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PODCAST

The Sequoia Breeze

Rebecca LaSavio

A podcast for homeschool families brought to you by Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance. Encouragement, tips & tricks, interviews with HSTs and curriculum help.

kids & family education for kids

All Episodes

42:34

Finding Your Math Match, with Nicole the Math Lady

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2023/03/01

Many of us are intimidated by the idea of teaching math. A google search for "homeschool math curriculum" will turn up almost endless results. So we ask friends what they use...and every answer is different. How can we know what to choose? Nicole the Math Lady, an experienced teacher and homeschooler, helps us narrow down the options and find the math match that works for our family and students.Nicole the Math Lady WebsiteIXLVARK

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37:37

Can I Homeschool High School?

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2023/02/22

Is homeschooling high school a good idea? As a parent, we worry about all the things for our teens--the difficult subjects that need to be covered, social activities, and preparing our kids for life after high school. Our resident high school expert, Shannon Breckenridge shares why homeschooling for high school is not only possible, it's a good idea!

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58:46

Thinking Tools, with Andrew Pudewa

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2023/02/15

I'm teaching my kids to write and speak well, but how do I equip them to have something worth saying? Andrew Pudewa, creator of IEW, joins me to answer the question "How do we teach our kids to think?"Show Notes:The Art of ArgumentArgument BuilderFallacy DetectiveThe Joy of Reading AloudWordly WiseWord Roots

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45:16

Let's Get Real - Parents Weigh in on Testing

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2023/02/10

You are not alone! Listen to other Sequoia Grove parents talk about how their families tackle state testing. Why do they even bother? You're sure to gain new ideas and insights from the experiences shared here.Show Notes:https://writeonmelissawebb.com/

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50:16

Taking the Fear out of Testing

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2023/02/01

Do you dread state testing? Are you wondering if you should even bother having your kids participate? Listen in and hear why it's critical to our schools AND how it can benefit your kids! You'll hear great ideas about how to make testing easier on your students--and you! Lacey Carroll and Brad Mumaw join in from the testing team.Parent Assessment tools (practice tests, etc)Typesy.com Readandspell.com (available as All Access curriculum)Contact Brad and Lacey at testing@sequoiagrove.org.

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0:39

Season 3 Trailer

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2023/01/25

Season 3 releases February 1!

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26:25

A Glimpse Into a Homeschool Journey, Episode 2

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/11/16

Let’s Hear it for the Average Child (mistakenly called “Let’s Hear It for the ‘C’” in the episode)Blake Boles - The Art of Self-Directed LearningCollege without High SchoolWhy Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?

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28:37

A Glimpse Into a Homeschool Journey, Episode 1

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/11/09

Story of the WorldJohn Taylor GottoBlake Boles

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40:06

Science Fun with Amy Griffin

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/11/02

Mark RoberAdventure AcademyJ/HSVAKiwi CoMel ScienceBill NyeLending LibraryExploratorium Science Snacks

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31:24

The Magic of Music and Theater

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/10/26

Shel SilversteinBach to Rock

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42:07

The Stories that Make Art History

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/10/19

HiGasfy Curriculum Grandma Moses “Sugaring Off”

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39:57

The Joy of Reading Aloud

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/10/12

“The Power of Reading Aloud” blog articleBooks mentioned in the episode:Kite FightersI Rode a Horse of Milk White JadeShadow SpinnerThe Year of Ms. AgnesHome in the WoodsBecauseRed Sails to CapriThe Wheel on the SchoolGooney Bird Greene“I Had a Mother Who Read to Me” Poem by Strickland Gillilan

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41:59

Math! Great Ideas with Kelley

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/10/05

I Can StatementsKhan AcademyBedtime Math6 Unproductive Ways to Learn Math Basics—and What to Do InsteadEdutopia - Math ArticlesTop 5 Math Strategies for Struggling StudentsMath Strategies: Master the Basics FirstHelp Them Understand the Why. Struggling students need plenty of instruction.Make It a Positive Experience.Use Models and Learning Aids.Encourage Thinking Out Loud.-MagooshHow to Learn Math: For Students (Great for parents & teachers too!)Learning math through

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32:45

Getting Excited About History

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/09/28

Stanford History Education Group (Learning Coach: preview lessons for subject appropriateness)Adventure AcademyDBQ (Document based question) Puzzles:Send an email request to: Scott Steffens Request the time period/ topic you are looking for. For example: Middle or high school, Declaration of Independence ColomaCSI investigations Lost Colony of RoanokeMushroom Bread

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29:40

The Importance of Current Events

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/09/21

CNN10Shel SilversteinDr. Seuss

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26:47

Planning Your Day

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/09/14

Planning Your Day Zoom PresentationMoving Beyond the Page

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33:47

Meet our Executive Director

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/09/07

Watch the video about Seuquoia Grove that Jenell referrs to here.California Dashboard--A school's 'report card.'

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0:34

Sequoia Breeze Trailer Season 2

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/07/28

We're back! First episode drops on September 7. You won't want to miss it!

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41:19

Personality and Homeschooling part 2

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/06/29

What is a unit study?Math U SeeStory of the WorldGrowing with GrammarSoaring with SpellingSaxon mathBookSharkBright ThinkerIEWTime for LearningAcellusMobyMaxMoving Beyond the PageOak MeadowLapbooksSingapore Math US Edition

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31:03

Personality and Homeschooling, part 1

The Sequoia Breeze ·

2022/06/22

Please Understand Me II by David Keirsey

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