The sisters are back for their annual fall haul episode! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure statement for more information.

This EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

YOU ARE AN ARTIST CHALK PASTEL

This episode is sponsored by You Are An Artist Chalk Pastel. Nana says, “There are NO others on air like the Homeschool Sisters! We take their advice and listen intently to the experiences that they have had teaching their very own children, because these girls KNOW homeschooling: yes, the good, bad, and the ugly! Here in the South, it takes us ten minutes to finish a sentence because we speak so slowly, but the Sisters are a rapid-fire of answers for you all! If we could reach out and give them both a big hug, we definitely would…Thank you both, we still call you our honorary Southerners! From our heart to yours, Nana and Tricia.”

At ChalkPastel.com, we are a homeschool family of three generations offering no-fuss video art lessons for all ages. Lessons are taught by Nana (Lucia Hames) and produced by her daughter, Hodgepodgemom (Tricia Hodges) and the Hodgepodge.

Nana started teaching her five grandchildren around the kitchen table a decade ago. Tricia has been homeschooling since 2000.

Maeghan Macdougall says, “Totally unexpectedly, these lessons have become an anchor. I have something they can all do that is brief but focused, fun but productive. They get a complete, tangible proof of effort. A little breakfast, a little prayer, a little Nana. Priceless.”

There is a lesson library for preschoolers to advanced masterclasses. Choose from self-paced to special live lessons. Use our curriculum match up guide or art planner – or simply choose what appeals to your artists – and enjoy art in the way YOU learn best!

Rachel Hoffman says, “This is one of the reasons, I, Mom, love chalk pastels. Not a lot of supplies, inexpensive, and not a huge mess to clean up after we are done.” That’s right! All it takes it one, two, three. Chalk pastels, construction paper and video art lessons. Grab your free set of Getting Started in Chalk Pastel Art lessons and give them a try!

Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival said, “…my kids are quite smitten with Nana and chalk pastels, both! One of my twins asks to do them about 10,000 times a day.” Not yet a member? Join Nana for her I Drew It Then I Knew It series to match the beautiful learning already happening in your home! Over SIX HUNDRED video art lessons for all ages.

Use the code SISTERS for 25% off your first month/quarter/year sign up of You ARE an Artist Clubhouse membership.

WARBY PARKER

This episode is sponsored by Warby Parker. Warby Parker is committed to providing exceptional vision care online and in stores – offering eyeglasses, sunglasses, eye exams, and contact lenses!
Glasses start at $95, including prescription lenses. Sunglasses, progressives, and blue light lenses are also available!

Almost one billion people worldwide lack access to glasses. This means that 15% of the global population cannot effectively learn or work. Warby Parker partners with non-profits like VisionSpring to ensure that for every pair of glasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need.

Try Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program: Order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for free for 5 days – there’s no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label. Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at Warby Parker.

TEACHERFIT & STUDENTFIT

TeacherFit and StudentFit offer a tailored approach to at-home fitness, yoga, and mindfulness for homeschool parents and their students.

TeacherFit’s mission is to impact the health and wellness of educators in order to allow them to be their best for their students and in turn impact them to their greatest ability. The benefits of high-intensity functional movement are endless, not to mention sometimes you just need to sweat.  TeacherFit online fitness classes feature 5 new classes each week combining bodyweight, dumbbell, and kettlebell movements designed to build muscle, burn fat, and increase metabolic capacity. Every class features a movement demonstration, recommended alternatives, warm-up, and a cool-down stretch.

New this year, StudentFit is brought to you by TeacherFit. StudentFit is a movement to change the way students around the world look at their health and wellness. StudentFit offers 2 mindfulness practices per week, two 30-minute fitness classes per week, and two 15-minute yoga classes per week.

Use the promo code SISTERS for $10 off StudentFit and/or TeacherFit. 

LISTEN to the episode here:

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• 11/22/63 by Stephen King
• Art History Kids
• Art of Problem Solving
• Beast Academy
• Chemistry of Blood Typing Kit
• Crime Scene Kit
• Forensic Chemistry of Drug Detection
• Gameschooling 101: How to Add More Play to Your Homeschool Day by Cait Curley (Use the promo code SISTERS for $5 off)
• Gameschool Giveaways every week (on Instagram and in the Gameschool Community on Facebook)
• Handwriting series
• How to Rock THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of Your Homeschool Day | My Little Poppies
• IEW
• Khan Academy
• Math Mammoth Books
• Memoir ’44
• Mr. D Math Live
• Nana’s apple pie recipe
• Nicole the Math Lady
• Read-Aloud Revival Writers on Writing
• Story of the World
• The Who Has Time for this Guide to Cleaning Your Homeschool Home by Kara S. Anderson (Use the promo code SISTERS for 20% off)
• Time 4 Learning
• Weighted blanket
• Zombie apocalypse episodes:
  • Get to Know the Sisters Part I: Cait {Episode 38}
  • Get to Know the Sisters Part II: Kara {Episode 39}

episodes related to the current pandemic:

• Bonus: Creative Cooking and Meal Planning with Samantha Barnes
• Bonus Episode: Social Distancing
• Coping Right Now, with the Kindred Collective Crew {Episode 93}
• Navigating Anxiety, with Colleen Kessler {Episode 92}
• Taking Care of Ourselves Through a Crisis {Episode 94}
• The Power of Stories in Hard Times {Episode 91}
• The Gift of Simplicity, with Kim John Payne {Episode 96}

connect with THE HOMESCHOOL SISTERS

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PSST…DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE HOMESCHOOL SISTERS PODCAST WITHOUT SPENDING ANY EXTRA?

Many listeners have asked how they can support The Homeschool Sisters Podcast. The answer is a simple one. Do you shop online? Click our link first. You won’t pay any extra, but a small percentage goes to The Homeschool Sisters Podcast to help offset our expenses. Every little bit counts, and we are so grateful for your support!

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