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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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Connect with Kathy Gossen:
Email | Website | YouTube | Pinterest

Links from today’s episode:

· Clear Water Press's Cover Story

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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.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

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Links from today’s episode:

· Mystery of History

· Usborne’s Timeline of World History

· All Through the Ages by Christine Miller

· Grammar Galaxy

· Mystery of History Volume I Playlist

· Oklahoma Field Trip database

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All Through the Ages: History through Literature Guide

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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 with valuable information about each of the following math programs:

Our discussion includes comments regarding the following curriculum:

Singapore Math (KA-3B)
Teaching Textbooks
Saxon Math (3rd and up)
Mathematical Reasoning
Schormann Math
Horizons Math
Mammoth Math
Art of Problem Solving
MEPS

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 residing in Milwaukee, WI where they oversee City on a Hill, an urban ministry that seeks to end generational poverty through medical services and youth/adult programing. City on a Hill also provides educational experiences for those outside the realm of poverty so that they can more effectively serve the poor in their communities. If you would like to support City on a Hill or volunteer alongside Karen and her family, check out their website to learn more.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

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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 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.

Our discussion includes comments regarding the following curriculum:

Singapore Math (KA-3B)
Teaching Textbooks
Saxon Math (3rd and up)
Mathematical Reasoning
Schormann Math
Horizons Math
Mammoth Math
Art of Problem Solving
MEPS

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 residing in Milwaukee, WI where they oversee City on a Hill, an urban ministry that seeks to end generational poverty through medical services and youth/adult programing. City on a Hill also provides educational experiences for those outside the realm of poverty so that they can more effectively serve the poor in their communities. If you would like to support City on a Hill or volunteer alongside Karen and her family, check out their website to learn more.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

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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 residing in Milwaukee, WI where they oversee City on a Hill, an urban ministry that seeks to end generational poverty through medical services and youth/adult programing. If you would like to support City on a Hill or volunteer alongside Karen and her family, check out their website to learn more.

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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!

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Nature Study Live

· Outschool

· Discover Oklahoma

· Virtual field trips I mentioned in episode 11

· Khan Academy

· Easy Peasy All-in-One-Homeschool

· Increase individuals’ IQ statistics

· Encompass Preschool Curriculum

· Signing Time

· ASL alphabet, colors, common signs

· Deep cleaning checklist

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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.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

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Links from today’s episode:

· My First Trip Around the World Online Curriculum

· Geography Now YouTube Channel

· Passport to the World by Craig Froman

· Peter Menzel’s books

· Child Labour Around the World Video

· Give. Hope. Global.

· Mr. History on YouTube

· Janet and Geoff Benge Books

· Window on the World by Operation World Resources

· Pray for the World

· Operation World

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Window on the World: An Operation World Prayer Resource (Operation World Resources)

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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.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Roxaboxen

· Encompass Preschool Curriculum

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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.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Roxaboxen
· Encompass Preschool Curriculum

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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.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Natural Wood Shape Blocks

· Colorful Shape Blocks

· Alphabet Blocks

· Blocks with Colorful Centers

· Cardboard Blocks

· Foam Blocks

· Encompass Preschool Curriculum

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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.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Story Cubes

· Encompass Preschool Curriculum

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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 series and gives some fun ideas to kick off the series using wordless picture books.

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Jean Piaget

· Wordless Picture Book Suggestions

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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 (handwriting and public speaking)

5:23 National Ice Cream Day (science)

6:39 National Love is Kind Day (character)

7:33 National Coloring Book Day (fine motor skills)

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Gena Mayo’s online World Music Elementary course

· My First Amazing Journey Around the World

· Music is for Everyone by Jill Barber

· We are Music by Brandon Stosuy

· Make your own shekere

· Make your own rainstick

· Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. Magazines

· Kid-friendly Jokes

· Episode 17, Making Grammar Fun with Dr. Melanie Wilson

· Download a free sample of Mathematical Reasoning level D or F

· Blueberry ice cream recipe

· Our “I” is for Ice cream unit

· The science behind ice cream

· Teach Me to Serve: 99 Ways Preschoolers Can Learn to Serve and Bless Others by Kristen Tiber

