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In Episode 21, millennial moms Elle and Miriam share their process for keeping a homeschool portfolio. What is a homeschool portfolio? In the state of Maryland, parents who homeschool are typically expected to keep a portfolio of their child/children’s work. The portfolio is a collection of work that a child completes each week while under the parents’ and tutors’ instruction. Support This PodcastBecome a Patron!Intro (01:02)The African proverb for this week’s podcast goes as follows: “What a good person is looking for is doing good deeds.” This is a Swahili ProverbWord of the Episode (1:18)Medase means thank you in the Ghanaian language, Twi.Cleverly Cultured Kids (1:44)Sometimes our kids just want to express themselves and we have to take the time out of our busy schedules to listen. A List of Apps MentionedEducational AppsProdigy – Math gamesStar Walk 2 – An interactive astronomy guidePhoto Math – Take a picture of your math problem and this app will show you the answer and steps to get the answerLittle Alchemy 2 – Science game full of exciting creationsYouTube Kids – Different subjectsBrain Pop – Different subjects with videos, games, worksheets and moreKindle Books – Purchase and download books to read Duo Lingo – Language learning for freeSound Cloud – Listening app for music, podcasts and moreSpotify – Listening app for music, podcasts and moreFun AppsMinecraft EarthQuizizzKahoot1010RedditTicTok – Follow “@Enveme_Sis”TEDedCode ParadeBazaart appEgg InkCanvaTomb of the Mask (has too many ads)Grown Folks Convo (15:23)In this episode co-hosts Elle and Miriam discuss how they feel about keeping a portfolio and meeting with the state to discuss their children’s work twice a year. Here is a link to the COMAR Guidelines.Reader ParticipationHave you found a resource that perfectly helps you prepare for homeschool review time? If so, share it in the comment section below. And here’s where you can find some of our resources, including a Homeschool Portfolio Template.Free ResourcesReading LogPE LogFieldtrip LogFree Garden Science UnitTips on how to put the portfolio togetherHere is a link to some of our cost-effective resourcesWe Need You To Share This PodcastAlso, please tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know some who has children, our tips and tricks are beneficial to parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review.Listen to and Share Past EpisodesLastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes. Also where ever you listen to our podcast please leave us a review.Episode 20 – Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for HelpEpisode 19 – College Counselor Jewel Walwyn Talks Planning for the FutureEpisode 18 – How to Get your Homeschooler Ready for CollegeEpisode 17 – Questions from Our ListenersEpisode 16 – Learn to Love MathEpisode 15 – Are You Comfortable HomeschoolingEpisode 14 – Starting a New School YearEpisode 13 – Homeschooling As A FamilyEpisode 12 – Protecting our Children part 2Episode 11 – Protecting Our Kids from predatorsEpisode 10 – The Cleverly Cultured Kids Discuss DisciplineEpisode 9 – Important Health Tips for Kids and FamiliesEpisode 8 – How to Handle Stress While HomeschoolingEpisode 7 – How Do You Discipline Children?Episode 6 – Transitioning to HomeschoolEpisode 5 – Homeschool Coops and SupportEpisode 4 – Answers to Your Questions (Paper Vs. Computer)Episode 3 – Our Educational ExperienceEpisode 2 – Homeschooling and UnschoolingEpisode 1 – Resolutions Also, you can also follow our social channels:Facebook.com/Cleverlychanging Instagram.com/Cleverlychanging Twitter.com/CleverlychanginMiriam’s shop is at Instagram.com/FrankandHerbs. Subscribe to the Cleverly Changing Podcast Additional directories:SoundCloud | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneInShare this Podcast on PinterestThe post The Process of Keeping A Homeschool Portfolio Ep 21 appeared first on Cleverly Changing.