Thank you for sharing your home ed journey with us (daily!). Have a question about devices. When your kiddos listen to podcasts, what device do they use? And if they use say a tablet, don't they want to use the tablet for other things? How do you navigate it?
Also, am glad to learn about those ladybird audio books - they seem like a gem, but individually rather pricey. Can you purchase them as a bundle? Do they have any offers? Any tips?
They listen to podcasts on either the iPad or my phone, and I don’t think they’ve ever asked to then use it for other things. Perhaps this shows lack of imagination on their part! I think it is probably because we only have TV after lunch and they know if they asked for it any other time I’d say no. We occasionally watch short videos or do Khan Academy on the iPad but always sitting with me. They are pretty sheltered from the online world so probably have no idea what they’re missing.
Yes I agree the Ladybird audio books are really pricey. But, we listen to them over and over again so the price is comparable to a book, and there is a lot of information packed into them. The best way I found to get them is to sign up for Audible when they have a ‘half price for three months’ offer going, and then buy them through that. I would absolutely love to be able to purchase them as a bundle!
Hope that helps. All the best and thanks for reading!
Hello Catherine,
Thank you for sharing your home ed journey with us (daily!). Have a question about devices. When your kiddos listen to podcasts, what device do they use? And if they use say a tablet, don't they want to use the tablet for other things? How do you navigate it?
Also, am glad to learn about those ladybird audio books - they seem like a gem, but individually rather pricey. Can you purchase them as a bundle? Do they have any offers? Any tips?
Best wishes,
Victoria
Hi Victoria,
They listen to podcasts on either the iPad or my phone, and I don’t think they’ve ever asked to then use it for other things. Perhaps this shows lack of imagination on their part! I think it is probably because we only have TV after lunch and they know if they asked for it any other time I’d say no. We occasionally watch short videos or do Khan Academy on the iPad but always sitting with me. They are pretty sheltered from the online world so probably have no idea what they’re missing.
Yes I agree the Ladybird audio books are really pricey. But, we listen to them over and over again so the price is comparable to a book, and there is a lot of information packed into them. The best way I found to get them is to sign up for Audible when they have a ‘half price for three months’ offer going, and then buy them through that. I would absolutely love to be able to purchase them as a bundle!
Hope that helps. All the best and thanks for reading!
Catherine
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