Fortunately, learning doesn’t have to be difficult, it can be lots of fun! Cultivating lifelong learners is much easier when we can make lessons fun and engaging for our children. Plus, difficult isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Did you know children learn and retain more when activities are engaging and fun for them?…
Interest-led learning can offer your family all kinds of amazing learning opportunities! This method of homeschooling is one we are big fans of here at The Waldock Way. The interest-led learning method allows us to encourage a love of learning while building strong family connections with one another on our homeschooling journey. Want to learn…
We’re big fans of interest-led learning! It’s a powerful way to keep your child engaged and excited about learning. Plus, it’s great for encouraging curiosity and increasing retention. Interest-led unit studies are the backbone of our homeschool curriculum here at the Waldock Way. However, there are some potential drawbacks you’ll have to think about when…
Have you discovered play based learning? Learning through play is a powerful concept that has changed how we homeschool for the better. I’m excited to share our favorite play based learning benefits and the academic advantages of a play based learning curriculum with you. The truth is that adopting a play based learning approach can…
Emily has loved animals for as long as I can remember. She has always had a strong desire to work with animals when she is older. So, when she requested (more like begged) for a veterinarian unit study I happily obliged. I got to work and planned a month long unit study that would consist…
We follow an interest-led learning approach in our homeschool for all kinds of reasons. For starters, this approach works really well for us. Interest-led lessons and unit studies give us the opportunity to meet our daughter where she is and make the learning journey fun for her along the way. Plus, interest-led learning is a…
Have you tried lots of different math programs and yet to find the one you love? I’d like to invite you to try Teaching Textbooks. This math program has made math fun for us again! Emily looks forward to her math lessons now. That’s the biggest reason Teaching Textbooks is our choice for homeschool math….
Here at The Waldock Way, we love unit studies. They provide such a unique way to combine lots different content and activities. Unit studies help us explore how things are connected and dive deeper into subjects our homeschooler is passionate about. Lately, our daughter Emily has been really passionate about anatomy. She’s fascinated by the…
Strewing is all about providing opportunities for learning through creative exploration. It’s a great way to encourage independent learning in your homeschool. Plus, you can use strewing to discover what your kids are passionate about. Then, build lessons that match up with their interests. It’s ideal for interest-led learning! Curious about how to use strewing…
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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