I’m so excited to share this new US government homeschool unit study with you! It’s perfect for learning about the different branches of government and exploring important events like the Declaration of Independence. Sometimes learning about our government can feel boring and dry. Government lesson plans and curricula can seem disconnected from what’s actually happening…
Math is everywhere! There are so many excellent ways to teach math in everyday life. Practical real-world math practice motivates kids and allows us to take a hands-on interest-led approach to learning in our homeschool. With practical math practice activities and resources, we can improve our understanding of math concepts and how they function in…
Homeschooling looks different for everyone so it’s not surprising that planning and record keeping often look different for each family too. Measuring progress in preschool and kindergarten is a lot different than in middle school and high school! So how can you keep track of progress in your homeschool through the years? Don’t miss my…
Interest-led learning is our favorite way to homeschool. It’s all about focusing our lessons on Emily’s interests, passions, and curiosity. We love exploring and learning new things together; this approach makes it easy. It’s easy to think about interest-led learning with younger children. We can quickly come up with a dozen preschool themes from dinosaurs…
If your child gets frustrated easily and often feels uncomfortable with new challenges, you might be homeschooling a perfectionist. At first, teaching a perfectionist seems like a great problem to have. After all, what’s wrong with kids who constantly want to be the best and push themselves to improve? The reality is that perfectionism can…
We love games here at The Waldock Way. Over the years, I’ve discovered that some games work better in our homeschool than others. When you’re homeschooling an only child, some games and activities don’t work as well as they would with a bigger group of kids. That’s why I’m so excited to share this list…
We love reading great books together! That’s why I’ve committed to share some of our favorites with you every month. These books are perfect for reading aloud with kids from preschool through high school because the benefits of reading aloud don’t stop when kids learn to read independently. Plus, it’s a great way to foster…
Sometimes screens get a bad rap when it comes to homeschooling. While there are certainly challenges, there are lots of awesome benefits to using technology in your homeschool too. Today, I want to encourage you to give screens a chance. If you’re willing to try adding tech to your homeschool lessons, you’ll soon find all…
What does P.E. look like for homeschoolers? There are no gym showers or locker rooms. Physical education can look like a lot of different things for homeschoolers. Discover 30 ideas for health and fun that are conventional and outside the box. These exciting homeschool P.E. activities incorporate fantasy, sports, gardening, and treasure hunting for excitement…
I always take games when we travel. For our most recent trip, I think I packed 10 different games! We love playing games together no matter where we are, so it just makes sense to incorporate games into our family trips. Games are an excellent way to learn! Plus, they help foster connection and create…
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