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How We Homeschool and Travel
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items We have been able to travel all around the world with our kids thanks to these homeschool resources that allow us to learn on the go! If you want a deep dive, I have a whole blog post on this, too! https://casabolanos.com/homeschool-on-the-go/
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Online Curriculum
FREE Resources
READ THIS! (Tools + Important Info)
Online Curriculum
These online curriculums help us keep our learning happen on the go! Who needs a classroom?
One of my most used resources! Not only are there lesson plans DONE FOR YOU but also an online platform to keep learning fun! There is a free option but the paid plan is $119 a year and so worth it
Educational Games, Worksheets, and More for Kids
Time4Learning is our main curriculum platform, for grades K-8th!
Online Homeschool Curriculum from Time4Learning
Outschool is how we do coding, art, piano classes and more! Great for extracurriculars, tutoring, and even meeting other kids
Outschool
BrainPOP is a paid plan, but could be worth it to supplement your curriculum with interactive games and quizzes
BrainPOP
FREE Resources
We're all about access to knowledge for ALL, and these free resources make sure all kids can have access to education no matter what.
NASA has free resources on their homeschool site filled with lessons, worksheets, and experiments to do at home!
NASA at Home: For Kids and Families
Libby is a free app that works with your library system to download ebooks and audiobooks for free! Pro tip: if you're traveling abroad, you'll need a VPN!
Libby
Zearn makes math fun and engaging! My 4 year old is doing so much better at math thanks to these lessons and learning games!
Zearn Math
Scratch Jr. (and Scratch for kids 8+) is a free app that teaches kids how to code! They can make their own games, movies, and more!
ScratchJr - Coding for Kids
Khan Academy has all free resources on almost every subject! A core part of making learning fun for us on the go.
Khan Academy Kids | Free, fun educational app for young kids |
CrunchLabs believes in STEM for kids and has lessons and resources absolutely free!
CrunchLabs.org | Join the STEM Revolution — Inspire Kids Today
Lingokids is a great learning app, with lessons and games that promote development
Lingokids
PBS Kids is an invaluable resources, with programs that we know are safe and good for our kids to grow with. Their app has episodes and games for kids to enjoy for “downtime” while still learning
PBS KIDS Apps
READ THIS! (Tools + Important Info)
Learning as we travel and immerse in the world is fun, but we need certain tools to be able to do so! For example, a VPN is a must to even access some of these sites.
a VPN is a must when traveling internationally, as many of these learning apps won't work out of the US without it. Plus, a VPN helps protect your info for safe browsing.
NordVPN: The best VPN service online for free, open internet
Let's be real, screens have a time and place, especially with learning! We have an iPad for easy, on the go learning
iPad - Apple
I don't love Amazon, but the Kindle paperwhite is softer on the eyes instead of the harsh tablet light. It let's us link books from Libby onto the tablet and carry hundreds of books at one time
Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader