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Episode 70

Wonder World Podcast Monday, August 5

Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia are here to kick off the first week of August with you, and it's packed with fantastic facts, birthdays, and silly jokes. Did you know August 7th is both Lighthouse Day and Sea Serpent Day? Join our hosts as they marvel over this curious coincidence and take you through a week's worth of special days, from Pickleball to Lazy Day.

We'll also celebrate famous birthdays, including the legendary actress Lucille Ball and artist Andy Warhol. Some very special Wonder World Kids Club members are having their birthdays too! And don’t miss out on our folktale feature! This week's story, "How the Moon Became Beautiful," is a delightful Chinese folktale that will captivate your imagination.

So gather the family, get comfy, and tune in to the Wonder World Podcast for another fun-filled episode. Keep wondering!

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The Team

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

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Pam Barnhill

Pam Barnhill believes that you don’t have to sacrifice relationships to homeschool strong.

An award-winning educator, former journalist, and now homeschooling mom, she has a knack for breaking down big tasks into small, manageable steps and getting to the heart of the stories her listeners want to hear.

She is the host of the popular podcasts Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool and Your Morning Basket and the author of three homeschooling books including: Better Together: Strengthen Your Family, Simplify Your Homeschool, and Savor the Subjects that Matter Most and Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace.

Pam lives in the Deep South with her husband of twenty-eight years, three (mostly) awesome kids, and the dog dynamic duo. You can find her online at pambarnhill.com.