{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Sequoia Breeze","title":"Our Littlest Homeschoolers, part 1","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2574,"description":"In this week's episode, Rebecca sits down with Eliza Reed and Elisabeth Harmon to discuss homeschooling ideas for our littlest, and most excited learners—TK and Kindergarten students!\nEliza, a mother of four and the owner of a Montessori-style preschool, and Elisabeth, a homeschooling mom of five, share their experiences and tips for teaching young children. From finding the balance between structure and play to discovering the \"educational sweet spot\" for 4- and 5-year-olds, this episode is packed with wisdom and laughter. Tune in for practical advice, real-life lessons, and plenty of inspiration for making learning fun for your littlest homeschoolers.\nShow Notes:\nCurious George Compilations\nMargaret Wise Brown\nDogger by Shirley Hughes\nUp and Up by Shirley Hughes\nThe Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas\nAnimals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi and Ronald Barrett\nMrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald\nSign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare\nDanny Champion of the World by Roald Dahl\nO What a Busy Day, by Gyo Fujikawa\nRichard Scarry\nGoodnight Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann\nHow the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss\nThe Selfish Giant, by Oscar Wilde (This link will take you to Amazon to buy and illustrated copy. However, the story itself is available online for free with a quick search.)\nSimon B. Rhymin’ by Dwayne Reed\nAre You My Friend Today, by Gyo Fujikawa\nAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst\nBedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban\nCalvin & Hobbes by Bill Watterson\nJane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NWho5IeapGc7h0bG1eonTHL7byaP-WCZMkC4coehvP4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZTQ5/NWNkNzEyZTkxMTJm/MWU3MDVhOTUzZmY5/YWQ5OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}