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 – 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

STEM and Marine Science with Sherri Seligson

May 16, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

STEM and Marine Science

In this episode, Sherri Seligson joins Florida Parent Educators Association’s (FPEA) Chairwoman, Suzanne Nunn to talk about STEM and Marine science what it is and how you can get excited about it and incorporate it into your homeschool. Specifically, focusing on Marine Science. Listen in and get excited about the many ways to explore Marine Science! Make plans to join us and Sherri this September for our STEM Conference. Find more information at the link below.

Please join us as we travel along this journey on our podcast adventure. Let’s get connected! Learn more about the Florida Parent Educator’s Association and homeschooling in the beautiful state of Florida.

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, Uncategorized Tagged With: Marine, Marine Science, STEM

Preparing for High School with Cheryl Bastian

May 2, 2019 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Preparing for High School with Cheryl Bastian

Podcast #72

Does High School scare you? Are you concerned your children won’t be ready? Many people feel overwhelms at the prospect of homeschooling the high school years. Well, put those fears aside! You can do it! With a little planning, you will be ready to successfully teach prepare your student to graduate.

Cheryl Bastian joins us as we talk about preparing your teen for high school.

About Cheryl

Cheryl Bastian can’t remember a time when she wasn’t teaching. What started with making her brothers play school evolved to job shadowing and tutoring in high school. Through experiential learning, Cheryl’s passion for education grew. She completed post-secondary coursework and internships at Illinois State University, first as a special education major and then continuing in early childhood education. Concerned she would miss once-in-a-lifetime milestones in her children, Cheryl left the classroom and brought learning home.

Twenty-four years of homeschooling, eight children—ages twenty-eight to toddler— allow Cheryl and her husband Mike to journey alongside families at many stages of parenting and learning, from toddling to adulting. As a magazine columnist, blogger, and speaker, Cheryl shares her experiences, stories and challenges as she enthusiastically encourages parents to be intentional, real, and relational as they raise life-long learners. Her resources are available at Celebrate Simple www.cherylbastian.com.

High School Information

Register for Convention Deadline to register – May 3rd

Talks Cheryl will be presenting at the 2019 Convention:

30. CELEBRATE MIDDLE SCHOOL: FOSTERING INGENUITY

66. SAILING THROUGH ANNUAL EVALUATIONS

78. MATH NEVER TASTED GOOD

118. CELEBRATE HIGH SCHOOL: FINISH WITH EXCELLENCE

146. PICTURE BOOKS, PAPER, AND PAINT BRUSHES

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Filed Under: FPEA-Connects Tagged With: college, college admissions, High School, highschool, homeschool, Middle School, Transcripts

Gameschooling with Hannah Kartagener

April 25, 2019 by Sharon Rice 1 Comment

Gameschooling with Hannah Kartagener

Podcast #71

Gameschooling.. what? Learning with games. Since the beginning of time, children have learned through play. This was a fun topic to cover, because who doesn’t like games? We are joined with Hannah Kartagener, who we consider to be a “game expert” and she talks with us about “Gameschooling”

While many electronic games and apps can be a good addition to your homeschooling experience, today we are talking about traditional board games and cards.

A great resource for reviews and instructions for play is YouTube. There are many channels dedicated to the review of board games. Have a hard time with reading instructions for play? You are not alone – YouTube is a great place to find instructions on how to play a game.

Games mentioned on show:

Traditional Games:

Aggravation
Yahtzee
Rummikub
Clue
Monopoly
Life
Trivial Pursuit

Modern Games:

Trash Panda
Azul
Forbidden Island
Everdell
Indian Summer
Tiki Topple
Cottage Garden
Potion Explosion
Blue Lagoon
Outfoxed
Sushi Go

Educational Games

Use Your Manners
Pizza Fractions
Scrabble
Jr. Scrabble
Ticket to Ride
Various math games on the market
Puzzles

The FPEA Homeschool Convention is a great place to find games for learning and fun – or BOTH! Register to join us and peruse our huge exhibit hall to stock your game shelf!

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Filed Under: FPEA-Connects Tagged With: board games, card games, fun, games, gameschooling, homeschool, homeschooling, learning, learning with games

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Literature Based Homeschooling– Episode 78

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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!

STEM and Marine Science

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

Preparing for High School with Cheryl Bastian

Podcast #72

High School Information

Register for Convention Deadline to register – May 3rd

Talks Cheryl will be presenting at the 2019 Convention:

Gameschooling with Hannah Kartagener

Podcast #71

Games mentioned on show:

The FPEA Homeschool Convention is a great place to find games for learning and fun – or BOTH! Register to join us and peruse our huge exhibit hall to stock your game shelf!

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