“So what did you notice about the older TV shows compared to the more recent TV shows?” I asked a roomful of homeschool kids. We had just finished watching 2 TV sitcoms from the 1950s to the 1980s. I expected to hear about the funny hairstyles, fashion, family values, or furniture. I was surprised when … Read more
Let’s face it, as much as we try to get some of our children to love reading, there are just some kids that will never enjoy it. We are all wired differently, but that doesn’t mean that our children cannot still envelop the love of learning. For my youngest son, watching movies and spring boarding … Read more
One of the ways to bring history to life is to actually view it. While not everyone is able to travel the world to visit historic sites or take part in reenactments, movies provide an excellent way to view the past. There are multiple ways to use movies to teach history – from documentaries and … Read more
This article is in collaboration with Zeezok Publishing. Do you like to incorporate movies into your homeschooling studies? It can be a great way to enhance your studies and really bring the subject to life for your students. But why just watch the movies when you can really dive into them and dig deeper with … Read more