Homeschool Teachers' Lounge with Pam Barnhill & Mystie Winckler

May 16 - Ending a school year anyway

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 16 May 2022 14:34:16 -0700

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/3wkWW7S
Hallow 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

May 2 - Unraveling & unschooling + chemistry science curriculum

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:48:11 -0700

The Lively Art of Writing: https://amzn.to/3LGbFQ9
IEW http://pambarnhill.com/iew
Sister Wendy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBv0HezlOBw
Guest Hollow Chemistry in the Kitchen: https://guesthollow.com/store/high-school-chemistry-curriculum/
Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking: https://amzn.to/3kzETV2
Napoleons Buttons: https://amzn.to/3OUcK9d
What Einstein Told His Cook: https://amzn.to/3kz075p
Elements: https://amzn.to/380GP67
Ellen McHenry’s Basement Workshop: https://ellenjmchenry.com/?ref=20
Periodic Table of Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/periodicvideos
The Elements Song: https://youtu.be/rz4Dd1I_fX0
Home Science Tools: https://www.homesciencetools.com?aff=120
Mystery of the Periodic Table: https://amzn.to/3LzeEd8
Guest Hollow Botany: https://guesthollow.com/store/botany-curriculum/
The Riot and the Dance: https://amzn.to/38MniXm
All About Science: https://amzn.to/3vAgBAl
Story of Oxygen: https://amzn.to/3ypo9YT
Exploring the World of Chemistry https://amzn.to/3vY5OiG

April 25 - Losing checklists and phonics curriculum

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:49:10 -0700

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=mystie
All About Reading https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=718&url=7669
All About Spelling https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=718&url=1682
Phonetic Zoo https://iew.com/affiliate/85634/node/367
Spelling 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 and
Mystie’s Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/
Pam’s Website: https://pambarnhill.com

allaboutlearningpress.com

All About Reading - Official Site | Reading Program, Teaching Spelling

All About Reading helps you teach reading in the most effective way possible. Results are guaranteed!

allaboutlearningpress.com

All About Spelling | Homeschool Spelling Curriculum | Online Spelling Lessons

Get 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 Writing

Phonetic 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, 2013

Simply Charlotte Mason

Spelling Wisdom Book 1

A 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.

April 18 - Highs & Lows & Kid Chores

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:34:36 -0700

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=1100
Autopilot 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/

April 11 - Math 'Tudes and planning next year

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:34:17 -0700

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/autopilot
Free Homeschool Planning Forms http://freehomeschoolplanner.com
IEW Writing: https://iew.com/pambarnhill-welcome
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/

Your Morning Basket

Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot

May 19th, 2018 (2 kB)

https://pambarnhill.com/autopilot

pambarnhill.com

Free Homeschool Planning Pages

Free 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 Writing

Pam Barnhill

Welcome! Find out what I love about IEW by clicking the video below.

Dec 6th, 2019

Khan Academy

Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice

Learn 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/

April 4 - spring fever & homeschooling teens

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:33:39 -0700

Great Homeschool Conventions https://greathomeschoolconventions.com/
Didn’t finish video curriculum https://youtu.be/jgmxY9F_e4g
What 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=366
Home Science Tools https://www.homesciencetools.com?aff=120

March 14 - daylight saving, Halliburton's Book of Marvels, and procedure checklists

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:37:15 -0700

Pam’s Birthday sale: https://plus.pambarnhill.com/birthday-sale-store/
Plan Your Year: https://planyouryear.net
Dave Raymond’s Antiquity: https://affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=391&url=1100
Elementary 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

March 7 - hit-and-miss school weeks and convention tips

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:40:27 -0800

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/35XdvfI
Gather: Exploring the Wonder, Wisdom, and Worship of Learning at Home: https://pambarnhill.com/gather
Homeschool convention planning forms: https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-convention-planning/
Mystie’s Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/
Pam’s Website: https://pambarnhill.com

February 28 - keepin' on, checklists, and realistic expectations

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:41:53 -0800

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/gather
Humility 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/

Mystie's Website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/
Pam's Website: https://pambarnhill.com

February 21 - school on a bank holiday and preschool

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:35:19 -0800

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=718
Math U See: https://mathusee.com/products/math-u-see-curriculum/
Mystie’s Logic Program: https://amzn.to/3H61rWb (aff)

February 14 - Why we love homeschooling

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:51:49 -0800

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.

February 7 - Picking up dropped books & homeschooling during a move

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:30:29 -0800

Mystie and Abby chat about how homeschooling is going now that January has worn off and become February.

