Summer Fun

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…

Seven Reasons to Keep Learning This Summer
Sponsored post by Time4Learning.com When I started writing this, I was thinking about the reasons to keep “studying” during the summer. But after a while, I didn’t like the word “study.”…

Free and Affordable Summer Camps and Activities
Not everyone is able to take the summer to travel and have lots of hands-on and new experiences, however, with the advantages of technology, your child can still experience new things this summer,…

5 Things Parents Should Look for in a Summer Program
Sponsored by Time4Learning.com With summer around the corner, 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…

Take Homeschooling on the Road This Summer
With summer just about in full swing, you’re likely already considering spending a little time away from home. As a homeschooling parent, you’re not necessarily bound by the structures of…

Skip the Boredom, Keep Kids Engaged This Summer
Post Sponsored by Welcome Home Learning School is out and another steamy summer has arrived. After two restless years of pandemic-induced isolation, it’s time to get outside and do something.…

Flexibility is the Key During Summer Months
Guest post by Time4Learning.com With summer approaching, you may be thinking about your plans to spend time with your children. Are you traveling? Planning on sleeping in more often? Are you…

Tips For a Safe Sunny Summer
Summer is in full swing and kids are having the time of their lives outdoors. With all the outdoor fun comes the possibility of sunburn, dehydration, heat rash/foot fungus, and bug bites. Although…

Why Gardening is Perfect for Homeschool Kids
I had been on the fence for a while about introducing gardening to my kids. Sometimes I thought that they were too young for it, other times I thought about the dirt and laundry. The past year,…

Tips for Summer Homeschooling
Guest post by Kimberly Smith. Every summer, I am faced with this dilemma. Often throughout the years, I have had great intentions of keeping my children's skills moving forward, but after…