make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
best resources for: minimalist days/science/history
And a few other topics as well. We cover a lot of territory in this episode!
2:42 - Do you have any non-negotiable lessons for the day?
5:01 - Do you have any book recommendations for teaching science?
13:50 - How do you dig deep in a unit and get your kids excited about it?
20:59 - Could you recommend a single book resource for teaching different periods in history?
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Faith and family based emotional regulation (podcast)
Toniebox
Resources for teaching Science:
World Book Encyclopedia
World Book Childcraft series and Young Scientist
Science Is...A Source book for fascinating facts, projects and activities
Catholic Heritage Curricula Behold and See program
Resources for teaching History:
Interview with Philip Campbell, history nerd (podcast)
Why does history matter? An interview with Philip Campbell (podcast)
Favorite Poems Old and New by Helen Ferris
The Story of Civilization Series by Philip Campbell
Let the Authors Speak by Carolyn Hatcher
My First History of Canada by D.J. Dickie
Homeschooling, simplified: Great books to study Canadian History by Bonnie Landry
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