Road School Moms

  Independent learners, by nature or design, is the focus for Episode #132 from the Planning a Successful Roadschool Year series. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, calls in from the west cost from her beautiful coastal location. Mary Beth Goff, the Road Trip Teacher, refers to her call-in location from the gulf coast of Southwest Florida. Tips from this broadcast come from these traveling mamas' rolling homeschools while living full-time in a RV. Listeners hear a few tips about independent learning from the 10th season series sponsor, Time4Learning. The comprehensive K-12 online curriculum is a favorite from the Roadschool Moms Approved resources and used by both KT and MB in their own roadschools. The duo reminds listeners that independent learners are not born! Consequently, they are trained. Guiding independent learners is a challenge. Moreover, keeping an independent student interested and learning is another part of the picture. This over-the-road team with 30+ years of mom-experience highlights ways to accomplish these goals by training roadschoolers in these areas: * Self-Motivation * Curiosity * Persistence * Critical Thinking * Responsibility First of all, hone in on these characteristics and help your kiddos help themselves. Independent learning is the greatest gift you will ever give to your homeschooler. Family read-aloud time is a great way to ignite the spark of curiosity for independent readers. If a plane enthusiast is in the midst, find a book set in the World War II time period. This teaches historical information and provides an introduction to the reader of fighter planes. Have kids that are enthralled in the prairie life era? Introduce the Little House series from the Prairie Life book club or start your next read-aloud session with Little House in the Big Woods. It's all about listening to the nature of your kids and designing their surroundings with subjects or ideas to help them grow. In conclusion, this Roadschool Moms episode wouldn't be complete without the dynamic duo the mention of Morning Time. This is their favorite element to the roadschool day. Further, Mary Beth refers to the Morning Time plans she is working on to share with other moms from the Learning Shoppe over at Road Trip Teacher. Kimberly reminds listeners that Morning Time is not complicated. As a matter of fact, it is a simple process. The RSM team agrees that their favorite recommendation for a Morning Time starting point is from Holly Giles. For more details on that idea, hit the replay on the podcast about Morning Time by Nature. Looking for a roadmap for your next learning adventure? Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 130 podcast replays. Homeschool enrollment is on the rise. More and more families are moving into a home on wheels. As a result, the R...

Does a Morning Time routine jumpstart your roadschool day? First of all, if you are unfamiliar with Morning Time, hit the Roadschool Moms replay featuring Pam Barnhill for details. Especially relevant in Episode #130, these two fulltime Rving moms share the benefits of carving out this family time in a homeschool day. In addition, this episode features an interview with Holly Giles about using nature as a guide for this intentional family pace. She is the creator of The Giles Frontier, a favorite from Roadschool Moms Approved resources from previous episodes. A review of the Blaze New Trails curriculum reveals its organic feel. Rather, it is a protocol to simplify your children's day through nature's classroom. The K-8 family guide seamlessly weaves together a nature study course including science, literature, and history. It is the perfect companion for homeschool moms new to the idea of Morning Time. Further, other purposeful products from Giles' smorgasboard of natural learning guides include Prairie Life, a 12-week unit study about pioneering life. And, Holly presents two math learning adventures at the beach or park. Most noteworthy, Holly advises six specific ways to use Mother Nature as the focus for Morning Time plus these other ideas: * Copywork & Memorization * Observation * Read Aloud * Family Journal * Vacation Ideas * Family Vision Looking for a roadmap for your next learning adventure? Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 120 podcast replays. Homeschool enrollment is on the rise. More and more families are moving into a home on wheels. As a result, the Roadschool Moms record this broadcast to present resources that meet the challenges of today's roadschooler. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America’s backyard. The Official Sponsor for Season 10 of Roadschool Moms

Andrew Pudewa, founder of Institute for Excellence in Writing, joins Roadschool Moms LIVE from FPEA 2017. Amongst the flurry of the homeschool convention in Orlando, FL, the mastermind behind the IEW shares his flair for the love of writing. If you are looking for a roadmap for your next learning adventure, scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 120 podcast replays. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America’s backyard.

