Episode 40

Wonder World Podcast Monday, Jan 8th

Published on: 8th January, 2024

We're back with another episode of the Wonder World Podcast, and it's all about celebrating the quirky and fun this January. 🎉 We have days dedicated to fourth graders, house plants, and Morse code. Did you ever wonder about dressing up your dog or the origins of hot pastrami sandwiches? We've got that covered, too!

We mention some fascinating historical events, like Queen Elizabeth I's coronation and the first publication of the Mickey Mouse comic strip. We're also tossing in some hilarious jokes, trivia about animals throwing snowballs, and a beautiful poem about snow. 🌨️

So, whether you're a trivia buff, a history enthusiast, or just in for a good laugh, this episode has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the fun and learning – tune in now to the Wonder World Podcast! 🌟🎧

Links and Resources:

Japanese Macaque Facts for Kids

Snow Ice Cream Recipe

Snow by Charles Bertram Johnson

No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

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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.