The desert, with its stark beauty, is a place brimming with unique flora and fauna. There are always ample subjects, from plant to wildlife, to include in a nature study on the desert. During the summer months, when temperatures remain in the triple digits, it may not feasible to head out during the day for … Read more
The classic ‘summer break’ is fast approaching! Parents, grandparents, and kids are all counting days and waiting for the ‘end’ of the school year. But, not always for homeschoolers. Let’s face it, sometimes our ‘end’ of school is postponed, delayed, or stretched well beyond the traditional start of summer, learning never really stops. Here, I’d … Read more
Falling Through the Cracks By the upper grades, many special needs students have developed compensation strategies that allow them to ‘get by.’ Often, in schools, these strategies allow the student to be passed to the next grade, though they may not have the basic skills necessary to perform well at this higher level. According to … Read more
What does the last Monday in May mean to your family? However you choose to usher it in, here’s an offering of ways to remember Memorial Day with history, activities and other resources. According to a report by ngl.org, “only 28% of Americans understood the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s important that we do … Read more
Education Through Summer Activity “Life is learning and learning is life.” I know many home school families try hard to live this philosophy. I find this is particularly easy to do during the summertime. Why? Because our family is busy living and learning. Counting up the days of scheduled activity vs. the unscheduled days, we … Read more