Summer Unit Study: France – The 2024 Olympic Host

Summer, Unit Study

by Katie Julius The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad officially begin this coming Saturday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France, with competitions being contested in 46 sports over 19 days (a few sports start before the official Opening Ceremony). If you missed the first unit...

Sticks in the Mud: 7 Ways to Get Stuck on Outdoor Education

Science, Summer

by Fiona M. Jones It used to be all about keeping children clean and safe. All of the guidance to teachers and parents was aimed at eliminating physical risks to children. But then studies began to show that indoor living, a lack of autonomy, and preventing exposure...

Summer Unit Study: The Olympics

Curriculum, Homeschool, Summer, Unit Study

by Katie Julius While many homeschoolers take off the summer from traditional academics, if you’re like me, you’re always looking for opportunities to learn, no matter the season. Every four years, the Summer Olympics are held, hosting thousands of athletes from more...

5 Things to Do in Your Summer Homeschool

Homeschool, Summer

by Megan Mora Fuentes Summer homeschool can be the most fun and most memorable lessons! Whether you follow more structured lessons year-round or break for a summer holiday, the truth is you never completely stop homeschooling. One of the best things about...

Summer Unit Study: The United States Constitution

History, Homeschool, Summer, Unit Study

by Katie Julius After a month-long Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia, the United States Constitution was drafted and then signed by 39 men on September 17, 1787. A compromise between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans, the United States Constitution was...

Summer Unit Study: Shark Week

Curriculum, Elementary, Field Trips, Homeschool, Science, Summer, Unit Study

by Katie Julius [Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series of unit study topics we are sharing over the course of the summer. Whether you take a few weeks, a few months, or no break at all this summer, we hope you find these resources helpful in your homeschool.]...