos, and relevant resources for education and parenting.My website iswww.learningoutsidethelines.comwhere you can listen directly if needed.Check me out onInstagram@Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning, and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My disclaimer...While I definitely think children learn at their own pace and research backs that up, I also definitely believe some kids definitely have disabilities that need targeted help. That help may be from a professional or a parent with professional advice or training.These tips are things that have worked over my 16 yrs as a homeschool parent with 4 different types of learners and other homeschool parents.Reading-Reading a loud often is a given. All ages, even up to high school. This not only creates a culture of language and reading but it’s a great 1:1 time for kids and their parents. So much can be done with reading a loud such as having them read a sentence to encourage them but you read the rest so they don’t get too challenged. You can explain vocabulary words they may not know in context. You can point out punctuation so they understand how it’s used. None of this should be done tediously, but slid in now and then as needed.Audio books are under utilized and can ...
This week I want to encourage everyone to take advantage of the upcoming NaNoWriMo project that takes place every November.National Novel Writing Month AKA NANOWRIMO is an online creative writing program that started back in 1999. It’s gained massive popularity over the years and many novels have been written because of this program. The original goal was to write a 50,000 word novel in one month. No editing, just write.Now it’s grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides tools, structure, community, and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds — on and off the page.This is a great FREE resource to encourage writing. It's often a gateway to writing for many people and can really lead to success in the writing world. I've known a few people that have had great success using NaNoWriMo to write their first novel.NaNoWriMo has lots of great FREE resources that can be used in a variety of ways and I encourage you to c...
In this episode I share what we are using for 6th grade. We are eclectic relaxed homeschoolers and definitely want to allow for child led learning and interest based learning. While this may sound like a lot in terms of curriculum, it really doesn't seem like too much for us. We do about 2 hrs of "formal" work 4 days a week and other things like free reading, outside classes, and nature walks each week, as well.We are also doing a block schedule for science and alternating months for Science Through Nature and Generation Genius.Below are links to each program I mentioned.Bravewriter Arrow Literature study Night Zoo Keeper on line writingTeaching Textbooks on line mathBeast Academy180 Days of Social Studies grade 6 workbookScience Through Nature Be a Naturalist program and guideScience Through Nature FB page and Instagram Generation Genius on line scienceI would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my searc...
Welcome to a new school year and new season of the podcast. This year I'll be sharing more information and resources for middle school and high school since those seem to be areas with less resources. I'll also continue sharing information for all ages/stages.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me onFacebookwhere I post articles, live videos, and relevant resources for education and parenting.My website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out onInstagram@Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning, and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
New Homeschooler Resources Series.These suggestions are more "traditional" in style. They are sometimes a good jumping off point for parents coming from a school setting. You can change curriculum ANY TIME or decide to use no curriculum at all!!Language Arts is such a HUGE subject and this is a tiny intro to what's available. There are so many more programs out there to explore as needed and as you are ready to dive deeper.Here is theGuidefor all subjects but below are the links forLanguage Arts specifically:Spectrum Language Arts-workbookhttps://www.rainbowresource.com/category/2361/Spectrum-Language-Arts-2015.htmlEvan-Moor Language Arts-workbook (many to choose from depending on need)https://www.evan-moor.com/series?specs=1921Literature (For grade 3 and up. For younger grades just read a loud and enjoy)I’d choose a few good novels and do a literature study to round out the year. You get to read a good book, discuss various issues it addresses, explore genre, and can practice writ...
Here is the Guide for all subjects but below are the links for science specifically:Real Science Odyssey (RSO)-text/work bookhttps://www.pandiapress.com/real-science-odyssey/Generation Genius (K-8, adding 6-8 this fall) -on linehttps://www.generationgenius.comMystery Science-K-5-on line, has virtual labs or you can follow along at home (you can get a year free with the basic service)https://mysteryscience.comEvan Moor Daily Science-workbookhttps://www.evan-moor.com/daily-science-grade-1-teacher%27s-edition-printScience can be enhanced with field trips, videos, books, and hands on exploration.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me onFacebookwhere I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out onInstagram@Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources fo...
Here is the Guide for all subjects but below are the links for social studies specifically:History Quest-text and workbook (Early Times/ Ancients only available now. Multiple ages of kids can do together)https://www.pandiapress.com/history-quest/Curiosity Chronicles-text and workbookhttps://www.curiositychronicles.org180 Day of Social Studies-workbookhttps://www.rainbowresource.com/category/6445/180-Days-of-Social-Studies.htmlLiberty Kids-Early American history PBS series-free on youtubeYou can find coordinating worksheets on line if needed. (Ages 7-12ish)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeaIWvdbER3Ic90BzhPsH2aJ5KI3UtmM*If you are unsure of which history period to cover I’d suggest GEOGRAPHY instead. You can focus on world or US geography and find coordinating workbooks. You can add in culture studies for areas kids are more interested in by adding books, videos, museums, and field trips.Solid Workbook sources-Spectrum, Evan-Moor, DKWhatever you do, be sure to use museums, h...