Episode 97: Homeschooling with Educational Toys and Games
Do your children learn by playing games? The three hosts of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show share engaging activities, the most beneficial learning activities for their personal families, and which ones fostered great bonding experiences. Hear more about educational toys, games, and activities in Episode 97.
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Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
For more on Homeschooling with Educational Toys and Games, click on the links to these recent articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:
- Buying Toys with the Brain in Mind
- Toys That Teach; Play to Learn
- 30 Smart Toys That Make Smart Kids
- Christmas Toys Worth Buying
- Fun & Games: Unleashing the Power of Play
- Educational Toys and Games: Resource Guide
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Connect with Genesis Apologetics
Today’s episode was sponsored by Genesis Apologetics. To learn more about creation, dinosaurs, the Global Flood and the Bible, visit www.genesisapologetics.com.
Connect with HomeschoolingFinds.com
HomeschoolingFinds.com offers product evaluations for full curriculum, individual courses, and educational toys and games. Read articles from homeschooling parents about products and current homeschool topics each week.
Read more about educational toys and games:
- Brain Blox Wooden Building Planks Reviews
- Learn to Read with Reading Eggs
- Zoobs and Learning Through Play
- Fun Family Chess Reviews
- Critical Thinking Co. Reviews
- Math Sprint—The Mental Math Game Reviews
- The Reading Game, 2nd Edition Reviews
- The Family Journal / Maestro Mastery—Explore the Composers Byron’s Games Reviews
- Continent Race & Connections Stationery Kit Reviews
Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com
SchoolhouseTeachers.com offers hundreds of courses including Everyday Games!
Have you been looking for a way to add some excitement to math or reading? With Everyday Games, first- through fourth-grade students can enjoy over one hundred math and language arts games that teach various math and reading skills. One of the best ways to encourage a student to learn is by helping him have fun, and Everyday Games does just that!
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Connect with Resources Mentioned by Our Hosts
- Product Reviews at The Old Schoolhouse®
- Butterfly Kits with Live Caterpillars
- Critical Thinking Co.: Including Critical Thinking In Your Homeschool
- Desktop Version of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine: TOSMagazine.com
Connect with Upcoming Episodes
New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next:
- 12/9/24: Episode 98—“Preparing Heart, Home, and Homeschool for Christ” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Old Schoolhouse®
- 12/16/24: Episode 99—“A Christmas Story” hosted by Christine Weller of The Old Schoolhouse®
- 12/23/24: Episode 100—“Home. Where They Belong” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse®
Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We’d love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.
