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How to prepare kids for worldschooling?

If you are homeschooling already, the transition into worldschooling is much easier then if you were to take your children right from regular school on to the road. Regardless of your situation there are some things as a parent and teacher that you can do to ease their anxiety about being in a new place or a variety of unfamiliar places with foreigners and without the security of their friends and extended family. Your children may also be concerned about being without their stuff or missing out on activities while they are away on extended travels. The age of your worldschoolers will greatly affect the concerns they have. Here are some ideas to help make things easier.... 1. Have Your Children Start using Skype or face time more often. They will begin to see that staying in touch with people is easy ( as long as there is wi-fi). Being able to see their best friend and grandmother on a weekly basis will give your kids a big relief. Relationships don't need to be over because they are away. They will also see that not much changes in the lives of people that are left behind and the events they are missing pales in comparison to the new adventures they are having. They will realize that although they still love their friends, they are not really missing that much. They will also recognize that sharing news of their adventures makes them an interesting friend that others like to hang on to. 2. Let them have a trusted friend or relative hang on to their most special things for them while they are away. It is much less traumatic to let someone close borrow,keep, or have their stuff then to simply give it away to a stranger or sell it through a Facebook group. Most likely they will forget about their things, anyway, but in the moment it is easier. 3. Help them make friends before they go. Join a Facebook group for worldschoolers and try to make friends with parents from that area that have children of the same age as your children. Major warning here...Do not let your kid do this on their own. It is dangerous. Make introductions for them. Make a plan to meet the whole family together. A great place to do this is through our site www.roadscholarsglobal.com. Join for free and meet other families in your new location. Plan to meet up for a meal or an adventure. Get your kids together and find some support for yourselves! 4. Explore Area Online Before You Go Find out where all the cool places are in the area you will be travelling to and where you will be able to find interesting activities and places that would be of interest to your kids. These are usually great places to meet like minded and potential new friends for your brood. This also gives your littles a chance to get excited about their new adventures. 5. Study the Language and culture Kids learn languages quickly, so learning together will also help you. I have found learning Spanish with my boys, is a bonding experience as we are able to help each other. Learning some key phases and some everyday conversation will help them to be more confident. You will be shocked how fast they learn ( much faster than you in most cases ). Discussing food choices and manners is also extremely helpful. Reading to them about the place will also help them to have realistic expectations ( depending on age, ofcourse ) and will help you to redirect their one million, incessant questions to books or YouTube. As a final thought, I would just like to add that I also try to discuss with my kids all of the cool things we are going to learn, see and do. I always push the idea that they are brave adventures and do my best to build excitement. I hope these ideas will help you to prepare children of any age and help you to get everyone in your home on board to look forward to all of the rewards that come with travel and worldschooling. If you have any suggestions or ideas to add to this list...please share in the comments below! Thanks and Happy Travels! Kristen Coates

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Worldschooling From Home

The very essence of worldschooling is traveling. Sometimes, for whatever reason, it is not possible (for the moment, at least). During those times, there are still many things to do around your home town that will provide that different perspective travellers crave and stoke that sense of adventure without going far. Here are some ideas to help satiate the wanderlust.

1. Take up a new hobby like Geocaching.

Although this hobby can be done ethier home or abroad, it will definitely bring some fun, excitement and adventure to your hikes and walk abouts. What is it? Basicly it is a global treasure hunt with participants everywhere. Sign up for free at www.geocaching.com to get started. There is even a quick little video that explains everything. The idea is simple. There are boxes located all over the world called caches. They are all different sizes and contain some goodies that have been placed by participants. Once you sign up for the free site, you will be given the gps coordinates to the nearby caches. You track them down and go treasure hunting. Once you find the caches, take something and leave something. Lots of fun! My boys , ages 6, 8, and 2 get a big hoot out of geocaching. It is their new favourite thing.

2. Go Camping!

The only people I know who do not like camping are those who have not tried it. After the initial costs of gear, camping is relatively inexpensive. If you have some good friends, it could even be free if they let you borrow some of their things. I would definitely recommend going camping with a group first. It is more fun and second, you can get the hang of setting up tents, etc. If tents are not your thing, consider renting an rv or borrowing a pop up trailer. There are lots of choices. The kids absolutely adore camping, as do the parents. Nothing like fresh air and family bonding over S'mores. If you want to do a test run or just go camping in your own yard, your kids will love it! I guarantee you will feel more relaxed at the end and your kids will think you are a hero.