The pencils are sharpened and planner options appear everywhere on the table! The Roadschool Moms duo is sorting it all out. Moreover, with 30 years of Mom-experience, these two fulltime RVing mamas share affiliate links for products used in their own rolling homeschools. Episode four is all about homeschool record keeping for a successful roadschool year! Record keeping requirements vary depending on the state. But, everyone agrees a record of family learning activities is important. Even unschoolers might record attendance, activities and projects in case of a domicile change. Being prepared helps families stay cool under pressure! As with any system, the best one is the one you will use. In their usual quest for all the answers, the Roadschool Moms team talks with record keeping expert, Dave, from Homeschool Tracker, on the show. Hit the replay to reveal all the details about this comprehensive and easy-to-use online program from this feature interview: * Program for all levels of detailed record keeping * Includes grading option and other report features * High school transcripts a snap * Student access for assignments and more * Manages up to 20 students * Training webinars and video user guides Live listeners earn the chance to win an entire year of Homeschool Tracker. Listen in for more details. Those who catch the replay still have a chance to take advantage of a free trial offer. If a curriculum with integrated record keeping is in your sights, look no further than Time4Learning. This customized, self-paced K-12 program is a great fit for many roadschoolers. The log-in history for each child creates reports and an attendance record. As a result, homeschool portfolios and transcripts come together in a snap. For a free trial, use "roadschooler" to give it a test drive for the next successful roadschool adventure. Some homeschoolers prefer a paper style record keeping system.  Most noteworthy, Roadschool Moms Sarah James sends her glowing recommendation for A Plan in Place. This site has it all with planners for kids at different age levels or even mom and dad! Shopper options include customized hard-copy planners as well as digital products. This site offers a straightforward way to stay organized. If you are looking for a roadmap for your next learning adventure, scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 120 podcast replays. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America’s backyard.

Are you completely overwhelmed by all the curriculum choices available for homeschoolers?  Should you go with a virtual online school, buy a box curriculum, piece your own together? In this episode, Kimberly and Mary Beth help you wade through all the confusion and help you save money and time on your curriculum options. Also, we announce the 2017 Mother's Day Contest Winner and the recipient of a Free One Year Membership to Harvest Hosts! And be sure to read Mary Beth's ABCs of Choosing a Roadschool Curriculum post.

  It's time to look ahead to next year's roadschool plan. The Roadschool Moms team begins a 12-part series all about planning a successful roadschool year. Up first: Your traveling homeschool needs a vision! Special guest, Mary Jane Williams joins MB this week to share her tips on developing a mission for this important piece of the fulltime RVing family puzzle. These veteran homeschool moms are here to remind listeners that it's never too early to plan for the next school year. Tune in to this episode to find out how to stay on track and be intentional with next year’s learning adventure. Every family's goals are different. This podcast message is a reminder that comparison is a thief; therefore, it's important to develop a plan that works for your household. Questions to lead you down the right path include: * What does education mean to your family? * Do your kids have specific interests to be addressed this year? * What are your spiritual goals? * How will your travel goals factor into your plans? * What life skills can you introduce to your kids? * Are non-academic areas a focus for your family? * How can goals be achieved for each roadschooler individually while keeping the vision for your family unit? Other homeschool planning advice this week's show brings to the table include staying off social media for this important task. Instead, look to your heart for the vision needed for a successful roadschool year. It wouldn't be a Roadschool Moms show without the discussion of travel plans. These mamas share  great tips on how to integrate travel goals into homeschool plans. Mary Jane talks about past trips in national parks, popular destinations, and food locales to find the best learning adventures. A few nuggets of information is revealed from their family's  priorities for future travel and where it will take them later this year. This podcast is summed up with the thought Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded. Roadschool moms everywhere are challenged to set a VISION for next year's roadschool  that will intentionally unfold their children while adding wisdom to the family homeschool foundation.  If you are looking for a roadmap for your next learning adventure, scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 120 podcast replays. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America's backyard.

The Roadschool Moms team has their sunglasses on and their homeschool calendars out! The first episode of Season 10 is all about roadschooling summer style. MB & KT have chatted before about the summer roadschool rules in their rig. If you missed it, hit the replay here. This episode is different! These two veteran homeschoolers bring you specific examples of how to take your family on a learning adventure for the sunny season. Is your family taking a break from a structured homeschool schedule? No problem! Roadschool Moms has you covered with these seven sweet suggestions: * Photography journey * Scavenger hunt plans * Summer Reading Calendars * A Gamer Summer * Postcard Journal * Themed Adventure * Summer Journal Year-round roadschoolers, don't fret! This over-the-road duo has three ways to take your learning adventure for a summer spin, too! If structure is still in your homeschool plans for the season, consider: * Trying a new or temporary curriculum such as Time4Learning * Make a single subject your summer spotlight * Add Morning Time to your roadschool day If your plans aren't set for June through August, that's ok. You can take these homeschool planning suggestions on the road with you wherever in the world you are.  Are you still feeling confused or lonely for the months ahead? Connecting with other fulltime RVing families is a breeze for Fulltime Family members. And, for finding a roadmap for your next learning adventure, scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find over 100 podcast replays. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America's backyard.

