When I was a child, I was fascinated with maps. I remember being in fourth grade and finding a map of the world at my grandma’s house. As I ran my little fingers over the names and borders of various countries, I imagined all the different places and cultures. Written by Shawna of Different by Design…
There is more to an education than just reading, writing, and arithmetic. Life skills are an essential part of growing up. They prepare our children for living on their own, with roommates, and with spouses. There are numerous life skills that teens need to learn on their way to adulthood. Budgeting, car maintenance, balancing a…
Earlier this week, we shared an article about How to Make Bird Feeders and Study Backyard Birds. Today, we’re adding information to help you and your children learn even more about birds! You may want to try this easy hands-on bird study as part of some educational summer fun or as part of your homeschool…
Homeschooling doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. For instance, you can do a spring nature study in your own backyard with supplies you already have on hand. (Or, if you’re reading this article later in the year, you can do an autumn nature study.) You can create your own nature journal and record your…
Homeschooling gives us the freedom to pursue our children’s interests and talents. This means we get to do just plain fun hands-on creative projects like soap making and candle making, sewing, quilting, cross-stitch, and more. You’d be surprised how much you can learn by making handicrafts like these! Teaching and learning handicrafts were commonly practiced…
I know I’m in good company, so I know anything I have to say for the great day that is Pi Day is going to be a refresher for you, but let’s refresh just for funsies! Pi Day is appropriately celebrated on the fourteenth of March since the circumference of a circle divided by its…
