Exploring Ancient Egypt in your homeschool is a fascinating opportunity to follow your curiosity as you learn about secret tombs, powerful pharaohs, and mysterious mummies! We hope you’ll join us as we delve into ancient places, mythology, and wonders in this exciting new unit study. Your future archaeologists will love exploring Egypt’s heroes and myths... The post Explore Ancient Egypt in Your Homeschool: A New Unit Study appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
Are you searching for cozy fall activities to kick off September? It’s the perfect time to break out the board games! September weather means we can enjoy playing board games outdoors on the front porch or get into a game of cards while sprawling on a picnic blanket at the park. Wherever you decide to... The post The Best Games For Learning in September appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
Setting homeschool goals for the upcoming school year is important, and it can feel like a big task when you’re just getting started. We want to encourage you with some of our favorite tips for goal setting this school year. Maybe you already have specific homeschool goals in mind for the new school year. Or... The post Setting Homeschool Goals For The Upcoming School Year appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
Have you been staring at all the back to school photos on social media? Are you bombarded with back to school ads everywhere you look? Seeing all the excitement can make homeschoolers feel left out of the fun. But we can celebrate the first day of homeschool at home in all kinds of fun ways!... The post Making The First Day Of School Special In Your Homeschool appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
August is almost here! The last full month of summer brings hot days, a return to school, and the final stretch of slow mornings before fall begins again. Whether you’re interested in soaking up the sun or enjoying indoor play with air conditioning on hot afternoons, August is the perfect time to blend learning and... The post The Best Games For Learning in August appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
Are you excited about the beginning of the school year? Most of the time I’m so ready! I get excited about all the new supplies and we just dive right into a new year on September first. This year, I wasn’t feeling ready to start back to school. The whole thing felt bittersweet and I... The post We’re Celebrating NOT Back-to-School And Why You Should Too! appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
Sometimes I get wrapped up in thinking about all the ways homeschooling an only child can be a challenge, but the truth is that homeschooling an only child is awesome! There are so many opportunities and advantages to enjoy when homeschooling an only child. The Advantages Of Homeschooling An Only Child From planning the year... The post 6 Reasons Why Homeschooling An Only Child Is Awesome appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
When the Florida sun starts blazing and the afternoons are filled with rainstorms, we shift gears. We ditch the homeschool table, grab our goggles, and move our learning outside and straight into the pool. That’s right pool school is officially in session! It is our way of making summer learning fun, relaxed, and refreshingly different.... The post Pool School Learning Ideas That Make a Splash appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
When we began our homeschooling journey, I knew I wanted to cultivate a lifestyle of learning for our family. I quickly discovered that Emily learned best in real-world scenarios like making lunch together. She was much more likely to retain the things she learned this way than the concepts she learned by completing workbooks. It...| The Waldock Way
July is almost here! With it comes the heat of summer, big beautiful fireworks, cookouts, and some of the hottest days of the year. If you’re gearing up for a Fourth of July celebration or looking to beat the heat with some indoor games, don’t miss some of our favorite games for blending learning with... The post The Best Games For Learning in July appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
Yes, we homeschool through the summer, and no, it doesn’t look like a regular school year. Summer is when we slow down, lean into interest-led learning, and make space for exploration. Our lessons move outside, our pace becomes more flexible, and we focus on topics that genuinely spark curiosity. This year, we’re diving into the... The post Fascinating Florida: A Homeschool Unit Study appeared first on The Waldock Way.| The Waldock Way
Waldock's Wizards and Wands is a year long study in which students will read the Harry Potter books, watch the movies, and study courses such as Alchemy, Astronomy, Charms, Enchantments, Herbology, Incantations, Magical Creatures, Muggle Studies, Potions, and Spells.| The Waldock Way
The holidays are tons of fun! However, all that fun can be intense, and transitioning back to a normal schedule can be challenging after the holidays. Fortunately, there’s a lot we can do to make easing into the new year a lot easier in our homeschool. I’ve got some easy ways to ease into the...| The Waldock Way