3. Be A Tourist In Your Own Town.

This year, all of the National Historic Sites in Canada are free for those with Discovery Passes. It will also be busy because of that. If coming to Canada for that reason, plan accordingly. We plan to visit at least 3 of these sites in British Columbia this Summer. Ft.Langley is one of our favourite spots, we will visit there again this year. Like I mentioned before, I have three young boys. I was worried they may be bored. On the contrary! They loved running around the fort and seeing how people lived in the past. We usually always end the day with a treat. Last time, we realized there were small cabins we could rent. This time , we are going to try to reserve a spot for ourselves for a sleep over. Check historic sites around your area and grab an adventure!

4. Find Some New Trails.

Most people tend to be creatures of habit at home. Your family may have a favourite trail or walk you do on a regular or occasional basis. Make an effort to locate and try hiking trails, you have never been on before. Go for a day hike as a family. Take your nature journals and relax and observe. Bring some art supplies and let small children draw what they see. Bring a picnic lunch. My children also love to hear stories while they walk.

5. Study Different Cultures and Countries as a Family.

Read stories to children of far off places and different types of people. Do a corresponding craft and cook a family meal that is eaten in those places. One Summer, we had a weekly international night. We would try diffferent food from other cultures every Tuesday.. So fun! A fellow world schooler, Christie Ogden from www.soul-treks.com suggested visiting the Siekh Temple in our area. They offer a free lunch or dinner in many temples, (including ours) to outsiders all over the world. That is a great way to Worldschool from home!

6. Offer To Host Another WorldSchooling Family.

Let the adventure come to you!  Offer to host another family of worldschoolers through www.roadscholarsglobal.com or a single traveler, or couple through www.couchsurfers.com. If you do not have the room to host, you can offer to share a meal or meet up for a hike. There are lots of options and Road Scholars Global is free to join! You can learn so much about a new place and make some new friends over a conversational dinner. If your family hits it off with your guests, you may even be able to stay with  them if you decide to visit their hometown.  You could even discuss the possible of setting up a home swap with them sometime in the future. We have hosted numerous times and it is always a treat. Hearing about a place  in person is always more fun then watching video highlights of an area or reading about it on the internet.

In closing, there are so many adventures, both physical and cultural that can be had without  having to go to far. Don't forget to check local events for upcoming cultural fairs and music festivals. Whatever your situation this Summer.... make the most of it and enjoy it with your family.

If you have any suggestions for worldschooling from home... please leave in the comments below! We love new ideas from like minded families!

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Is Worldschooling Dangerous?

Worldschooling is a term that refers to families that travel both full-time and part-time as part of their children's education, as opposed to staying in their home country and attending a traditional school. Think "unschooling adventurers". Worldschooling is on the rise with more families from the UK, US ,Canada and India deciding to pack in the daily grind for a family sabbatical or bringing their jobs on the road with them. In this age of technology, more than ever, people are able to work remotely. These professionals are also appropriately called "digital nomads".

 Adventure, family time, education, culture...what could be better? But...Is it safe?

This is the question most worldschooling families are asked time and time again; Most likely from well-meaning, older relatives. This question is usually answered with the brush-off answer of " No more dangerous than the U.S. ( home country); but is that  statement actually the definitive truth?

What about the risk of having one of your children kidnapped and sold into sex slavery in an unnamed country? What are the actual stats on that and which countries are legitimate threats? How about food poisoning?  Is Mexico still guilty of sending a large portion of it's visitors home with Montezuma's Revenge or has there been a decline in illness over the past years? Which other countries should travelers be extra vigilant when eating and drinking?  A large portion of worldschoolers are Christians. Christian news is reporting that more Christians are being murdered abroad for their faith than ever before. Is this true? If so, which countries are best to stay clear of? Is this a good time in history to be carting our children around the globe or is it safe and reckless? Is it really safer just to stay home?

Let us look at all of these topics individually , as well as listing the safest and most dangerous places to take your family and why.

