U.S. National Parks feature stunning educational landscapes for kids to explore. Try these tips to make the most of your family’s national park adventures. Written by Chelsea Gonzales of Wonder Wherever We Wander. Easily some of the most amazing resources our beautiful country has to offer are its national parks. From beaches to mountains, U.S. national parks feature dozens of… View Post
How to Teach History Without a Textbook: 12 Ideas to Get You Started!
Teach History Without a Textbook If you want to have a little more fun with your history lessons, try these 12 engaging ideas to teach history without a textbook. Without a doubt, the homeschooling question I hear most often – even more than the socialization one – is, “What curriculum do you use?” Why? I don’t know. It doesn’t seem… View Post
How to Make Your Kids Want to Write (or at Least Grumble a Little Less)
If motivating your children to write seems like an impossible dream, try these tips to tone down the writing-related grumbling in your homeschool.- “My kid hates to write!” How many times have you said those words or heard another homeschooling parent say them? Reluctant writers are the entire reason we started sharing monthly printable writing prompts. But, even with writing… View Post
8 Creative, Simple Ways to Homeschool with LEGO
Are you homeschooling LEGO fans? Get them excited about a LEGO homeschool with these creative ways to use LEGO bricks in your homeschool lessons. Written by Chelsea Gonzales of Wonder Wherever We Wander. LEGO bricks are seriously awesome toys. They encourage creative thinking and problem solving, and they keep my 7-year-old entertained for hours on end. Sure, they hurt like… View Post
6 Excellent Reasons Every Kid Should Run a Business
Running a business teaches kids valuable lessons and life skills. Check out Chelsea’s reasons why every kid should run a business. Written by Chelsea Gonzales of Wonder Wherever We Wander. As a kid, I was always looking for new ways to make money. When I was very young, I sold rocks door to door. No, there wasn’t anything special about… View Post