Brief, off-the-cuff conversations about real life homeschooling in the moment. Pam & Mystie both homeschool teens and middle-schoolers and have been homeschooling for over a decade. Together they share what it's really like, give tips and recommendations, and encourage homeschool moms to keep up the good work.
Mystie and Pam discuss the end of their school year. Find out how to “clear Math” and hear about some fun end of the year celebrations (or not).Math U See https://mathusee.com/Mr. D Math https://mrdmath.com/Making Family Count printing https://www.makingfamilycount.com/Halliburton's Marvels: https://amzn.to/3wkWW7SHallow App https://hallow.com/Summer Reading Program https://plus.pambarnhill.com/product/traveling-pages-summer-reading-program/Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot https://plus.pambarnhill.com/autopilot/Mystie's Cleaning Series https://www.simplyconvivial.com/summer
The Lively Art of Writing: https://amzn.to/3LGbFQ9IEW http://pambarnhill.com/iewSister Wendy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBv0HezlOBwGuest Hollow Chemistry in the Kitchen: https://guesthollow.com/store/high-school-chemistry-curriculum/Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking: https://amzn.to/3kzETV2Napoleons Buttons: https://amzn.to/3OUcK9dWhat Einstein Told His Cook: https://amzn.to/3kz075pElements: https://amzn.to/380GP67Ellen McHenry's Basement Workshop: https://ellenjmchenry.com/?ref=20Periodic Table of Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/periodicvideosThe Elements Song: https://youtu.be/rz4Dd1I_fX0Home Science Tools: https://www.homesciencetools.com?aff=120Mystery of the Periodic Table: https://amzn.to/3LzeEd8Guest Hollow Botany: https://guesthollow.com/store/botany-curriculum/The Riot and the Dance: https://amzn.to/38MniXmAll About Science: https://amzn.to/3vAgBAlStory of Oxygen: https://amzn.to/3ypo9YTExploring the World of Chemistry https://amzn.to/3vY5OiG
In a new series all about their favorite curriculum picks, Pam and Mystie chat about their favorites for teaching reading and spelling. Mystie also shares about their mega-field trip and Pam outlines her plans for the end of the school year.Teaching the Reading with Bob https://afterthoughtsblog.net/product/teaching-reading-bob-books-set-1-printable-phonics-lessons/?ap_id=mystieAll About Reading https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=718&url=7669All About Spelling https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=718&url=1682Phonetic Zoo https://iew.com/affiliate/85634/node/367Spelling Wisdom https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/spelling-wisdom-book-1/Great Homeschool Conventions https://greathomeschoolconventions.com/The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living andMystie's Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/Pam's Website: https://pambarnhill.comallaboutlearningpress.comAll About Reading - Official Site | Reading Program, Teaching SpellingAll About Reading helps you teach reading in the most effective way possible. Results are guaranteed!allaboutlearningpress.comAll About Spelling | Homeschool Spelling Curriculum | Online Spelling LessonsGet the multi-sensory, mastery based homeschool spelling curriculum that is fun and effective. All About Spelling teaches naturally so your child can succeed in amazing ways. Get started today!Institute for Excellence in WritingPhonetic Zoo Spelling Level A [Starter Set]Looking for a new approach to spelling? This phonics-based program uses auditory input to ensure that the correct spelling of each word is absorbed by the brain. The audio allows students to work independently much of the time, while allowing for the repetition needed for mastery. The audio portion of the program can be purchased as CDs or as an MP3 download. If you choose the MP3 download, the study cards will be shipped and a regular shipping fee will be applied.Apr 9th, 2013Simply Charlotte MasonSpelling Wisdom Book 1A complete homeschool spelling curriculum that teaches the 6,000 most frequently used words through the proven Charlotte Mason method of dictation and the writings of great men and women of history.