Crime Stats of Countries Per Capita:

According to numbeo.com, for the year 2016, The United States was listed as # 53 safest country out of 125 countries.  United Kingdom was #70 and Canada was #78. There were a few surprises on the list. Venezuela was voted as #125; the most dangerous country. Russia is #59, with a better ranking than Sweden and the US. Saudi Arabia is #113 as far as crime reports go, but if you are a Christian, this country is unanimously more dangerous for you. Israel, with many travel warnings, is #103 on the list. The safest country on the list? Qutar. ( where??? ) Second is Singapore.

Many worldschoolers travel to Costa Rica every year and many actually move there and become expats. It's ranking stands at an uncomfortable #30. Mexico and Thailand, two other very popular treks for worldschoolers sit close on the list at #45 and #47. India is 16 points safer than the US at #66. With the tremendous amount of people in their country, that is an incredible statistic.

If American Worldschoolers are to say that their children are probably in just as much/or more danger at home in the states, than abroad , it would be important to note which state the family calls home and which country abroad the family is planning on traveling.

If you are from the states mentioned, the information may not surprise you, but for others, you may find it interesting to know that Alaska  has a notably high violent crime rate of 635.8 per 100,000 people. Rhode Island was an unexpected on the list, as you can barely see it on the map along with other sure things including Florida, New Mexico, New York, and Tennessee. Virginia, Vermont , Maine and New Hampshire are some of the top safest states. Most of those are no surprise. What position does ever-popular California stand? #17. Hawaii? #38. Take a look at these charts and build your arguments in kind and with authority.

To be fair, those statistics are only looking at violent crime, what are other dangers to worldschooling families, such as illness and non-violent crimes, such as kidnapping?

Kidnaps are committed for a number of reasons, chiefly financial. Predominantly, kidnaps do not happen to children, at all, but to adults and for those that are; the majority are over custody disputes. It is not only your children that need to be protected, but also yourself and your husband.

Most commonly kidnapping is robbery. ATM kidnapping is one of the most occurring types of kidnapping. In this crime, a person is taken against their will and forced to an ATM machine to empty their bank account and then returned. Mexico is the country with the highest number of kidnaps and the kidnappers are unfortunately known to be violent. Of 1,583 kidnap cases, 935 ended in death. India has the highest growth rate of abductions than any other country. Uttar Pradesh has one of the greatest numbers of kidnaps in India. It is no coincidence that the two main tourist attractions in India are also located there. Poverty and organized crime are sighted as responsible factors for this area of crime growth in this particular area.

Although not all of Venezuela is considered rife with danger, by all accounts, tourists are strongly recommended to stay out of Caracas. Not only is it presently the murder capital of the entire planet, there are over a thousand kidnappings every year. Poverty and lawlessness are the short answer reasons for this statistic. Lebanon and Syria are on the list , but they are not particularly a favorite spot for family travelers. Neither are Colombia and Brazil, also included on the list.

What about the Philippines? The amount of abductions in this preferred worldschooling destination continue to escalate in the favored southern tip. The one positive here is that victims are usually returned unharmed after the crime, albeit broke. If your family enjoys boating or yachting, be extra watchful. Pirating is also a danger here.

Again, we are not saying do not go to these places. These are objective facts. As a group,  education is important to us and we know ... knowledge is power! Plan accordingly.

So now that we have gone over kidnapping.... you may be wondering ... " What about Thailand and getting sold onto the black market there?" Yes. Sadly, in many countries underage prostitution is an issue and some of the girls may be kidnapped, but most of the girls are not foreign, but local.

Crime based dangers, as before mentioned are not the only dangers for worldschoolers.

Which countries are you most likely to get sick in?

 Yahoo and the Daily Mail, of 2,000 people surveyed ( mostly Brits) the top countries to get food poisoning surprised me. Nope. Not Mexico or India ( India was on the list. Mexico was not!) Unbelievably, Spain topped the list, with 30% of people surveyed claiming they became unwell after eating here. Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and France all hover around 12-15%. France? Really?? This may agitate some, but it is reported that the food quality in France has gone down over the past years in a very drastic way. Yikes! Seafood and Shellfish are the supposed reasons for the staggering statistic.

The safest countries to eat abroad include most of North America and Europe. Regardless of the stats from some of these articles ( which I tend to raise an eyebrow at) Mexico , is still in fact one of the most dangerous places to eat. Many Latin American countries including Paraguay and Bolivia were deemed dangerous by travelers. Closely followed by India and Greece. Your personal travel experience may have you either agreeing with this or balking at it completely. I don't know about you, but I was never concerned about France or Spain before. Admittedly, I question these stats. At the same time, I can honestly say that I will be extra careful when eating in these areas. That is never a bad thing!

