Summer and Travel

MAY 28, 2018

Spotlight On: Summer Enrichment

Although the school year has come to an end, that doesn’t mean learning should! Preventing the summer slide is a very real concern for homeschooling families. Statistics show that students…

MAY 11, 2018

Comprehensive Field Trip Guide

Taking a field trip is the icing on the educational cake! Field trips give you and your students a chance to have a hands-on experience with whatever you’re studying. But then again, they could…

MAY 7, 2018

What’s All the Hype About Summer Slide?

During the summer months, kids can lose up to two months of academic gains. On average, students lose two months of reading skills alone! Children are also at risk of losing physical skills during…

APRIL 15, 2018

San Jacinto Day: A Battle For Independence

Independence isn’t something we should take for granted. After all, independence and individual freedoms lie at the heart of our ability to homeschool. But sometimes, independence comes as…

JULY 11, 2017

101 Things To Do This Summer – So Many FUN Things To Do!

  Homeschool.com's 101 Things To Do This Summer list is chock-full of educational and fun things to do.  Maybe your kids will be interested in some of the following - Have a cannonball…

APRIL 13, 2015

Homeschoolers – 7 Ideas For Outdoor Fun

  The term “couch potato” describes today’s little ones quite aptly. Spoilt for choice with numerous outlets of entertainment like video games, smartphones, tablets and the good…

JUNE 25, 2014

A Marineland Dolphin Adventure Homeschool Fieldtrip

With its roots in conservation, Marineland Dolphin Adventure near St Augustine, Florida is on call to provide aide to injured sea animals in the area. The staff of Marineland do everything…

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Family Travel and Learning in Cancun, Mexico

While in Cancun for our 100% fun and 100% educational vacation we called Riu Palace Peninsula our home base.  RIU Palace Peninsula is an all-inclusive resort in Cancun; our family of four…

AUGUST 18, 2013

Pisgah National Forest Field Trip

  {{This article is part of our Asheville With Kids series.}} DuPont State Forest/ Pisgah National Forest An easy 45-minute drive south of Asheville into the Brevard, NC…

JULY 9, 2013

7 Things To Do In London With Teenagers

London is rich with architecture, history and culture, but it can be tricky to make it fun for teens.  Consider the following activities that are sure to make this a memorable family vacation. See…