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Quick news check in! Join Rebecca for a quick update on all things retreats, the podcast, and year 3! 1:05 Edmonton Retreat is this weekend! Rebecca shares all the details! 7:10 Early bird registration closes tomorrow for the US Gather ‘Round Retreat 2023. You can snag your tickets and find more details HERE! 10:08 Gather ‘Round with Rebecca Spooner episode 6 is available HERE! Rebecca shares a bit about what this one is all about. 11:50 Rebecca gives some updates on our remaining Year 3 units. 14:40 If you haven’t already, be sure to follow Gather Round Homeschool on Instagram for reels and...

I've seen a lot of posts about kids who just aren't that into school. Parents spend hours, days, weeks trying to find the right curriculum, the right decorations, teach with the right inflection and enthusiasm, only to have their kids pretty much scorn their feeble attempts. Parents go to bed feeling dejected, like they just aren't cut out for this. If this is you, we need to talk. 00:55 Intro/Welcome 4:10 Step #1: As the parent, do a triage/preliminary assessment of what you’ve been doing 9:30 Step #2: Stop asking people and ask God  10:12 Step #3: Ask your family...

1:00 Are you signed up for our newsletter? There have been so many updates recently, so make sure you’re getting them.  2:25 Details about our One Day Sale coming up on October 4th! 6:15 Gather ‘Round US Retreat 2023 is happening!! This is not like a convention… think of it more of a family camp/retreat. It’s going to be a great time for us to GATHER together! Find out more HERE.  11:50 Rebecca shares some details on accommodations, food, and facilities at the location for the US Retreat 2023.  18:05 A few details are shared about the men’s breakfast and...

3:50 New Podcast episode is available HERE! 7:30 Canadian Retreat is a GO! We have new page on our website for conventions and retreats where you can register. The page will be updated with more info as details come together. Check it out HERE! 11:28 US retreat details coming next week! 16:55 Gather ‘Round Minecraft server is opening 09.21.22! Find out more HERE! 20:11 Binding options– No more left bound but we will offer unbound. Hear more details from Rebecca here… 22:35 Register your groups! Rebecca talks about our new program. You can also find out more HERE. 33:00 Q...

00:25 Intro/ Welcome/ The past few days 4:20 Sneak peek into Middle Ages—Rebecca flips through some of the Teacher’s Guide and talks about some themes throughout. Check out Middle Ages HERE!  10:34 Thanksgiving Update! Rebecca gives a quick view of our Thanksgiving add-on and more! 16:18 Rebecca speaks a bit on her vision for Gather ‘Round Homeschool math… in the future.  18:25 Canadian + US in-person Gather ‘Round updates.  19:32 Rebecca answers a question about our seatwork. Retreat Canada 2022! 22:10 Sports + PE  24:40 What if I feel like I’m always “behind” with homeschooling?  28:22 Podcast Update-- Gather ‘Round...

1:00 Welcome—Did you get our latest newsletter? Check your emails or you can see it HERE! 2:50 Gather ‘Round with Rebecca Spooner—NEW Podcast Alert!  Episode 1 is called Sustainable Rhythms… Tell us what you think! Available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify our app, and on the blog at Homeschoolon.com (this is where you'll find the time code notes).  8:00 Launch ESTIMATES—No time associated with units other than Year 3 being out in this year and Year 4 out within next year. Rebecca shares how close launch is for Middle Ages. Also, Thanksgiving is being bumped from year 4 to year 3....