Gut rot, nor diarrhea is not true food poisoning. True food poisoning will land you in the hospital, being gravely ill. Vietnam and Thailand also top the list. Most  tummy trouble is not only created by unsanitary conditions and unclean water, but also by the ingestion of spices, not normally consumed and general overeating. To stay healthy may be a struggle while traveling to some third world areas, but do yourself a favor and follow these suggestions to drastically improve your chances .

Only eat fruit that can be peeled.

Do not drink tap water or fountain soda.

Avoid ice

Buffets are suspect ( even in five star resorts )

Watch closely how food is handled by street vendors. Only eat food cooked in front of you.

As mosquitoes have literally killed more people than all world wars in total, make sure you are lathering in bug repellant of some kind, on every member of your family to avoid diseases like yellow fever and malaria.

What If Someone In Your Family Does Get Sick?

According to N.Y. Times Health guide, you should hope that you are not in Somalia, Malawi, Angolia and notably... Cambodia. Another recent favorite of worldschooling favorites. Be sure not to be pregnant if you happen to be visiting Sierra Leone or Ethiopia , as these places are statistically named as the worst places to give birth .

Overall, most places in South America and Africa are sighted as having the worst medical systems and lack of professionals, whereas countries such as Sweden and Switzerland are hailed as the best. Do you think the U.S. or Canada should be the best? They both fall short , in comparison to first world medical treatment due to reasons of long waits for care, and in the U.S.'s case... over inflated, sky high prices of services rendered. It is not new news that seeking medical care without insurance here ca

n leave a family bankrupt.

For any family that travels as much as worldshoolers, it is vital to have ample medical coverage for everyone in your family... every single time you travel.

Yes! We are adventurers, there should be no risks taken when it comes to your family's health. Don't forget to thoroughly research the place you are going. Make it fun. Get the entire family involved in researching the different aspects of the place. This way all can be in the know regarding both the lovely aspects and possible dangers of the place.

Another important piece of information to know is the location of your country's embassy. In case of difficulty or trouble , everyone in your family needs to know your safe zone.

In closing, worldschoolers as a group are savvy travellers. We have the experience and education under our belts to lead our families to enriching, educational, and fun locations. It is imperative that we continue to research and stay abreast of the crime rates, political climate, and overall health score of our intended destinations. We must do our best to prevent any illness or unnecessary setbacks, which would threaten to ruin our experience. Sometimes, things happen that are unavoidable. In those (hopefully few cases ) it is best to be prepared with backups, resources, and insurance.

Wherever you choose to go.... be safe, be well, and be informed. Enjoy!!

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How to turn a travel nightmare into an adventure

Any worldshooler will tell you that there is always the best of intentions and nothing but excitement and careful planning that goes into any excursion,. near or far. Every once in a while, something happens, Whether it is an illness, theft, accident, death, or natural disaster....life does not stop because we are travelling. There are many precautions we can take to ensure that we are as insured and prepared if the worse- case scenario becomes an unwelcome reality. Unfortunately, there are just some things that are completely out of our control. What then?

In our case, we were just about to embark on our long journey from Vancouver, Canada to Orlando, Florida to meet my parents and brother for what we had hoped would be our epic family vacation to Disney World. It had taken me two years of saving and a  season  of renting our fifth wheel camper out on Airbnb to amass the funds needed for the trip. Since my mom had announced it was her "dream to go to DisneyWorld with my grandchildren ", , while on another trip to Seattle, I had started working my plan. Yes, Disneyland was closer to us (  we had already had a previous vacation together there) , but apparently Disneyworld is where it had to be. I was determined to honour Mom and make that wish come true . Planning and paying for this trip was no small feat , as we homeschool and work off a one job income.  My husband was also in his first year of transitioning into real estate- which was already daunting , financially speaking. The trip itself is a 7 hour journey with a layover in Chicago or Dallas/Ft.Worth. I was terrified to bring a one year old on two planes for such an extended period of time, so I compensated by going crazy  spending weeks creating things for him to do on the plane ( a la Pinterest and silhouette cameo ofcourse ).

