History of Airplanes: Orville & Wilbur Wright Unit Study
June 3, 2020
As we shift from spring into summer, a fun outdoor unit study is just the thing to bring your homeschool out of the home and
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American History: Oregon Trail Unit Study
May 27, 2020
A homeschool unit study is a great way to incorporate a variety of activities into your study of American history. Check out these creative resources
Teaching Patience: Finding Joy in the Wait
May 20, 2020
Patience is a hard lesson to learn–and teach! And yet, one of the greatest blessings of homeschooling is that it allows us the opportunity to
An Apple A Day Makes a Simple Homeschool Unit Study
April 15, 2020
With apple trees bursting into bloom all around us, now is a great time to consider putting together a homeschool unit study focusing on apples
Homeschool Teatime
April 8, 2020
Right now, your homeschool probably isn’t lacking for at-home together time! But while there is a temporary moratorium on extra-curricular activities outside your home, how are
Embracing Homeschooling: Free Educational Resources
March 25, 2020
by Megan Bittner In the midst of a wave of event closures, there is an unexpected opportunity for families to spend more time together than
Morse Code and Secret Codes
March 18, 2020
Codes have been used throughout history to communicate, signal distress, and transmit secret information. One of the most recognizable codes is Morse code, developed by
Homeschool Stem: Underwater Adventures: Submarine Unit Study
March 11, 2020
There are a ton of great ways to incorporate a submarine unit studyinto your homeschool STEM activities. March 17 is Submarine Day, whichcelebrates the day
March Forth and Do Something: Volunteering in Your Homeschool
March 4, 2020
“How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank March Forth and Do
Family Activities: What Will You Do with Your Time Refund?
February 26, 2020
The IRS isn’t the only one who (might) owe you a refund this year. This year is a leap year, so we’ll get one whole
Color Science: 5 Rainbow Science Experiments for Your Homeschool
February 19, 2020
Spring time is the perfect time to plan some rainbow science experiments! Take advantage of the rainy weather and spring sunshine to be on the
Homeschool Unit Study: Volcanoes!
February 5, 2020
Creating unit studies is a fun way to explore a variety of subjects, and it’s surprising how much you can learn from one common topic.
What Makes Strong Bridges?
January 29, 2020
What do you do when your students are stuck inside on a cold afternoon? How about a fun STEM activity that doesn’t even feel like
Five Benefits of Having Pen Pals
January 22, 2020
There’s nothing quite like getting a handwritten letter in the mail. There’s a beauty in the anticipation of waiting for a letter, thinking about someone
America’s Founding Father: Benjamin Franklin Unit Study
January 15, 2020
Unit studies are a creative way to incorporate several different subjects into a cohesive unit bound by a common theme. Part of the fun is
Setting Goals for Your Homeschool
January 7, 2020
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate your homeschool life and habits, celebrate the past year’s successes, and resolve to
Spiders: Friend or Foe?
November 6, 2019
You’ll see plenty of spiders this time of year, both in nature, as many spiders venture out of hiding to look for mates, and in
Teaching with Drama
October 30, 2019
You’ve probably already realized that effective teaching requires a certain dramatic element! Even if the drama is merely in your displayed enthusiasm as a means
Home(school) Entertainment: DIY Learning Toys
October 9, 2019
Learning toys are great tools for occupying younger students, especially if you need to review structured lessons with older siblings, work, or put babies down
Five Fall Science Experiments
October 2, 2019
Science experiments come into their own in the fall! Changes in the natural world around us, beginning-of-the-school-year enthusiasm, and cooling temperatures starting to limit time
Hands-On Geology: A Natural Wonder in Your Backyard
September 25, 2019
If you’re looking for a fun fall trip to take with your family, consider incorporating a field trip to Natural Bridge into a hands-on geology
Hands-On History: The Printing Press
September 18, 2019
A study on Johannes Gutenberg’s moveable-type printing press makes an excellent hands-on history lesson with nearly endless activities for students of all ages. You can
Kids in the Kitchen: Homeschool Home Ec
September 11, 2019
Home economics is a subject that blends seamlessly into a homeschool curriculum. Learning to cook, budget, and perform minor household repairs can impart skills that
Your Family Legacy: A Genealogy Study
September 4, 2019
What are you studying in history this fall? What would happen if you brought the history lessons a bit closer to home? Including family history
Let Freedom Ring! Liberty Bell History Unit Study
August 28, 2019
Kick off your homeschool year with a cool history unit study, and maybe even a family field trip! On September 1, 1752, the Liberty Bell
The Family Business: Entrepreneurship for Kids
August 21, 2019
Homeschoolers are in a unique position to incorporate an entrepreneurial spirit into their homeschool and lifestyle. Whether you run a full-fledged business or experiment with
The Power of Singing in School at Home
August 14, 2019
Singing–in schools, communities, and homes–is an activity that in some ways seems like a lost art when you compare modern days to historical records. You’ve
Your Homeschool Room: Spaces for Every Home
August 7, 2019
Believe it or not, summer has flown by, and it’s time to get excited about starting a new homeschool year! Whether you’re a veteran homeschooler
Homeschooling Fun: A Circus
July 31, 2019
Homeschooling itself can seem like a circus sometimes! Why not celebrate homeschooling fun by taking advantage of summer freedom and sunny weather? Let the kids
The History of Pizza
July 24, 2019
Sometimes the best learning happens without lesson plans or lapbooks. Challenge your kids to learn something new about a random topic–like the history of pizza!
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