When we first started planning our 3-month European worldschooling adventure, I thought of the many things that could go wrong, and how I would...
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Exposing Kids to Art, History, and Culture Without Tears
When I talk about some of the places I plan to take my kiddos while traveling internationally this spring, one of the questions that pops up is,...
Worldschooling in Europe
Today is Day 1 of our next Worldschooling trip. We’ll be traveling around Europe for three months while studying local customs, food, language,...
Life Without Extracurricular Activities
The Freedom of an Empty Calendar. Saying Goodbye to the Hamster Wheel of Busyness. A Blissful Schedule. Any of these could be perfect titles for...
Choosing To Be Uncomfortable
It’s easier to be with people who are like you - people who speak your language, eat what you eat, and share the same cultural lens. Not only can...
VIDEO: Weekly Roundup – Worldschooling Q&A
I've had a flood of great questions coming in about our Worldschooling adventure. Every morning I plan to sit down and respond in a blog post, and...
Sticks, Dirt, and Rocks: Raising Kids Outdoors
This shouldn’t be a surprise, but it’s still so interesting to me. Despite all of the new things, people, places, sights, and experiences that my...
Why Homeschoolers Have a Moral Obligation to Study a Foreign Language
Becoming fluent in a foreign language is an amazing accomplishment that I hope to achieve one day. It's so important, in fact, that I've included it...
Hard Days While Traveling Abroad
I'd love so much to say that every moment of our time homeschooling abroad is idyllic. It certainly seems like it would be. We're doing this big...
The Basics of Learning a Foreign Language
Before beginning a study of foreign language, it is important to determine why you’re choosing to do it because your goals will order your steps. My...
How to Handle Language Barriers When Traveling Abroad With Children
I can speak some Spanish, but I don't truly speak Spanish. I'm painfully reminded of my inferior language abilities daily in Bolivia, and I'd...
Simple Gifts: Plain Living Overseas
One of the songs my children learned in our homeschool this fall is the Shaker classic Simple Gifts. While the original meaning of the song seems to...