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Curriculum Picks for Grades 4, 8 &10

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing our preliminary picks for homeschooling 4th, 8th and 10th grades. Though we are still wrapping up this year, this is what I have planned for next year. We'll be easing in, in mid August with some new books, fresh pencils and of course wonderful new studies! So far here are my curriculum picks: My Episode: Choosing Curriculum, 4 Things to Consider For my 4th Grader (academic level 4/5): Building Writers, Wordly Wise 4, Cursive Without Tears, Lightning Literature, The Good The Beautiful Math 5, Singapore Dimensions Math 5A/5B, Marine Biology (TGTB), US History Studies, California History Studies, Spanish Club, Soaring with Spelling , 180 Days of History 5, Argo Prep Science Grade 5 For my 8th Grader: IEW US History Writing, Wordly Wise, Lightning Literature, Mr. D Pre Algebra, Marine Biology (TGTB), US History Studies, California History Studies, Spanish Club, Soaring with Spelling 8, Argo Prep History 8, Argo Prep Science Grade 8, Lexia Power Up, Bible Study, Big Fat Book of World History For my 10th Grader: Chemistry (live Charter School Class), Photography 2 (Live Charter School Class), English 10 (In person), US History (In Person), Mr. D Live Algebra 2, Spanish 2 (Edmentum), PE, Wordly Wise 10, Bible Study History Unit Study Ideas Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/studies/ Field Trip Ideas Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/field-trip-ideas-for-california/ Where to start with dyslexia here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/where-to-start-if-you-think-your-child-may-be-dyslexic/ More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources: https://themodernhomeschool.com Check out my new book here: https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD Curriculum: Learn why I recommend starting with TGTB: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-good-and-the-beautiful-curriculum-is-perfect-for-starting-your-homeschool-journey/ Art Supplies find my favorites here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Homeschooling Kinder: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/starting-kindergarten-homeschooling-is-a-magical-option/ Kinder Schedule: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/homeschool-schedule-for-kindergarten/ Kinder Curriculum Ideas: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/kinder-curriculum-ideas/ Sensory Rice & Playdough. Find out how to incorporate this lovely concept into your homeschool and get the recipes here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/sensory-play-for-homeschool/ How to teach reading in your homeschool: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ How to help a struggling reader: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/how-to-help-a-struggling-reader-at-home/ Book Series like: Little House on the Prairie, Chronicles of Narnia, Penderwicks, Harry Potter etc. Find my booklists here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/living-books/ Be inspired to create a literature based homeschool here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool: http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Did you know that homeschooling is currently the fastest growing form of education? With nearly five million homeschoolers in America today, I hope that my listeners will gain inspiration, research and new ways to implement education with their children in natural and intentional ways. I want to offer solutions to the many challenging problems our youth faces today. I want to unify home educators and parents from around the world. Here is the link to my brand new book on Amazon. You can find more of The Modern Homeschool on Instagram.

What to do when your homeschooler wants to go to 5-day school

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing all about a sensitive topic and how we handled it. What do you do when your child expresses the need to go to a traditional school setting? All decisions have consequences but the great thing is, we can always make another choice so listen in for my chat about this topic! Here are some of my favorites for homeschooling! Curriculum: Learn why I recommend starting with TGTB: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-good-and-the-beautiful-curriculum-is-perfect-for-starting-your-homeschool-journey/ Art Supplies find my favorites here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Homeschooling Kinder: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/starting-kindergarten-homeschooling-is-a-magical-option/ Kinder Schedule: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/homeschool-schedule-for-kindergarten/ Kinder Curriculum Ideas: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/kinder-curriculum-ideas/ Sensory Rice & Playdough. Find out how to incorporate this lovely concept into your homeschool and get the recipes here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/sensory-play-for-homeschool/ How to teach reading in your homeschool: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ How to help a struggling reader: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/how-to-help-a-struggling-reader-at-home/ Book Series like: Little House on the Prairie, Chronicles of Narnia, Penderwicks, Harry Potter etc. Find my booklists here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/living-books/ Be inspired to create a literature based homeschool here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/

Palm Springs Homeschool Family Trip

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm sharing all about our trip to Palm Springs. This was one of our favorite road trips and had lots of homeschool educational value. All of the places we visited in the area and fun things to do are linked here: Old Palm Springs: https://pshistoricalsociety.org, https://californiathroughmylens.com/downtown-palm-springs/, https://californiathroughmylens.com/palm-springs-guide California Field Trips Episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/field-trip-ideas-for-california/ Desert Hills Premium Outlets: https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/desert-hills Pioneertown: https://visitpioneertown.com/#google_vignette Joshua Tree National Park: https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm Calico Ghost Town: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/ The Grand Canyon West entrance: https://grandcanyonwest.com Route 66: https://www.route66roadtrip.com/route-66-california-road-trip.htm Cabazon Dinosaur Stop: https://www.cabazondinosaurs.com History or Palm Springs: https://www.palmsprings.com/history/ Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: https://pstramway.com/#:~:text=Welcome!,50%20miles%20of%20hiking%20trails. Curriculum: Learn why I recommend starting with TGTB: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-good-and-the-beautiful-curriculum-is-perfect-for-starting-your-homeschool-journey/ Art Supplies find my favorites here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Homeschooling Kinder: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/starting-kindergarten-homeschooling-is-a-magical-option/ Kinder Schedule: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/homeschool-schedule-for-kindergarten/ Kinder Curriculum Ideas: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/kinder-curriculum-ideas/ Sensory Rice & Playdough. Find out how to incorporate this lovely concept into your homeschool and get the recipes here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/sensory-play-for-homeschool/ How to teach reading in your homeschool: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ How to help a struggling reader: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/how-to-help-a-struggling-reader-at-home/ Book Series like: Little House on the Prairie, Chronicles of Narnia, Penderwicks, Harry Potter etc. Find my booklists here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/living-books/ Be inspired to create a literature based homeschool here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources: https://themodernhomeschool.com More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ Check out my new book here: https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool: http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Did you know that homeschooling is currently the fastest growing form of education? With nearly five million homeschoolers in America today, I hope that my listeners will gain inspiration, research and new ways to implement education with their children in natural and intentional ways. I want to offer solutions to the many challenging problems our youth faces today. I want to unify home educators and parents from around the world. Here is the link to my brand new book on Amazon. You can find more of The Modern Homeschool on Instagram, my website and you can download my freebies here  Thrifting Living Books Planning My Episode: Build Your Own Literature Studies in 5 Easy Steps My Episode: Plan your Homeschool Year in 4 Easy Steps My Episode: Choosing Curriculum, 4 Things to Consider My Episode: 5 Perks of Homeschooling

