Road School Moms

About Road School Moms

Roadschool Moms is a weekly podcast ministry to connect, encourage and inspire women from wherever in the world they are. Join Mary Beth Goff and Holly Giles as they share parenting and homeschool information from their Christian perspective. Mary Beth shares her adventures from behind the wheel of an RV currently traveling fulltime in America’s backyard. A solo homeschooling mom of four, she pairs education with adventure for roadschool lessons created by the Road Trip Teacher. Holly shares experiences from her back porch in Central Florida. She and her husband homeschool their two boys with challenges through interest-led learning in the great outdoors. Roadschool adventures at The Giles Frontier happen daily, no RV needed. Together, these veteran moms bring their sweet and sassy personalities to the forefront as they share what is most important in parenting, learning adventures, and life.

Publisher

Mary Beth Goff and Holly Giles

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jun 2016

Latest episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Roadschool Moms Unschooling on the Road

   (http://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RSMs1e3.png)Roadschool Moms Unschooling on the Road Special Replay: Sponsored by the NIV Application Bible. (https://www.thenivbible.com/niv-application-bible/) Are you currently unschooling or interested in learning more about this unique approach to child led life learning? Listen in as Kimberly & Mary Beth discuss their views on Unschooling. Joining us on this podcast is Diane Crayne-Gardener long time unschooling mom. No matter what your current opinion is regarding Unschooling, we invite you to be a part of the discussion and learn where about the plentiful and valuable resources available online.

2. 

   8 Jul 2018

   Picture Books in Your Homeschool

   (https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picturebookspin.jpg)Picture books have the ability to transform a homeschool into a place of imagination, wonder and character skills. We discuss all of this with Cheryl Bastian in Episode #182 of Roadschool Moms Radio.  The replay is a live recording by the Roadschool Moms team from the back porch and behind the wheel. Holly Giles, the creator of The Giles Frontier (http://www.thegilesfrontier.com), broadcasts from central Florida (https://visitcentralflorida.org/).  This week, Mary Beth Goff, the Road Trip Teacher (http://www.roadtripteacher.com) is behind the wheel from a SouthWest Florida location. What is a picture book? A picture book is a work which combines literary eloquence with artistic merit--words and illustrations--working together to tell a story. Generally, picture books are written with 200-800 words (depending on the age of the targeted audience) on 28-32 pages. Historically, picture books have been written to the preschool through mid-elementary audience, yet these masterfully crafted gems speak to the hearts of readers of all ages. Wordless picture books Wordless picture books are just that, a book without words. The illustrations alone tell the story, unless, of course, the person holding the book chooses to imagine and craft the text. One of the Bastian's favorite wordless picture books is Jerry Pinkney's extraordinary The Lion and the Mouse, a retelling of Aesop's classic tale. This treasure won the 2010 Caldecott Medal for its illustrative excellence. These are words taken from Cheryl Bastian's post on picture books. Cheryl joins us for a look at how picture books can make an impact on our home through high school years. Cheryl's insight into how you can take one book and move it through different perspectives, art modalities and comparisons with other literature will make you look at those little books in a whole new way. Fostering Memories We each shared a few stories of memories we had around a picture book. Books can become part of the fabric of your family. Cheryl shared her memories as a child at the library hearing Blueberries for Sal. She connected with Sal in a way that helped her to learn empathy. Holly shares fond memories of bonding with her boys over picture books and a child's way of wanting to hear them over and over again! “Every child ought to know the pleasure of words so well chosen that they awaken sensibility, great emotions, and understanding of truth. ” — Gladys Hunt, Honey for a Child’s Heart, Zondervan, 2002, p. 18 What is a picture book? Books invites readers into learning and into the stories of others, gently, peacefully, and purposefully. There will be pondering.  A heart-changing impact, sometimes so subtly it will go unnoticed for a bit of time. Cheryl's post can be found at Cherylbastian.com  (https://www.cherylbastian.com/blog/2018/6/11/what-is-a-picture-book) Cheryl invites you to visit that link for a list of picture books and other ideas to bring into your home. Follow the encouragement to learn something new every day from Learning Lifestyle Revival (https://www.thegilesfrontier.com/revival/?ref=2) membership. More about Roadschool Moms Looking for a roadmap for your next learning adventure? Scroll through the RSM library on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/road-school-moms/id854587085?mt=2) to find more than 180 podcast replays.  Subscribe on iTunes, rate the show and leave a review. Not sure how to do that?

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   15 Jun 2018

   Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared for Severe Weather in the RV

   (http://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Severe-Weather-Pin.png)Severe weather in the RV can be scary! Don't be scared, be prepared! The Roadschool Moms discuss in depth, more than 20 precautions to take during severe weather seasons in Episode #181 of Roadschool Moms Radio.  The replay is a live recording by the Roadschool Moms team from the back porch and behind the wheel. Holly Giles, the creator of The Giles Frontier (http://www.thegilesfrontier.com), broadcasts from central Florida (https://visitcentralflorida.org/).  This week, Mary Beth Goff, the Road Trip Teacher (http://www.roadtripteacher.com) is behind the wheel from a SouthWest Florida location. This broadcast gives specific advice for those living the fulltime RV lifestyle; however, many topics discussed are beneficial to Roadschool Moms no matter where in the world you are! Before You Hit the Road There are several ways to arm your family with the proper tools and precautionary measures to deal with inclement weather factors that may arise down the road. The key to this part of being prepared is to be proactive. A few things to do before you hit the road include * Download a good weather app with key features such as Accuweather (https://downloads.accuweather.com/) or The Weather Channel (http://weather-com-rain-storm-wind.uptrivial.com/en/us/android/) * Gather adequate roadmaps for all areas of the journey ahead * Always travel with a weather radio with the seven NOAA (http://www.noaa.gov/) channels * Keep a charged computer or tablet nearby with the appropriate cords * Maintain a current selection of various campground directories such as the Big Rigs Best Bets (https://www.big-rigs-rv.com/OrderPage.html) directory * Create an emergency survival kit (https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit#) as well as a bug out bag for each family member Finally, before you take off on the next road trip adventure, talk with all passengers, especially the kiddos, to demonstrate at least two (2) ways out of the RV in case of an emergency. A final inspection of the RV, tow vehicle, or toad is also non-negotiable. The last checkmark on the list to playing it safe is to put back sufficient cash to cover basic expenses including fuel, food, and accommodations for several days in case the family is displaced due to an accident or weather-related situation. Severe Weather in the RV Severe weather is scary no matter where in the world you live. Fulltime RVing families face even more challenges in weather-related situations. Often, RV travel takes place in regions of the country that are unfamiliar. Someone who grew up in Colorado may have no clue what to look for during hurricane season in Florida. A few no-brainer tips to remember are * Keep a mobile device charged at all times * Check satellite radio often for weather updates * If near the coast, be aware of tropical storms brewing * Keep fuel, propane, and water tanks full when weather predictions are unstable It is imperative to be weather aware when you are on the road. If you sense a change, pull over to a safe location and check the changing weather conditions. Remember, an RV is not a safe location during severe weather. Finding safe shelter is a must to avoid the risk of injury o even death. Retail stores, the library, a hospital, the post office, or any structure that you can reach with ample parking is good for an emergency. If it becomes necessary to pull over on the road, do not park next to a guard rail or any obstruction that will keep you from exiting the RV. Take No Chances The best advice is to take no chances during even the possibility of severe weather.

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YouTube views

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

34 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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YouTube

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Engagement

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