Are you confused with all the membership options available to RVers? FMCA, Good Sams, Escapees, Fulltime Families, Passport America, Thousand Trails and so many more.. the list goes on and on. On this episode, MB and KT share with you "what's in their wallet" literally as far as memberships go. They talk about the benefits they really use and the ones you can skip. KT shares that for a limited time, Fulltime Families Memberships come with free Escapees and Good Sams Annual Memberships, that's $109 worth of memberships for just $45! Also, on this broadcast is a special "Roadschool Moms Only" announcement about an upcoming FtF Event! Click play to hear all about it! Want links and more info?  Doug Setzer, Roadschool Mom listener and Fulltime Families Lifetime Member has written a great article detailing many of the memberships included in this podcast: http://www.learntorv.com/2016/07/various-memberships-for-weekender-and.html

This Easter Sunday, KT and MB chat a bit about the philosophy of getting what you deserve.  The philosophy in our culture teaches us that the harder we work, the more we deserve. Whether it's a daily latte, a luxury car, that big house on the hill, or the annual fancy vacation, we believe that we are deserving of these fine things. But, God’s Kingdom is a topsy turvy world in that we all fall short. We are all sinners and yet, we are saved by grace. While our sins earn us separation from the Lord, our Father created a way for each of us to have eternal life. Through faith, we are saved. This is not what we deserve. This reward system is a contradiction to the everyday American idea that you work hard so you can play hard. Our culture is built on the idea that if you work hard enough, you will be rewarded with the things you so deserve. God doesn't teach this idea. As a matter of fact, God doesn't issue a ticket to heaven based on your work ethic. Everlasting life in His kingdom is based on one simple action. Believe. You can't work your way into heaven. At the end of the day, the end of your life, God does not tally up the hours you toll. He doesn't measure your worth by anything you do at all! Instead, he gives us the opportunity to have everlasting life by believing in Him. No work involved. No merit pay. No time card needed. Your eternal vacation has already been booked! God sent his only son to pay the debt. We earn it by a following this one single command. "For whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) In this special Easter message, Kimberly and Mary Beth encourage you to do these two things: * Practice grace daily * Show love one to one another For this is how you will receive exactly what you do not deserve. Click play now for an inspiring Easter message from your Roadschool Moms. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America's backyard. Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 100 podcast replays that contain episodes for encouragement from wherever in the world they are.

The Roadschool Moms team continue to answer the million $ question for fulltime RVing families! How do you make money on the road? Whether your just starting your business or if it's time for a business tune-up, this is the show for you! On this episode of Roadschool Moms, Mary Beth (MB) and Kimberly (KT) host the fourth show of this five-part series, Making Money as a Virtual Business Owner. Hit the replay to listen to the exclusive interview with returning guest, Bryanna Royal. Learn how to start a Virtual Business from scratch! Bryanna, is talking to you if you answer any of the following questions with a YES! Do you dream about traveling full time? It is possible! With a virtual business you are able to become location independent and work where you want when you want. SPECIAL OFFER!  Roadschool Moms Listeners... Get Bryanna's New Course "How to Start a Virtual Business So You Can Travel Full Time" for $50 off!!! with Promo "FTF" Not sure what business to start? At the beginning of the course, we will walk through how to figure out what the best business is for YOU. You want your business to be something you enjoy, that makes you money and allows you to travel. Wondering how to get your business up and running? I get it! Starting is the hardest part. We will go through a step-by-step process to show you where to start and what steps to take to grow your business. How can I start a business while still keeping up with my current bills and life? I will be the first to say it isn’t easy and will take dedication. Which is why I have made this course very straightforward with actionable items right out of the gate to get you to your end goal as quickly as possible. No fluff, just straight steps and tips for making your dream a reality. SPECIAL OFFER!  Roadschool Moms Listeners... Get Bryanna's New Course "How to Start a Virtual Business So You Can Travel Full Time" for $50 off!!! with Promo "FTF" If you missed the first show in this new series, hit the replay to learn about making money on the road as a blogger. In addition, the series includes developing successful business plans as a chef, RV roof installer, or virtual business owner. This isn't the first Roadschool Moms episode dedicated to making money on the road. As a matter of fact, the very first podcasts feature three (3) fulltime RVers that fund their travels successfully from an independent location income stream. Through their experience, these two fulltime RVing entrepreneurs later broadcast their Top 10 Ways to Make Money on the Road. Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 100 podcast replays that contain episodes to finding the roadmap for revenue on the road. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Ro...

