Modern Homeschool Today

So, how do you incorporate overseas travel into your homeschool with a large family (and a budget).  It's not overly complicated but are you ready to know the secret? Wait for it. How do you do it? You don't take them all at once! Yep, that's right - you take one at a time. 1 . Take one child at a time!  Can it become a logistical nightmare to work out what happens with the rest of the family while you (or your husband) are away? Yep - but it's worth it!  In 2015 my eldest son had the opportunity to travel to the Philippines with his dad on a church missions trip. Not only did this provide an opportunity to see poverty and understand the needs of others - it was also valuable father / son bonding time that he will remember for a lifetime. In 2017 my second-born (pictured) had the same opportunity to travel to Philippines but with me included! I took great joy in watching him be-friend local children and learn some of the language. Havi...

We recently ventured to Canberra on a family holiday (a.k.a homeschool trip).  I had never been to Canberra and knew very little about it except that it would be a great experience to visit the war memorial. I was surprised to learn that Canberra was actually a hub of museums, cultural centres and educational experiences.   I recently blogged about how we made a Canberra Homeschool Trip on a budget and how you can too!  The best time of the year to travel, in my opinion, is February. The weather is still great for outdoor activities...and the best bit...school kids have only just gone back to school so popular places are less likely to be full of school groups. However, if you want to avoid school groups altogether then I recommend calling ahead and asking when the groups are coming in so you can work around it.  1. QUESTACON This place is the best for ALL ages.  We've been to Scienceworks in Melbourne a few times and it doesn't e...

Australian War Memorial, Canberra ACT Me: What's the capital of Australia?  8yo: Sydney? Me: Don't tell anyone you said that. No, it's actually Canberra.  8yo: Canberra? I didn't even know that was a place..... This was the moment I decided that it was time for a trip to our Nation's capital!  Canberra is not only home to Parliament house and the Australian war memorial but is an educational hub of museums, cultural centres and activities. It's definitely a must-do trip for homeschoolers with middle to high school aged kids. But, how do you afford it if the budget is tight?  1. Get your days activities for FREE Here's the best part.  If you are a registered homeschooler -  almost ALL museums and activities are FREE.  Yes, FREE.  You apply for a Canberra Teachers Pass here , flash your card and entry is FREE. We visited 9 different places and museums and didn't pay a cent. The best value is Questacon (the nat...