Lesson 1: ALWAYS listen to your gut.

On the day before we were supposed take off, we heard the nail biting news... Hurricane Matthew was about to hit Florida. As the news of the storm became more of an escalated threat, the feeling in my gut told me what I did not want to be true...our flight would be cancelled, and therefore our trip. Nooooooo.   My uncle's timeshare penthouse that he had arranged for us was already paid . That and the physical park tickets I bought online were non- returnable.( Ok, sure. I could have sold them online, but you get the point. I had to go for the Hail Mary!)

Lesson 2: Be CALM, but act quickly.

I raced to the phone and called the Airlines.  It was time to play Let's Make A Deal. I used my most charming, down to earth, and kind voice I could muster in my anxious state. I asked if our flights could be detoured to Atlanta. We would wait it out there a couple of days and then rent a car and drive to Orlando. The flights were not cancelled yet, but the nice  airline rep on the phone knew that verdict was looming. I was praying the entire time I was on hold. Thankfully, the airline agreed. Happy and relieved does not begin to describe my state of being at that point in time! Hallelujah!

Now, I had to try to cancel our hotel in Orlando. Since we were traveling so far, I thought it would be nice to arrive a couple days early and rest up until my parents arrived and we moved into the timeshare for the week. I was able to cancel it due to the exceptional circumstance. Then, I had to call the car rental place and change our reservation for the vehicle. Done. Whew!

Lesson 3: Social Media is not all evil.

But..wait! Where would we stay in Atlanta? I did something I never did before. I asked my friends on Facebook. Does anyone know of someone who would be willing to put up a family of misplaced Hurricane Mathew refugees? In all honesty, I expected nothing. It was closer to a joke than anything. To my surprise a classmate of mine from 20 years ago commented that she might. Just the fact that a Canadian classmate had an acquaintance that lived in the Atlanta area was impressive. Apparently, a pilot from Kennesaw County was one of the best men at her wedding. He happened to have a gigantic house that he now lived in alone. He was happy to take us in. Did I mention I love Southerners? We are eternally grateful to all parties involved.

Lesson 4: You must have a credit card with ample room on it to rent a vehicle.

When we arrived, all we wanted was to rent a car and go meet our host. He was located in Kennesaw, so it was going to be a drive. My kids were understandably beginning to melt down in the rental car line. This is when my husband decided to reveal that he intended to pay cash for the rental vehicle. Um....no. Apparently he knew this , but had a strategy. His strategy included claiming that a representative on the phone said he could use cash for the rental. He was certainly adamant, but I knew he was fibbing. He was willing to die with the lie and if we ever wanted to get out of the Atlanta airport, I had to interject.

Side note: My husband is actually a lovely and trustworthy person, We all make mistakes. This post is about lessons learned, not throwing dearest under the bus .

Lesson 5: You always catch more flies with honey! If you make a mistake, be honest and humble. People usually respond positively and are more apt to help.

His strategy needed revamping. I pulled him aside. After I admitted his mistake, we decided to go back to the car rental counter representative , tell her the truth , apologize and explain our predicament. Then, we asked if she could please suggest another way. She was very understanding and helpful. She suggested a different rental company that asked for a smaller deposit. My husband did some quick credit card maneuvering and in the end it worked out.

How did the trip turn out?? It was actually better then we had originally planned. My husband and kids had never been to the Atlanta area. I am from the south originally (Boca Raton, Florida) and at times.. desperately miss it. I was so happy to be in Georgia. I have always loved it there. Our host was exceptionally congenial. When we arrived at almost midnight with a hungry and jet lagged crew, he welcomed us with that Southern hospitality that is so renowned. My husband and I could not believe how we had been blessed. We actually looked at each other and started laughing as we were walking up to the front door. Was this for real?? This house was literally plucked from our dreams.

Final Lesson: We can't always control what happens. The best we can do is choose to be positive and make the best of the circumstances we face. It is a great life lesson to model for our kids , as well. Life is much more fun when we see it as an adventure!

The next two days were so fun. We were able to enjoy breakfast at Cracker Barrel. It had been years since I tasted those fried apples...yummmm. We decided to spend the majority of our time at Stone Mountain. It is glorious! It had changed so much since I had been there with my own family twenty years ago, I could hardly recognize it. So much for families to do. My boys adored it. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the historical plantation. If you are in the Atlanta area...you HAVE to go there. Something for everyone. We finished the day off with a suggestion for BBQ . Fox Bros. !!! Best we have ever tasted. Hands down. All in all we can unequivocally say that what started out as a travel nightmare became a great stroke of luck for our family. One of our favorite adventures so far!