On this week's show Mystie and Pam chat about flaking on history, mega field trips, and why your kids should do chores. It has nothing to do with getting things done around the house — really!Periodic Table of Videos http://www.periodicvideos.com/Dave Raymond's Antiquity https://affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=391&url=1100Autopilot https://pambarnhill.com/autopilot/Mystie's Chore Post https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2017/kids-need-chores/Elementary Lessons https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2017/homeschool-coop/GHC https://greathomeschoolconventions.com/
A mysterious effect comes over homeschoolers every spring —the urge to plan next year while the desire to finish this one goes out the window. How can you use that urge for good in your homeschool? We have the answer. Also, in this episode Pam and Mystie discuss their homeschool challenges (including Mystie's pro tip for what to DO when you kids say they don't need to learn math) and wins.Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot https://pambarnhill.com/autopilotFree Homeschool Planning Forms http://freehomeschoolplanner.comIEW Writing: https://iew.com/pambarnhill-welcomeKhan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/Your Morning BasketPut Your Homeschool Year on AutopilotMay 19th, 2018 (2 kB)https://pambarnhill.com/autopilotpambarnhill.comFree Homeschool Planning PagesFree homeschool planning pages to help you plan your homeschool year. One dozen fillable forms included helping you create a simple homeschool plan. (65 kB)http://freehomeschoolplanner.com/Institute for Excellence in WritingPam BarnhillWelcome! Find out what I love about IEW by clicking the video below. Dec 6th, 2019Khan AcademyKhan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & PracticeLearn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. (5 kB)https://www.khanacademy.org/
Great Homeschool Conventions https://greathomeschoolconventions.com/Didn't finish video curriculum https://youtu.be/jgmxY9F_e4gWhat a marriage book taught me about parenting teens (Mystie) https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2018/parenting-teens/Visual Latin https://affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=391&url=366Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com?aff=120
Pam's Birthday sale: https://plus.pambarnhill.com/birthday-sale-store/Plan Your Year: https://planyouryear.netDave Raymond's Antiquity: https://affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=391&url=1100Elementary Lessons: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2017/homeschool-coop/Podcast about elementary lessons https://pambarnhill.com/ymb46/Richard Haliburton's Book of Marvels https://amzn.to/3i3yW1o
Pam and Mystie chat about their school week including homeschooling while sick and they also give tips for attending a homeschool convention.The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids: https://amzn.to/35XdvfIGather: Exploring the Wonder, Wisdom, and Worship of Learning at Home: https://pambarnhill.com/gatherHomeschool convention planning forms: https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-convention-planning/Mystie's Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/Pam's Website: https://pambarnhill.com
Mystie and Pam chat about how to juggle mom-life responsibilities while homeschooling.Mystie and Pam chat about their homeschool weeks and our expectations for getting all the things done as homeschool moms.Gather book preorders: https//pambarnhill.com/gatherHumility and Doxology All That's Left List: https://humilityanddoxology.com/finishing-all-thats-left-done-list/Sarah Mackenzie Spiral Notebooks: https://readaloudrevival.com/spiral-notebooks/How to homeschool and get most things done: https://pambarnhill.com/proactive-homeschooling/How to use homeschool checklists: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2015/teach-kids-to-use-checklists/How to juggle cleaning & homeschooling: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2017/juggle-housework-homeschooling/Mystie's Book!!! The Convivial Homeschool https://www.simplyconvivial.info/book/Sign up to get notified an hour before we go live each week: https://www.scholesisters.info/lounge/Mystie's Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/Pam's Website: https://pambarnhill.com
Preschool Skills Checklist: https://pambarnhill.com/preschool (coming soon!)Little Explorers Early Education Program: https://plus.pambarnhill.com/product/little-explorers-early-education-program/Learn to Write Numbers Printables: https://pambarnhill.com/learning-to-write-numbers-and-free/All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=718Math U See: https://mathusee.com/products/math-u-see-curriculum/Mystie's Logic Program: https://amzn.to/3H61rWb (aff)
Join Mystie Winckler and Pam Barnhill as they chat about their homeschool weeks. Plus the ladies talk about the things they love about homeschooling in honor of Valentine's Day.
Mystie and Abby chat about how homeschooling is going now that January has worn off and become February.