· Love Does by Bob Goff

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Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World

Teach Me To Serve: 99 Ways Preschoolers Can Learn to Serve and Bless Others

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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

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Family Dinner Statistics from The Scramble

· Family Dinners Nourish Mental Health in Adolescents from McGill University Newsroom

· 67 Family Travel Statistics and Trends from Ash the Traveler

· 14 Benefits of Taking Family Vacations from Money Crashers

· Teen Stress Statistics from American Psychological Association

· Shutterfly

· Chatbooks

· Make Your Own Audiobooks tutorial

· Storyworth

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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

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Fair Use Law FAQs

· Stanford University’s Fair Use Guidelines

· Plagium

· Bible Gateway

· YouTube’s Audio Library

· Wikimedia’s Commons database

· Clkr.com

· Public Domain Archive

· U.S. Copyright Office

· The Cost of Copyright Infringement

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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 things before you begin.

1:26 What This Series is Not

2:34 Hot Topics

5:02 Consider Pairing

5:58 How to Schedule

6:45 What to Buy (or Not)

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Apologia’s What We Believe series

· Mystery of History

· And the Word Became Flesh Bible Study

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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

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Homeschool Sanity Show

· Fun to Learn Books

· Grammar Galaxy

· Organized Homeschool Life

· Great Homeschool Conventions

· Canva

· HUGE List of Free Grammar Games

· FREE List of Online Grammar Games

· FREE List of Grammar Board Games

· Using Alexa in Your Homeschool

· Interview with Melanie discussing her first Grammar Galaxy book

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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 homeschool today!

2:11 Keep track of time

5:41 Listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks

7:42 Watch movies and documentaries

8:09 Learn something

9:56 Have fun

For a transcript of today’s show (which includes the free cheat sheet printable) visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Insider Radio Statistics

· Tech Crunch Statistics

· Oberlo Statistics

· Safe at Last Statistics

· Encompass Preschool Curriculum

· Echo Dot 3rd Generation

· Echo Dot 4th Generation

· Echo Dot 4th Generation with Clock

· Echo Show 8 2nd Generation

· Echo Show 10 3rd Generation

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Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal

Echo Dot (4th Gen, 2020 release) | Smart speaker with Alexa | Charcoal

Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) | HD smart display with motion and Alexa | Charcoal

Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | HD smart display with Alexa and 13 MP camera | Charcoal

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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?

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Brain Break Printable Cards

· Brain Balance Center Statistics

· Simply Charlotte Mason on Short Lessons

· Car schooling Ideas

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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

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· More about the Waldorf Block

· Comparison of online homeschool planners

· Free printable planner

· Free Google Sheets planning template.

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Getting ready to plan your homeschool calendar and not sure where to start? In this episode, I look at a few popular ways homeschoolers schedule their year and compare the pros and cons of each.

Chapters

1:17 Local School Calendar

2:58 9-Week vs. 6-Week Terms

5:12 Year-Round Schooling

6:57 4-Day or 5-Day Weeks

7:48 Other Options

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Dive Brief Study on Summer Learning

· Comparison of online homeschool planners

· Free printable planner

· Free Google Sheets planning template.

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Looking for a way to get in a little music education, develop some character skills, and/or work on fine motor skills? In this episode, I talk with Gena Mayo of I Choose Joy! and Music in Our Homeschool about 5 reasons why learning to play the recorder can have some major benefits for children beyond just learning the notes on the page.

2:06 Easily Accessible

3:09 Ease of Playing

4:13 Musical Skills

6:14 Physical Skills

8:20 Character Development

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

Recorder Time with Mr. Jerry* I Choose Joy!
Music in Our Homeschool
Flight of the Bumblee on Recorder
The Royal Wind Ensemble
Olsan Charles

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Looking for ways to add a little spice to your homeschool days and break up the monotony this spring?

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 literature, history, science, politics, language arts, and more. This podcast is filled with amazing resources and ideas that you will be able to implement without ever leaving home!

