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Summer school can be fun school when it combines learning and free time.
Summer is just around the corner for many homeschoolers. As days heat up and lessons grow short, homeschooling parents are looking ahead to the break from school. While summer months can be time for a homeschooling parent to get caught up on chores and projects, they can also be a great opportunity for kids to grow and continue learning, as well. Then there is the added goal of avoiding hearing those three dreaded words - “Mom, I’m bored”. Unit/Theme StudySummer months can be the perfect time to get that unit lesson in there was never time for during the school year. Catch up on geography or introduce a whole new topic, like the life and art of Leonardo da Vinci. Cooking FunCooking remains an excellent way to learn, combining all sorts of disciplines in one art form. Of course, the delicious result at the end is an added benefit. Use summer months to learn about The Science of Ice Cream or the Science of Pie. You will be glad you did! Vacation EducationFor many families, summer means vacation. In the terms of education, vacation becomes a goldmine of real-world learning. Whether you are hitting the beach or the mountains, you can turn your time away from home into an excellent vacation education.
Business 101Money, finance, and business skills can flourish in the summer months. Many kids experience the urge at one point or another to venture into the world of capital. Learning entrepreneurial skills translates to skills for life, whether that be a newspaper route, lemonade stand, mowing lawns, hosting a soccer camp, babysitting, or an infinite variety of other possibilities. Homeschooled kids are often capable of thinking outside the box. Do not be afraid to let them explore ways to earn money. As always, however, make sure they stay safe in whatever they do.
Have fun and stay cool!
The copyright of the article Summer Homeschool in Homeschooling is owned by Christine Alcott. Permission to republish Summer Homeschool in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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