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How I Spent My Summer Vacation: World-School Style
Sponsored by The Culture Trotters. Last we shared with you we were in Akumal, Mexico riding out the shutdown with the cutest little troop of spider monkeys. Since then, a lot has changed. Mexico…
Do’s & Don’ts on the First Day of Homeschool
Sponsored by Time4Learning.com. Many homeschoolers have a knack for planning out their schedule, choosing their curriculum and having everything prepared for the first day of the school year.…
Supplement Online Lessons with Hands-On Learning
Sponsored by Calvert Homeschool. Hands-on learning is an important part of the learning process, perhaps especially for an online curriculum like Calvert. Check out these practical tips for…
Writing Tips: Back to Basics for Back to School
Was your kids’ summer writing limited to scribbling their names in sidewalk chalk on the driveway? Don’t worry! You have plenty of time to get back in the swing of things. You probably don’t…
12 Things to Do Before the New Homeschool Year Begins
Sponsored by Alpha Omega Publications. The beginning of a new homeschool year should be exciting rather than stressful, but to get to that point requires some planning. Use these items on our…
Why is STEM Important In Your Homeschool?
Sponsored by A2ZHomeschooling. Learn why adding STEM or STEAM is important and discover how to incorporate STEM/STEAM resources for your homeschool! “STEM” is a popular buzzword in education,…
How to Keep Homeschool Records
Sponsored by Calvert Homeschool. A common worry for many families is how to keep records of their homeschool so they can observe state laws and prepare for high school transcripts. We’re here…
Using Video Games to Build Skills
Sponsored by Arcademics. When Devices Take Over We're struggling with device take-over. Our kids are obsessed with YouTube and Nintendo. They turn into zombies when on the devices, with stunted…
Unexpected Benefits of World Schooling
Sponsored by Culture Trotters. As homeschooling families, we all are already on the road less traveled. As world schoolers I feel like we are now out in the jungle with a machete forging our…
Breaking Out of the Classroom: A Family’s Decision to Embrace Online Learning
Academic life, for many families with children in traditional school settings and learning co-ops, has become uncharted territory this year. Kids were displaced from the familiar comfort of their…