Homeschool Together Podcast

Arial and Matthew Buza

A working mom and a stay at home dad help you navigate the complex and dynamic world of secular homeschooling with a focus on early learners and gameschooling.

  1. 20 Jul

    Structured Word Inquiry Part 2: How to Use it in Your Homeschool

    Structured Word Inquiry sounds fascinating in theory, but how do you actually use it at home? In this episode, we move from definition to implementation and walk through what Structured Word Inquiry can look like in a real homeschool week. We talk about where it fits, how to start small, and how to layer it onto what you are already doing without overhauling your entire language arts plan. If you are curious but unsure how to begin, this episode is for you. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Structured Word Inquiry Part 1: https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/479 Structured Word Inquiry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structured_word_inquiry Structured Word Inquiry - https://structuredwordinquiry.com/ All About Spelling - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/ Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468 Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469 Structured Word Inquiry - https://www.wordworkskingston.com/WordWorks/Structured_Word_Inquiry.html Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    Structured Word Inquiry Part 2: How to Use it in Your Homeschool
  2. 8 Jun

    Structured Word Inquiry Part 1: A Different Way to Teach Spelling

    Most of us were taught spelling through weekly word lists and memorization. Structured Word Inquiry takes a completely different approach by teaching students to investigate how words are built from meaningful parts. In this episode, we explore what Structured Word Inquiry is, how it differs from traditional spelling instruction, and whether it might fit into your homeschool. If you have ever wondered why English spelling works the way it does, this conversation may change how you think about words. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Structured Word Inquiry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structured_word_inquiry Structured Word Inquiry - https://structuredwordinquiry.com/ Grammarly - https://app.grammarly.com/ Hearth and Story - https://www.hearthandstory.com/ Evan Moor Spelling - https://amzn.to/3PnGfW5 Spelling School Zone - https://amzn.to/4wQ6rsY All About Spelling - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/ Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468 Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469 Pareto Principle Thinking - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    Structured Word Inquiry Part 1: A Different Way to Teach Spelling
  3. 25 May

    Homeschool Problems Part 3: When It's Time to Act

    Some homeschool struggles are not seasonal. They persist, repeat, and quietly signal that something needs attention. In this episode, we talk about how to respond when a problem is real without overreacting or spiraling. The goal is steady, thoughtful action that strengthens your homeschool instead of shaking it. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/476 Homeschool Problems Part 2: Seasonal Solutions - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/477 Nick Saban: The Process - https://youtu.be/iWIeQlEUa5Q?si=kjJJas0SDBUpxIdS Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    Homeschool Problems Part 3: When It's Time to Act
  4. 11 May

    Homeschool Problems Part 2: Seasonal Solutions

    Not every homeschool struggle needs a big solution. Sometimes the issue is not a broken curriculum or a failing plan. It is simply the time of year. In this episode, we talk about how to respond when a homeschool problem turns out to be seasonal, and how to ride out normal cycles without overcorrecting. The goal is to protect long term progress by resisting short term panic. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/476 Welcome to Maycember - https://youtu.be/S8_IszUUAkw?si=kc7fNNVmi9Yzipqx Merry Perimenopause - https://youtu.be/v71BBHX_C6k?si=B38g0nFN4pPzeM6E Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    Homeschool Problems Part 2: Seasonal Solutions

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A working mom and a stay at home dad help you navigate the complex and dynamic world of secular homeschooling with a focus on early learners and gameschooling.

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