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by Evelyn Bickley, May 2022 When I was a public-schooled child in Pennsylvania, the best day of the year was the one day we went on a field trip. First grade was the Philadelphia Zoo. Second was Washington’s Crossing State Park.  Third was a visit to the Audubon Center. Fourth was Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. To me, those days felt like play, but they were certainly learning experiences—and obviously memorable! As a homeschool parent, I have continued to love field trips and count them as school days. Field trips to museums and places of historical interest are easy to identify as school....

We have just wrapped up another fruitful year of homeschooling. My plans for Peter worked well, but of course, we all grew and changed throughout the year (including me) and so adjustments were made. I'm going to recap mostly what we did accomplish, but you can check out my original plans to compare all the things that we didn't get too this year!Daily Checklist / Flexible Timetable for Student in Form IIAThis schedule worked pretty well as originally planned. After Christmas, we made some changes and let a few things go while adding some others, which I'll discuss below. Peter...

Your Must-Have Homeschool Supplies List for All Ages ~ Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins When hanging out with other homeschool families, I always want to hear about their favorite things. What’s working for you? What isn’t? Sure we might all have different homeschooling styles, but no matter what we’re learning, we all need pencils and erasers to learn with. I figure collective wisdom is a good thing when it comes to all those basic, yet essential homeschool supplies. So I thought I’d share a few of my favorites with you. (Plus that way I have them all in one place...

Teachers, you’ve earned a freebie! ❤️ Did you know that Headspace offers FREE subscriptions to educators and supporting staff? Signing up for your free Headspace subscription will give you access to meditations and mindfulness tools for every moment you need peace. Headspace boasts a huge catalog of meditation courses, mindfulness exercises, videos, and even exercises for anxiety, insomnia, self-esteem, exercise, weight loss, and more! Use the app on mobile devices and electronics featuring Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. All K-12 teachers, school administrators, and supporting staff in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia are eligible for this offer. Just head on...

Stock image: Deposit Photos Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 3, 2022 — but it’s Teacher Appreciation all week long, from Monday, May 2nd to Friday, May 6th. As always, retailers and restaurants are offering special deals and freebies to educators. We’ve compiled a list below, and invite you to click thru the links for details. Note that some of these teacher discounts are valid all year round, while others are for one day or one week only. And remember, participation can vary by location with chains and franchises. It’s always good to verify the deal is on before you...