Pam and Mystie chat about their homeschool weeks. Mystie has a new (smaller) home for her homeschool and is making a transition to homeschooling in a whole new state! Pam had her best return from a break ever and is enjoying introducing her kids to a book from her own public school years. They also discuss how to add some spice to Morning Time when things go a little blah.Register for The Case of the Ho Hum Homeschool: https://pambarnhill.lpages.co/ho-hum-homeschool/The Outsiders: https://amzn.to/3GDfZ0dThe Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: https://amzn.to/3qCoTFJThe Horse and His Boy: https://amzn.to/3fwMe50
Mystie and Pam chat this week all about how their first weeks' back-to-school went after the holidays. Neither of them had a normal week, but that's ok. They go on to chat about making time to read, what is guiding their reading choices this year, and where to find the Scholé Sister's 5x5 Reading Challenge.Mystie's new podcast with Sarah Mackenzie: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2022/sarah-mackenzie-on-perfectionism-finding-time/Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher: https://amzn.to/33ogFI5Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner: https://amzn.to/3tjnfdFScholé Sisters 5x5 Challenge: https://www.scholesisters.com/5x5/Scholé Sisters Podcast: https://www.scholesisters.com/blog/Scholé Sisters Scholé Guide: https://www.scholesisters.com/schole-guide/A History of Western Philosophy and Theology by John M. Frame: https://amzn.to/3HXBxF7
The Convivial Homeschool (Mystie's NEW book) https://amzn.to/3rKXe6ePeriodic Homeschool Review with FREE printable https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-planning-review/Plan Your Year book: https://amzn.to/3dsRsOdHow to do a weekly household review: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2020/stay-organized-with-a-weekly-review/Sign up to get an email reminder on Monday's before we go live: https://www.scholesisters.info/lounge
Mystie's book - The Convivial Homeschool: https://amzn.to/3ptYZCjIf you buy 5 or 10 copies of Convivial Homeschool by November 30, forward your receipt at support@simplified organization for your special bonuses.Convivial Homeschool Book Club at Your Morning Basket. Join the community here: https://members.pambarnhill.com/share/LI7USMQHN4hqliyk?utm_source=manualA Christmas Carol dramatized reading: https://themerrybeggars.com/
Pam and Mystie chat about their school week, share some new books they are reading for school, and share and some ideas for homeschooling through the holidays.The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: https://amzn.to/3ovvYp1Birth of a Nation: A History for Peter: https://www.yesterdaysclassics.com/catalog/catalogbytitle_a_history_for_peter.htmlKing George What Was His Problem: https://amzn.to/30vnuq5Math Talk Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices: https://amzn.to/30xG3KfEmily Wilson's Odyssey: https://amzn.to/3Do3YKuFREE Christmas Around the World Plans: https://pambarnhill.com/christmasDecember Themes Download: https://pambarnhill.com/december-themesAnd Hay Became Holy: https://blessedisshe.net/product/hay-became-holy-advent-kids-bundle/Free Jesse Tree resource: https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/printable-jesse-tree-ornaments/Cindy Rollins's Hallelujah: https://amzn.to/3kEBLYvMystie's Book!!! The Convivial Homeschool https://www.simplyconvivial.info/book/Sign up to get notified an hour before we go live each week: https://www.scholesisters.info/lounge/Mystie's Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/Pam's Website: https://pambarnhill.com
What is EHAP? https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2015/ehap-tidy-house/
Pam and Mystie will discuss how homeschooling is going in their homes and ways to beat the November slump (it's a thing). They chat about why they think we slump in November and some ideas you can use to beat (and lean into) what might be going on in your homeschool. Mystie also gives an overview of how she uses Simply Charlotte Mason's Spelling Wisdom and Pam reveals a new chemistry resource she added for hands-on fun.Links:Simply Charlotte Mason Spelling Wisdom: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/spelling-wisdom-book-1/Ellen McHenry's The Elements: https://ellenjmchenry.com/product/the-elements-digital-download/?ref=20&campaign=youtubePam's FREE Christmas Around the World Morning Time Plans: https://pambarnhill.com/christmasMystie's happy light: https://amzn.to/3EALx5f
Pam and Mystie chat about their school week including struggling with foreign language consistency and molecular model kids. They also chat about how to handle toddlers and the havoc they cause in our homeschools.Molecular Model Kit: https://amzn.to/3EfifcqToddler Training Grounds: Managing Expectations While Homeschooling Many: https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-toddlers/Learn to Write Numbers Printables: https://pambarnhill.com/learning-to-write-numbers-and-free/Mystie's Morning Time Memory Work Binder Tutorial: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2012/memory-work-binders/Sign up to get notified an hour before we go live each week: https://www.scholesisters.info/lounge/
