Homeschooling Co-op Style

Philosophy Adventure with Pat

Philosophy Adventure with Pat Replay: Sponsored by the NIV Application Bible. When I first saw this product  advertised I could not wait to get my hands on it.   I so hoped it would meet my expectations and it did!!!   Finding a curriculum that encourages students to think, discuss, study, and share is rare, but Philosophy Adventure fits the bill!  Why philosophy is an elective and not a mandated subject is beyond me!  Listen in as Stacy Farrell shares her motivation for creating this wonderful product that can be used either by an individual or in a classroom or co-op setting.  Of course I recommend you use it in a co-op setting in order to increase opportunities for discussion!  After all, homeschooling together is better!! The post Philosophy Adventure with Pat appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Starting off 2015 with a Bang . . .

because you may have fizzled out in December!  Whether you are thinking about homeschooling, are new to homeschooling, or have been homeschooling for years, listen to this podcast for a suggestion on how to start the new with year off with a less-stressful, more enjoyable homeschool experience than before! The post Starting off 2015 with a Bang . . . appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Enjoy Fun, Food, Fellowship and SERVICE with a Holiday Co-op!

With the holidays often comes a time of stress and commercialization and we often end up dreading, rather than enjoying one of the most important holidays of the year for Christians!  Why not plan a holiday co-op so that your family can join along with others to celebrate while serving this year?  If you begin planning now, you can make this year’s Christmas experience one that your family long remembers.  Listen in as I share a few ideas on how to make a holiday co-op fun and meaningful. As promised, here are a list of favorite Christmas book titles.  If you visit our Facebook page you can add more titles, or see what others add!  https://www.facebook.com/dpkproductions The Tale of the Three Trees by Angela Hunt The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg We believe in Christmas by Karen Kingsbury The Christmas Candle by Richard Paul Evans Operation Christmas Child by Franklin Graham The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola Jacob’s Gift by Max Lucado Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco The Pine Tree Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs Song of the Stars by Sally Lloyd-Jones The King’s Christmas List by Eldon Johnson The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Book by Susan Wojciechowski The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado The Christmas Scrapbook by Phillip Gulley The Homeless Christmas Tree by Leslie Gordon The Gift of the Magi by O’Henry Also, Advent Books (which do not work well for a co-op unless your co-op meets daily, but are great to include in your family traditions) are Jotham’s Journey, Bartholomew’s Passage (both by Arnold Ytreeide) and The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp. The post Enjoy Fun, Food, Fellowship and SERVICE with a Holiday Co-op! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Encouragement from an Expert

Joyce Herzog (teacher/author/consultant/speaker) has been a friend to homeschooling families for over 20 years.  Listen to this interview and be encouraged to help your children learn in spite of labels, or in spite of curriculum that does not seem to be working, or in spite of the naysayers!!  Curriculum is to be a guide, not a god!  Joyce offers all kinds of great advice and she shares a few secrets that teachers never tell! The post Encouragement from an Expert appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Relax and Enjoy the Ride!

Homeschooling should be a natural extension of your family life!  Learn while living!  Learn while loving!  And, while you are at it, teach your children to love learning!  Join us today as I interview Dr. Mary Hood, an expert in the field of enjoying a successful, yet relaxed homeschool experience! Check out Mary’s websites here: http://archersforthelord.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/maryhoodgroupies/ The post Relax and Enjoy the Ride! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.