Understandably, not all travel nightmares work out this well. This is not about being dismissive to others experiences that did not work out or were down right tragic. This set of life lessons are what I derived from this specific trip. I will be sure to share others as they will surely come.

If you have examples of your own of travel nightmares that turned out well (or not). Please tell us about them in the comments, along with the accompanying life lessons. Can't wait to hear from you!

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Top Websites and Aps for Worldschoolers You Need To Check Out

When I am away, my phone and ipad are my lifelines, as they are for any worldschooler. Check Banking, Organize trip, stay in contact with hosts, make sure the kids are learning. What did we ever do before technology?

 Here is my running list of my must have worldschooling Aps and websites:

 1.skyscanner.com– I like to check out and keep track of trends and nab cheap flights when they come up.

2. Rome2Rio… so neccessary for me. Always looking for the cheapest angle. An unabashed

opportunist. Finds the different routes and prices from a-z is extremely helpful.

3. tripit- keeps track of all those arangements in one place and creates a nice itinerary. Also neccessary for this ADHD lady. Makes me seem more organized than I am.

4. skype/whatsapp- I really prefer to use the voice only option.Much more convenient way to talk to business partners. and I can still breast feed the baby at the same time. Free! I love that I can share my screen with my partner or web guy.  Love it.

5. Triposo– Travel guides for everywhere. Also to be used off-line

6. Bookit.com– Find and book great hostels and hotels. Many places do not need a credit card to book the room and cancellation policy is extremely reasonable.

7. Facebook– People complain about it, but I tell you…it is all in how you use it.  I highly recommend that you join the worldschoolers group immediately. Life changing.  My go to group for all travel with kids questions, and any other questions that pop into my head related to world schooling. Let’s not forget instant messaging on messenger. This is how I stay in touch with pretty much everyone in my life both home and abroad. When we had to be re-routed to Atlanta on our way to Disneyworld because of a hurricane, a facebook friend actually set me up with one of their friends who lived nearby. He turned out to be a pilot that lived in our dream house. We were so blessed . He was amazing. Faebook still is a great tool!

8 Epic– My kids are in love with this. $4.50 a month. I only use free apps. This is my one exception. Perfect for interest led learning. Each child has a profile and their own books. reward system. Well done. Great selection. My two year old finds his profile and picks books. A friendly voice reads the book to him. We use it when I am teaching the older kids, on long flights and while waiting. Download books to read offline. I have thanked myself twice this week for purchasing this subscription.

9. couhsurfing–  You can use with children. Just make sure you use that filter and also put that in the search. Also, lovely for having cultural experiences without leaving home. We were studying Australia and then had Aussies come and chat with us about Australia. Now we have friends there in case we want to go visit them 

10.Google Maps– I am directionaly challenged, so this is a necessity. Great I can use without wi-fi.

11. Hipmunk– I love that you can look up weekend getaways for when you need/ want to do a quick trip. many of us with itchy feet just need a quick jaunt at times. Maybe hubby’s schedule opens up..

12. Airbnb– money maker and money saver .Easy to use. I like Instant Booking to rent rooms. If you have an extra room, trailer, vacation home, entire house, apartment, boat, etc… throw it on here and make some cash. Don’t be scared you can charge a deposit and cleaning fee if you wish. Airbnb will also suggest a price to charge if you are unsure of home much the going rate is in your neighborhood, so you can stay competitive. Just check it out. We are looking to use Airbnb this December instead of a hotel in Playa Del Carmen , so we can afford to stay the month.

13.Easy Peasy All In One Homeschool- FREEEEE!!!!! All grades and individual subjects. Links to all resoures. If you like Ambleside Online  ( which is also a free and wonderful resoure) , you will like that Easy Peasy links back to it frequently throughout the Language Arts courses. I especially like the Geography stand alone curriculum. You do need paper and pen for this. I am always trying to lighten the load, so less books to carry…the better.

I am constantly on the lookout for amazing aps and websites to streamline worldschooling. What do you suggest? Add your favorites in the comments!