Homeschool Unrefined

Join us as we dive into a discussion of all things technology related! We will talk about whether or not we think it's necessary, useful and beneficial in our homeschool and how we are finding a balance as we navigate a changing world.  We also chat about all the techie things we do and use in our homeschool.   Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Read Aloud Revival Audible iPod Nano iPod Touch Hank the Cowdog The Boxcar Children Epic Podcasts StoryNory Sugarcrash Kids Brains On Tumble Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian Stories Classics for Kids Sparkle Stories Apps Duolingo Stack the States/Stack the Countries Reflex Math Prodigy Smartick Montessori Stamp Game Montessori Skip Counting My Note Games Minecraft Nessy Doodling Dragons Logic of English Phonograms Scratch Hopscotch Daisy the Dinosaur Websites Typing.com Khan Academy Homeschool Spanish Academy Youtube Art for Kids Hub Cosmic Kids Yoga GoNoodle Other Simple Homeschool on Facebook LTW Maren: KT Tape Angela: The Girl With the Lower Back Tatoo by Amy Schumer Also mentioned: The Popcast Bossypants by Tina Fey For the Love by Jen Hatmaker Yes, Please by Amy Poehler Girl Walks Into a Bar by Rachel Dratch   Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com        

One of the most important things we can do as homeschool parents is to take good care of ourselves.  So why do we often neglect to do this?  Today we talk about all the reasons to prioritize self care, our history with self care and all the different things we do to take care of ourselves.  We also talk about what we are Loving This Week. What's Yours Like? Cards Against Humanity Time's Up Whole30 Loving This Week MasterChef Jr. Live Kombucha Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com  

This is the time of year where we wonder if we're really doing the right thing.  Are we doing too much?  Too little? Are we ruining our kids? In this episode, we lay out our questions, talk through our fears and get back to feeling confident about our choices. Loving This Week Angela: Kimberly Pull-On Boot Jeans from Liverpool Maren: Qeepsake Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

This is our final book club chat about the book Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne.  We are wrapping things up by talking about Chapters 5 and 6, which are all about schedules and filtering out the adult world.  Please join us! Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

"Sometimes the best way to teach science is to not answer kids' questions." - Jenny Schultz Today our first guest, Jenny Schultz, is here to talk to us about integrating science into our homeschool days.  Jenny shares with us how easy it is to incorporate science into what you're already doing because kids are naturally curious.  She gives great ideas for making science fun and interesting. Citizen Science Projects Carolina Biological Loving This Week Jenny:  Homemade Quidditch game Maren: Comprehensive ENFP Survival Guide by Heidi Priebe Angela: Sparkle Stories FIFTY Series (click here for the free story on Ohio)   Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

Today we are continuing our conversation of Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne by discussing Chapters 3 and 4 (Environment and Rhythm).  We'd love to have you join us!  No need to have read the book ahead of time. Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com  

We are taking this opportunity to geek out about our favorite musical, Hamilton.  Join us as we talk about what it is, why we love it and why we think it's a perfect fit for homeschooling.  We talk about the history, music, art, culture and all the ways we use it in our homeschool.   Hamilton Album (explicit) Hamilton Album (clean) The Room Where It's Happening Podcast #14 with Alex Lacamoire Hamilton Mixtape Hamilton: The Revolution Kid-Friendly Hamilton Songs (See this spotify playlist) The Story of Tonight The Schuyler Sisters Farmer Refuted You'll Be Back Helpless That Would Be Enough Guns and Ships History Has Its Eyes On You Dear Theodosia The Room Where It Happens Schuyler Defeated One Last Time I Know Him It's Quiet Uptown Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story Loving This Week  Maren:  her new whiteboard  Angela: America's First Daughter   Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com    

Today we are honing in on Chapters 1 and 2 of Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne.  Feel free to read along with us or just listen in on our conversations as we share our insights and questions from the book.

Today we are super excited to talk about one of our favorite parenting books, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne.  Join us as we reflect on how we have tried to implement some of the principles in our parenting. We are going to be delving deeper into Simplicity Parenting in a series of bonus episodes.  Follow along with us!  We're starting with Chapters 1 & 2 on Jan. 16, 2017. Loving This Week Maren: LuSa Organics Shampoo Bar Aveda light elements smoothing fluid Angela: Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com

It's the end of the year and we're in the mood to reflect!  Join us as we chat about what's going well, what needs tweaking and some new insights.  At the end, we share what we are Loving This Week. Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Bravewriter The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park Read Aloud Revival Podcast Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora Mo Willems Cheaper By the Dozen by Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Loving This Week Maren: Amazon Rapids App Angela: Blue Apron Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com