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September 30, 2020
Episode 51: Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic!
Creating a physical education program for our children is more than just sending them out to play. Today, it’s my joy to talk with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will tell us Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic!
Find Dr. Berends here:
Dr_berends@msn.com
Dr. Berends teaches the following courses at Homeschool Connections:
• High School Health: Personal Fitness
• High School Health: Nutrition
• ASL I
• ASL II
Other resources recommended by Dr. Berends:
P.E. Central
https://www.pecentral.org/
ACSM: Complete Guide to Fitness and Health
https://www.acsm.org/read-research/books/acsm-complete-guide-fitness-health
Teaching With the Brain in Mind, by Eric Jensen
https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Brain-Mind-Revised-2nd/dp/1416600302/
[No short feature today]
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
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September 23, 2020
Episode 50: Compelling Reasons to Homeschool An Only Child
If you’re the parent of an only child, you may be wondering if it’s a good idea to homeschool. Our guest today is the awesome Megan Fassero, whose only child flourished in their homeschool and went on to a great Catholic college. Today we’ll unpack some Compelling Reasons to Homeschool An Only Child.
Find Megan Fassero at Benedictine College’s website:
https://www.benedictine.edu/
References to the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
2373, 2374, 2378
Other episodes featuring Megan Fassero:
How Homeschool Grads Perform in College, with Megan Fassero, Episode 10
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/how-homeschool-grads-perform-in-college/
Insider Tips From the College Admissions Office, with Megan Fassero, Episode 42
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/insider-tips-from-the-college-admissions-office/
Today’s Short Feature:
Books & Blessings with A.J. Cattapan
Topic: Shadow in the Dark, by Antony Barone Kolenc
Find Amy here: http://www.ajcattapan.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
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September 16, 2020
Episode 49: Suzuki Style Homeschooling For Your Young Children
There are almost as many ways to homeschool as there are homeschooling families! Join us as Kimberly McCrann unpacks Suzuki-Style Homeschooling For Young Children.
Find Kimberly McCrann here: pondhouseschool@aol.com
VIP Pass for Catholic Homeschool Conference
https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Shinichi Suzuki, Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education)
Twinkle Variation A - Mississippi Hot Dog
http://www.viewpure.com/wGlSrU8TaFE?start=0&end=0
PACE: Program for Achieving Character Education
https://www.catholicpace.com/what-is-pace
Dimensions Math by Singapore Math
https://www.singaporemath.com/programs/dimensions-pk-5/
Free “Cultivated Homeschool Planner” digital download
https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/cultivated-homeschool-planner-digital-download]
Good Enough is Good Enough, by Colleen Duggan
https://www.avemariapress.com/products/good-enough-is-good-enough
Free Homeschool Curriculum (but you have to buy the books)
http://materamabilis.org/ma/
RC History
https://www.rchistory.com/
Today's short feature:
Curriculum Chaos is Normal with Chantal Howard
Find Chantal Howard here: https://www.chantal-howard.com/ https://www.aromarosary.com/ or https://www.chantal-howard.com/the-school-of-the-family
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
September 9, 2020
Episode 48: Organizing the School Room and the School Year
Is the start of the school year overwhelming for you? Well join the club. It’s a common experience. As exciting as it is to start fresh, each fall, we all need a little help getting organized. Today’s guest, Margaret Gallipeau, is here to share some tips on Organizing the School Room and the School Year!
Additional resource: Cozi Calendar app - https://cozi.com
Contact: Margaret Gallipeau at FindingJoyontheJourney.com
AND findingjoyonthejourney@gmail.com
Good News School Planners: https://rb.gy/viqyhd
Today’s Short Feature:
The Homeschool Housefly, with Celeste Behe
Find Celeste Behe at http://celestebehe.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
September 2, 2020
Episode 47: How to Succeed at Math in Your Homeschool
Are you—like a lot of homeschooling parents—ready to throw your math curriculum right out the window? Today we’re talking with our guest, Jean Hoeft, about How to Succeed at Math in Your Homeschool.
Contact Jean: Jean.Hoeft.forjesus@gmail.com
Look for Jean at https://www.jeanhoefteducationalservices.com/
The Wow Factor (see archived courses at Homeschool Connections)
Today's Short Feature:
Einstein Blueprint with Dan Louzonis
https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/
Topic: Career Preparation in a Time of Corona Virus
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
