Interest-Led and Hands-On Science For Your Homeschool
The hands-on science kits from Science Unlocked cover all kinds of topics and help us have all kinds of hands-on learning fun while pursuing an interest-led science curriculum.
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A Fun and Challenging Moon Unit Study For Your Homeschooler
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…
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Out of This World Astronomy Themed Homeschool Morning Basket
Blast off with us using this out of this world astronomy themed morning basket. Full of space-tacular resources perfect for your homeschool. We are planning to spend the fall semester studying Space. We are so excited about the topic that we decided to extend the fun to our morning time. What’s A Morning Basket? Simply…
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A Homeschool Space Unit Study Ideal for Interest Led Learning
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…
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Why Biographies Are So Important In Homeschool History
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…
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The Incredible Power Of Following Your Child’s Interests In Your Homeschool
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…
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How We Use Screens in Our Homeschool (and Why It Works!)
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…
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How to Celebrate Shark Week in Your Homeschool
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….
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Do Grade Level Expectations Really Matter In Your Homeschool?
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…
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4 Ways To Make Your Homeschool Field Trip To The Zoo Awesome
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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