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thank you, Sjeila for this fabulous episode on teaching math. Sjeila is a former teacher and math coach before she became a homeschool mom and shares with us the world of math so that we can approach it without fear.
1:07 - Welcome Sjeila and background
3:56 - Being nervous about math
8:00 - Understanding the language of math
12:35 - Learn from good mathematicians
18:02 - Being afraid to look stupid
21:50 - Growing in math awareness
28:48 - Teaching math through older years
31:43 - Show me your thinking
35:46 - What curriculum should I use?
41:42 - The real blessing of homeschooling
43:17 - Using manipulativesJo Boaler resources:
What's Math Got to Do With It? by Jo Boaler
Mindset Mathematics series by Jo Boaler
Christina Tondevold resources:
buildmathminds.com featuring teacher training courses, books and manipulatives
Steve Wyborney resources:
stevewyborney.com
The Multiplication Advantage by Steve Wyborney
Would You Rather Math - Math thinking activities
Number Sense Screeners - They can get a bit technical, but they're so, so helpful for figuring out gaps in what kids know, particularly in later grades.
Some terms that are easy to Google and find resources are - math talks, subitizing and number sense. Also the phrase "low floor, high ceiling" will bring up some awesome resources for accessible, deep-thinking math ideas for kids.Support the show
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Recently I was interviewed on a podcast, Homeschooling Saints - with Lisa Mladnich who is a gem. We talk about the ups and downs, successes and shortcomings of the journey, if you want to have a listen!
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Thanks for all the fanmail, my dear listeners! I'm so excited to be able to both engage and be challenged by your amazing questions.
In this episode I respond to two recent fan mail, listed in the title of this episode. At the end of the episode, I reflect on something that I came across early on that had an impact on my desire to work toward holiness and also the creation of habits.
1:17 - Overview of topics
2:16 - Growing alongside our kids in faith
14:58 - Homeschooling when you have little ones
26:06 - Don't forget to sparkle
growing alongside our kids in faith (podcast)
Faith and Life series (Ignatius Press)
Saints book by Mary Fabyan Windeatt
Fr. Lovasik picture books
The New Catholic Picture Bible
how to get started homeschooling and dealing with resistance (podcast)
sibling relationships, toddler strategies (podcast)
meeting the needs of our eldest when we have a mittfull of littles (podcast)
The Three R's by Ruth BeechickSupport the show
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For the last month I've received several questions about breastfeeding topics and even though this has nothing to do with homeschooling it has everything to do with homeschooling - it's how we nurture our children and I'm so grateful for these questions! Christina and I discuss the return of fertility postpartum and if early weaning is necessary to have another baby if our cycle has not returned, how to deal with a nursing toddler and a newborn and what to do if our husband is not supportive of child-led weaning or co-sleeping.
1:17 - Questions from our listeners
3:47 - Sharing our experiences with child-led nursing
8:24 - The normalization of breastfeeding
13:17 - Loving and supporting women who can't breastfeed
16:13 - Should you wean your baby early if you want another baby?
24:23 - What to do about a night-nursing toddler and a newborn?
36:14 - What if your husband is not supportive of attachment?
46:01 - Don't be pressured by outside influences
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okay high schoolers. A little more info.
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First installment of a segment on high school and getting emerging adults participating in their own educational planning. Today I go over how the system works and the advantage of having agency over your education.
1:49 - Understanding how the system works
6:27 - What university/colleges are looking for
11:11 - Importance of learning how to write
17:09 - Sharpening math skills
18:59 - Additional resources
getting to graduation with grace (podcast)
homeschooling high school: a typical course of study, what does that even mean? (blog post)
high school freebies (pdfs)Support the show
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A fan mail question about littles who are disrupting reading time!
