suddenly, unexpectedly, homeschooling.
Easy Ways to Learn Geography I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it again, but the very best ideas are often the most simple ones. I’m here to share a super-easy and fun way to sneak in some geography into your day. Are you ready? All you need is this: Do you remember when you were…
Using Field Trips to Practice Map Skills: Our Visit to Story Land in Glen, NH I absolutely adore when I can share one of my childhood loves with my children. When I was a little girl, I grew up going to Story Land every summer. Story Land is a family friendly fairytale theme park that includes rides, games, theatrical…
Games that Teach Map Skills Our family is game-obsessed. One of the biggest homeschooling perks for this game-obsessed family is that we don’t have to wait until the weekend rolls around to try to squeeze in a family game night. Instead, we can play games daily- multiple times daily if we feel like it! I…
Learn About Map Grids with Battleship An important map skill is the understanding of map grids and coordinates, and this concept can be a little tricky for young children to grasp. An easy way to quickly increase understanding of grids and coordinates, and an easy way to reinforce those skills once learned, is by playing an…
Compass Rose Activity Understanding directions can be tricky for young kids. An easy way to help young children understand directionality is by making your very own compass rose. My children are huge fans of any project that involves coloring, and so it occurred to me that I could draw a simple compass rose, make some photocopies,…
Homeschooling with Google Earth Google Earth is a fun and mesmerizing tool. Have you tried it? It can be pretty addictive. You go on to check one thing and before you know it, you’re completely lost on some wild adventure. Google Earth is an amazing tool for parents, educators, and homeschoolers. With a little creativity,…
