It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of child-led learning. Following your child’s interests can lead to so many amazing learning experiences you never would have thought to explore. So what is child-led learning? It’s just what it sounds like: following your child’s interests to propel your lessons and topics of study. Sometimes child-led…
Every year we celebrate Shark Week by learning all about these amazing creatures together with documentaries, hands-on activities, and field trips. Since Shark Week happens near Emily’s birthday, it’s always been a really special event for her. This year, we learned about Eugenie Clark, a famous shark scientist. We had so much fun learning about…
Planning is my favorite! I love planning our homeschool year and I’ve learned a lot about it over the last few years. I know planning can feel overwhelming, even if you love it. There’s a lot to think about. We follow an interest-led homeschool philosophy, so we strive to include curriculum and unit study options…
Screens get a bad rap, but in my experience, they aren’t all bad. Screen time has added tons of value to our homeschool experience with educational apps, documentaries, and gameschooling. In fact, I always include relevant Youtube videos and documentaries in my unit study lesson plans here at the Waldock Way. Don’t be afraid to…
Do you use Alexa for school? If you have an Amazon Alexa, your kids may have already discovered a few fun skills they love like playing hide and seek or listening to their favorite songs. But Alexa is more than a music player or novelty, it’s an exciting new way to learn at home. Alexa…
Shark Week on Discovery Channel, an annual celebration of all things “shark,” routinely takes over television during July. It’s the longest running program in history filled with information about the secret lives of these ocean predators. Shark Week’s main purpose is to focus on conservation efforts and correcting many of the common misconceptions about sharks….
Don’t you love it when someone asks what grade your homeschooler is in? It’s not always that simple is it? Homeschoolers can kind of be all over the map when it comes to grade levels and that’s ok. While grade levels don’t really matter in homeschool. In the end, being aware of grade level goals…
We recently took a really amazing homeschool field trip to the Crayola Experience in Orlando, Florida. We had a fantastic time! There is so much to see, a lot of creative activities, and a ton of learning opportunities too.
As homeschool moms we hear all the time that reading is the most important, and it is. But what about for us moms? Do homeschool moms need to be readers too?
If you’re planning a zoo trip with your homeschool family this year, don’t hesitate to count it as a field trip. A zoo is a wonderful place for your homeschoolers to learn and there are simple steps you can take to make the trip even more fun and educational. Discover my favorite 4 ways to make your homeschool field trip to the zoo awesome.
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