6 top reasons people decide to homeschool
The number of families homeschooling their children has been increasing over the years. While the main reason for homeschooling is for religious or moral purposes, according to the National Center for...
View ArticleEducational opportunities at Joslyn Art Museum
The Joslyn Art Museum is an exceptional place for people of all ages to learn about and appreciate art through the extensive permanent collection and intriguing temporary exhibits. Even the building...
View ArticleEducational opportunities at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is one of the worlds largest zoos. It is home to over 950 different species. It has the world's largest indoor desert, world's largest indoor swamp, the Lied...
View ArticleHomeschooling events and resources for Valentine's Day
It doesn't matter if you love Valentine's Day or hate it, if you have kids, they are going to be exposed to it. With all of the chocolate, stuffed animals, clothing, cards and more that...
View ArticleCreative writing prompts for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and what better what to celebrate a holiday of romance then with writing. Often people communicate their love for each other during this holiday with poetry...
View ArticleFour love poems for homeschooling lessons for Valentine's Day
To get into the romantic flow of Valentine's day, some lessons on famous love poems might help spark the mood of the holiday for some teenagers. Even if romance isn't in your teens eyes, these...
View ArticleGeocaching: A perfect homeschooling activity
Geocaching is like a giant game of treasure hunting for adults and kids alike, which makes this a great activity to incorporate into your homeschooling. What makes geocaching great for homeschooling...
View ArticleCreating educational bedtime routines for young children
Bedtime routines can help young children transition to sleep time smoother and it can be fun and educational as well. Here are some tips and techniques to help your little one find some fun and do a...
View ArticleEarly education lesson ideas for teaching the four seasons
Teaching kids about the four seasons can be a fun, hands on lesson plan. It's easy to have the kids look outside to tell you what the weather is right now, but it's another skill...
View ArticleEarly education lesson idea for teaching kids how to dress for the season
Kids don't always know what it means to dress for the season. Sometimes they'll come running out of their room in a swimsuit in the middle of winter, or walk around in gloves and snow boots...
View ArticleConsiderations to make before starting to homeschool
Deciding to homeschool your children can be a big decision. There are a lot of reasons people decide to homeschool, but there are also a lot of lifestyle considerations that need to be made to find...
View ArticleLesson ideas to go along with the pictures taken by Mars rover Curiosity
On Feb. 11, 2013 NASA updated their Mars Mission News page with an image of a unique formation captured by Mars rover Curiosity's main camera. To see the image and read their report on the NASA...
View ArticleTen great educational websites to add to your bookmarks
There is a ton of information out there on the Internet, but unfortunately much of it is buried under a lot of not so great resources. To help you wade through the mass of information, here are some...
View ArticleHomeschooling activities for President's Day
President's Day is a day to celebrate all of the United States presidents, past and present. It was originally celebrated to recognize George Washington's birthday, but now is celebrated on the third...
View ArticleSocialization while homeschooling
There are many opinions regarding homeschooling and one of the strongest and least informed is about socialization. Many people are under the impression that home schooled kids are locked away from...
View ArticleYear round homeschooling, is it right for you?
When deciding to homeschool, part of the process includes decisions on details such as how your school year will look. Do you want to make your school year coincide with public and private school...
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