Best Kathy Gossen Podcasts (2024)

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Clear Water Press's Cover Story from a Teen's Perspective 12:21

9M ago12:21

12:21

Are you considering Clear Water Press's Cover Story curriculum for your preteen? Would you like to know what another mom and another teen thought about the program? Today I'm teaming up with my own daughter to share an honest review about our personal experience with this unique writing curriculum. For more homeschooling takeaways, tips, and resour…

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An Inside Look at the Mystery of History Series 10:58

1+ y ago10:58

10:58

Are you considering The Mystery of History series for your homeschool? Or, are you looking for a biblical worldview world history curriculum that provides a solid foundation for your children? Today I’m looking at this 4-volume series and sharing an honest review based on our personal experience with each of the four textbooks. For a transcript of …

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Math Curriculum--Which Should You Choose? Pt 2 22:05

1+ y ago22:05

22:05

Trying to decide which math curriculum is right for your child? This week I am joined by Karen Serna to chat about different math curriculums we have used over the years as we have tried to find that "perfect" fit for our kids. During this second part of our discussion, we take a closer look at the math curriculums we have used and break down the p…

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Math Curriculum--Which Should You Choose? Pt 1 11:57

1+ y ago11:57

11:57

Trying to decide which math curriculum is right for your child? This week I am joined by Karen Serna to chat about different math curriculums we have used over the years as we have tried to find that "perfect" fit for our kids. During this first part of our discussion, we talk about math learning methods (spiral approach vs. mastery approach) as we…

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Is All About Spelling a Good Choice for Your Child? 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

Considering All About Spelling? This week I am joined by Karen Serna to chat about the ever popular spelling curriculum, All About Spelling . Listen in as we discuss the pros and cons of the program for different types of students. Karen is a former analytical chemist and Bible school director and instructor, who is now entering her 10th year of ho…

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5 Fall Holidays That Can Make Homeschooling Fun! 8:55

1+ y ago8:55

8:55

Looking for ways to add a little spice to your fall? Today we are going to be talking about five fun lesser-known holidays that can enhance your homeschool and increase your child’s understanding of history, build character, and open new doors for learning. This podcast is filled with amazing resources and ideas that you will be able to implement w…

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5 Things to Focus on When Studying Geography 10:29

1+ y ago10:29

10:29

Are you getting ready to study geography in your homeschool? Most people know to study the country’s location and possibly the demographics when studying geography, but the most impactful areas of geography lie beyond the landscape. As you begin to study geography, you will want to make sure you have plans to incorporate these five things to leave …

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Fostering Creativity Through Open-Ended Outdoor Play Spaces 15:53

1+ y ago15:53

15:53

Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? We are continuing to answer questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This final…

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Fostering Creativity Through Loose Parts Play 14:12

1+ y ago14:12

14:12

Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? We are continuing to answer questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This fourt…

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Fostering Creativity Through Block Play 14:01

2y ago14:01

14:01

Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? We are continuing to answer questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This third…

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Engage Your Child in Storytelling Activities 19:13

2y ago19:13

19:13

Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? We are continuing to answer questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist Dr. Connie Eslinger. This secon…

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Fostering Creativity Through Wordless Picture Books 14:55

2y ago14:55

14:55

Why is creativity so important? When is the best time to foster this important skill? What activities that naturally foster curiosity and creative thinking? Today we are going to start taking a detailed look at these questions and more in a mini-series about Fostering Creativity in Kids with retired child psychologist and early childhood specialist…

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5 Funschooling Summer Holiday Ideas 9:19

2y ago9:19

9:19

Looking for ways to add a little spice to your summer? Today we are going to be talking about five fun lesser-known holidays that can enhance your homeschool and increase your child’s understanding of fine arts, science, geography, handwriting, and more. This podcast is filled with amazing resources and ideas that you will be able to implement with…

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5 Things Your Kids Will Cherish Forever 12:35

2y ago12:35

12:35

What will your children remember about you when you are gone? Have you thought about that? The longer I am a parent, the more I long to leave my children with a godly legacy and loving memories. But a legacy like that doesn’t just happen. It takes intentionality, and these 5 actions are a great place to start. 1:42 Dinner 4:10 Vacations 6:10 Date n…

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5 Copyright Laws Every Child Needs to Know 12:00

2y ago12:00

12:00

Does your child know what is ok to share and what is not? Do they know how to share other’s content legally? Today we are talking 5 copyright laws every student needs to know because not knowing could cost your child $150,000! 1:53 What’s legal? 4:30 Creative Commons vs. Public Domain 5:56 Bible Quotes and Recipes 7:06 Images, Music, and Video 8:59…

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5 Things to Consider BEFORE Beginning Apologia’s What We Believe Curriculum 9:34

