Florida Christmas Roadtrips

November 21, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Florida Christmas Roadtrips

Episode 82

Florida Christmas Roadtrips. As you probably already know, we love Christmas around here! In this episode, Suzanne lists some new places to visit for Christmas this year. Well, they are new to us. If you haven’t been, or are looking for something new to do this year, make plans to visit some of the places we have discussed on this episode.

It’s sure to be a bright and merry Chrismas here in Florida!

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12 Stories of Christmas

November 7, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

12 Stories of Christmas

Episode 81

12 Stories of Christmas. It’s our favorite time of year! We love Christmas time around here. In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite Christmas stories… both books and on the big screen.

Listen in for some great book and movie suggestions for your family this holiday season. Get ready to snuggle in for a good Christmas story this year.

If your Christmas library is looking bare, we have suggested some of the books you might want to add to your collection. These books also make really great gifts. It’s always nice to receive a good book that can become part of your family’s Christmas tradition.

Books mentioned on the show:

- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
- ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
- The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers
- The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
- Letters From Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien
- Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp
- The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg
- The Carpenter’s Gift by David Rubel
- The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry – Illustrated by P.J. Lynch
- Apple Tree Christmas by Trinka Hakes Noble
- A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz

Hallmark Christmas Movie List

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St. Augustine: A Fun Family Trip

October 17, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

St. Augustine: A Fun Family Trip

Episode 80

FPEA will be traveling to Saint Augustine this November 1-2 to explore America’s oldest city!

Saint Augustine truly is a fascinating trip for your family to take. There are over 60 historical sites in the city and many things to see and explore. Things such as the forts, a pirate museum, old schoolhouse, Flagler College, the beaches and so much more!

Below is the itinerary for our trip.

Whether you go with us, or go on your own, St. Augustine is sure to be a great destination for your family.

St. Augustine Itinerary

November 1, 2019

10:15 am: Meet at Fort Mantanzas National Monument
We will meet and explore the Visitor Center, park grounds, boardwalk and nature trails.

10:45 am: Ferry Tour to Fort Mantanzas

Lunch on your Own (nice areas at Anastasia State Park)

2:00 pm: Anastasia State Park ($8 entrance fee/car) Snack provided by FPEA
Historical Look Into Old Spanish Quarries – Ranger Guide

Dinner on your own

7:00 pm: Meet at St. Augustine Lighthouse

7:30 pm: Nighttime Science of Light Program

November 2, 2019

10:00 am: Castillo de San Marcos tour begins

Lunch on your own

2:00 pm: Fountain of Youth Tour begins

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Florida in the Fall

October 10, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Florida in the Fall– Episode 79

Let’s talk about Fall — specifically, Fall in Florida.

It may not be the same as most other states, but we can certainly still enjoy the season. But, Florida does have theme parks in the fall! What better time of the year to go to the parks? Disney does what Disney does best – decorations! Check out the parks to see what each one has to offer this year.

Why do we love Fall? Cool weather, warm scents, and cozy homes.

Take the time to find some local festivals, pumpkin patches and more!

Find events in your community at our website here.

Resources mentioned on the show:

Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

Fall Simmer Scent Recipe

Fall Unit Studies Pinterest Board

Fall Recipes Pinterest Board

Fall Pinterest Board

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Filed Under: FPEA-Connects Tagged With: Autumn, fall, Fall Festival, Florida Fall, Harvest, Harvest Festival, Seasons

Literature Based Homeschooling

September 26, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Literature Based Homeschooling– Episode 78

Join us we talk about the different approaches to homeschooling.

Four ways to enjoy the stories.
• you read aloud to the kids
• one of the children reads aloud
• the children read independently
• you all listen to an audiobook together

Whether you have all littles, all bigs or a mix of both, literature based learning can work for your family. The beauty of this method is that you can school everyone together for several subjects.

Resources mentioned on the show:

Five in a Row

Books mentioned on the show:

Ilyon Chronicles by Jaye L. Knight

The Blades of Acktar Series by Tricia Mingerink

These books are excellent choices to continue your journey in literature based homeschooling:

The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids
The Read-Aloud Handbook
Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace
For the Children’s Sake
Honey for a Child’s Heart
Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young
The Ramped-Up Read Aloud: What to Notice as You Turn the Page

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Homeschool Your Way

September 12, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Homeschool Your Way– Episode 77

Join us we talk about the different approaches to homeschooling.

The beauty of homeschooling is it really gives us, the parent, the opportunity to teach our kids according to what works best for them. We all have different learning styles and interests.

There are many education methods, and we discuss a few of the more popular ones on this episode.

Traditional
Classical
Charlotte Mason
Montessori – for early years and beyond
Waldorf approach
Unschooling
Unit Studies
Ecelctic

Resources mentioned on the show:

Books mentioned on the show:

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had

For the Children’s Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola

The Montessori Method by Maria Montessori

Montessori at Home Guide: A Short Guide to a Practical Montessori Homeschool for Children Ages 2 to 6 by A.M. Sterling

Home Grown: Adventures in Parenting off the Beaten Path, Unschooling, and Reconnecting with the Natural World by Ben Hewitt

How Children Learn by John Holt

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Travel Journaling

July 25, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Travel Journaling – Episode 76

Florida Parent Educators Association’s (FPEA) Chairwoman, Suzanne Nunn talks about Travel Journaling.

