To be honest I have not picked up a book in a long time to sit and read. But I have listened to 100’s and hours of podcasts and audiobooks. This all started within a year of having my twins and giving in and getting a smartphone. There is a plethora of knowledge out there on ALL the subjects you can wish for. Here you will find two podcasts I was featured in recently. They are all about homeschool and the things that are important to me. My own homeschool journey started at a young age and my childhood informed much of why I started a program where children have a voice.
At KSHC Julia our lovely teacher, has a passion for language arts. Although it is not one of the top three areas we focus on at KSHC, STEM, the Arts and Social Studies are our big three. Julia expertly effuses language art into ALL that she does in a fun way. There are plenty of books to look at, read and even listen to during lessons. The students enjoy when Julia reads to them or puts on a podcast during down time or art making.
I was recently on two podcasts related to homeschooling. It was a wonderful opportunity to articulate what is important to me on this journey. I will share some of the fun podcasts my kids enjoy as well as some for parents. Plenty of these we enjoy together.
Podcasts:
Kids (age 5-any): Wow in the World, Who’s Amazing Life, Who when Wow, Wow on the Weekend, Story Pirates, Circle Round, By Kids for Kids, and Once Upon a Beat, Cash Kid.
Adult: 99% Invisible, Radio Lab, Snap Judgment, Death Sex and Money, My Unsung Hero, The Moth, The History Chicks…..
Homeschool related: Are you ready for raw VULNERABILITY ? Here is me talking about why homeschooling is so important to me.
The OpenED podcast: Ela Richmond sits down with Tess Scholl, mother and founder of Knowledge Seekers, a student-led learning program based in Portland, Oregon. Tess shares her journey from being home educated in Australia during a time WHEN homeschooling was illegal to now creating a revolutionary educational program that puts children and families first. Discover how giving children a voice in their education can foster confidence, creativity, and joy in learning.
I really enjoyed talking to Ela about my journey of homeschooling, the roots of it and also where I am now. I got emotional right off the bat about the topic of giving kids a voice. This is a very important topic for me. So if you want to be inspired and hear me trying and failing to keep my S&%$ together I highly recommend a listen. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-illegal-homeschooler-to-microschool-founder-tess/id1760216903?i=1000693649726
The ultimate homeschool community podcast: I had the pleasure of chatting with Tiffany about homeschooling and the Micro School movement. Tess Scholl: Homeschool mom of two boys who has a passion for helping other families on their homeschooling journey. She started a microschool complete with a project-based learning teacher. Students have the ability to enjoy small class sizes while also taking an active role in creating the education that they not only want but need. Listen to the episode here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mom-a-microschool-and-a-mission-with-tess-scholl/id1717443025?i=1000683281392
Audio books:
Kids (age 8-any): Any of the I survived series By lauren Tarshis. Our favorites are Mt St. Helens, Hindenburg Disaster, and Hurricane Katrina. They are well written, age appropriate, fascinating and have many opportunities for discussion. Dear America series. Charlie Thorne, The Wild Robot, Stick Dog, Stick Cat, Finding Langston, Being Clem, Tristan Strong Punches A Hole in the Sky,……..Boys use the free Libby app from Multnomah county library.
Adult: These have been a few of my favorite books in the last few years. They are not about homeschooling but I enjoyed the read. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, The Alice Network, The boy at the back of the class (Fav), The invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Lessons in Chemistry, The Rosie Project, Apple never fall……. I use the free Libby app from Multnomah county library.
I could keep going but I should let you get back to looking up these suggestions.
!!!FREEBIES:!!!
The Merry Kitchen: The Merry Kitchen has been teaching kids to cook since 2007 in the NE Cully neighborhood. Homeschool cooking classes can be tailored to the needs of each child, while offering life long cooking skills such as using a knife, proper measuring when baking, sauces made from scratch, etc. Private lessons and group classes are offered, as well as summer camps and cooking birthday parties. Special educational series can be offered during the school year on weekdays with enough interest. This is a home-based business where the setting is intimate and kids get hands-on instruction. Book a group of 6 or more for a discount of $5 off per child just mention Knowledge Seekers. https://themerrykitchen.com/calendar
Fine Art Starts: Our Mission is to offer affordable, top-notch after school fine art classes and summer art camps for prepared K-12 students with the goal of supporting young Artists in acquiring the skills necessary to express their own unique ideas more fluently through visual art. fineartstarts@gmail.com Your families can find our Homeschool class page HERE. https://www.fineartstarts.com/homeschoolers.html The discount of 36% is shown on the website. No code needed. 🙂
Superhero Fitness: Free event Sunday 23rd of Feb. Classes, snacks, face painting, performances. Join for family fun! More details at https://superherofitness.com
SUMMER CAMPS @ Knowledge Seekers: We have several camps happening this summer. Solar ovens, Art Around the World, and 4 Clay camps.
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