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Topic: Home Learning and Field Trips

Learning opportunities are everywhere. From home schooling to Saturdays at the local aquarium, we can help you make the most of all the home learning opportunities outside the classroom.

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Virtual Field Trip Ideas: Around the World on a Flying Carpet

Can't afford a trip to your favorite exotic destination, but want to visit anyway? Here's the best way to travel - by imagination! Try these virtual field trip ideas.

Learning for Summer Fun: You're Never too Young

Even newborns are ready for learning. Fill your summer days with developmental learning activities that will encourage childhood brain development.

Give Your Kids a Home School Education

Thinking about home schooling your children? This list of tips from a home schooling parent will help you find the home schooling supplies and resources you need to be successful.

Home School Education in Partnership with Public Schools

In this first-person account, one mom tells how home school education and public school partnered to provide her child with needed special education activities for speech.

Parents' Issues: Is Home Schooling Right for Your Family?

Choosing to home school can be a tough decision. For parents, issues involving home schooling can be challenging. Check some of the options to decide whether home schooling is right for your family.

Home School Education: A Real Option for Families

Home school education is a growing trend for today's families. This ultimate expression of parent involvement in education raises many questions. This article has answers.

Online Classes Reach Out to Students of All Learning Styles

Online learning offers new hope to parents of at-risk teens and for those looking for more home schooling resources. These online courses often appeal to students with learning types that struggle in traditional classrooms.

Toddler Activities for the Outdoors

Want your children to spend more time outdoors? Learn how you can encourage toddler learning with inexpensive field trips for kids. These toddler activities are sure to be a hit.

Family Ideas for Parenting on a Busy Schedule

Even the busiest parent can take advantage of these family ideas to interact with their children. Take a look at these field trip ideas, suggestions for parent-teacher communication, and fun family activities.

What I Learned the Hard Way about a Parent Leaving

A parent leaving can cause teenagers problems and stress. Megan Mitchell has been there. She offers advice for teenagers on how to deal with depression, stress, and other related problems brought on by a parent's absence.

Meaningful Family Ideas to Spend the Summer Days

The summer can provide bountiful time for fun family activities that promote play, togetherness, travel for kids, and healthy fitness. These family ideas can add zest to your summer.

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