Florida Summers – a perfect time for a staycation, or even a vacation. Have you kept a travel journal? This is a great way to both learn from the experience, but also to create lasting memories. In years to come, you and your kids can look back and relive the memories you made on your trips. As they say, the days are long, but the years are short.

List in for ideas on both the why and hows of travel, or field trip, journals.

There are numerous options for field trip journals or travel journals. You can purchase pre-made journals, or you can let those creative juices flow and create your own. There are also many printables available online. Be sure to check our Pinterest boards for some ideas.

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Florida Keys

July 11, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Florida Keys – Episode 75

Join Florida Parent Educators Association’s (FPEA) Chairwoman, Suzanne Nunn and Sharon Rice to talk about the Florida Keys.

Do you think the Keys is just for adults? We shed light on why the Keys is the perfect family destination. FPEA just returned from our 2nd Fun in the Sun Field trip. And what a good time we all had! There is more to do down there than we could fit in those 2 short days. So, pack up your family and head south. We have listed just a small number of the things the Keys has to offer families.

Here are some things to do in the Keys.

Snorkel or Dive John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park – a must!
The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West
Truman Little White House in Key West
The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Take photos at the Buoy.
Key West Aquarium
Theater of the Seas – Islamorada
The African Queen – Key Largo
Everglades
Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
Turtle Hospital – Marathon
Dry Tortugas
History of Diving Museum – Islamorada
Pigeon Key
Dolphin Research Center
and of course, eat Key Lime Pie! We highly recommend the Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory

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Summer Reading List

June 13, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Summer Reading List – Episode 74

Join Florida Parent Educators Association’s (FPEA) Chairwoman, Suzanne Nunn and Sharon Rice to talk about our Summer Reading List. What better time to sit back and relax with a good book? This summer, we want to enjoy a good book for the sake of enjoyment. So, we have some suggestions for you! Listen in and pick one to dive into this summer … or more than one!

Some of the ideas mentioned in the show.

Sharon’s Reading List

Suzanne’s Reading List

Consider creating a summer book club with friends. Make it simple and fun. Choose books. Maybe create some games or projects for the end of the summer to coincide with the chosen books.

Join the conversation in the comments or on Facebook page your Summer reading list ideas. What is your family reading this year?

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Join us June 28-29, 2019 for Fun in the Sun!

Sherri Seligson will be joining us for this FUN and INFORMATIVE field trip in the FLORIDA KEYS!

There will be opportunities to Snorkel, Dive and many other fun events over the weekend.

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Summer Playlist

June 6, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Summer Playlist Episode 73

Join Florida Parent Educators Association’s (FPEA) Chairwoman, Suzanne Nunn and Sharon Rice to talk about our Summer Playlist. What? Music?? No, not that kind of playlist. Although, music is often involved. In this episode, we talk about being intentional with fun during the summer. We discuss some of our favorite things to do over the summer and what we would like to do this Summer.

So listen in and then get outside with your family this summer. Enjoy time just playing and relaxing!

Some of the ideas mentioned in the show.

Sharon’s Playlist

Visit Florida’s Springs and Rivers
Kayaking
Standup Paddleboarding
Snorkeling
Scuba
Crabbing, Lobstering, and Scalloping
Volunteering – plant mangroves, clean beaches, and similar summer activity volunteering.

Suzanne’s Playlist

$5 Movies .. or similar events
Bowling Nights with friends
Beach time – Fireworks, night time beach walks
Escape Rooms
Wax Museums

Be sure to check the many opportunities online for opportunities in your area. Some helpful links for resources:

Share in the commets or on Facebook page your Summer Playlist ideas. What is your family doing this year?

Please visit www.fpea.com to learn more about who we are!

Join us June 28-29, 2019 for Fun in the Sun!

Sherri Seligson will be joining us for this FUN and INFORMATIVE field trip in the FLORIDA KEYS!

There will be opportunities to Snorkel, Dive and many other fun events over the weekend.

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Filed Under: FPEA-Connects Tagged With: fun, play, summer, Summer FLorida

Florida Christmas Roadtrips

Episode 82

Events mentioned on the show:

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Thank you to our Sponsor – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie!

12 Stories of Christmas

Episode 81

Books mentioned on the show:

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Please visit www.fpea.com to learn more about who we are!

St. Augustine: A Fun Family Trip

Episode 80

Resources mentioned on the show:

Florida in the Fall– Episode 79

Resources mentioned on the show:

Literature Based Homeschooling– Episode 78

Resources mentioned on the show:

Books mentioned on the show:

These books are excellent choices to continue your journey in literature based homeschooling:

Homeschool Your Way– Episode 77

Resources mentioned on the show:

Books mentioned on the show:

Travel Journaling – Episode 76

Special Thanks to Our Network Sponsor -Overcomer Movie

Florida Keys – Episode 75

Special Thanks to Our Network Sponsor -Bridgeway Academy!

Summer Reading List – Episode 74

Join us June 28-29, 2019 for Fun in the Sun!

Summer Playlist Episode 73

Join us June 28-29, 2019 for Fun in the Sun!

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