2y ago9:34

9:34

Are you considering Apologia’s What We Believe series for your homeschool? Or, are you looking for a biblical worldview curriculum that provides a solid foundation for your children as they grow older? Today I’m looking at this 4-volume series and sharing an honest review based on our personal experience with each of the four textbooks. As you cons…

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5 Ways to Make Grammar Fun 11:50

2y ago11:50

11:50

Have a child who wishes grammar wasn’t so boring? Today Dr. Melanie Wilson, author of Grammar Galaxy, shares some simple ways to make grammar fun no matter what curriculum you use. 1:36 Find Mistakes 3:09 Fun Sentences 4:40 Homophones 7:11 Games 8:27 Stories For a transcript of today’s show visit TheHomeschool5in10.com. For more homeschooling takea…

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5 Creative Ways to use Alexa in Your Homeschool 13:35

2y ago13:35

13:35

Do you own an Alexa device? If so, have you ever considered how you can use it in your homeschool? And, if not, listening to today’s podcast may just convince to give Alexa a try, even if just on your phone. Today’s podcast is not only filled with creative ideas and how-to’s regarding the use of Alexa in your homeschool, but also comes with three p…

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5 Questions to Consider as You Schedule Your Homeschool Day 10:32

2y ago10:32

10:32

Today is the last day of our 3-part series on homeschool planning. We have talked about planning our annual calendar, plugging our subjects into a weekly schedule, and today we are going to break down a typical homeschool day and discuss the pros and cons of different options. 0:33 How many hours? 2:12 How flexible? 5:53 What other activities? 6:31…

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5 Popular Ways to Schedule Your Homeschool Week 11:58

2y ago11:58

11:58

Need help scheduling all those subjects into your week? While this is going to look different for everyone, today we are going to focus on five popular schedules and discuss the pros and cons of each so you can make the best choice for your family. 1:02 Period Scheduling 2:24 Block Scheduling 6:58 Loop Scheduling 8.55 Spiral Scheduling 9:40 Checkli…

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5 Ways to Schedule Your Homeschool Year 9:50

2y ago9:50

9:50

Getting ready to plan your homeschool calendar and not sure where to start? In this episode, I look at a few popular ways homeschoolers schedule their year and compare the pros and cons of each. Chapters 1:17 Local School Calendar 2:58 9-Week vs. 6-Week Terms 5:12 Year-Round Schooling 6:57 4-Day or 5-Day Weeks 7:48 Other Options For a transcript of…

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5 Benefits of Playing the Recorder 10:26

2y ago10:26

10:26

Looking for a way to get in a little music education, develop some character skills, and/or work on fine motor skills? In this episode, I talk with Gena Mayo of I Choose Joy! and Music in Our Homeschool about 5 reasons why learning to play the recorder can have some major benefits for children beyond just learning the notes on the page. 2:06 Easily…

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5 Fun Holidays Worth Celebrating This Spring 10:35

2y ago10:35

10:35

Looking for ways to add a little spice to your homeschool days and break up the monotony this spring? Today we are going to be talking about five fun lesser-known holidays that can enhance your homeschool and increase your child’s understanding of literature, history, science, politics, language arts, and more. This podcast is filled with amazing r…

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5 Things to Study in Nature This Spring, Pt. 2 9:16

2y ago9:16

9:16

Trying to figure out how to add some nature study this spring? In this episode, I talk with Cindy West of Our Journey Westward, the creator of No Sweat Nature Study Live classes and NaturExplorers, about 5 things to look for in nature as the seasons change. Together, we talk about where to find specimens in the spring, what to do when you see them,…

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5 Things to Study in Nature This Spring, Pt. 1 11:10

2y ago11:10

11:10

Trying to figure out how to add some nature study this spring? In this episode, I talk with Cindy West of Our Journey Westward, the creator of No Sweat Nature Study Live classes and NaturExplorers, about 5 things to look for in nature as the seasons change. Together, we talk about where to find specimens in the spring, what to do when you see them,…

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5 Rich Habits Kids Need to Succeed 12:21

2y ago12:21

12:21

Did you know that most of the habits your child will have as an adult are engrained in them by the time they are 9 years old? That begs the question: what habits are the most important to teach early on? These 5 rich habits are ones you can teach your kids now to benefit them long after they are grown up. 1:27 Rich Habit #1 4:27 Rich Habit #2 6:42 …

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5 Important Events in the History of Homeschooling 12:23

2y ago12:23

12:23

Ever wondered how modern homeschooling came about or why homeschooling was shunned for a time in the first place? Today we are going to take a look at the history of homeschooling in America and the impact that history has on our freedom to homeschool today. 2:29 1950 3:23 1977 6:05 1980 8:28 1983 9:26 2020 For a transcript of today’s show visit Th…

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5 Subjects That Are Great for Family Schooling 10:37