Mystie and Pam chat about how hard it is to get back into school after a break (and breaks that go longer than they should) plus what they are using this year for history in their homeschools.Get an email with the link to join the live chat each week: https://www.scholesisters.info/loungeLinks:U.S. History Detective https://amzn.to/3jewN3KAmerica is Born: A History for Peter https://www.yesterdaysclassics.com/catalog/catalogbytitle_a_history_for_peter.htmlOn the Shores of the Great Sea https://amzn.to/3ptHELpThe Ancient Mediterranean https://amzn.to/30F7XUoBook of Centuries https://amzn.to/3lUB8uYStory of the World https://amzn.to/3n4SqovDave Raymond's Antiquities Course https://affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=391&url=1100
Pam and Mystie chat about their school week including math mop-up for donuts and how travel affects homeschooling, plus share a bit about what they are using for science this year.Scholé Sisters Memory Retreat: https://www.scholesisters.info/memory/Home Science Tools: https://www.homesciencetools.com?aff=120Guest Hollow's Chemistry in the Kitchen: https://guesthollow.com/store/high-school-chemistry-curriculum/Novare Earth Science: https://classicalacademicpress.com/collections/novare-science/products/copy-of-earth-science-gods-world-our-home-2n-editionTrees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom: https://amzn.to/3oBARi2
On today's episode Pam checks back in after a short vacation (what DID her kids buy at the mile-long yard sale) while Mystie teaches the 8-year-old that lists are no longer optional. They also spill all the details about the upcoming Scholé Sister's Retreat and share their foreign language picks.Scholé Sisters Retreat: https://www.scholesisters.info/memory/Scholé Sisters: Transitioning Kids to Independent Work: https://www.scholesisters.com/homeschool-independent-work/Mr. D. ASL https://www.mrdmath.com/asl/Talkbox.mom: https://talkbox.mom/ref/71/?campaign=YTTalkbox.mom Planner: https://talkbox.mom/product/planner/ref/71/?campaign=YTSong School Latin: https://classicalacademicpress.com/collections/lower-grammar/products/song-school-latin-book-1-programLatin for Children: https://classicalacademicpress.com/collections/upper-grammar/products/latin-for-children-primer-a-programVisual Latin: https://affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=391_2_3_5Picta Dicta Latin: https://pictadicta.com/Living Language: https://amzn.to/3oeaChGBerlitz: https://amzn.to/3oeaChGLukion Project: https://www.lukeion.org/Dwane Thomas Website: https://dwanethomas.com/
Pam and Mystie chat about their school week, plus share a bit about what they are using for math and PE for this year.Math-U-See: https://store.demmelearning.com/math-u-seeMr. D. Math: https://www.mrdmath.com/Scholé Sisters Retreat: https://www.scholesisters.com/product/memory/5 Minute Workout with Coach Kevin: kevinpaulsontraining.com/freeEpisode 4 (bits about tough kids): https://youtu.be/K6MC_2SibuMThe Best Character Building Program is Math: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2016/character-building/
Checklist? What checklist? Join Mystie and Pam on the Homeschool Teachers's Lounge as they debrief how their school weeks went. They discuss 11-year-olds and parenting versus homeschool issues as well as some struggles and tips on getting the morning starting off well.Pam's FREE Guilt-Free Mornings Course starts September 23: https://pambarnhill.com/guiltfree/You must inspect what you expect: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2021/successful-homeschool/Mystie's index card method: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2020/simple-daily-to-do-list/Mystie's website: https://simplyconvivial.comPam's website: https://pambarnhill.com
Pam and Mystie chat about their school week, plus share a bit about their homeschool schedules (routines?) for this year.
Pam and Mystie chat about Mystie's first week of school with a full schedule and how she is having success with Latin by pegging it to the end of her Morning Time. Pam reveals how she is NOT up to a full homeschool schedule yet (not even close) and some details about the homeschool convention.Links from the show:The Lively Art of Writing: https://amzn.to/3jtNGrJFollowing Narnia Volume 1 from IEW: https://iew.com/affiliate/85634/node/449Spelling Wisdom from Simply Charlotte Mason: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/spelling-wisdom-book-1/Mystie's Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/Pam's Website: https://pambarnhill.com
Pam and Mystie chat about their first weeks of school plus what they are including in their Morning Baskets for the 2021-2022 school year.Links from the show:How Mystie Does Elementary Lessons: https://pambarnhill.com/ymb46/Mystie's Shakespeare Lesson Plans: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2014/...Link to Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization: https://iew.com/pambarnhill-welcomeAmerica First: One Hundred Stories From Our Own History: http://www.yesterdaysclassics.com/pre...Early Modern Morning Basket Plans: https://plus.pambarnhill.com/product/...Music In Our Homeschool Folk Songs: https://learn.musicinourhomeschool.co...Mystie's Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/Pam's Website: https://pambarnhill.com** NOTE: There might be affiliate links in this video or description. **
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