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I am responding to a fan mail that I answered in short form, just taking a deeper dive into the factors that played into my own (very not-linear and still incomplete) journey of growth as a mother. Here are some things that I mention during the show:
securing cooperation without sacrificing kindness
if not carrot and stick, then WHAT
on relationship
Judy Arnall, discipline without distress
Gordon Nuefeld, hold onto your kids
Deborah McNamara, Rest, Play, GrowSupport the show
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Such a delight to speak to HeWo founders Elie and Viviana! With a growing library of Catholic audio stories, music and prayers, HeWo is a gift that is sure to provide hours of entertainment while at the same time helping kids grow in their Catholic faith.
1:37 - Welcome Elie and Viviana!
3:18 - How the project came to be
5:39 - Faith comes by hearing the Word of God
7:57 - How it works and subscription
20-55 - Multilingual entertainment
25:31 - Vision and motivation
34:43 - HeWo store and shipping
38:18 - Upcoming content
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Jenna and I chat about food! Advent and Christmas traditions from a food framework. But before we get into the thick of it, Jenna talks about a recent experience with dictation and her son. So it led me to wonder if anyone would like a live master class on dictation. Let me know via email if you are interested.
We delve into the family food traditions, some passed down and some developed with our family life.
1:10 - The joy of dictation for language arts
7:00 - Christmas baking and decor traditions
21:11 - Recipe book and Christmas journal
24:10 - Ornaments and Bride's tree
33:55 - Christmas eve, midnight Mass and dinner
42:47 - Experiences over material goods, charity
46:37 - Christmas read-alouds
48:32 - Do you include the kids in all the baking?
51:30 - Where to find Jenna online
53:20 - Restaurant etiquette and prudent technology
Find Jenna on Instagram @eatliverun
https://www.eatliverun.com/
Suncore Colouring powders and Flakes
A Continual Feast Cookbook by Evelyn Birge Vitz
Gluten Free Holiday Spice Cookies (eatliverun.com)
bride's tree: a beautiful Catholic tradition of enigmatic origin (blog)
ADVENT and CHRISTMAS: Albert and I share family traditions (podcast)Support the show
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Elizabeth and I discuss kids who struggle with certain subjects, how to incentivize in nurturing ways; as well as helping them develop their unique strengths and gifts.
5:16 - Helping a child who struggles to focus
9:20 - The importance of our flexibility
14:51 - When a child is resistant to writing
23:06 - Solutions for when a child hates a subject
30:34 - Struggles with perfectionismInstitute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
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A fan mail I received a few days ago uncovers the nature of our collective aching hearts and desire to be better humans.
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Zoe brings these great questions to the show around gift giving. Keeping spending, stuff, emotions and mom's sanity all within a reasonable limit.
Hard to do at Christmastime!
Join us for some discussion about how we do things, what worked, what didn't and trying to maintain some semblance of equilibrium.
2:10 - Avoiding burnout at Christmas
6:13 - Advent traditions
9:29 - Santa Claus and gift giving
19:33 - Online shopping and supporting local
24:23 - Stocking gift ideas
27:37 - When to open presents?
42:31 - Scaling back on gifts
47:48 - Managing high emotions
50:41 - Decorating and cultural traditions
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Dear friends. This is a bonus episode that I wanted to get out quickly. Brooke and her husband Matteo, a homeschool family, started a business last year that gathers Catholic business owners under one platform to make supporting the values that we want to uphold easier for both buyer and seller.
They've developed a website and an app to make both local and national shopping ethical and simple. Their Christmastide shopping guide is available when you download the app or sign up to the website. It's so lovely, a shopping guide and an Advent and Christmas family devotional in one. Such a great way to support Catholic business.Support the show
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Christina joins me to discuss all things toys - curating, storing them, communicating our needs around gift giving and sharing some family favourites.
Brilliant Beaver Guidebook - Audio Version
6:16 - Keep stuff or donate?
10:52 - Giving clear directives for gift giving
16:12 - Rotating toys
19:21 - Best loved toys in our homes
34:10 - When to let go
38:34 - Board games, clean up and creative play
Magnetic Tiles
Melissa and Doug Wooden Blocks
Schleich Animals
Squigs
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