Episode 62

Wonder World Podcast Monday, June 10

Published on: 10th June, 2024

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! Olivia and Pam here, and do you know what today is? It’s June 10th, and we’re diving into the second week of June! Buckle up, because this week is jam-packed with fascinating holidays such as, Red Rose Day, Sewing Machine Day, International Surfing Day, and let’s not forget, Father's Day. We're brainstorming the best gifts for Dad, but we have to keep it hush-hush in case he tunes in!

Wander through history as we learn about the opening of the first public zoo in Paris and why the U.S. Postal Service stopped mailing children (yes, you read that right). Plus, we have a shoutout to some special Wonder World Kids Club members who are celebrating their birthdays this week! Get ready for some giggles with hilarious strawberry jokes and take a guess at this week's trivia: What was softball originally known as? Spoiler alert: it's a lot cooler than you think.

Gather the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!

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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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About the Podcast

The Wonder World Podcast
Stories, cool facts, and fun for curious kids
Got curious kids? Are you looking for safe, fun, agenda-free content to share as a family on the way to school or in your homeschool? Then the Wonder World podcast was made for you!

Join Pam, Olivia, and Thomas Barnhill as they take you and your kids on a journey of discovery every Monday. You'll learn about little know celebrations, this day in history, a weekly vocabulary word, poems, stories, and so much more.

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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.