1:18 Children's Picture Book Day

4:30 National Virtual Vacation Day

6:04 Talk Like Shakespeare Day

7:39 National Mother Goose Day

8:58 National Paper Airplane Day

For a transcript of today’s show and/or the links to even more resources mentioned in today's show, visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Some of the links from today’s episode:

· The White House

· The National Aquarium

· The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

· Yellowstone National Park

· Ellis Island

· San Diego Zoo Live Cams

· New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art

· Colonial Williamsburg

· The Louvre

· Encompass Preschool Curriculum

· 5 Easy Airplane Designs

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Trying to figure out how to add some nature study this spring? In this episode, I talk with Cindy West of Our Journey Westward, the creator of No Sweat Nature Study Live classes and NaturExplorers, about 5 things to look for in nature as the seasons change. Together, we talk about where to find specimens in the spring, what to do when you see them, and some things you can do to instill an excitement for nature study along the way. This is part 2 of 2.

1:01 Grasses

3:29 Mushrooms

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Our Journey Westward

· No Sweat Nature Study Live

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Trying to figure out how to add some nature study this spring? In this episode, I talk with Cindy West of Our Journey Westward, the creator of No Sweat Nature Study Live classes and NaturExplorers, about 5 things to look for in nature as the seasons change. Together, we talk about where to find specimens in the spring, what to do when you see them, and some things you can do to instill an excitement for nature study along the way.

3:03 Bugs

6:27 Birds

8:33 Flowers

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Links from today’s episode:

· Our Journey Westward

· No Sweat Nature Study Live

· Birds in Oklahoma Field Guide

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Did you know that most of the habits your child will have as an adult are engrained in them by the time they are 9 years old? That begs the question: what habits are the most important to teach early on? These 5 rich habits are ones you can teach your kids now to benefit them long after they are grown up.

1:27 Rich Habit #1

4:27 Rich Habit #2

6:42 Rich Habit #3

8:13 Rich Habit #4

9:48 Rich Habit #5

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Connect with Kathy Gossen:
Email | Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram

Links from today’s episode:

· Psychology Today

· Rich Habits by Thomas Corley

· Statistics from Bigger Pockets

· Statistics from Young Up Starts

· Kay Arthur’s Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for Kids

· God and Me Devotion series for Girls

· How Great is Our God by Louie Giglio

· And the Word Became Flesh by Kathy Gossen

· Statistics from Mayo Clinic

· 12 Fun Exercises Kids Can Do

· Statistics from Inc.com

· One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp

· Gratitude Journal for Kids

· Statistics from Dave Ramsey

· Financial Peace Jr.

· Kingdom Code Entrepreneurial Curriculum

· Money Savvy Piggy Bank

· Statistics from PBS

· Statistics from Spring

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One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are

How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids)

Rich Habits - The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals

How to Study Your Bible for Kids (Discover 4 Yourself® Inductive Bible Studies for Kids)

The 3 Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids: A Journal to Teach Children to Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness

Financial Peace Junior Kit: Teaching Kids How to Win With Money

God and Me! Devotions for Girls Ages 6-9

And the Word Became Flesh: A 90-Day Chronological Journey Through the New Testament

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Ever wondered how modern homeschooling came about or why homeschooling was shunned for a time in the first place? Today we are going to take a look at the history of homeschooling in America and the impact that history has on our freedom to homeschool today.

2:29 1950

3:23 1977

6:05 1980

8:28 1983

9:26 2020

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

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Connect with Kathy Gossen:
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Links from today’s episode:

· History of Homeschooling in the U.S.—Evolution

· Justia—People vs. Levisen

· Coalition for Responsible Home Education

· A Brief History of Homeschooling by Alkebulan Academy

· A History of Homeschooling on Learn.org

· Homeschool Freedom

· Great Homeschool Convention: A Brief History of Homeschooling

· Home Grown Kids by Raymond Moore

· Better Late Than Early by Raymond Moore

· HSLDA Mission

· Patrick Henry College

· National Home Education Research Institute

· Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto

· For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

· The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart

· Homeschool Bravely by Jamie Erickson

· United States Census Bureau

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For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School

The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life

Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence

Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Hardback Edition: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling - 25th Anniversary Edition

better late than early: a new approach to your child's education

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Looking to save time and money in your homeschool? You can save both by family schooling. By studying subjects together, you can build stronger family relationships, save money, and save time. These 5 subjects are a great place to start.

