Episode 87

Wonder World Podcast Monday, December 2

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia kick off December with fun celebrations like National Peppermint Bark Day, Mitten Tree Day, and Candle Day. They chat about St. Nicholas Day traditions, fun mitten trivia, and historical moments like the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The episode features birthday shoutouts, ninja-themed jokes, and a reading of Christopher Pearse Cranch’s poem December. It’s a cheerful start to the holiday season filled with history and seasonal fun!

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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

About the Podcast

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The Wonder World Podcast
Stories, cool facts, and fun for curious kids

About your host

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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.