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Episode 80

Wonder World Podcast Monday, October 14

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia invite listeners to enjoy the excitement of mid-October. They discuss events like National Handwashing Day, Global Cat Day, and National Pasta Day. There's a playful exchange about pasta bringing people together and a trivia segment that focuses on surprising facts about cats.

Pam also takes us on a little trip down memory lane with the story of the first Blockbuster Video store and the release of The Return of the King. The word of the week is "wistful," and Pam shares its meaning with examples to help kids incorporate it into their conversations. The episode wraps up with the start of a Grimm Brothers’ tale, "The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn," leaving listeners eager for what happens

Tune in for a mix of historical facts, fun celebrations, jokes, and classic storytelling that makes learning entertaining for curious kids!

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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.