There are numerous ways you can teach science and social studies. They can vary from highly structured programs to learning based on the interests of the day. Our personal style is to do a blend but not use a complete program. We do a lot of learning in museums. Before a trip we will spend …
We do a lot of activities that are beyond the normal basic classes. The kids are currently taking music classes. They are learning how to start a business. They take investing and social awareness classes through Outschool. They have tried foreign language through Babble which is a good program but my kids have a hard …
We don’t have a full social studies program either. I generally like to find a few books made about where we may be visiting and we do a history research project on each area. Since we homeschool intermittently, I’m trying to focus on things they may not learn in school. This year we started with …
I have changed my recommendations to much with regards to language programs once I started our journey to learn about dyslexia. About 20% of kids have dyslexia so choosing a program that works for the kids that generally may struggle the most will give typical learners a great foundation. Teaching kids to read has become …
I have a few methods that I love to use to teach math and we’ve tried a couple of programs. Here are my favorite: Some of these may link to products (including Amazon), if you purchase through the links we get a very small portion back. Math Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving This …
Perdido Key Florida is the quieter area of the beach between the cities of Pensacola and the busy tourist towns on Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Yes, you will find some larger condo’s here but the majority of the beach is still smaller buildings where you can find a little more relaxing atmosphere. There’s one …
We absolutely fit into a specific group of people called “boat people.” Regardless of where we travel, we always find a boat to jump on. From ferry’s to sailboat to kayaks and tour boats. Boating is kind of our thing (minus cruise ships). So when we planned our last gap year, renting a canal boat …
Scotland is the perfect place to visit for book lovers. My absolute favorite thing to do is cozy up with a good book and take in the beautiful scenery next to a warm fireplace and cup of tea. Scotland also generally has a cute bookstore in every town. Strong characters, wild landscapes and whimsical story …
When planning a beach vacation in the US, the cities of Gulf Shores, Destin and Orange Beach on the Gulf of Mexico (panhandle of Florida area) are usually top of the list – for good reason. Most have amazing white sand beaches with water that at times can be very blue or green. The water …
Europe is a wonderful continent to explore and offers a wide variety of experiences. From beautiful mountain views, to amazing historical architecture, picture-perfect beaches and a variety of unique cultures Europe has something for everyone. So what if you have a little extra time to explore – where should you go? Enjoy our snap shot …