2y ago10:37

10:37

Looking to save time and money in your homeschool? You can save both by family schooling. By studying subjects together, you can build stronger family relationships, save money, and save time. These 5 subjects are a great place to start. 1:43 History 3:10 Science 4:37 Bible 6:36 The Arts 7:35 Language Arts For a transcript of today’s show visit The…

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5 Things to Know Before Teaching Typing 10:32

2y ago10:32

10:32

Typing—it’s one of those essential life skills in this technology age. When is the best time to have your kids learn to type? Are there any milestones we should consider before they begin typing? How often should they practice typing? Can typing help them in other academic areas? Today, we are going to talk about all of this and more as we discuss …

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5 Most Important Areas to Focus on in the Preschool Years 10:38

2y ago10:38

10:38

Preschool can be such a fun time of learning. Everything is exciting! The birds in the trees, the characters in storybooks, how high you can build a block tower—there’s so much to discover and do. The question is where to start? Today Kathy shares five areas to focus on during the preschool years and provides practical tricks for each so you can ha…

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The 5 Best Online Homeschool Planners 11:06

2+ y ago11:06

11:06

Needing an online resource to help organize your homeschool? There are several amazing online homeschool planners available but very few make my top 5. Listen to discover why. 1: 07 Homeschool Planet 3:07 Homeschool Panda 5:28 Lesson Trek 6:33 Well Planned Day Online 8:06 The Homeschool Tracker 10:00 Free Options For a transcript of today’s show vi…

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5 Steps to Planning Your Homeschool With the End in Mind 10:32

2+ y ago10:32

10:32

Having the end in mind as you plan your homeschool can assure you that you are headed in the right direction. It's kind of like that old saying, "Those who fail to plan, plan to fail." By completing these 5 steps you are creating a plan so you won't fail! 1:07 Foundation of education. 2:45 High school recommendations. 4:20 Long-term scope and seque…

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5 Reasons to Listen to the Homeschool 5 in 10 7:01

2+ y ago7:01

7:01

Since this is the first episode of the Homeschool 5 in 10, I thought there could be no better beginning than to share five reasons to keep on listening to this podcast. 0:30 You want the best for your kids 1:35 Your time is valuable 2:59 It allows you to multi-task 3:57 You want to keep on learning 4:56 You can only remember and apply so much If an…

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Coming Soon: The Homeschool 5 in 10 1:08

2+ y ago1:08

1:08

Are you new to homeschooling and not sure where begin? Or, are you a veteran homeschooler looking for new resources, ideas, or curriculum to help your child learn better? If so, then click that subscribe button and join teacher now homeschool mom of three, Kathy Gossen, as she streamlines your research and shares 5 of the best homeschool takeaways,…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Kathy Gossen Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Homeschool 5 in 10

Kathy Gossen

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Clear Water Press's Cover Story from a Teen's Perspective 12:21

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An Inside Look at the Mystery of History Series 10:58

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Math Curriculum--Which Should You Choose? Pt 2 22:05

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Math Curriculum--Which Should You Choose? Pt 1 11:57

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Is All About Spelling a Good Choice for Your Child? 17:02

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5 Fall Holidays That Can Make Homeschooling Fun! 8:55

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5 Things to Focus on When Studying Geography 10:29

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Fostering Creativity Through Open-Ended Outdoor Play Spaces 15:53

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Fostering Creativity Through Loose Parts Play 14:12

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Fostering Creativity Through Block Play 14:01

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Engage Your Child in Storytelling Activities 19:13

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Fostering Creativity Through Wordless Picture Books 14:55

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5 Funschooling Summer Holiday Ideas 9:19

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5 Things Your Kids Will Cherish Forever 12:35

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5 Copyright Laws Every Child Needs to Know 12:00

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5 Things to Consider BEFORE Beginning Apologia’s What We Believe Curriculum 9:34

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5 Ways to Make Grammar Fun 11:50

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5 Creative Ways to use Alexa in Your Homeschool 13:35

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5 Questions to Consider as You Schedule Your Homeschool Day 10:32

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5 Popular Ways to Schedule Your Homeschool Week 11:58

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5 Ways to Schedule Your Homeschool Year 9:50

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5 Benefits of Playing the Recorder 10:26

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5 Fun Holidays Worth Celebrating This Spring 10:35

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5 Things to Study in Nature This Spring, Pt. 2 9:16

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5 Things to Study in Nature This Spring, Pt. 1 11:10

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5 Rich Habits Kids Need to Succeed 12:21

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5 Important Events in the History of Homeschooling 12:23

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5 Subjects That Are Great for Family Schooling 10:37

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5 Things to Know Before Teaching Typing 10:32

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5 Most Important Areas to Focus on in the Preschool Years 10:38

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The 5 Best Online Homeschool Planners 11:06

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5 Steps to Planning Your Homeschool With the End in Mind 10:32

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5 Reasons to Listen to the Homeschool 5 in 10 7:01

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Coming Soon: The Homeschool 5 in 10 1:08

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