1:43 History

3:10 Science

4:37 Bible

6:36 The Arts

7:35 Language Arts

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Connect with Kathy Gossen:
Email | Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram

Links from today’s episode:

· Mystery of History

· Truthquest

· Biblioplan

· My First Journey Around the World (Geography Curriculum)

· Berean Builders Science

· Apologia Science

· God’s Design Science

· Apologia’s What We Believe Series

· Together: Growing Appetites for God by Carrie Ward

· Music in Our Homeschool Online Courses

· Artistic Pursuits

· All About Spelling

· IEW Writing Curriculum

· My Father’s World

· Konos

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Together: Growing Appetites for God (True Woman)

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Typing—it’s one of those essential life skills in this technology age. When is the best time to have your kids learn to type? Are there any milestones we should consider before they begin typing? How often should they practice typing? Can typing help them in other academic areas? Today, we are going to talk about all of this and more as we discuss 5 things to know before your kids start to type.

:55 When Should Students Start to Type

3:17 Proper Typing Posture

4:50 Can typing help other subjects?

6:37 Cybersecurity and screen time

8:41 Time and Expense

For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com.

For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resources, become a Homeschool 5 in 10 Insider.

Connect with Kathy Gossen:
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Links from today’s episode:

· Research from the University of Northern Iowa

· How to Know of Your Child’s Attention Span is Typical by Red Crayon Imagination

· 13 Proven Benefits of Limiting Screen Time for Kids by Middle Class Dad

· Typing.com

· Touch-Type Read & Spell (TTRS)

· All About Spelling

· Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch

· Bark

· Dance Mat Typing

· Power Typing

· FREE Cornerstone Confessions Lesson Plans

· Typing Instructor

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The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place

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Preschool can be such a fun time of learning. Everything is exciting! The birds in the trees, the characters in storybooks, how high you can build a block tower—there’s so much to discover and do. The question is where to start? Today Kathy shares five areas to focus on during the preschool years and provides practical tricks for each so you can have fun helping your child prepare for kindergarten.

0:41 Gross motor skills
2:45 Fine motor skills
4:14 Social skills
6:18 Character
7:50 Academic skills
9:25 Make it easy

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Links from today’s episode:· Encompass Preschool Curriculum
· Hoot Owl Hoot
· Speech Sounds Development Chart

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Needing an online resource to help organize your homeschool? There are several amazing online homeschool planners available but very few make my top 5. Listen to discover why.

1: 07 Homeschool Planet
3:07 Homeschool Panda
5:28 Lesson Trek
6:33 Well Planned Day Online
8:06 The Homeschool Tracker
10:00 Free Options

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Other Links from today’s episode:

· Previous Planner Comparison from 2015
· Original Homeschool Planet Review in 2015
· Free Excel Gradebook Template from Five J’s
· Free Excel Planner Template from Cornerstone Confessions

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Having the end in mind as you plan your homeschool can assure you that you are headed in the right direction. It's kind of like that old saying, "Those who fail to plan, plan to fail." By completing these 5 steps you are creating a plan so you won't fail!

1:07 Foundation of education.
2:45 High school recommendations.
4:20 Long-term scope and sequence.
7:49 Your child’s learning style.
8:58 Finding curriculum

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Links from today’s episode:· Our Homeschool Foundation
· Current high school graduation requirements in Oklahoma
· Current high school graduation requirements form the University of Oklahoma
· 102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy
· The Way They Learn by Cynthia Tobias

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Since this is the first episode of the Homeschool 5 in 10, I thought there could be no better beginning than to share five reasons to keep on listening to this podcast.

0:30 You want the best for your kids
1:35 Your time is valuable
2:59 It allows you to multi-task
3:57 You want to keep on learning
4:56 You can only remember and apply so much

If any of the above sound like you, then welcome! You have come to the right place. Hit that subscribe button, and let’s begin this journey together!

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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? If so, then click that subscribe button and 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.

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