https://pirateschool.fm/ Pirate School is weekly podcast about the chaotic, messy, wild world of home education. en-au Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:32:33 +0000 Saadia Carbis false Saadia Carbis saadia@carb.is https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e22/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e22/ We discuss Reading, Riting, and Rithmatic, and the possibility that maybe we don’t need to be focusing on “Maths” as an entirely separate topic. If you have any questions or comments, write in and we’ll discuss them on the show. Email ahoy@pirateschool.fm. There's no such thing as Numeracy. 00:18:49 9342975 We discuss Reading, Riting, and Rithmatic, and the possibility that maybe we don’t need to be focusing on “Maths” as an entirely separate topic. If you have any questions or comments, write in and we’ll discuss them on the show. Email ahoy@pirateschool.fm. false 1 22 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e21/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e21/ We talk about the nature of literacy, and apply our hobby literacies to unit planning. If you have any questions or comments, write in and we’ll discuss them on the show. Email ahoy@pirateschool.fm. The Sapling Model 00:19:15 9553209 We talk about the nature of literacy, and apply our hobby literacies to unit planning. If you have any questions or comments, write in and we’ll discuss them on the show. Email ahoy@pirateschool.fm. false 1 21 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e20/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e20/ We chat about the fact that home educators do a great job of behavioural education, and express our frustrations with senior schooling’s focus on testing. Bonus: Going through a trench coat and fedora phase! If you have any questions or comments, write in and we’ll discuss them on the show. Email ahoy@pirateschool.fm. Teaching and Learning Behaviour 00:30:06 14759309 We chat about the fact that home educators do a great job of behavioural education, and express our frustrations with senior schooling’s focus on testing. Bonus: Going through a trench coat and fedora phase! If you have any questions or comments, write in and we’ll discuss them on the show. Email ahoy@pirateschool.fm. false 1 20 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e19/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e19/ Religion plays a huge role in the lives of many homeschooling families, including ours. We don’t normally put too much of an emphasis on the topic, so we’ve dedicated this episode to discussing our Judaism and how it influences the way we educate our kids. If you have any questions or comments, write in and we’ll discuss them on the show. Email ahoy@pirateschool.fm. The one about religion 00:32:03 23386373 Religion plays a huge role in the lives of many homeschooling families, including ours. We don’t normally put too much of an emphasis on the topic, so we’ve dedicated this episode to discussing our Judaism and how it influences the way we educate our kids. If you have any questions or comments, write in and we’ll discuss them on the show. Email ahoy@pirateschool.fm. false 1 19 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e18/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e18/ Are we really as busy as we think we are? Trying to slow down during the school holidays. Overstimulated and Underworked 00:20:44 10263362 Are we really as busy as we think we are? Trying to slow down during the school holidays. false 1 18 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e17/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e17/ It’s the last week of term! Time to think about what’s gone well, and areas for improvement. Retrospectives and Screentime 00:24:26 12035521 It’s the last week of term! Time to think about what’s gone well, and areas for improvement. false 1 17 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e16/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e16/ Saadia and Talia relate their struggles with getting kids to do maths! They discuss some new framing and fresh ideas that might just help. Why is Math so hard? 00:33:08 16213650 Saadia and Talia relate their struggles with getting kids to do maths! They discuss some new framing and fresh ideas that might just help. false 1 16 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e15/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e15/ Saadia is back from Japan! We talk about homeschooling through travel, and the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework. Rites of passage 00:28:55 14191273 Saadia is back from Japan! We talk about homeschooling through travel, and the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework. false 1 15 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e14/ Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e14/ In this episode we discuss a range of topics from scheduling, to socialising, to learning styles. What’s been going well for us? What hasn’t? What's going well? 00:24:53 12252159 In this episode we discuss a range of topics from scheduling, to socialising, to learning styles. What’s been going well for us? What hasn’t? false 1 14 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e13/ Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e13/ We go on all sorts of tangents while trying to discuss the transition between traditional school and homeschool. Deschooling 00:20:39 10249266 We go on all sorts of tangents while trying to discuss the transition between traditional school and homeschool. false 1 13 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e12/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e12/ Getting your teenagers into a Dungeons & Dragons group is a great way for them to explore identity and develop close friendships. Dungeons & Teenagers 00:31:26 15420946 Getting your teenagers into a Dungeons & Dragons group is a great way for them to explore identity and develop close friendships. false 1 12 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e11/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e11/ In this episode we talk about learning while travelling, and the importance of meaning. Incidental Learning 00:31:36 15648563 In this episode we talk about learning while travelling, and the importance of meaning. false 1 11 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e10/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e10/ In this episode we discuss visual and tactile learning aids, and how they make learning more relevant by activating our higher-order thinking. Learning Aids 00:16:12 8256557 In this episode we