Homeschool Unrefined

We are so excited to share this episode with you.  Julie is a trailblazer in the homeschool world.  She gives us all permission to make learning fun, interesting, and something we could do forever (not that we needed permission, but sometimes we think we need permission)!  While she focuses on writing, her philosophy is all-encompassing, and her spark is catchy.  Listen to this episode if you need that last boost to get you through the end of the school year.  Then follow Julie on Instagram and Facebook for your daily shots of Vitamin J. Brave Writer 7 Day Writing Blitz The Writer's Jungle Poetry Tea Time Julie in Instagram Julie on Youtube Julie on Facebook The Homeschool Alliance   Loving This Week Maren: The Queen of Katwe Angela: The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Does that fact that your kids fight feel helpless sometimes? Us too.  There is no shame in that. Join us as we process through the ups and downs of fighting.  The reasons fighting could happen, why it might not be the worst thing in the world, and how we deal with fighting in our own homes.  This episode calmed our own nerves about this inevitable topic, we hope it does the same for you! Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Simplicity Parenting Siblings Without Rivalry Loving This Week Maren: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Angela: Dear Sugar Podcast Series on Consent    Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

We can’t get enough of Amanda Ginn’s perspective on children and how they learn.  Amanda reminds us we are not in control of everything, and she also points out how natural and right and scary and freeing it is.  Join us for an invigorating conversation about trusting our children.  Get ready for a ton of “aha” moments! Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue John Holt's Books Free to Learn by Peter Gray Amanda on Instagram @aswearegoing   Loving This Week Angela: Instagram follows: Melissa Hartwig, Hip Sobriety Maren: Russell Hobbs Retro Style Electric Kettle   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Feeling torn about how screens play a part in your family?  Us too!  In this episode we share all our feelings on the topic.  No judgments here, just an honest conversation about the push and pull of our technology-infused culture and how we’re handling it today.   Loving This Week Maren: Athleta Angela: Brook Modern Solid Wood Dining Chair   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Have you ever wondered what teens think of homeschooling? Today you're in for a treat. Angela's daughter is on the podcast and she reveals her thoughts - what she likes and dislikes about school, parents and siblings.  She also gives us a bunch of great teen book, podcast and toy recommendations. This would be an excellent episode to share with your homeschooled kids. Head over to Instagram where we are giving away a copy of A Wrinkle In Time: The Graphic Novel!  Giveaway closes on Friday March 30, 2018 at noon CST. Boxcar Children American Girl Books The Secret Garden The Little Princess Black Beauty Harry Potter A Wrinkle In Time The Wingfeather Saga Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes The Night Gardener Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard Divergent 100 Cupboards The Eighth Day The Babysitter's Club Graphic Novels Raina Talgemeier's books - Ghosts, Drama, Smile, Sisters Invisible Emme Sunny Side Up Mr. Lemoncello's Library The War That Saved My Life Mary Poppins Echo Esperanza Rising Swish and Flick Alohomora The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian How I Built This Little Bits Paint By Sticker Snap Circuits   Loving This Week Georgia: A Wrinkle In Time Movie Angela: The Florida Project   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

It's time to confess! In this episode Angela and Maren divulge the one thing they wish they could do over.  As usual, they do this with lots of grace.  Listen in to hear what they are working to change on their journey.   Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our audible listens: Mary Poppins; Sing, Unburied, Sing; A Wrinkle In Time; James and the Giant Peach; Educated, a Memoir; Rethinking School Episode 65: Where We Do a Curriculum Check-In The Writer's Jungle by Julie Bogart Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Free to Learn by Peter Gray   Loving This Week Angela: Lazy Sisters Podcast Maren: Soda Stream   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Sometimes, we need to start over with a clean slate. In this episode, Maren and Angela chat about what a reset is, when we need one, and how it helps us gain perspective.  Feeling the need for a reset?  Listen in on this helpful conversation!   Loving This Week Angela: Kite Hill Cream Cheese Maren: Black Panther   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined   We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Listen in on part two of our conversation with Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui as we dive deeper.  Krista talks more about how really knowing our children helps them know and love themselves.  You do not want to miss out on all her priceless wisdom and perspective. If you have not listened to Part 1 of this interview, you can do so at this link. The Writer's Jungle A Brave Writer Podcast: 55 Things I Did Not Do As a Homeschooler Where to find Krista: A Life In Progress A Life In Progress Facebook Page A Life In Progress: Life On Purpose Facebook Group Krista's Free Gifts (including Surviving to Thriving)   Loving This Week Maren: Hydroflask Angela: West Cork (also mentioned: In the Dark, 74 Seconds, Serial Season 1, S-Town) Our Audible Link:  www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined   We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui is a blogger and Joyful Living Educator. She continuously shares words of wisdom on living a full, purposeful life, and homeschooled her own children for 15 years.  In this episode, Krista specifically talks with us about how to be a student of your child.  She had so much goodness to share with us, we decided to split up our conversations into two episodes.  We didn’t want you to miss any of these rich morsels of insight. Krista's blog, A Life In Progress   Loving This Week Angela: School Sucks Podcast with Peter Gray: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 also mentioned: Free To Learn by Peter Gray Maren: Body Back Buddy   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

It’s February and we decided a little curriculum check-in was in order.  We’ve made some major and minor tweaks since the start of the year and we thought we’d chat about all of that together.  We start off talking about our general philosophy on curriculum and what we mean when we mention it. Then we spill the beans on exactly what we’re using (or not using) for each subject for each of our kids. This episode got a little lengthy but we know it’s a topic that interests many homeschoolers.  Enjoy!   Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.   Prodigy Math Daily Word Problems Math Books Khan Academy Let’s Play Math Math Inspirations CTC Math Q & A a Day For Kids Big Life Journal Brave Writer - Jot It Down, Partnership Writing, Faltering Ownership, The Writer’s Jungle, Brave Writer Online Classes Logic of English Spelling City Rhythm of Handwriting Logic of English Phonogram App Explode the Code Word Connect App Picto Word App Word to Word App A Young People’s History of the United States Story of the World Ep 10: Science With Jenny CHEM C1000 Chemistry Set Amscope Microscope Amscope Slides Petri Dishes King of Random (youtube science) Art For Kids Hub Stack the States and Stack the Countries   Loving This Week Angela: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Maren: Old Navy   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.