Tag: Extracurricular
Ideas for Celebrating Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year also known as “Spring Festival” in some areas, is the observance of the new year using the lunisolar calendar. It’s traditionally celebrated in several Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Tibet, and Vietnam, not to mention diaspora communities of Asian descent in the US and all around the world. The […]
Volunteering and Community Service Hours for Homeschoolers
As parents educating their children at home, you might wonder, “Is it possible to fit volunteering into a homeschooler’s schedule? At what age can someone start volunteering?” These are the questions this blog aims to answer, along with highlighting why your homeschooler should get involved in volunteering. How Community Service Can Benefit Your Homeschooler Volunteering […]
Juneteenth History and Celebrations
Each Fourth of July, our nation celebrates independence from Great Britain. Did you know our nation has a second holiday dedicated to freedom? Juneteenth is a day designated to honor and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops finally reached one of the deepest parts of the […]
How to Keep Your Children Learning During the Holidays!
Celebrating with family and friends throughout the holidays is important. While your regularly-scheduled learning might be paused, learning doesn’t have to stop altogether! Here are some educational holiday activities and themes that will keep your children engaged during this joyous time of year. Discover Different Cultures People all around the world celebrate holidays in some […]
Ways to Keep Students Engaged in the Digital Learning Era
Advances in technology have allowed for the development of online education, and the pandemic has accelerated its usage; however, student engagement in online learning can be a challenge. Good news! There are ways to help your kids thrive during remote learning. Why is student engagement important? When online learning takes the form of repetitive lessons […]
Types of Project Based Learning
Of all the things we as parents did in our own schooling, projects often stand out in our memories. Why? We often spent more time and extra effort on them, and we enjoyed being creative. Projects often moved beyond the typical reading, writing, and arithmetic work we typically did in school, and we finished our […]
Things We Learned From Homeschooling Last Year
As parents, we are constantly learning and growing, just like our children. Each homeschool year, my family experiences a number of highs and lows, and in the process, we learn new things. Looking back at last year, there are a lot of takeaways that we can carry with us into the new year. Below are […]
Expand Students’ Learning Opportunities Around Their Interests
There are so many benefits that come from homeschooling. One of those being the ability to engage students in the learning process to increase their focus and promote a higher level of critical thinking skills. With a one-on-one approach, parents can easily identify learning opportunities for their students, based on their individual strengths, interests and […]
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 […]
3 Ways to Grow Your Child’s Foreign Language Skills
The time had finally come and we were ready for our family vacation to Mexico. After the 6-hour flight, we finally landed and made our way to baggage claim to collect our belongings. As we stepped outside to catch a ride to our hotel, I saw a man yell, “Necesitas que te lleven?” I didn’t […]
