There are numerous ways you can teach science and social studies. They can vary from highly structured programs to learning based on the interests of the day. Our personal style is to do a blend but not use a complete program. We do a lot of learning in museums. Before a trip we will spend …
We do a lot of activities that are beyond the normal basic classes. The kids are currently taking music classes. They are learning how to start a business. They take investing and social awareness classes through Outschool. They have tried foreign language through Babble which is a good program but my kids have a hard …
We don’t have a full social studies program either. I generally like to find a few books made about where we may be visiting and we do a history research project on each area. Since we homeschool intermittently, I’m trying to focus on things they may not learn in school. This year we started with …
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I have changed my recommendations to much with regards to language programs once I started our journey to learn about dyslexia. About 20% of kids have dyslexia so choosing a program that works for the kids that generally may struggle the most will give typical learners a great foundation. Teaching kids to read has become …
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I have a few methods that I love to use to teach math and we’ve tried a couple of programs. Here are my favorite: Some of these may link to products (including Amazon), if you purchase through the links we get a very small portion back. Math Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving This …
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Disney World is not only a magical place for families, it can also be a fun educational experience for homeschooling and world schooling learning activities. Disney offers a variety of hands-on educational opportunities. From classic animated films that teach important life lessons and values, to educational documentaries on nature and history, Disney provides a wealth …
Washington DC is a wonderful city to visit and cram in a lot of history with a homeschool / travel year. We made a quick trip to DC for 5 days in February 2023 in order to immerse the kids in American History. Traveling to Washington DC can be an excellent choice for travel with …
Famous Dyslexic Thinkers Dyslexia is typically considered a learning disability due to the difficulty dyslexic thinkers can have with traditional school work. However, more people are starting to realize the benefits of dyslexic thinking. Recently dyslexia has been added to the list of positive traits in linkedin. Studies have shown that 40% of self made …
One of the advantages to taking a gap or travel year is all of the fun stuff you can learn in different locations. When we’re learning from home we call it homeschool but when we travel – It’s worldschool. Here are some starter topics and ideas for learning in the Pacific Northwest part of the …
Worldschool and Homeschool Ideas for Vancouver Island and British Columbia, Canada One of the advantages to taking a gap or travel year is all of the fun stuff you can learn in different locations. When we’re learning from home we call it homeschool but when we travel – It’s worldschool. Here are some starter topics …