Myths About Homeschooling

Today on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm debunking five widely circulated myths about homeschooling. Most of the lure surrounding homeschooling hinges on the unknown and I am here today to tell you- most of it is myth. Myth #1: Homeschoolers never leave their homes. Myth#2: Homeschoolers are socially inept. Not true, take a closer listen on my socialization episode here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/homeschool-and-socialization-the-truth/ Myth #3: Homeschoolers are behind academically. Generally untrue, homeschoolers tend to score higher on all testing metrics and often study a grade or two ahead. Myth #4: Homeschoolers have less opportunities for socialization and activities. Myth #5: Homeschoolers can't get into college. Many sought after universities are looking for independent, bright minded homeschoolers. Check out my Homeschooling High School episode: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/homeschooling-high-school/ and my Documentation Episode for more information: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/documentation-for-homeschoolers/ Curriculum: Learn why I recommend starting with TGTB: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-good-and-the-beautiful-curriculum-is-perfect-for-starting-your-homeschool-journey/ Art Supplies find my favorites here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Homeschooling Kinder: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/starting-kindergarten-homeschooling-is-a-magical-option/ Kinder Schedule: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/homeschool-schedule-for-kindergarten/ Kinder Curriculum Ideas: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/kinder-curriculum-ideas/ Sensory Rice & Playdough. Find out how to incorporate this lovely concept into your homeschool and get the recipes here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/sensory-play-for-homeschool/ How to teach reading in your homeschool: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ How to help a struggling reader: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/how-to-help-a-struggling-reader-at-home/ Book Series like: Little House on the Prairie, Chronicles of Narnia, Penderwicks, Harry Potter etc. Find my booklists here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/living-books/ Be inspired to create a literature based homeschool here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources: https://themodernhomeschool.com More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ Check out my new book here: https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool: http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/

The Funnest Aspects of Homeschooling

of homeschooling. We have thoroughly enjoyed our homeschool over the past few years and I am here today to tell you why. Some topics covered in this episode and related links are: Traveling- We have seen so many wonderful places through our homeschooling journey. We have been able to travel all over California and extend trips past the weekend to see special places for a fraction of the cost. Get my travel tips here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/field-trip-ideas-for-california/ Being Outdoors- As much as we want to, we can go to parks, beaches, coffee shops, libraries or just read on our patio or trampoline anytime we want to. More about the outdoors here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/outdoor-play-ideas-for-kids-of-all-ages/ Sports & Activities- We are able to fit in so many sports and activities throughout the week thanks to our homeschooling schedule. Flexibility- Our days are flexible and so is our schedule Sibling Bonds- Have grown and restrengthened through homeschooling One-on-one time- I have tremendous amounts of time for my kids one-on-one as bonding as well as academic studying together. Hobbies- Homeschool creates time for hobbies kids love like art, sports and music. Curriculum: Learn why I recommend starting with TGTB: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-good-and-the-beautiful-curriculum-is-perfect-for-starting-your-homeschool-journey/ Art Supplies find my favorites here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Homeschooling Kinder: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/starting-kindergarten-homeschooling-is-a-magical-option/ Kinder Schedule: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/homeschool-schedule-for-kindergarten/ Kinder Curriculum Ideas: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/kinder-curriculum-ideas/ Sensory Rice & Playdough. Find out how to incorporate this lovely concept into your homeschool and get the recipes here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/sensory-play-for-homeschool/ How to teach reading in your homeschool: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ How to help a struggling reader: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/how-to-help-a-struggling-reader-at-home/ Book Series like: Little House on the Prairie, Chronicles of Narnia, Penderwicks, Harry Potter etc. Find my booklists here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/living-books/ Be inspired to create a literature based homeschool here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ The Modern Homeschool Website for Free Homeschooling Resources: https://themodernhomeschool.com More on how I plan here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/the-modern-homeschool-podcast-plan-your-homeschool-year-in-4-easy-steps/ Link to my planning printables: https://themodernhomeschool.com/homeschool-planning/ Check out my new book here: https://amzn.to/4dYhBlD My Instagram for All things The Modern Homeschool: http://www.instagram.com/the.modern.homeschool Link to my episode: A Literature Based Approach to Homeschooling: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/a-literature-based-approach-to-homeschooling/ All My FAVORITE Art Supplies Here: https://themodernhomeschool.com/podcast/art-supplies-for-kids/ Did you know that homeschooling is currently the fastest growing form of education? With nearly five million homeschoolers in America today, I hope that my listeners will gain inspiration, research and new ways to implement education with their children in natural and intentional ways. I want to offer solutions to the many challenging problems our youth faces today. I want to unify home educators and parents from around the world.