The curriculum is ready and prepared. You wrote out a plan. Activities are booked - the first week of homeschool us upon us. Just because your children don't go to public school doesn't mean the transition from summer to a new school year is easy. It's not always a seamless, smooth transition, but these tips will help ensure you have a successful first homeschool week!
August is back to school time for everyone, including homeschoolers. Planning out your year is one of the critical steps a parent needs to take in preparation for the upcoming school year. For new homeschoolers, this task can feel daunting, but planning shouldn't be hard or frustrating.
Heading back to school can be an anxious time for parents, teachers, and kids! It doesn't have to be a scary or stressful time for anyone; these tips will help the process.
Nature journaling is a creative way to encourage your child's love of nature, as well as practicing artistic skills. Children and parents can and should have a nature journal, and you want to have the right supplies to get started.
Summer is winding down, and it is time to get your child ready to head back to school. Most kids need a transitional period before going back to school, so plan to start a few weeks beforehand.
Summer is the perfect time to take your kids outside and have some fun with backyard science experiments! These experiments entertain your children, while showing them properties of science, such as chemical reactions or photosynthesis.
Road trips are an exciting vacation for families, and they can be educational as well. With the right activities and plan, a road trip can also be an excellent learning opportunity for children. Here are some fun ways to incorporate learning into your road trip.
The library is a fantastic source for learning and entertainment this summer. It is never too early to foster the love of reading in your children. Reading is the gateway for all learning. Your library is one of the best resources for your children, and it is free!
Your summer vacation is the perfect time for kids to keep learning. Learning and discovering new things doesn’t have to be boring. Here are 8 tips for learning while on vacation.
Your child spent the school year developing their expanding reading skills. Summer may be full of fun memories and activities, but you don’t want to face a summer reading setback. Try these tips to avoid a summer reading setback.
Most of us are aware that having some sort of routine is necessary to have a functional family life. Kids need routines throughout their growing-up years, not just when they’re infants or toddlers. Keeping activities in a consistent sequence helps both parents and kids manage their daily needs, including food, hygiene, sleep, and homework. Kids may fight routine, but it helps them have a sense of consistency and security. Here are some tips for helping your child stick to a routine: Use pictures. Connecting visuals with a listed routine can help kids remember it better, especially if they’re visual-spatial learners....