discuss visual and tactile learning aids, and how they make learning more relevant by activating our higher-order thinking. false 1 10 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e09/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e09/ In this episode, we dive into the complex and ever-changing role of technology in homeschooling life. From screen time rules and voice assistants to routers and handwriting books, we unpack how our family navigates the push and pull of iPads, Minecraft, and message dictation. Plus: a music tangent, a fantasy sidebar, and practical advice for staying flexible while raising digital natives. Digital balancing act 00:31:38 15666439 In this episode, we dive into the complex and ever-changing role of technology in homeschooling life. From screen time rules and voice assistants to routers and handwriting books, we unpack how our family navigates the push and pull of iPads, Minecraft, and message dictation. Plus: a music tangent, a fantasy sidebar, and practical advice for staying flexible while raising digital natives. false 1 9 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e08/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e08/ We finally get around to talking about Ecological Dynamics, and its relation to Constructivism. Saadia and Talia list four practical takeaways: Shake it up Keep it real Reflect → Retry Stretch You can read more about it here: https://diggingforfire.blog/posts/constructivism-for-normal-people/ Ecological Dynamics 00:19:27 9818847 We finally get around to talking about Ecological Dynamics, and its relation to Constructivism. Saadia and Talia list four practical takeaways: Shake it up Keep it real Reflect → Retry Stretch You can read more about it here: https://diggingforfire.blog/posts/constructivism-for-normal-people/ false 1 8 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e07/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e07/ In this episode, your hosts get a little sidetracked, and end up talking about all the new things that Saadia has been learning about– primarily the national curriculum. We heavily reference Angela Scarino’s research found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331515422_The_Australian_Curriculum_and_its_conceptual_bases_a_critical_analysis Control & Curriculum 00:30:15 15000564 In this episode, your hosts get a little sidetracked, and end up talking about all the new things that Saadia has been learning about– primarily the national curriculum. We heavily reference Angela Scarino’s research found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331515422_The_Australian_Curriculum_and_its_conceptual_bases_a_critical_analysis false 1 7 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e06/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e06/ In this episode of Pirate School, Talia and Saadia talk about “Six Things”, a simple framework for homeschooling that focuses on building daily habits in six key areas to help our learners develop discipline and master new skills. Six Things 00:26:02 12976490 In this episode of Pirate School, Talia and Saadia talk about “Six Things”, a simple framework for homeschooling that focuses on building daily habits in six key areas to help our learners develop discipline and master new skills. false 1 6 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e05/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e05/ When it comes to social activities, there are so many ways to connect with other families. But what’s the difference between a meetup, a cooperative, a drop-off program, and a tutoring group? In this episode, we break down what each of these terms really means, explore how they work, and chat about the pros and cons to help you decide what might be the best fit for your pirates. Meetups, Coops, and Drop-offs, oh my! 00:28:01 13928453 When it comes to social activities, there are so many ways to connect with other families. But what’s the difference between a meetup, a cooperative, a drop-off program, and a tutoring group? In this episode, we break down what each of these terms really means, explore how they work, and chat about the pros and cons to help you decide what might be the best fit for your pirates. false 1 5 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e04/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e04/ Let’s talk about assessment! Standardised or informal? Formative or summative? Self assessed, parent assessed or peer assessed? Talia goes on many tangents while Saadia tries to remain on topic! Assessment 00:35:59 17752298 Let’s talk about assessment! Standardised or informal? Formative or summative? Self assessed, parent assessed or peer assessed? Talia goes on many tangents while Saadia tries to remain on topic! false 1 4 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e03/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e03/ How do we establish routines and rhythms for our learners, while also creating positive expectations around their learning outcomes. Routines and rhythms 00:22:13 11144436 How do we establish routines and rhythms for our learners, while also creating positive expectations around their learning outcomes. false 1 3 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s00e01/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s00e01/ In our very first bonus episode of Pirate School, we discuss Talia’s obsession with whiteboards. Whiteboards! 00:10:31 5528427 In our very first bonus episode of Pirate School, we discuss Talia’s obsession with whiteboards. false 1 bonus https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e02/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e02/ In this episode of Pirate School, we chat about getting all setup (with all the best intentions) for a new year of school. How long should a term be? What’s the best way to do goal setting? And we introduce Six Things! Preparing for the new school year 00:21:25 10760449 In this episode of Pirate School, we chat about getting all setup (with all the best intentions) for a new year of school. How long should a term be? What’s the best way to do goal setting? And we introduce Six Things! false 1 2 full https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e01/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000 https://pirateschool.fm/episodes/s01e01/ Welcome to Pirate School! In this first episode we introduce ourselves (hi!), and discuss our plans for the podcast. Weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen! 00:26:10 13040450 Welcome to Pirate School! In this first episode we introduce ourselves (hi!), and discuss our plans for the podcast. false 1 1 full