Road School Moms

Are you curious about the curriculum we use on the road.  How we teach math, science, social studies, art, etc? Wondering how we store our records?  And what records we need to store? How we organize our Roadschool Supplies?  What we use books for and what we teach in the real world? Then click play on this insightful episode.  Part 1 of a 3 part series... This is How We Roadschool!

Listeners will remember the Roadschool Moms trip to the FPEA Homeschool Convention in Orlando, Florida. The traveling duo met up with Holly Giles from The Giles Frontier. Mary Beth and Kimberly's favorite discovery from the weekend reveals the addition of Blaze New Trails to both of their roadschool plans. Episode #98 features Holly, the creator of this groundbreaking K-8 family guide. The nature study seamlessly weaves together science, literature, and history. In the broadcast, she speaks of simplifying your children's day through nature's classroom. Her insight shows homeschool moms the way to preserve the instinct for play and curiosity. Her methods build life skills and family relationships. Roadschool Moms agree that Holly Giles will lead a Learning Lifestyle Revival for all ages. Holly also talks about other fabulous finds from her organic products including The County Fair and Prairie Life, a hands-on unit study using Little House in the Big Woods. She even has a concept for using math as a learning adventure in the Great Outdoors. On another Roadschool Moms favorite episode, find ideas to use these natural learning adventures for Morning Time plans. Watch the Road Trip Teacher crew for a kid's perspective on these resources. Looking for a roadmap for your next learning adventure? Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes to find more than 120 podcast replays for roadschool resources and families on the road. 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. Official Sponsor of Roadschool Moms Season 8    

Are you confused about the Thousand Trails Campground Membership? Want to know how you can camp across the country for free? Want to know where all the roadschooling families are? On this show, special guest Alisha Deschene, the Fulltime Families / Thousand Trails liaison joins us to explain the ins and outs of this money saving campground membership. And for a limited time, take advantage of Buy 1 Get 1 Free Zones!  Email Alisha at campforless@yahoo.com for more information and personalized attention.   Special Thanks to our Network Sponsor, Kiwi Crate!   We'd like to thank our Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network sponsor, Kiwi Crate! KiwiCo has monthly subscriptions of hands-on projects that make learning fun! Their core offering is projects that make learning about STEAM -- science, technology, engineering, art, and math -- accessible and are designed to spark creativity, tinkering, and learning. Some recent favorite crates are the Slime Lab, Physics Carnival, and Paper Circuits. Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network is excited to be able to offer you the chance to try them for FREE. To learn more about their projects for kids ages 2 to 16 AND to redeem this exclusive offer, click here to get your first month free today (just pay $4.95 for shipping)    

Are you a mother who has suffered the loss of a child?  Has your friend recently experienced a traumatic event like this? While this episode was so hard to host, join us as MB and Heather Ledeboer share their experiences of grief and loss and the hope that is still within their grasp.

Make this your best Roadschool year yet! Tune in to this episode for timely tips for a great school year and beyond!

Ever been to an Escapade?  Join us on this episode to hear what happens at an Escapade and hear what the new President and Vice President, Travis and Melanie Carr have in store for the Escapees RV Club. Also, on this episode, learn how you can get a great rate on 200 gbs of internet per month: https://www.fulltimefamilies.com/family-members-2/ftf-members-area/  

Have you been following along with this summer's #thisisRVing tour, the 1,000 mile journey through 5 states, 4 rv dealerships and 7 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks, chronicling what RVing really looks like? Tune in tonight as Kimberly shares with Mary Beth the ups and downs of the tour!

Are you looking for the best campground experience in the country? A place to make cherished family memories and have amazing experiences? Then click play on this minishow where Roadschool Moms Kimberly Travaglino and Mary Beth Goff share their favorite campgrounds in the country. Your favorite not listed? Share it in the comments.

What's a dad's role in Roadschooling? What are dads ideas about roadschooling? Tune into this episode to hear from Todd Wilson, The Family Man, to be encouraged by a dad's eye view of roadschooling. Also, in honor of Father's Day, we announce the winner of the 2016 Father's Day Foto Contest and the winner of Lippert's Waste Master.

On this episode, Mary Beth and Kimberly chat with Dr. Stanley Schmidt, creator of Life of Fred.  Whether you are a LOF Family or never heard of it, tune in to hear how Dr. Schmidt came up with the idea for this innovative approach to teaching your children mathematics.

Catch this summer special as MB flies solo for this Roadschool Mom's episode while KT is off the grid on her 2016 Summer #ThisIsRving Adventure. MB checks in with the latest news from KT who is enjoying a host of Jellystone Park Camp Resorts and other stops along the way inspired by RV Trader. Also in this broadcast is a live interview with Suzanne, the creator of Mail Order Mystery. Find out all the details on how this fun and engaging activity unfolds as your kids receive installments of mysterious information that reveals a storyline that everyone can enjoy. Click play to catch the replay of this show to find out more FAQs about Mail Order Mystery and the latest news from Fulltime Families and Road Trip Teacher.

In this episode, KT and MB are joined by Felice Guerwitz of the Vintage Homeschool Moms Podcast to discuss the specifics of homeschooling the Middle School Years. Click play to hear all the advice and resources Felice has to share with our community.

On this episode we share with your our 7 best tips for making the most of your Homeschool Convention experience. We're joined by Time4Learning to hear all about the new functionality and features they've added into an already amazing online curriculum. PRIZE                PRIZE                 PRIZE             PRIZE There's also a great prize opportunity tucked into this show.  Click play and learn how YOU could win a free 6 Month membership to Time4Learning.com for up to 5 Roadschoolers!!!

Is preparing your children for a college education one of your goals as a Roadschool mom?  Does a college education hold the weight it did in our parent's generation?  Does the cost of a college education guarantee a return on the investment for your child's future?  On this episode, Mary Beth and Kimberly reconnect with former guest, Jay Forte, of Get Your Kids Ready for Life.  Jay is a coach, a motivational speaker and a mentor found on college campuses and he shares with us his incite on higher education. You can find the Parents and Students Assessment test we discuss on the broadcast here: http://ready4life.me/3aboutme-free-talent-assessment/ And you can tune into Jay's podcast here: http://ready4life.me/podcast/ This episode is sponsored by Time4Learning, Online Curriculum.  To start your free trial go to www.time4learning.com and enter promo code "ROADSCHOOLER"

What one word would you use to describe your relationship with your mother?  Whether your mother is your best friend or your worst critic, we can all use a reminder on how to make this critical relationship the best that it can be. On this episode, Mary Beth and Kimberly are joined by Dr. Linda Mintle, best-selling author of "I Love My Mother but" to discuss how to encourage positive and healthy relationships.  Give yourself the gift of a new understanding and perspective for you and your mother and click play. This episode is sponsored by Time4Learning Online Curriculum. Please take a moment to check out the resources available through this award winning curriculum.