1 inspiring quote + 2 pro-homeschooler tips + 3 can’t-miss resources =
the 5-minute coffee companion you can’t start your homeschool day without.
Continue Reading“School is the advertising agency which makes you believe that you need the society as it is.”
– from Deschooling Society by Ivan Illich
Using online educational videos for homeschooling is becoming more commonplace—whether it’s to supplement your usual curriculum, as stand-alone lessons, or to just get some learning in during one of those days. You know those days.
And why not? There is so much high-quality content available now. I mean, we’re talking well-written, researched content. Some YouTube videos are mini-documentaries, and they are available on every subject imaginable, from how to simplify fractions to the three different types of rocks!
But just because a video claims to be educational doesn’t mean it is. How do you know which videos are worth your child’s time and which are just fluff and nonsense? And how do you leverage the great content you do find to maximize educational effectiveness?
This quick guide to using online videos in your homeschool will help you master the following:
Gameschooling is a homeschooling style that uses board games and card games to teach. And if you’ve never tried it before, trust me, it can change everything!
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