The Roadschool Moms team continue to answer the million $ question for fulltime RVing families! How do you make money on the road? If you want to take control of your health while bringing the benefits to others, hit the replay now! On this episode of Roadschool Moms, Mary Beth (MB) and Kimberly (KT) host the third show of this five-part series, Making Money as a Health Coach. Hit the replay to listen to the exclusive interview with Margie and Allen Lundy, the powerhouse behind the Lundy Health household. Learn how being a health coach can fund your fulltime RV travels while still providing the freedom to enjoy the lifestyle. * Take control of your own wellness program * Share your knowledge for others to benefit * Build your own health program network * Minimal investment with no experience necessary * And finally, the reality of really funding a fulltime RV lifestyle with this income stream Allen and Margie talk candidly about their weight loss journey and the successful transformation of their own health. Visit their personal website to learn more about the travels of the Lundy 5 or follow them on Facebook. For answers to more questions, send the Lundys an email. If you missed the first show in this new series, hit the replay to learn about making money on the road as a blogger. In addition, the series includes developing successful business plans as a chef, RV roof installer, or virtual business owner. This isn't the first Roadschool Moms episode dedicated to making money on the road. As a matter of fact, the very first podcasts feature three (3) fulltime RVers that fund their travels successfully from an independent location income stream. Through their experience, these two fulltime RVing entrepreneurs later broadcast their Top 10 Ways to Make Money on the Road. Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 100 podcast replays that contain episodes to finding the roadmap for revenue on the road. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America's backyard.

The Roadschool Moms team continue to answer the million $ question for fulltime RVing families! How do you make money on the road? If you are a chef or love to cook, this interview is just for you. On this episode of Roadschool Moms, Mary Beth (MB) and Kimberly (KT) host the second show of this five-part series, Making Money as a Chef. Hit the replay to listen to the exclusive interview with Dave Hurley, the CEO and Visionary for Kitchen Craft. During this inspirational interview, learn how chef skills can be used along with one of the best tools of the trade to fund your fulltime RV travels. * Well-respected and established American company * Online application process and initial telephone interview * Products made in the U.S.A. * No initial investment * No experience necessary * Minimal space required * And finally, the reality of really funding a fulltime RV lifestyle with this income stream Dave talks candidly with the RSM duo about creating a custom career with the Kitchen Craft organization. If you missed the first show in this new series, hit the replay to learn about making money on the road as a blogger. In addition, the series includes developing successful business plans as a health coach, RV roof installer, or virtual business owner. This isn't the first Roadschool Moms episode dedicated to making money on the road. As a matter of fact, the very first podcasts feature three (3) fulltime RVers that fund their travels successfully from an independent location income stream. Through their experience, these two fulltime RVing entrepreneurs later broadcast their Top 10 Ways to Make Money on the Road. Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 100 podcast replays that contain episodes to finding the roadmap for revenue on the road. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America's backyard.

The Roadschool Moms team brings you the answer to the million $ question for fulltime RVing families! How do you make money on the road? On this episode of Roadschool Moms, Mary Beth (MB) and Kimberly (KT) bring you a viable answer to this question with the first of this five-part series, Making Money as a Blogger. Hit the replay to listen to their exclusive interview with successful blogger, Danielle Leonard, The Frugal Navy Wife. During their engaging conversation, find out * The first steps to making a successful blog * How to monetize a blog * How long it takes to make money from a blog * The steps to avoid when starting a blog * And finally, the reality of really funding a fulltime RV lifestyle with a blog Danielle talks candidly with the RSM duo about the success of her first blog.  She also talks about what led her to start a second blog, Roadschooling with the Frugal Navy Wife. Her list of do's and don'ts will get a new blogger on the road to revenue in a snap. This isn't the first Roadschool Moms episode dedicated to making money on the road. MB and KT talked about bringing in the green in one of their very first podcasts featuring three (3) fulltime RVers that were funding their travels successfully from an independent location income stream. Through their experience these two fulltiming RV entrepreneurs later broadcasted their Top 10 Ways to Make Money on the Road. Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes of more than 100 podcast replays to find more episodes about the roadmap to finding revenue on the road. Roadschool Moms is a live, one-hour weekly broadcast dedicated to the needs and challenges facing today’s roadschool moms. Kimberly Travaglino, co-founder of Fulltime Families, and Mary Beth Goff, the creator of Road Trip Teacher, team up every week to offer listeners a fresh take on homeschooling while traveling full time across America's backyard.

This New Age demands new tools for communication! On this episode of Roadschool Moms, Mary Beth and Kimberly chat with Sandra Jones-Keller, author of 21 Lessons to Empower the New Age Kid.  This book: * Provides engaging conversations on life principles to assist your child or group to move confidently and courageously through life with a deeper understanding and thinking ability. * Fits in with all cultural and spiritual beliefs. * Is short and easy to use. Designed to be done in 15-20 minutes. * Can use a little at a time or all at once, it’s a fluid program. * Taps into the child's intuitive nature and gives them language for what they already feel and know intuitively. * and tons more! WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF 21 LESSONS TO EMPOWER the NEW AGE KID!!! Click play on this episode for your chance to win!  

On this episode, Mary Beth Goff, The Roadtrip Teacher, shares her tips and curricula for adding some love to your Roadschool! Click play and start put some extra love in your day today!