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Anticipation of Christmas = Magical Learning Opportunities

December is a magical time for children, as they count down the days to Christmas. Childhood excitement and anticipation can be channelled into the opportune moment for learning by incorporating fun and educational challenges into daily homeschool activities. Think of the scene from the movie, A Christmas Story, when Alfie pours his heart into drafting […]

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Risks and Consequences of Removing Children from Nature

Today’s youth are growing up in a world that is vastly different from the one their parents and grandparents experienced. One of the most significant changes is the amount of time children spend outdoors. In the past, children spent much of their free time playing outside, exploring nature, and engaging in physical activity. However, in

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Homeschool Students Achieve More: Unpacking Their Success Stories

January 20, 2024|Education by Design   Home education, commonly known as homeschooling, allows us to design our educational approaches to fit our unique family dynamics and children’s specific learning styles. Over the years, we have observed that homeschooling can lead to significant achievements among students. While the reasons for choosing home education are as varied

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How to Homeschool Multiple Children

Strategies for Effective Education at Home Homeschooling multiple children presents unique challenges and opportunities for families seeking personalized education design solutions. Managing the educational needs of siblings within the same learning environment requires thoughtful organization and adaptability. By designing our approach to each child’s learning style, level of independence, and interests, we can foster a

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Parents Are Solving the Mental Health Crisis with Homeschooling

January 24, 2024|Education by Design Unpacking the Benefits and Challenges In recent years, the mental health crisis among school-aged children has gained increasing attention. As a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how traditional schooling environments can sometimes contribute to stress and anxiety in children. These challenges have led many parents, including myself, to explore alternative educational

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Unschooling Benefits and Controversy: Exploring Educational Freed

  February 9, 2024|Unschooling Unschooling is a fast growing trend in education that has many benefits when it is intentional.  Intentionality is the key to success for an unschooled child.  Some of the most creative ideas and solutions are coming from unschooled students, who were given the freedom to follow their own interests.  Unschooling is

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Best History and Geography Games for Gameschooling

February 17, 2024|Game School Are you looking to add some history and geography to your Gameschool or Family Game Night? Introduce some fun to your child’s learning and watch them recognize places and people throughout history. Here are some award winning history and geography games that are favorites of both kids and parents.   Timeline –

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