How to Afford your Dream College
It’s that time of year again! College applications are open and deadlines are quickly approaching, both exciting and nerve wracking to high school seniors. These feelings can also creep up on parents as your child is getting ready to leave home for the first time. A common concern is how to afford a homeschooler’s dream […]
Washington Field Trips for Homeschoolers
Known for a number of impressive attractions and natural landmarks, homeschooling families can enhance their studies with all the educational field trip ideas in Washington state. With so many unique and diverse places to visit in Washington state, your students can learn about various aspects of the Evergreen state throughout its more than 71,000 square […]
Wisconsin Field Trips for Homeschoolers
They say, “To know Wisconsin is to know its cheese.” But, the Badger State isn’t just all about the cheese. Wisconsin is also home to a large variety of geographical features that can prove to be a fun educational experience for your young learners. To help you plan your next great field trip adventure in […]
Reverse Homeschool Burnout With These LEGO® Activities
There are many ways to prevent homeschool burnout: field trips, a new curriculum, a different schedule or change of scenery. In our house, we incorporate LEGO® into our homeschooling activities from time to time, so when another homeschool mom gave me the idea to use them to reverse homeschool burnout, I was all about it. […]
Beat the Homeschool Blues With Random Acts of Kindness
When homeschool burnout begins affecting everyone in your home, it always helps to change things up. I’m sure you’ve read dozens of articles on things you can do like modify your schedule, try a new curriculum, or even take a break from homeschooling for a few days. I’ve tried all of those and they definitely […]
Unit Study Supplement: William Henry Harrison, U.S. 9th President
William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States, serving only a month in office before, unfortunately, becoming the first U.S. President to die in office. Harrison was a veteran of the army and served many years in politics, including as Governor of the Indiana Territory. Born and raised in Virginia, Harrison attended […]