January 16 - finding momentum & spicing up Morning Time

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:38:33 -0800

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/3GDfZ0d
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: https://amzn.to/3qCoTFJ
The Horse and His Boy: https://amzn.to/3fwMe50

January 10 - Back to school & finding time to read

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:40:37 -0800

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/33ogFI5
Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner: https://amzn.to/3tjnfdF
Scholé 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

December 6 - Christmas break & periodic reviews

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:33:10 -0800

The Convivial Homeschool (Mystie’s NEW book) https://amzn.to/3rKXe6e
Periodic Homeschool Review with FREE printable https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-planning-review/
Plan Your Year book: https://amzn.to/3dsRsOd
How 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

November 29 - Christmas Break & The Convivial Homeschool book

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:56:14 -0800

Mystie’s book - The Convivial Homeschool: https://amzn.to/3ptYZCj
If 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=manual
A Christmas Carol dramatized reading: https://themerrybeggars.com/

November 15 - Homeschooling and the Holidays

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:48:28 -0800

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/3ovvYp1
Birth of a Nation: A History for Peter: https://www.yesterdaysclassics.com/catalog/catalogbytitle_a_history_for_peter.html
King George What Was His Problem: https://amzn.to/30vnuq5
Math Talk Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices: https://amzn.to/30xG3Kf
Emily Wilson’s Odyssey: https://amzn.to/3Do3YKu
FREE Christmas Around the World Plans: https://pambarnhill.com/christmas
December Themes Download: https://pambarnhill.com/december-themes
And 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/3kEBLYv
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

November 8 - Homeschooling and tidying the house (with Abby Wahl)

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0800

What is EHAP? https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2015/ehap-tidy-house/

November 1 - Science, Spelling, & Slumps

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:34:48 -0700

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=youtube
Pam’s FREE Christmas Around the World Morning Time Plans: https://pambarnhill.com/christmas
Mystie’s happy light: https://amzn.to/3EALx5f

October 25 - the daily routines and what to do with toddlers

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:46:12 -0700

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/3Efifcq
Toddler 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/

October 18 - missing Morning Time and talking history

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:53:46 -0700

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/lounge

Links:
U.S. History Detective https://amzn.to/3jewN3K
America is Born: A History for Peter https://www.yesterdaysclassics.com/catalog/catalogbytitle_a_history_for_peter.html
On the Shores of the Great Sea https://amzn.to/3ptHELp
The Ancient Mediterranean https://amzn.to/30F7XUo
Book of Centuries https://amzn.to/3lUB8uY
Story of the World https://amzn.to/3n4Sqov
Dave Raymond’s Antiquities Course https://affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=391&url=1100

October 4 - work & reward + what we do for science

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:40:17 -0700

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=120
Guest 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-edition
Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom: https://amzn.to/3oBARi2

September 27 - checklists and foreign languages

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:59:36 -0700

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=YT
Talkbox.mom Planner: https://talkbox.mom/product/planner/ref/71/?campaign=YT
Song School Latin: https://classicalacademicpress.com/collections/lower-grammar/products/song-school-latin-book-1-program
Latin for Children: https://classicalacademicpress.com/collections/upper-grammar/products/latin-for-children-primer-a-program
Visual Latin: https://affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=391_2_3_5
Picta Dicta Latin: https://pictadicta.com/
Living Language: https://amzn.to/3oeaChG
Berlitz: https://amzn.to/3oeaChG
Lukion Project: https://www.lukeion.org/
Dwane Thomas Website: https://dwanethomas.com/

September 20 - Counting days, math, & PE

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:57:01 -0700

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-see
Mr. D. Math: https://www.mrdmath.com/
Scholé Sisters Retreat: https://www.scholesisters.com/product/memory/
5 Minute Workout with Coach Kevin: kevinpaulsontraining.com/free
Episode 4 (bits about tough kids): https://youtu.be/K6MC_2SibuM
The Best Character Building Program is Math: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/2016/character-building/

September 13 - Getting mom started in the morning

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:33:30 -0700

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.com
Pam’s website: https://pambarnhill.com

September 6 - On not catching up and making schedules

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:05:17 -0700

Pam and Mystie chat about their school week, plus share a bit about their homeschool schedules (routines?) for this year.

August 30 - Making Subjects Happen & Language Arts

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:21:29 -0700

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/3jtNGrJ
Following Narnia Volume 1 from IEW: https://iew.com/affiliate/85634/node/449
Spelling 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

August 23 - Getting Started & Morning Time

Mystie Winckler, Pam Barnhill — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0700

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-welcome
America 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

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