The experts agree, reading to children from a very early age is the number one way to help them succeed. Reading aloud helps kids develop vocabulary, print awareness, build writing skills, fall in love with literature, helps to feed their imagination, and so much more! Knowing which books to choose for your homeschool can be…
Homeschooling can sometimes feel overwhelming during the holidays. At the very least, schedules get a bit challenging. I’d love to share with you my approach to homeschooling during the holiday season.
Did you know there are 63 national parks in the United States? No matter where you live, there’s a national park not too far away. If you’re looking for an amazing way to learn more about natural resources, landscape, and geography, National parks are perfect for that and more. While you’re there, you’ll discover all…
I’m really excited to share this exciting moon unit study with you! I’ve included everything you need to learn all about Earth’s natural satellite all in one unit study. It’s a great place to begin learning about Space. You can use this moon unit study and all the fun moon activities included to supplement your…
Are your kids interested in Outerspace, planets, or astronomy? If your kids dream of being astronauts, you’re going to love this homeschool space unit study. It’s ideal for homeschool families practicing interest-led learning because you can use as much or as little as you like to satisfy their curiosity. Everything you need is combined together…
I want my daughter to feel connected to history, but teaching it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Using living books, books that are engaging and encourage her to dive into the subject, are ideal for homeschool history. That’s why I love using great biographies to craft our homeschool history lesson plans and unit studies. I focus…
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…
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….
Emily has had a major interest in Bear Grylls and survival ever since the interactive Man vs. Wild show premiered. So, of course I immediately began brainstorming ways to incorporate this new found interest of hers into our homeschool and decided a Survival Unit Study would be perfect! Why We Love Learning About Survival Emily…
We have had so much fun traveling in our homeschool using geography based unit studies. In the past, we have traveled America’s National Parks and traveled to many different countries all over the world so it just seemed fitting that next we should also travel the fifty states too. An Engaging Way To Making Learning…
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