Summer Fun

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: World-School Style
Sponsored by The Culture Trotters. Last we shared with you we were in Akumal, Mexico riding out the shutdown with the cutest little troop of spider monkeys. Since then, a lot has changed. Mexico…

Unexpected Benefits of World Schooling
Sponsored by Culture Trotters. As homeschooling families, we all are already on the road less traveled. As world schoolers I feel like we are now out in the jungle with a machete forging our…

Journal Your Way to Stress-Free Summer Writing
Writing in the summer? No way! Well, maybe if it’s not formal writing… And if it’s for a short period… And if it’s fun… One way to get your kids to write in the summer is through…

Desire-Led Summer Learning for Teens and Tweens
We homeschool with state requirements of 180 days of instruction for the school year. So, every May or June when we get to the 180th day, we celebrate with loud renditions of “School’s out…

Using the Summertime to Build Background Knowledge
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning.com Imagine you are a third-grader, living your whole life in a high-rise apartment building in New York City. For school, you are asked to read Charlotte’s…

55 Free Summer Camps and Classes!
The summer of 2020 may not end up being like any summer you are used to but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be packed full of fun, learning, and summer activities! With the advantages of…

8 Ways Online Learning Can Change Your Summer!
While it can be tempting to spend all summer relaxing by the pool or in the backyard hammock without a care in the world, summertime is also a great opportunity for additional learning. Whether…

Using the Summertime to Maintain Your Student’s Skills
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning.com “To break or not to break…. That is the question.” As we approach the summer months, and our thoughts turn to outside activities and relaxation,…

The Importance of Summer Learning
Summer is near even though it feels like spring barely began! Many of our homeschooling programs and curricula are drawing to a close. With summer break almost upon us, are the impending endless…

5 Things Parents Should Look for in a Summer Program
Sponsored by Time4Learning.com With summer in full swing, there can be ample time on your child’s plate. While free time around the house can be fun for your child, keeping them learning…