Hands-on learning is the best kind of learning. Sadly, as kids get older, the ideas for hands-on projects seem to dwindle. If you stop to think about it, though, almost anything can be educational: acting in a play, running a lawn-care business, creating pieces of art, cooking and baking, and even babysitting! But sometimes it’s nice…
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…
It’s important for our children to understand our nation’s history. Many families enjoy celebrating Independence Day (often referred to as the 4th of July) with fireworks, homemade ice cream, and family cookouts. But do we really understand why we celebrate? These 4th of July Unit Study Ideas and Activities for Your Homeschool will help your…
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…
Does your child love playing around with cameras and creating movies and videos? Are you a family who loves watching movies and shows together? Well, let me introduce you to the course “Intro to Filmmaking” from Film School 4 Teens that can turn these interests into critical life skills! Intro to Filmmaking by Film School…
Are you homeschooling high school? Even high school students benefit from hands-on learning. And there are ways to easily add more hands-on learning to your high school homeschool! When we first began homeschooling ten years ago, I was determined to help my boys learn in fun and engaging ways. It was one of the reasons we…
