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How Pulleys Help You Do More Work

Let the Summer of STEM begin! Get this FREE PDF about pulleys now! It guides you through watching a YouTube video with your children about pulleys. After June 8, you can purchase it on Teachers Pay Teachers.

Pulleys are in use everywhere, even if you don’t see them. They’re in windows, elevators, and even sewing machines! They help us move things by redirecting the force applied to them. Nobody knows when pulleys were invented but it’s believed they date back to Twelfth Dynasty in Egypt (1991-1802 BCE) and the early 2nd millennium BCE in Mesopotamia! Dive deeper into this topic with these…

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Before Handing Your Child a Device for Christmas

Before Handing Your Child a Device for Christmas

Are you planning to give your child a smartphone, tablet or console this holiday season? Before you wrap it (if you haven’t already) consider doing a few things first. Set Expectations The number one piece of advice I give parents when buying their child a device is to set expectations. You need to decide what kind of restrictions you’ll put in place and how you want it to be used. Will you…

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My Homeschool: A Tech Tool for Homeschoolers with Justin Shell

My Homeschool: A Tech Tool for Homeschoolers with Justin Shell #homeschooltech #homeschoolpodcast #podernfamily cc: @myschoolmyway1 @jshell085

One of the most difficult things for new homeschoolers, and even some experienced homeschoolers, is finding community resources that are friendly to homeschoolers.

My Homeschool is a community-driven resource that connects parents to homeschool spots (like museums, co-ops, and nature centers). It’s like an Airbnb for home education.

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Not All Online Schooling is Homeschooling

Not All Online Schooling is Homeschooling #homeschooling2020 #PodernFamily #HomeschoolPodcast

Education was suddenly transformed earlier this year when schools across the world were shut down because of a single-cell organism.

For the most part, homeschoolers were unaffected. Co-ops, field trips, social activities, and other enrichment experiences were put on hold or cancelled but the way we educated our kids really wasn’t affected. Why we decided to educate our children at home also…

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How Do Fireworks Work?

How Do Fireworks Work?

Normally on this day, there would be national and municipal fireworks displays. Even though you may not be able to see them in person this year, that doesn’t have to stop you from learning how fireworks work.

Simply, fireworks rely on chemical reactions to propel them into the sky and produce the brilliant colors you see when they explode.

The types and amounts of chemicals used determine…

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Homeschooling After a Pandemic

Brand-spanking new episode! Homeschooling After a Pandemic with my wife, Lisa. #homeschooling2020 #PodernFamily #HomeschoolPodcast

If you were forced into homeschooling because of the pandemic this year, you may be considering continuing to homeschool your children.

Maybe you’re not comfortable with how your school district is planning to reopen or you’ve decided that this is something you think is a good fit for your family.

In this episode of The Wired Homeschool, my wife, Lisa joins me to talk about homeschooling…

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Kirk Martin (Encore) This month's encore episode is an interview with Kirk Martin from October 2017. Kirk helps parents restore calm in their homes with practical advice for parents of strong-willed children. Find out more about his courses and seminars.

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TikTok Parental Controls – Do They Help? Michael Prince from Family Tech Blog recently put together a great video on TikTok. TikTok is the…

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Homeschooling is the "New Normal"

Homeschooling and the "New Normal" cc: @studydotcom

It was author Roger Lewin who once wrote “Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” Are you feeling daunted by the formidable task of homeschooling students, while trying to work from home due to COVID-19 pandemic school closures? Don’t worry! You’re not alone, as even seasoned homeschoolers are finding it challenging. However, with a little pre-planning and…

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Tony Ceraso from the 2012 NE Great Homeschool Convention. #homeschool #homeschoolpodcast #homeschoolastronomy cc: @hsconvention @tonyceraso In this encore episode, we revisit an interview I did with Tony Ceraso from Homeschool Astronomy. This interview was originally recorded at the 2012 Northeast Great Homeschool Convention.

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In this encore episode, we revisit an interview I did with Todd Wilson from Familyman Ministries. #podcast #throwbackthursday #homeschool cc: #youdadad @hsconventions In this encore episode, we revisit an interview I did with Todd Wilson from Familyman Ministries. This interview was conducted in June of 2012 at the Northeast Great Homeschool Convention.

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Andrew Pudewa (Encore)

In this encore episode, I revisit an interview I did with Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing at the NE Homeschool Convention in 2012. #homeschool #podcast #throwbackthursday cc: @iew @hsconvention

In this encore episode, we revisit an interview I did with Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing.

This interview was conducted in June of 2012 at the Northeast Great Homeschool Convention.

If you enjoyed this encore presentation of The Wired Homeschool, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee.

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Emergency Homeschooling

A message about homeschooling during the COVID-19 emergency.

COVID-19 has led a number of school districts across the United States and the world to close. It’s important that we do not panic and show kindness and compassion towards each other during these difficult times.

If you’re new to homeschooling or if you’re looking for additional resources I’ve listed a few below.

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Noah Tetzner - From Homeschooler to Full-Time Podcaster

Noah Tetzner - From Homeschooler to Full-Time Podcaster #PodernFamily #homeschooling #homeschooler cc: @historyofviking

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About Noah Tetzner

Noah Tetzner is a homeschool graduate who enjoys sharing his passion for history with the world! He is the host of multiple historical podcasts that feature interviews with some of the world brightest scholars. Recently, he has launched a new podcast called Lessons from a Homeschooler where you can join him in learning about topics such as history, education, and…

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The Great Connections Leap Year Gap Program Open to Homeschoolers

The Great Connections Leap Year Gap Program Open to Homeschoolers

Are you concerned about wasting time and money jumping into college? Only 36% of students graduate in 4 years! More than 20 colleges, from Harvard to the University of Alabama, now recommend gap years to their accepted students.

Are you tired of other people telling you what to do with your future? Do you want to learn how to figure that out for yourself?

There are far more ways to succeed in…

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5 Traits Your Child Can't Learn from Textbooks or Online Curriculum - WHS 246

5 Traits Your Child Can’t Learn from Textbooks or Online Curriculum – WHS 246

[powerpress] Our children can learn a lot of things from textbooks and online curriculum but there are some intangible things that cannot be learned through typical schooling.

Often, it’s intangible traits or characteristics in our children that determine whether or not the will succeed. This list is by no means exhaustive but it’s a good start when considering what we want to encourage in our…

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How to Homeschool Like Ursula Burns - WHS 245

How to Homeschool Like Ursula Burns - WHS 245 #PodernFamily #Homeschooling #homeschool

Ursula Burns, Chairman and CEO of Xerox smiles when she attends an interview at The Times Center in New York April 13, 2013. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES – Tags: BUSINESS) – RTXYKSJ

[powerpress] Ursula M. Burns became the first black woman to head a Fortune 500 company when she was appointed CEO of Xerox. She also became the first woman to succeed another as head of a Fortune 500 company.

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