Homeschool Together Podcast

Arial and Matthew Buza
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  • Education for Kids
  • Updated Semiweekly

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. 12h ago

    When Fair Isn't Equal

    As parents, we naturally want everything to feel fair between our children. But what happens when one child is passionate about dance, another loves basketball, or one has needs the other simply doesn't? Does fairness always mean treating our kids the same? In this episode, we explore the difference between equality and equity, how to navigate sibling comparisons, and practical ways to honor each child's unique interests without losing balance as a family. 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 Keeping Up With The Joneses - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/376 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

    When Fair Isn't Equal

  2. Sep 28

    Our Favorite New Games

    Board games can be so much more than entertainment. Some teach mental math, others build teamwork, communication, geography, vocabulary, or critical thinking, all while your family is simply having fun together. In this episode, we share some of our favorite new board and card games and explore the surprising learning opportunities hidden inside each one. Whether you're looking to add more gameschooling to your homeschool or just want some great family game recommendations, there's something here for everyone. 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 Scout - https://amzn.to/4vrVBHP Sky Team - https://amzn.to/4ypkczF Next Station: London - https://amzn.to/4wKzzRQ Tranquility - https://amzn.to/4f1KaSm Unlock! Short Adventures - https://amzn.to/4fAYlho Tapple - https://amzn.to/4pGHUUp Tapple Mini - https://amzn.to/4yp5BnM Uno Golf - https://amzn.to/3QWxenH Skyjo - https://amzn.to/4fh7EBP Uno 99 - https://amzn.to/4ffa97E Flip 7 - https://amzn.to/44Q6hp3 Agricola - https://amzn.to/4wo0N0V Twilight Imperium - https://amzn.to/44vmgbW Terraforming Mars - https://amzn.to/4ytRH4a 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

    Our Favorite New Games

  3. Sep 14

    New Year New To Homeschool

    Starting your first year of homeschooling can feel exciting, overwhelming, and maybe even a little intimidating. With so many curriculum options, schedules, and opinions, it's easy to feel like you have to get everything right from day one. In this episode, we share the advice we wish every new homeschool family could hear before they begin. These practical tips will help you start with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and build a homeschool that grows with your family instead of trying to be perfect from the start. 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 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Deschooling Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/329 Deschooling Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/331 Keeping Up With The Joneses - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/376 Homeschool Burnout - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/89 Homeschooling Purpose - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/56 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

    New Year New To Homeschool

  4. Aug 31

    Homeschool Journeys and Novel Studies with Shannon Webb

    In today's Homeschooling Journeys, we have Shannon, a homeschooling mom to one. We talked about balancing homeschooling and a career and all things Novel Studies. It was a great discussion we know you'll love! Find out more about Shannon's Novel Studies at: https://www.curiousmynds.com/ 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 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Novel Studies (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/460 Novel Studies (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/461 Shannon's Novel Studies - https://www.curiousmynds.com/ 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 Journeys and Novel Studies with Shannon Webb

  5. Aug 17

    End of Prehistory Overview

    This week we talk about the end of our journey through the Build Your Library and Blossom and Root Prehistory combo. We talk about what we liked, what we didn't, and what we are doing next! 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 Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ 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

    End of Prehistory Overview

  6. Aug 3

    Summer Plans

    We chat about our summer plans for our kids, what we are doing, what we are learning, and all around goings on. 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 Dyslexia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia Hearth and Story - https://www.hearthandstory.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ 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

    Summer Plans

  7. Jul 20

    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

  8. Jul 6

    AI Wrap up and Custom GPTs

    Lets talk all things AI and custom GPTs for your homeschool! 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 180 Days of Social Studies 4th Grade - https://amzn.to/43uFeyC Stop Repeating Yourself: How to Create a Custom GPT - https://youtu.be/vFd5EdJaXjA?si=-79BFthyCcSz19Ii 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

    AI Wrap up and Custom GPTs
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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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  • Creator
    Arial and Matthew Buza
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    498
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Homeschool Together Podcast
  • Show Website
    Homeschool Together Podcast

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