E99: Home Ed Series: Play-Based Learning & Gameschooling with Cait Curley from Never Board Learning

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Cait Curley joining us. Cait is a lifelong gamer, educator, podcaster, and homeschool mom to 3. She is the founder of Never Board Learning, blogger at My Little Poppies, and one half of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast. Cait left her career as a School Psychologist when she became an unexpected homeschooler. After seeing the benefits of play-based learning as a school psychologist, Cait decided to incorporate into her homeschool days at the beginning and has not looked back. Cait believes a play mindset can transform your homeschool routine and family life. Their days are filled with delicious books, incredible games, and a patchwork of creative resources.So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Southern New Hampshire and discuss how homeschooling can be ‘almost’ all fun and games!If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have. Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.comAs always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put OutThank you for listening!Show NotesNever Board Learning: Never Board LearningMy Little Poppies: Welcome to My Little Poppies | My Little Poppies (my-little-poppies.com)Instagram: @ neverboardlearningPodcast: The Homeschool Sisters PodcastGames Mentioned:Hit The Habitat Trail- Jax Hit the Habitat Trail Game - SCHOOL SPECIALTY MARKETPLACEWildcraft- https://amzn.to/3mZeTDnThe Scrambled States of America- https://amzn.to/3viKW4IMemoir 44- https://amzn.to/3voWrHVBooks Mentioned:Play by Stuart Brown - https://amzn.to/3BTv3nTFree To Learn by Peter Gray - https://amzn.to/3BPVcnvLast Child In The Woods by Richard Louv - https://amzn.to/3aL3u4bSpark by John J. Ratey - https://amzn.to/2Z1Jg40Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne -https://amzn.to/2Z1JpEA Other Resources:Bicycle Cards website- Games | Bicycle Playing Cards (bicyclecards.com)Episode of interest on our podcast with Dr. Peter Gray- https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/7701526Ongoing Community Support:Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdfOur Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdfThe Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/"We are a participant in an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites."